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Thanks for the advice guys. I'll think I'll go with the filter and pan drop this time and flush with no solvents at 100K. I called CarMax and we are negotiating the price down a little. Thanks as always.

Bought a 2008 Explorer Sport Trac v6 with 45,000 miles. Now at 50,000, I'm doing some catch up and preventative maintenance including transmission fluid. Here's my dilemma - bought truck from CarMax, and they will drain trans and change filter for $150. Ford will power Flush trans but not...

thank you all for the info! Looks like I have a busy week ahead of me! I'll contact CarMax and set it up. thanks again

forgot to mention that all belts and hoses were replaced by CarMax when I bought the truck.

Thank you guys! Will do and I've updated my profile as well. I bought the truck from CarMax, so do you think I should have them do the first service in case anything is wrong like a stripped plug, etc?

I bought a used 08 2WD sport trac with 47K miles on it. About to hit 50K, and since I don't know what maintenance was done on the truck, what all should I do at 50K? I have the manual, but wondering if I should do any other maintenance other the oil/filer/air filter at this time? I really...

Didn't ink of getting the code read. Would the code still be n the system if the fault light goes off? Would AdvancedAuto be able to read the code?

I did not bleed the system. I only lost about a half a quart of antifreeze so just topped it off. It warmed up normally the first time I statrted it, but I haven't driven it anywhere yet. Will that be an issue?

My 08 XLT gives me a TPMS fault anytime I'm on the interstate and go over 70 mph. Otherwise, I never get a fault. If I set cruise control for around 68, no problem. But if I exceeed 70, after about 10 minutes I get the fault. Could I have a loose band? Or what else could be the issue. When...

Thank you!

Was driving my 08 ST when check engine light came on and had low engine temperature. Stopped by AdvancedAuto and hey said codes suggested thermostat stuck open. Just replaced it and engine temp is back up, ran for about 10 minutes, ran heat at full for a while, but Check a Engine Light still...

@YardSale, I just bought the OEM rubberish mats for my 08 from Ford. So I know they still make them for the Gen2.

thanks. I picked them up locally and haven't installed them yet. I'm still on the fence as to how they look with all other upholstery tan. I wonder what having leather covers made would cost, or getting OEM leather seats would be...

Has anyone used something like these leather seat covers? I'd like to have leather, but don't know if these can be any good at that price? I have a Black 08 ST, with tan interior...

@swshawaii Thank you for the link! Now that's an eye opener. I'm not going to change out the cap.

EddieS'04, which is the correct one? 180 or 190

I've read several posts where users mentioned changing out the 20 lbs psi radiator cap for a 16 lbs psi cap to try and ward off the radiator cracking. I went by several auto stores yesterday and today and of course, they just looked up my 08 ST XLT 4.0 engine and tried to give me the 20 lbs...

Thank you Vic and Dennis. Dennis would you use synthetics anywhere other than oil? Amsoil? Royal Purple?

thank you Keith S. I am convinced with synthetics. still undecided about blends, but 5w30 synthetic sounds good. Do I need to run any of the foam cleaners, etc? or just get the 45K service? I'll check with my local shop for sure on the service. Do you run synthetic for EVERYTHING?

Just got a new to me 08 Sport Track XLT, RWD, 47,000 miles on it. I know it's had a radiator flush, and an oil change. Should I run anything else through the engine, transmission, etc? Was thinking of having the local dealer do the 45,000 service on it. I'm not sure of the care the truck got...