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Today I unexpectedly had the Front rotors and pads replaced under my PMP (main. plan warranty) at 45,000 miles. Dealer says pads at 1/32 and rotors below discard spec of .984 ? No out-of-pocket for the hardware, but they did charge $320 for the 3 year brake fluid flush. Sure enough, when I...

🤷‍♂️ Never mind then, don't use loc-tite on the threads or interface.

I would never install TA b/c of these many little issues. However, sounds like a bit of loc-tite on the bolt threads could tidy it up.

We could says it's an issue, or we could say it's a standard feature listed on the window sticker. Yup, that's right, check your window sticker for "battery save mode". So there's a pretty good chance Maverick will want to use this feature even with your new AGM. Meanwhile I'm into year #4...

I rented a 23 Santa Cruz 2 weeks ago for a week. Drove it around western Colorado. Did well with the independent rear suspension and fat OEM tires. Had a lot of built-in tech too for a mid grade model. However, I just couldn't get in it because of the sharp angled A-pillar taking headroom...

With the depreciation, extra taxes and transaction fees, this is just another cautionary tale. Buy the correct truck the first time if you want to keep your money. We've seen so many trade in's here. Glad to be in year 4 with Mav. #BuyOnce

Yes, there are multiple cooling systems which all have shut-down routines with actuators opening and closing. Well documented and we all notice this normal behavior.

For winter use, the steel wheel works in tandem with the winter snow tire. The heavier steel flexes with pot holes and bumps. It also covers the brakes so snow doesn't build up. It just generally lumbers through the snow better than an alloy. Call it the sacrificial lamb for winter abuse...

If you sell your Lariat wheels, imagine what happens when you sell the truck. As a buyer, I would be dumbfounded to hear that the owner did not have the original Lariat wheels. I would not buy that car. Sell the wheels, then it's marriage to the car.

I don't have this glare problem because I use my side view mirrors for....wait for it....a side view. 99% of other drivers (to whom I don't trust) use them as rear views. So then they have 3 rear view mirrors. Adjust them out so that you can see the blind spot and nothing more. If I want to...

Confirmed. We all have the cold start rattle. Just a clunky, cheap part that makes noise but is still operational. You can especially hear it in N gear. When the planetary gears disengage, they rattle, IDK. If it runs and drives, I'm happy.

For any vehicle on planet Earth, I just can't understand replacing it after 2 years, especially with the same make and model. The main CON here is paying the transaction costs again. It's an expensive operation to trade up. I have paid 4-5k in fees, sales taxes and property taxes over the 3...

Just doesn't make a lick of sense to over-tow when you've got correct options within the lineup.

I have re-torqued the lugs 6 times now for 6 rotations, 3 alloy, 3 steelies. The first time with alloy at 500+ mi, they were the loosest. I was able to move the bolts. Since then, it's only slight movement (if at all) and only the alloy. The lugs on the steelies don't move. Different lug...

One pain is twisting my torque wrench to that 148 lbs spec, which is also 200 nm. These are the F-150 lugs nuts, same torque. I have kept them dry, no lube. I always retorque 500 miles after any rotations or reinstalls. I have had lug nuts fall off, do retorque and don't make a date with a...

Nope, the OP can't do it because he never bought a Maverick, lol. He just bought the topper, if you can believe that. Hasn't posted in almost a year either.

Yes and yes. DOT tape (you see it on every big rig trailer) from Amazon on thin magnetic roll, DIY style. It will not fall off either. It does scratch the clear coat, but I'm not worried about. Maybe wax first.

A car Dealership would repossess your Grandmother's house like Happy Gilmore to sell her a 2nd car right now. Wanna see if buying is addictive to you, trade it right in for a newer one? Their ethics make Phillip-Morris look like the Make-a-Wish Foundation.

I have 4 reflectors total on the tailgate now. This pic just show 2. It's DOT tape on magnets. The general public loves these reflectors, lol. I'll consider it a deterrent and certainly not preventative. Shit's gonna happen with these lunatics on the road.

All I do is try to stay out of the inefficient 10-20% power range if traffic allows. Do a subtle milk from 0-10% to start then bring it up to 20-40% depending on slope and conditions.