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#26 of 30 BLUISH LOOKING SMOKE by tyrip Oct 25, 2007 (10:25 pm)
MY 1997 EXPEDITION XLT 4X4 4.6LT (146,000mi)gives out a bluish looking smoke from the exhaust...i put some no smoke treatment in and it seemed like it solved the problem(for now)it seemed like the smoke was worse when the a/c on...do you have any idea why i produce (BLUE SMOKE)I WAS TOLD BY ME USING SYNTHETIC OIL I SHOULD NOT PRODUCE ANY SMOKE.....I USUALLY BUY THE SYNTHETIC OIL WHEN ITS ON SALE,I TYPICALLY USE CASTROL SYNTEC,PENNZOIL AND VALVOLINE WITH A REGULAR OIL FILTER(K&N SOMETIMES)IS THERE A BETTER BRAND SYNTHETIC???AND WHAT ABOUT THE OIL AND AIR FILTERS????THANK YOU..... Replies to this message: tidester (Oct 25, 2007 10:46 pm) tyrip (Oct 26, 2007 11:59 am) tidester (Oct 26, 2007 12:16 pm)
#27 of 30 Re: BLUISH LOOKING SMOKE [tyrip] by tidester HOST Oct 25, 2007 (10:46 pm)
Replying to: tyrip (Oct 25, 2007 10:25 pm) I don't know that the air conditioner should make any real difference except that it puts a bit more load on the engine. Blue exhaust from the tail pipe usually means that oil is getting onto your spark plugs (i.e. in the cylinders). Using a more viscous oil may slow down the leakage into the cylinders but you may have to replace some seals or gaskets in order to fix the problem permanently.   And, by the way, I recommend turning off your CAPS LOCK. People tend to ignore messages typed in ALL CAPS.   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper Replies to this message: tyrip (Oct 26, 2007 11:59 am) tidester (Oct 26, 2007 12:16 pm)
#28 of 30 Re: BLUISH LOOKING SMOKE [tidester] by tyrip Oct 26, 2007 (11:59 am)
Replying to: tidester (Oct 25, 2007 10:46 pm) which brand synthetic oil,oil filter &air filter would you suggest for my vehicle....i would like to keep it for another couple years....thank you... Replies to this message: tidester (Oct 26, 2007 12:16 pm)
#29 of 30 Re: BLUISH LOOKING SMOKE [tyrip] by tidester HOST Oct 26, 2007 (12:16 pm)
Replying to: tyrip (Oct 26, 2007 11:59 am) The folks in Engine Oil - A slippery subject Part 2 should be able to give you recommendations.   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
#30 of 30 Re: Removal of front caliper 2000 Expedition [azmike99] by sparky1990 Nov 02, 2009 (4:17 pm)
Replying to: azmike99 (May 23, 2006 7:57 pm) Yeah put a block in front and behind the other wheels still on the ground, then make sure to release the emergency brake if you have already removed the right bolts with the allen wrench heads on them, then it should come off no problem, before you replace the new brake pads you must clamp the caliper down flat, then apply the new pads with the silicone on backs, and slide the calipers back into place replace the bolts and lightly torque them down to about 15 lbs I believe, check the manual to be sure on the torque foot pounds. then be ready for the bleeders, loosen it on the cAliper, have someone in drivers seat pump brakes to top and hold them to the floor several times till you see clear fluid, then lock the bleeder, repeat on each side as you go.   Take care

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