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I'm getting an Eastern put on tomorrow on the LH side to get rid of my P430 code. $230 is a lot better than the $1000 Ford wants for an OEM. Shop charging me $95 for the install. Dealership wanted $300 for the install. NOT.

Took the car in for an oil change, transmission fluid exchange and a coolant flush. They refused to do transmission flush because it had a sticker on it that said do not remove sticker or warranty is voided. Apparently I have to take it to a Ford dealer to get that done. Found out why steering...

Was looking at manufacturers maintenance schedule and saw that PCV valve is supposed to be replaced at 100k. So I will want to do that as well. But when searching for the part I noticed there are two different variations of this part with vastly different prices. The expensive one is about $150...

Thanks for the link. Searching "navigation DVD cd changer etc. did not give me that result. Looks like it is not worth it. I was told at Best Buy that none of their head units with Nav will fit the LS without "cutting out a bigger hole in the console" and that they do not sell a mounting kit for...

Currently my 05 3.0 does not have one, it has a very generic looking cd player with tape deck (people still owned cassette tapes in 2005?). I have seen the OEM DVD 6-cd Navi systems on ebay for about $450. Is that a good price for one? Ebay is the only place I've found them so I have no where...

The quote from the shop was for 3 hours to change the spark plugs, with 40 minutes labor added to change the coils and another 40 minutes labor added to change the IMRC O-rings. Changing the intake plenum gasket was included in the invoice but with no extra labor charge (presumably because he...

The quote is 1300 - that includes replacing coils and plugs, upper intake gasket, and the IMRC gasket which is where he thinks he will find the vacuum leak. But that quote included a price of 605 for the coils which I ordered myself, so with coils in hand, estimate is 700. He forgot to add in...

Talked to a service tech at the shop near my house, he says code P0430 is a cat code for LH side, he knew that without even looking it up. He also said vibration on cold start issue is most likely a vacuum leak as some others on this thread have mentioned. But, either way it is likely he'll be...

Thanks for the tips. The code I got from Auto Zone was P0430. The explanation given for the code (by auto zone) was pretty vague, it pointed to about a half dozen things. I then took the vehicle to a Lincoln Dealership to have them pinpoint the exact problem. After initially explaining what was...

The quote for replacing coils and plugs was $1000. that was the cheapest - dealer wanted 1300. Sounds like a lot for an "easy job". Of course they are charging me $125 per coil pack. I'm no mechanic, but I think I am about to have to become one. Too much $$ out the window going to shops. If...

Is there a way for me to check whether it is a vacuum leak or coils?

The cat is getting replaced Thursday. As for the shaking when you start it - someone tell me this, does that indicate a coil issue, or if the engine is misfiring due to bad coils, would the car continue to misfire when it is being driven? In my case, once the engine is warm, there is no more...

I will have the wheels checked for proper balancing. I'm not familiar with "road-force balancing" or how it differs from the usual way - is this something that can be done at a regular shop like Tires Plus or do I need to see a dealer? I'm already resigned to replacing coils/plugs...

The code was already pulled by the dealer and they said it was the cats. But the problem is hard shaking when cold starting. I've been reading threads until my eyes hurt and nothing equates that symptom to bad cats. Thus, I am worried there is something else wrong. Replacing the cats is one...

I'm not so sure the coils are covered by a powertrain warranty. They are not specifically mentioned in the list of things covered. This is a third party warranty, the 'Interstate Hi-Road CL'. Specifically it lists the following engine parts ; pistons, piston rings and pins, crankshaft and main...

That is rapidly becoming apparent.

Wasn't looking for cheap, just cheapER. A guy I talked to who owns a benz says he pays $100 just for an oil change because several parts have to be moved to get at the oil filter. Luxury or not, I figured an American car has to be cheaper than an import luxury vehicle to maintain. At least...

Paid 7700 - that includes a 5 year 100000 mile powertrain warranty.

Was in need of another vehicle as my ol' lady's 01 Sonata just bit the dust. Had to get one quickly as not having two working vehicles was NOT an option - unfortunately didn't have a lot of time to do my homework. I had promised her the next car I bought would be a "luxury vehicle" and she had...