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700 miles later Since the OEMs have 8/32 tread I decided to get a whole new set around. Michelin CrossClimate 2 Asked to leave the three good ones in the bed. Might consider getting a 4th to match and a new set of rims for them. Maybe make them my summer tires. Or just sell them

I've been deep diving engine break in for my own 25 Maverick and so far I think this video describes all the situations for any vehicle. Let me know your thoughts.

I parked on the side of the street and it measured 18 inches from the curb. The ordinance is 12. A cop saw me do it. I corrected it and still hiding in the basement for the better half of the day waiting for a knock on my door. yes aluminum foil is reflective to a lot of things. 5G dont get...

2025 EB, Continental Pro Contact TX, 675 miles Reading: A Little less than 9/32 on the front and 9/32 in the rear Edit: I added a screenshot of the tread depth stated by the manufacturer. It says 8/32. Somehow I have 9/32 or im measuring wrong/out of spec guage

I think he's talking about Top Tier gas. https://www.toptiergas.com/ Find your local station. Just filled up at Citgo after researching about direct injection and ways of prolonging the inevitable build up. Also would recommend watching The Motor Oil Geek on YouTube. Hes got some good videos...

Was able to disable auto stop/start on my 2025. However I still can't seem to find a way to disable driver restrictions. But at least the worst offender is gone.

I spent $60 for the OBDlink EX USB for the forward thinking changes I might make on the truck and maybe a future Ford if my loyalty is still there. First new vehicle which happens to be the Maverick. But if all you want is to get rid of the auto stop/start thats a great price. Ford gets...

I swear by these cushions. I have small butt syndrome and it's changed my work chair pains and long drives in my old Honda Fit. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08YRRNCCK Regardless of the rump it equally releases the tension conforming to tushy and all parts connected. Feels like a cloud that...

Learning as I go 😂

Ill make sure I have gloves on! Safety first Ive seen a couple of oil analysis reports on this forum. Ill dig in deeper as you suggest there are already Im sure answers to some of my questions on breakin and engine wear.

I have a pump Im just waiting on a hose extension because it doesnt reach all the way down the dipstick hole.

Yes, how the wear in fairs for my engine and curiosity. This will then determine when my next oil change will be. 500 mile test, if the levels are about normal compared to other oil analysis results of the same engine I'll replace the oil at 1000 and take another sample. Based on those results I...

I've already understood that in the e-manuel. this isnt about the recommended break in period. we all drive our vehicle different. the main objectives is oil analysis between the break in period mileage around 500-1000 miles

im not talking about determining regular oil change intervals after break in with analysis. Im specifically talking about break in intervals with analysis. It sounds like were talking about two different things.

If the goal is to determine the break in period for this engine and you say a usable analysis is 10K,+ Is a break in oil change not required?

what about 1000 vs 1500, were would the line be drawn?

Im trying to determine if 500 or 1000 is the proper break in period for my driving habits. wear is wear. so if you wear it sooner and wait too long for a fluid change you might as be wearing a dunce cap.. In the minute differences between reading the wear and tear in microns. tdlr I drive very...

So you can't extract from the filler tube and it needs to be from the dipstick opening? edit: if there was a joke about extracting oil from a cap, It flew over my head until just now lol

Upsized from a 2019 Honda Fit. I'll be a Fit Freak till the day I get sent to the farm but my practically requirements changed with a house. The Fit served my well. I could fit 6 foot dog eared picket fence with room before hitting the front wind shield. But now I need to think about ground...

Edit: I put this in the wrong subforum sorry! Should be in "Mechanical Maintenance: Break-In / Oils & Fluids / Consumables / Servicing" So I have a Blackstone oil kit and a manual oil siphon pump. My plan was to drive over 30 min to get things up to temp and siphon 200-300 milliliters of oil...