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Need to get around 20-25 bags of 80# quikrete from HD today and bring home. Store is only about 8 miles from the house. Will this be an issue adding ~1800-2000 lbs or should I take two trips? Thanks!

I just swapped out the ACDelco with a Duralast from Autozone & it sounds brand new. Seems to have helped with power as well but maybe that is just a mental thing as I am not hearing this awful whine as I hit the gas. Thanks, y'all.

Hey guys, I ended up ordering this part & finally got around to putting it in last night. As soon as I fired it up the whining noise caused by the bad bearings was gone but there was a screeching sound like the pulley wasn't a good fit. I used the same washer/dust shield & greased it up good...

Thanks, Moose. If I am going to change one, is it best to change the upstream first? Or should I do both?

Hey Mike, or anyone else, Are you sure the one you linked above is the upstream? I think this one is the upstream: http://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-213-1698-Original-Equipment-Heated/dp/B000NW4PJC/ref=pd_sim_263_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=170S0JB1TFC0B2TB5XH6 I believe the one Mike posted is the...

Mike, thanks I am going to order those right now. Rob, I believe my temp has been right at the 210 mark or around there. I haven't noticed it fluctuating and I generally keep a close eye on my dash/gauges now. Thanks to both for the replies!

So I have the whining noise going on under the hood & the cars acceleration seems to be very slow lately. I noticed MPGs have dropped as well. Mixed (in Houston traffic) I should be averaging around 15ish & highway 17-18. This already isn't very good but last couple fill ups averaged around...

Had Autozone run a battery test for me & told me it is no good. Still starts up every time but figure I will swap it out now as I have owned the truck for 4 yrs & never switched it. I have read about battery swap causing issues with the HVAC actuators. Should I buy some sort of memory saver...

Thanks everyone for the replies. I picked up the part but wasn't able to change it out on Thursday & ended up driving MIL's explorer. Worked out well. Car has been driving fine though & it hasn't happened again. BIL & I did jack it up quick & get under and take a look... Looks like it'll be...

Thanks! I am going to stop & pick up the part now & see about replacing it. Front passenger side above the oil filter? After I drive home if it seems normal & I get the part changed out I won't have a problem driving it, but already mother - in - law is insisting we take her new Explorer to...

TPC, Thanks for the response. Think I am going to leave work early this afternoon & see how the drive home is.. Stop at autozone & buy the switch & see about replacing it. http://www.autozone.com/external-engine/oil-pressure-switch/duralast-oil-pressure-switch/715965_652058_0/ Is this what...

Update: Just went out to the parking lot & turned the engine on & everything appeared to be 100% normal. No warning lights of any kind on the dash & the car started right up & sounded 100% normal as usual. I let it warm up for a bit & then drove it slowly around the parking lot & braking to a...

If oil level and everything looks good, would you consider driving it 500 miles tonight & 500 miles back on Sunday? I could even completely change the oil & filter this afternoon before trip if that would be better. Oil life is at about 50%. I run mobil 1 full synthetic. Of course I need to...

Ughh... Of course this happens today. At least it happened before the road trip I guess. I will check oil level. Anyone have a link for new switch? Can I find it on amazon? I could order & replace next week. Should I not drive it home from work?? I can basically get all the way home without...

On my way into work this morning whenever I came to a stop my oil pressure dropped to zero & it said to turn off the engine. As soon as I hit the gas pedal, went back to normal range. I understand the gauge is fake & there is a good chance it is a faulty switch possibly? The big kicker here...