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This is what a dip stick wipe on a paper towel looks like - morning after a 5.5 then .5 quart top off. I dare you to show me your dipstick wipe. Anyway, no BS claims of “10,000 Mile Protection” on the label. Marketing not involved lol. Does say it “provides deposit protection on turbos” though.

Break In Oil Smelled of Gasoline. And also had just a couple of tiny slivers of steel on magnet. This is normal right? Slivers definitely - the whiff of gas on the oil cap wasn’t expected though. Anyway, a fun first oil change. 930 miles, 90% oil life. Rhino Ramps gave plenty of clearance. The...

Not sure how long it will go - but interesting & informative. If you know how - you can ask questions:)

I was discussing my “CRC Intake & Turbo Cleaner” usage in another thread - but is was off topic and did not want to derail that post. Anyone using Intake/Turbo cleaners? I’ve used CRC brand on normally aspirated direct injected engines - but never on a turbocharged engine. Other folks prefer...

Most models of the 2026 Mavericks will include an inflator & “fix a flat” instead of a spare tire Spare tire can be ordered as optional equipment. I already carry an inflator & fix a flat in my 25 Lobo in case my mini spare goes flat also. Maybe I’ll ditch my spare tire be lighter like the 26...

I hear many folks gush over the sound of the EB turbo - but I’m not sure I hear it. Not complaining, just curious as to what they are hearing. Are they hearing the turbo spooling up during acceleration? When lifting off the throttle - the excess pressure routes back to the turbo inlet - which I...

UPDATE: Ok, my final verdict on the Borla Type 3 clamp-on catback exhaust I installed: Thumbs Up! (with a modification) Alone it was WAY too loud & droned painfully at most rpm’s. Two neighbors politely made note - so I can only imagine the chagrin of the other dozen neighbors who did not...

According to Tim B on his regular Tuesday scheduling update - Ford not taking any retail orders for Tremors? Hmm 🤔 About 12 minutes into vid…,

How do you “decode” the manufacturing date code on Motorcraft Oil bottles? C670125A083 FIR# 502970 Ford warrants the oil for 12 months once opened & poured into engine, but I’m about to do my first oil change & I’m curious of the vintage I’m putting in. Thanks!

OEM vs Hitch/Kludge…

How many EB owners follow the Five Rules of Turbo Care: ONE…Proper Warmup…don’t start driving until high idle concludes and take it easy until oil warms up (couple miles). EDIT: See post #4 below for TBones better way to perform rule ONE. TWO…Proper Cooldown…don’t turn off ignition until high...

The Maverick Truck is still young, but not a baby anymore. Anyone cross the 99,999 mile threshold yet on their personal truck? Anyone getting close? I’m about to break 999 miles soon, but in 50 years I hope it is a high mileage survivor truck:)

Just received a phone message from my local ford dealer to schedule an appointment for “customer satisfaction” recall 25B34 Radiator & Fan replace. 2025 Lobo build date 3/25

How am I supposed to smuggle folks & dope from Mexico with a GPS Tracker from Ford Corp? (Just kidding Grok, Chatetc…geez when are guys going to start recognizing humor/sarcasm). But seriously - does my 25 Lobo have a GPS Tracker? I ask because my BlueDriver code reader won’t read right & my...

Going to install a strut brace today & need to unclip the cowl to remove the plastic covers on the strut towers. The OEM prop rod is too dinky to give me enough room to work comfortably. I knew I kept this robust shipping tube from Brazos Walking Sticks for a reason...

My latest 3M Tape mod. $29 paint protection strip if you have to lean/carry ladders etc in your Maverick work truck. My Lobo isn’t a work truck, but I’m ditching the SoCal lowered street truck look for a more rugged SoAz ranch hand look grrrr.

I will not be using my hitch ever. Should I remove it to save some weight? Maybe have an Exhaust Shop route the exhaust through the empty space left by the hitch? Dual Black Tips!

Does anyone know the actual weight of the standard OEM Turbofan wheel on the Lobo? There are many estimates and guesstimates online, but I’m looking for the actual measured weight by somebody:) Before I jack up my Lobo and remove the wheel & tire(26lbs) and roll it over to the bathroom scale -...

I’ve installed multiple Cold Air Intakes (CAI) on my 2 previous vehicles before settling on the TRD with OEM filter on my Corolla Hatchback & an AIRAID with OEM airbox & filter on my Canyon. Other brands I tried all sounded raspy & maybe even harmful to engines. Probably spent over $1000...