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Have you checked into aftermarket seats? I never have so seriously I am wondering if that is not an option, because so many people are complaining about the comfort of the seats. Yet I don't see anyone talking about upgrading with new seats. Seems like there would be a market for that.✌

I guess there is always some "research" headed by someone that wants to come up with a different answer to the question. The US Census Bureau defines baby boomers as those born AFTER World War II, which ended in Sept. 1945. So mid 1946-mid 1964. This is the first time I have ever seen a chart...

Boomers are born through 1964, not 1960. ✌

You are correct about this being an issue I am just learning about. However, I do know a lot about bad rod bearings. Having previously worked in a high performance engine shop building engines for circle track racing I have seen many rod bearings go bad for numerous reasons. Rods and crankshafts...

Did they actually tear the engine down and looked at the bad rod bearing with their own eyes? I am skeptical about this diagnosis. Should have been knocking like crazy if the rod bearing goes bad. Reminds me of the time 25 years ago when I bought an old Toyota MR2 from a private seller. He told...

What you need is a travel crate for dogs. About $100. I use them all the time. The bed is an accident looking for a place to happen. ✌

68K? This has to be satire. ✌

Did the airbags deploy? ✌

If you have some big down hills put it in neutral and coast down idling. ✌

Green is just not popular. According to Edmonds statistics 81% of new vehicle sales are made up of these 4 colors: White @ 25%, Black @ 22%, Grey @ 20%, and Silver @ 14%. No other color tops 10%. Ford is not going to discontinue a popular color. ✌

OP, stress is screen time at 3:20 am. Get some sleep. ✌

Not getting your oil temp up above 212 is a problem for all vehicles. And has been known for decades that FREQUENTLY taking shorts trips is hard on ANY engine. This is not news since hybrids have been around for 20 years. In the video it clearly reads on the screen 80-90% of wear occurs at COLD...

Oregon charges me $10 more for a 2 year registration because my maverick falls into the 20-39 mpg range. 0-19 mpg is the cheapest at $126, then $136 for 20-39, 40+ mpg is $156. EV's are $316. I do get a break on my propane transit. I pay a flat $150 per year for the fuel tax. Instead of 40 cents...

I have owned my Maverick now 8 months. 5200 miles. I have taken 1 trip with 1 backseat passenger directly behind me as the driver. 215 miles 1 way, 3 hours 20 minutes, to a wedding. My wife was the passenger and she had no complaints. If she had complaints I sure as hell would have heard about...

The 2.5 uses a "shim and bucket" valve train. Nothing to worry about in my opinion. Very reliable. I had a 650cc inline 4 Yamaha back in 1980 that had the same set up. Easy to adjust. I did it when I was 19. Pop the valve cover off, measure the clearance between the cam and shim (when valve is...

SMH ✌

If your pads are completely gone and you have metal hitting the rotors you will hear a hell of a grinding noise. Roll the windows down and roll up to a stop sign with the brakes on and listen. I agree with Mavster, looks like lack of use, which is common in a hybrid. I would be surprised if your...

It will probably be hybrid only. Toyotas #1 selling auto, The RAV4, is hybrid only now for MY 2026. I have been hearing about a Maverick killer for about 2 years now. It's lonely at the top. ✌

The outdated energy grid is a whole different story. But the new data centers and AI is being called the monster that ate the power grid by some in the know. Amazon and Meta have been buying power plants scheduled to shut down (because they are so old) to power their data centers because there...

I am not interested in a 100% plug in EV, period. EREV's are booming around the world because they make sense. A vehicle that is a hassle on a long trip, and costs more than a gas vehicle on that trip because the public chargers are 3 times more expensive than charging at home are not cutting...