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Tim Smith replied to the thread Engine failure at 45k miles.I cannot dispute what you are seeing; however, I can assure you the issue has nothing to do with the dipstick. August 2022: Ford... -
Sludge usually requires time to build up. I wonder if the previous owner went too long without changing the oil.
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Tim Smith replied to the thread Engine failure at 45k miles.Some older owners' manuals for the Bronco 2.7-liter V6 misstated the capacity at 7 quarts; later manuals corrected it to 6 quarts. If...
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One thing I haven't seen mentioned yet is don't be afraid to build up a little cylinder pressure to help seat the rings. Get some boost...
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Maybe 3K miles if you're using conventional oil. I will use synthetic which is where the 10K figure comes from. I will change it early...
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Usually two trains of thought on this subject. 1. Drive it like you stole it. 2. Follow the owners manual.
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Tim Smith replied to the thread engine break in.Two weeks ago, I picked up my new Bronco Badlands with the 2.7L. I have purchased dozens of new cars/trucks, gas and diesel, in my...
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Nice trip! Titus Canyon isn't really a offroad challenge, but it's a fun jaunt through cool scenery. It's a one-way road through varied...
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I recently got back from a fun road trip where I put 2000 miles on my 2023 Big Bend Sasquatch Bronco. Left the Sacramento area, traveled...
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Tim Smith reacted to Dover157's post in the thread Where is the fuse located for the rear cargo area cigarette lighter? with
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Tim Smith reacted to off_road_ranger's post in the thread maintenance tips for any new Bronco owner with Like.
After owning a Bronco for a few years, I've compiled a list of maintenance tips from experience and googling issues that I've had. Any...
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This reminds me of the time I dropped the transmission pan on my Thunderbird and in the pan was a round plastic ball with a one inch...
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Based on the image that you provided, this is a protective plastic dust cap/plug manufactured by DBI Plastics (indicated by the "DBI"...
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Disconnecting the battery was an acceptable approach years ago when cars were analogue. It's a bit different now with modern cars that...
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Appreciate the replies. Again - the IAG mud flaps are excellent and easy to install if you're interested. Have a blessed Memorial Day...
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Tim Smith replied to the thread Mud flaps in FRONT of back tires.You might give this .pdf a good read. It has some excellent solutions.