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Is this positioning any better or worse for the rear passengers' ears?

It really depends on how you are driving it. On the hybrid, it's a matter of matching the braking regen to your situation. Coasting to a stop is the most efficient way to stop. Easy to do with no other cars on the road, nearly impossible with unpredictable stop and go traffic. Using the...

The issue I have with these is that despite the rental car coverage in the policy, they often tell you to get your own and hope for reimbursement.

This is the reason I wanted the hybrid. I figured that the $ saving would be a wash once it became time to replace the high voltage battery, but the difference would be in hassle/time saved.

My right/passenger dash area has developed an interesting rattle/creak/stress pop. It sounds a lot like the windshield rattle issue as mentioned here: Ford Maverick windshield and dash rattle | MaverickTruckClub - 2022+ Ford Maverick Pickup Forum, News, Owners, Discussions Anybody else from...

Alternatively, you could get a large USB stick and copy your CDs onto it. Use FLAC instead of MP3 and it will maintain 100% audio quality. Even the base radio will play FLAC files.

Do you plan to get a bed cover? That would block the UV when in use.

Much easier to reach from the driver's seat. Late February build XLT non-lux and I have only the passenger seat pocket.

Attention! After using the spell book, make sure to remove the drain plug from the cauldron catch pan and DO NOT bottle the drippings for potions.

Ford does it on their EcoBoost 3.5L, EcoBoost 2.7L, and Coyote 5.0L.

I don't think they could go much more luxury than the lariat. You would have to change out a lot of the interior and completely undermine the "value" target. Although, in theory, they could start with the Lincoln Corsair interior and change only what's needed to get it to fit and slap a...

I am still on the initial fuel from the dealer, but with 314mi on the odometer the computer is showing 32.2 MPG. (I'll hand verify that when I refuel) My drive is from Thomas Crossroads, GA to Carrolton, GA. US 29 to US 27 ALT. I aim for 5 over the speed limit unless it's a school zone. I hope...

You could say that was wrapped into the generous engine efficiency.

This is what I got. https://a.co/d/1oyMhqr I just finished running the numbers. It's been some time since I have done any calculations like this so take this with a big grain of salt. Fd = 0.5*1.2(kg/m^3)*718.24((m/s)^2)*0.001613(m^2)*1.2 Fd = 0.834083493 N N = 1J/0.000621 mi -> Fd =...

I installed my stubby antenna. I don't use the radio, so all this was doing was adding drag and unnecessarily (for my use) increasing the height of the truck. We shall see if I ever recover the expense in fuel savings. Truck has only 150 miles on it and the stubby antenna was $7. Maybe it will...

^That was a fascinating read. Always fun to learn how things were done mechanically before electronically!

The exhaust passes through the turbo first to maximize its effectiveness. Not long after, the volume needed for EGR is captured and sent to the intake. I'm fairly certain that there is a valve on each end to control flow. The % would vary based on the driving condition. Full throttle for example...

You would be correct about the EGR as the source. Wasn't an issue with port injection but might have been an oversight when direct injection came about. Other EcoBoost engines now have port & direct injection to remedy this and further research discovered that port injection was actually...

There was a reason that the compact segment was abandoned in 2013. Poor sales and CAFE regulations. 10 years later, things have changed. Power output of compact engines has increased along with fuel economy. That helps address the CAFE issue. Also, there was a generational shift since then...