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  1. tr7driver

    Engine Synthetic Oil Question

    I have a 2005 GT vert with 35K miles on the 4.6 V8 engine. I have been using the Motorcraft 5W20 syn blend motor oil for the life of the car. Last November, just before I put the car away for the winter, I changed the oil and used Castrol synthetic instead of the blend. Yesterday, I took the...
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    What's your recommendation on a 1 piece spark plug for an 05 GT

    I’m about to wake my 05 GT from her winter slumber and figure I’ll change the spark plugs while getting her ready to go back on the road. For those of you that have changed the plugs, what has been your experience with the 1 piece replacements? I want to order plugs on line in the next week...
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    Electrical Emergency Fuel Cut Off Switch

    There is a sticker on my 05 GT that indicates that there is an emergency fuel cut off switch to stop the flow of gas in case of an accident, and to see the owners booklet for more info. I can't find any informaton about its location or how to reset it it the manual. There is only a paragraph...
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    Off topic.. Looking for a good Fusion/Milan Hybrid site

    HI, I just picked up a Mercury Milan Hybrid. I'm looking for a good foum to learn about it. Any recommendations? I did a couple of Goog searches but haven't come up with anything useful. I figure some of the regular visitors here might have a recommendation. Thanks, Ted
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    17" GT Premium Wheels/Perelli tires

    Four Ford Mustang GT Premium Alloy Wheels, Center Caps and Tires. These are factory original just off of my mustang and will fit mustang's from 2005 up and some older cars with spacers available on ebay. The tires are mounted and balanced, ready to bolt on. The tires are Perelli Pzero Nero High...
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    Blew out a Pirelli Sunday

    My front right OEM Pirelli (235-55-zr17) blew out the sidewall at speed Sunday on the interstate. No damage to the car, which handled the event very well. The tire had about 5/32 tread left on it, as do the other 3 tires. Overall, the tires have worn very evenly and look to be in pretty...
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    weddding decorations

    My daughter is getting married in a couple of weeks and will be using my 05 GT Vert as the get away car. I’m trying to think of a scheme to decorate it. Anyone have recommendations. Also, what is the best adhesive to use that won’t damage the paint? And what should I definitely avoid?
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    Tracking Down Battery Drain

    I spent a good part of Sunday afternoon trying to track down a parasitic key-off battery drain on my car. (05 GT convertible -- The only aftermarket electrical mod is sequential tail lights, car is 100% stock) After charging the battery overnight with the ground cable disconnected from the car...
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    Battery Tender Question

    I bought a die hard battery tender at Sears last fall. Hooked it up to my 05 GT. The lights came on and it worked its way up to the carged setting. A few weeks later I went to start the car and the battery was flat dead, not enough power to make the window move when I opened the door. I took...
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    2 SCT Tuner Questions

    1 My car has been stored with the battery disconnected for the winter. Do I need to re-tune it when I connect the battery or will it hold the bama tune I installed last fall> 2 Is there any reason why I can't use the tuner to read/reset codes on my other cars? Will that change the factory...
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    Stupid Tuner Question

    I just bought a SCT tuner with tunes from Bama and loaded the "street" tune. Today I will fill the tank with 93 octain and load the "Race" tune. Do I need to return the car to the stock tune before I load the race tune, or can I just load the race tune? The car is an 05 GT with auto tranny...
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    What is the trick with the cabin air filter

    HI, I changed out my filter for the cabin air intake and I can't get the plastice cowel cover to fit snug against the windshield. I think I got all the tabs into the slots right in the firewall and the screw holes line up, but there is a slight gap along the windshield base now where the...
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    Bugs bug me

    What is the best way to get bugs off the car without damaging the paint, glass, soft top, headlamps.....
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    Used oil smells like sulphur

    I changed the oil in my 05 GT Sunday. The old oil, Motorcraft Synthetic blend, was in the car for 6 months over the winter and only 500 miles of driving, had a strong sulphur smell. Is this normal or should I be concerned? The oil was very clean looking. The car has 26K miles. Thanks...
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    05 GT warranty expires in 3 weeks

    I'm making a list to take to my dealer in advance of my warranty expiration. I figure I'll have them do the air bag recall and check my parking brake cable and change the oil. I have 26,xxx miles on the car. Any suggest for other things to have them take a look at while they have it before...
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    Shelby Tour

    Wifey and I are headed to Vegas for a week in November. I'm thinking about taking the Shelby Tour and was thinking some of you folks must have done that. Is it worth the trip? Any advice on days/times to shoot for or aviod? We won't have a car, so we have to get there by bus or taxi...
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    Front Underbody Panel

    My wife hit a parking block and tore off the front under body panel of the car (05 GT). This is the black plastic panel that attaches to the underside of the front bumper and to the cross member behind the radiator. Unfortunately, she didn’t think to pick it up and didn’t tell me for a few...
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    convertible top headliner

    My convertible top has developed a squeak when it is down and I go over small bumps. I figure something is loose on the frame. I want to inspect the hardware inside but first I have to figure out how to open the interior liner. Anybody know how to do this?
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    Painted brake calipers

    What is the best way to go about painting them? Can this be done on the car or should they be removed. What kind of prep/paint? Powder coating?
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    Engine Computer Codes

    Is there a way to read the computer codes on the 4.6 V8 without a tuner or computer hook up? On my old Toyota you could jumper 2 terminals and the computer would flash the engine light in sequence to give you the code. My check engine light came on this morning and I don't think I can make it...
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