No regrets with my ā22 XL Hybrid. For me is balancing wants and needs. This essentially replaced my trusty but rusty commuter car. Iāll eventually pony up for better wheels or just repaint the steelies.
Ironic, I just saw this TFL Truck video this morning. I was intrigued and overall the Telo looks very promising. Unfortunately, the electric car market is volatile. Rivian loses its shirt on every vehicle it sells, ditto with Lucid.
What I do like is the small footprint, useable space and off...
2022 XL Hybrid
As of right now just shy of 50k mileage. No issues so far. I have not done a single recall on it as I write this. I plan to have all that done at the dealership when I leave town for a few days.
I do have the occasional low speed parking lot speed braking issue. Iāve had the...
Did a mid winter quick detail? In the crazy week we have had in the Mid-Atlantic, yesterday was somewhat warmer. Coin-Op car wash followed by a quick spray wax( Turtle Wax for the win) . Cleaned the windows inside and out. Essentially a fools errand as more weather will be coming soon
So many good choices especially over the counter products. I would concur that the first wash should also have a light clay bar to remove the contaminants on the paint ( a shocking amount considering it is a new vehicle , but shipping via train and or truck will expose the vehicle to airborne...
Cold weather saps efficiency . Cold weather forces the engine to run more. This and the fact that the battery is not at optimal temperature and winter gas(formulated for easier startups) combines for much lower efficiency.
It was19 degrees (F) this morning and my fuel economy dropped from mid...
I really enjoyed this write up. I know this has been a common complaint with Maverick owners. I unfortunately fall into the camp of losing a portion of my hearing(highs especially) . Too many years on a flight lineā¦.
I had a 2013 Acura MDX ( required Premium fuel). I loved this SUV but it was downright thirsty . We fueled one time in Western PA. at an ethanol free pump and recorded about 5-7 mpg better highway than I normally would achieve.
I went from being a serious detailing fanatic to just a weekend warrior. For me, ease of use rules the day. Twice a year I will use a clay mitt to decontaminate and a light polish to remove swirls. Iāve used spray on type of sealant with great success. Many OTC products have really stepped up...
2010 Ranger XLT ( Reg cab/). This was a truck that my late father in law won in a raffle. About the 2018 timeframe gave to my and myself . ( He had dementia and was cognizant enough to realize that he couldnāt drive anymore). This replaced my 1999 Ranger as my utility vehicle.
Great little...
A little over 2 years with my XL hybrid with slightly over 42k mileage. Iāve done 4 oil changes(I change when the oil life monitor gets between 10 to 15%)
You can always remote start it with app. I did that when I was in Greece last year. My next door neighbor was perplexed at why my started by itself at 0330 local