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  1. Another video on the 2026

    I’m not sure he said anything useful, But maybe someone can pull good info out of this. The School bus yellow comment was comical,
  2. Nesting wire chewing squirrel protection

    Anybody have any ideas ? I definitely don’t want to add a load to my battery. Anybody see anything we can plug into the wall and drive over it and park to repel chewing tree rats ? I thought I read somewhere that Ford added something to the wiring to deter the Chewbacca’s ?
  3. Buddy’s 2024 Subaru Crosstrek died.

    8,100 miles on the 2024 Subaru. Dead dog, black dash, not even a peep. Battery at 4.78 VDC. Transmission shift link solenoids had discharged and that locked the transmission shifter in R I popped open the surface charger deck and depressed the transmission release button. In went a new AGM all...
  4. Radiator louvers

    I’ll have to stop at my Ford dealer and take a peak. Or, Someone could tell me, Is there supposed to be a missing louver/shutter about 2/3’rds of the way down ?
  5. I found my next battery !

    Walmart, Ever start Platinum AGM 760 CCA 110 minute reserve and the Bestest part, A THREE year pro rating warranty $190.00 If it dies in 18 month I get a new one for $95 That way I don’t have to worry about Ford updates Infecting my Mav and it having side effects. :’P FWIW Interstates longest...
  6. Tire pressure.

    Three days ago my highs were 60, lows were 48 Today the high was 28 and tomorrow morning will be 20, all this in 7-12 mph breezes. I added 3 psi, Anyone else remember ? With a 10 degree drop in air temp tire PSI will drop one. Just sayin' High functioning ADHD at It's finest. :'P
  7. I’ve consulted the AGM voltage/state of charge charts.

    2024 AWD Ecoboost Lariat purchased on 12/31/24 and now with 11,000 miles looking at winter. It came with a Motorcraft AGM. Flawless truck, never even seen a low battery conserve bla bla bla. No recalls what so ever. I figure they’re all completed. After 12 hours sitting I show 12.1 VDC. Charts...
  8. Show me 235/60R 18 AT’s

    I want a 235/60R18 All Terrain that’s quiet For my 2024 stock height AWD Eco Lariat Came with 225/60R 18 My Short list: Faulkin Rubitreks 235/60R 18 Yokohama Geolandar G015’ in the 235/60R 18 flavor, Anything else ? Quiet is key.
  9. PTU & RDU both ok at 10k mile service

    Just did my 10,000 mile service with Full synthetic, tire rotation, all fluids checked etc. 80 bucks :’P I had them check fluid levels in Both the PTU and RDU Both properly filled and both checked no charge. All tires at 7/32 tread depth. No recalls, No updates, this 2024 needs nothing. Runs...
  10. Crash avoidance

    I fell in behind a motorcyclist this week. Now stay with me people’s, I’ve been behind all kinds of motor cycles. And what happened has never happened behind any Harley’s, sport bikes etc. This bike was a little 250 trail bike with a skinny rider. His back pack , the bike, his helmet and...
  11. Oil life at 51% at 6,030 miles.

    My first oil change was at 3,000 miles with a switch to Motorcraft Full Syn. Now at 9,030 I’m at 51% on the oil life monitor. So per the oil life monitor my Oil is ok out to 12,000 miles. I drive briskly, strong and fast. I guess Italian tune ups work. :’P
  12. 2024 2.0L in Eco Mode observation

    New observation at 6300 miles just noticed because I just don’t use Eco mode. Going down the highway at 65 mph and checked again at 30 mph and at a dead stop. On a hot day with my A/C freezing me out, (Love this A/C btw), while I’m blasting full fan speed and set cold as ell. When I set to Eco...
  13. V-8's and V-6s from back In the day vs Stock Ecoboost and Tuned and or modified

    1991 GMC SYCLONE Engine 4.3 Liter Turbo V-6 Power 280 HP @ 3200 RPM Torque 350 LB-FT @ 3600 RPM Weight 3600 LBs 0-60 MPH 4.6 sec Price New $25,970 Hagerty #2 Value $60,100 1995 FORD F-150 SVT LIGHTENING Engine 5.8 Liter V-8 Power 240 HP @ 4200 Torque 340 LB-FT @...
  14. Is Consumer Reports still unbiased ?

    17 Cars So Bad Even Consumer Reports Says “Don’t Bother” The Ford Bronco Is #11 Jeep Wrangler is #16
  15. Cold Starts and Multiple Hybrid Engine starts

    It Turns Out, Hybrids Are Really Hard On Engines | Watch This Info should keep you guys from running out of spec engine oil In your Hybrid. I bet I get flamed for this PMSL
  16. 5.0

    https://www.facebook.com/share/r/191eCyeYh8/
  17. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

    I parked next to a gold one of these today. Under the hood, the Sport Trac offered one engine choice for 2001, a 4.6 liter single overhead cam V-6 that delivered 205 horsepower and 240 lb.-ft. of torque. Gas mileage wasn't anything special, with a rating of 15 mpg city, 19 mpg highway. This...
  18. Ethanol Free 93 octane gasoline

    My 2024 Ecoboost runs the same on regular and premium. I see a small average mpg gain, say 2 or 3 % with premium and that’s a maybe. No noticeable power difference but I don’t drive it in the upper third of the power band, ever. I never go over 5,000 rpm. Except for the time I forgot I had it in...
  19. After you drive it off the lot.

    What did you get ? My freebie: 1st service/oil change is free and AND I asked for full syn, yep free. Got It done today at 2,978 miles. I also get this deal, everyone does actually. Buy four get one free, Oil Change, tire rotation check all kinds of stuff. Yep every fifth one is free. A Full...
  20. Solar battery tender

    A buddy gave me one. The solar cell measures about ish 5”x 16” And I plugged it in my cigarette lighter in my 2004 Escape. I tossed the cell on the dashboard. It sits a lot, it’s a bad weather back up car. It pushed voltage for five hours in mostly sunny weather and raised my resting voltage...




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