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    High mileage oil?

    when I got up to 140,000 I switched to the Hi Milage oil & it seems better some very lite leaks are gone mileage is OK its cheaper & seems to keep it running perfect , it has some additives I still change every 3000 miles I'm up to 170000 & she dont smoke & gets good mpg its a 1999 had a few...
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    THANKS FOR THE FLASH STRANGER

    amazing all this time gone by & it still would generate any interest ! parts of Florida & other states do make lots of revenue for the small towns actually it is sometimes there only source of money ...........the new money maker is the red light camera's there head quarters are in Colorado...
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    Engine seized!

    looks like that motor saw some heavy beat downs I would try to find a running late model 4.6 maybe hit in the rear this was an easy swap you never said how many miles ? gas prices will make picking up V8 trucks & cars easy like the last time .......good luck
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    Wet Engine help!

    you will have to remove each cop look inside make sure they are dry .....I have used brake cleaner & long q-tips .....you can open them up & check the spring & hand dry them they can also short out they thay will need to be replaced but do a good cleaning & hope fpr the best the engine heat will...
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    When to come off full synthetic?

    I have been off of it for about 40,000 I'm up to over 160,000 I use the hi-milage oil & a quart of Risolene .....it was good years ago & its still good ! I just drove up from Florida & she purred like new getting 22-24 MPG ....just did my oil change & it was clean I am good on changing oil on a...
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    Shop in CT that can shut off rear 02 sensors?

    noone will even answer your question no answers because anyone fooling with the stock system will be sent directly to jail CT is as no joke read up on inspection control they even scan your iris if you are doing inspection ! an attempt tp bribe a mechanic is a serious offense...
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    Battery dies every other day if car is not started daily

    I would go with the guys who said theCD & the battery test .....I have heard some of the radio systems wrere trouble
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    99 Gt Jumps/Lurches when put in Gear at Idle

    the AC is perfect , its a convertable & still cold , never added freon .... one of the best AC cars I have owned , but thanks I think one of the trap doors hangs up all fuel inj cars are vacume sensative ..... have a 90 put the AC on & the idle acts up but never surges .....
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    Car wont stay running, then wont restart

    one month is not it ..... new battery so thats not it .... look for the skunk gas or someone putting something in your tank do the gasoline test see what the gas looks like , be carefull gas is like checking a gun a fire can start easy so use caution .... a clear bottle will tell you whats in...
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    99 Gt Jumps/Lurches when put in Gear at Idle

    my 99 does the same thing not all the time but it does happen most times with the AC on ...... was told its a vacum problem no codes ...scary if your not ready for it ! never found out a way to fix it 150,000 + but it started at 75,000 :notnice: I like the Mustang but like all cars its not...
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    Car wont stay running, then wont restart

    sounds like the other guys gave you enough stuff to try ....skunk gas as gas goes bad quick , bad battery & maybe a bad alternator yes even a weak fuel pump ....drain & change the gas first & remove the shrader valve insert & bleed the skunk gas in a clear glass bottle to have a look see of what...
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    starter swap question ?

    come on not one guy out there has an answer :shrug: ??????
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    starter swap question ?

    I have a rebuilt starter for a 1977 Ford 351 e150 van its like new been sleeping in a box for years question will it fit a 1990 Mustang 5.0 will have to ship it to a buddy who could really use it ..UPS is not cheap so before I go there does anyone know will it work ? thanks for any help was...
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    340 code. changed cps. now car still throws code and sometimes wont start PLEASE HELP

    check the alternator out put & battery if you have a bad battery it can cause some of the problems you have described
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    corvette question

    Thankyou Mr. Winters :nice:
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    corvette question

    does anyone know what years 98 & up Corvettes came with a trunk not the convertable was there a special name for these models ? I know its a stang forum ! thanks for any help
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    anyone run penzoil platinum

    I have tried a few but now have been using Wall-Mart house brand fully syc & fram extra guard with the easy grip my 99 GT its passed 150,000...I change oil regular so it doesnt get a chance to get dirty ...I use hi-milage regular oil in my 1990 5.0 which is passing 200,000 mark.... its so cheap...
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    where da hell is

    I have a 99 gt the fuel pump relay is inside the pass side fender you can see it with a light , a little tricky to get at , I thought mine was bad turned out it was the pump so check it out well ...good luck
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    ACCEL coils

    I have a 99 & 2 went bad I put on ones from the junkyard then another so I bought a set from e-bay $200 that was about 5 years ago & no problems since.. they said Lightning I dont know if they still sell them they had no writing on then ? but are fine ....seems like lots of the OEM go bad & some...
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    All kinds of squeaking from wheel area

    get a needle injector & put some grease in the non geasable ball joints let the wheels hang inject the gease into the rubber gently then turn the wheel from side to side ...... if it goes away then that was problem its common on Mustangs
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