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mhoward wrote:
Eddie Money wrote:
Silicone spray keeps it lubed and should help with the sticking too. Spray and wipe off the excess. Takes the brown off too.
Monday night (01/30/2023), it started sleeting then turned to freezing rain (yay!). WHILE it was coming down, I went out with a shop rag and silicone spray and wiped down both door seals. The next morning, everything was covered in ice. My truck opened right up!!! So thanks, Eddie, for that tip. I will attest that it definitely works!
P.S. Only downside to that was then I had to clean the ice off the windows and drive the 35 miles to work...
mhoward wrote:
My 2003 Edge had iridium plugs in it when I bought it. Dealer said they had just tuned it up, so I didn't bother looking. Mine started running rough(er) so I pulled the plugs. Yep, HUGE gap. I bought new Motorcraft plugs and wire set. I pulled those after about 40k miles on them and they looked like new. My opinion: iridium plugs suck.
It's my understanding that iridium plugs are typically used in boosted applications
That would make sense. In a naturally aspirated engine, they don't appear to bring much value to the table.
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2003 Ranger Edge / Extended Cab / Flareside / 3.0L FLEX / 5r44e Auto / 2WD / 8.8 LS 4:10 / Sonic Blue Pearl
So many mods... so little time...