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#1290 of 1700 Oil & Gas by jeff88 May 19, 2004 (8:36 am)
Am planning to change the oil every 5,000 miles and also replace the air filter every 15k. Our new expedition has about 1300 miles on it and I plan to change the oil & filter in a few days. Have always been of the opinion that the 1st change occur fairly early. Will change again at 5k then every 5k after. Also rotate the tires every 5k with the oil change. The manual calls for 5k intervals and that seems fine to me since it is a v8 with low revving engine speeds. (When I've had 4 cyl engines, the interval was always 3,750.)   As for gas, have always thought that using the prescribed octane was best for the engine. if it calls for 87, use 87. Wouldn't 93 run hotter than ideal? To me, unless the engine knocks or pings, going higher in octane may not be the best thing for the engine.
#1291 of 1700 by nvbanker May 19, 2004 (6:03 pm)
I use what the engine is tuned for. I believe you get maximum energy, efficiency and service out of your engine that way. And I loathe cheapskates who will buy a premium car or engine, and then chisel on the fuel costs. If I can't afford ( or am just too cheap) to buy premium fuel, I would get a car that was made to run on regular. Replies to this message: davant (Jun 07, 2004 6:22 pm)
#1292 of 1700 timely article by steve_ HOST May 19, 2004 (9:53 pm)
"Unless it specifically says it is required in your owners’ manual, you don’t need it”   Premium gas not always needed (Detroit News)   Steve, Host
#1293 of 1700 gas by jeff88 May 20, 2004 (9:00 am)
nvbanker, am right with you. My other car requires premium and that's what it gets. The interesting sidebar about proper octanes is that many of the newer rides have electronic shifting for smoothing out gear changes. the engine is slightly retarded at shift points to make the shift smooth so, imho, using the wrong octane for what it is tuned for will cause rougher shifts.   Thanks HOST for the article, was indeed timely!
#1294 of 1700 Yes, Steve.... by nvbanker May 20, 2004 (10:44 am)
I agree completely. I'm only talking about cars that specifically require higher octane and are tuned for it.   Isn't it funny though, that so many people will buy a premium car that does need the higher grade, and chisel to save a couple of dimes at the pump - and then there are those who drive a Focus, and "give it a treat" with premium fuel, like that will help? Of course, if you drive a Focus, I guess it won't break you to buy the high-test once in a while.   Car and Driver tested this octane war theory a few months ago, or maybe years ago now, and found there are indeed some cars that the performance did improve or decline based on the octane rating that it ingested - and some that it made virtually no difference at all either way. I guess you can run your own tests - and go from there.
#1295 of 1700 2005 Expy looking interesting.... by gteach26 May 26, 2004 (4:47 pm)
Here's a link I stumbled upon detailing the changes for '05:   http://www.fordaxz.com/pdf/2005.EXPEDITION.OG.pdf   I REALLY like the new LIMITED model that is being introduced with its 301HP 5.4L engine, DVD navigation option, wood steering wheel and console, etc. etc.... Replies to this message: terry2 (Aug 09, 2004 10:44 pm)
#1296 of 1700 2005 Limited does sound good by casadecastro May 26, 2004 (9:37 pm)
Anybody know when the 2005 Expy will be available? SIgn me up for a Limited. I test drove a 2004 5.4 last night and it struggled up a hill near the dealership. Would hate to try it in the mountains... Replies to this message: cornellpinoy (May 27, 2004 2:52 am)
#1297 of 1700 Re: 2005 Limited does sound good [casadecastro #1296] by cornellpinoy May 27, 2004 (2:52 am)
Replying to: casadecastro (May 26, 2004 9:37 pm) The 2005 does sound very enticing, doesn't it? For what its worth, I drive a Denali with the 6.0 v8. Last month, I drove an Expedition EB with the 5.4 for a week, always loaded with 8 (sometimes 9) adults and cargo. To my surprise, it never felt underpowered. I wasn't a fan of the previous Expy, but the current generation certainly is an improvement and I can't wait to try it with the new motor.
#1298 of 1700 2005 Expy by mbjb May 27, 2004 (10:45 am)
All 2005 expys will have the 301 hp engine. Ford is also dropping the 4.6. Ford is trying to catch up with everyone else with 300+ hp. The Limited version is a keeper and I wish I was in the market to move up to the 2005.
#1299 of 1700 2004/2005 Expy by gheimur May 27, 2004 (12:43 pm)
I have an 04 EXPY EB with every option except the DVD,NAV and middle row captains chairs.It is a great SUV, better than any others and I looked at them all. Had it for a month at this point. While the 05 may have the 301HP, the 260 HP in the 04 is more than sufficient for my purpose.The 05 gas mileage may not be as good as the 04. We'll see... The difference between the Limited and EB is mostly Color combos, standard equipment. The EB can be equipped with all the options and sparkle with the Fire Red paint.

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