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We had a 2011 Prius hybrid. The fuel tank was a bladder that contracted as fuel was consumed. The manual warned not to drain the tank. If you did, you couldn't refill just by adding fuel. You had to tow it to the dealer and they had a special procedure to expand the bladder. I don't think the...

This whole tariff on-again-off-again thing is nuttier than a peanut farm. Regarding left over 2024 XL and XLT's that were on hold for the camera fix, to the contrary, I think dealers will try to milk buyers and add markups claiming an ADM of 15% on a '24 is cheaper than a tariff markup of 25%...

I recall seeing a video a few years back that showed K&N air filters provided a negligable increase in horsepower but ONLY at high RPM's. I don't recall how they judged filtration. I do believe that if such a filter provided real benefits it would be used as OEM by multiple auto makers. For a...

Drive with a light foot, I would keep it under 65 mph for the first 1000 miles, no jackrabbit starts, no towing. Edit: What we are forgetting here is that the ICE in the hybrid doesn't run all the time as it does in a traditional ICE. That's what you want - to maximize the time it is in...

Personally I wouldn't do it. If you do, cover items with orange wiring leading to them with plastic bags and don't get water into the air intake. I would first blow dust off with compressed air, using a small paintbrush to loosen dust/dirt, then use a damp rag as opposed to hosing it down...

…when you reconnect the battery, start the truck and verify both left and right DRL’s illuminate. Check for a bad bulb that is out.

Also set the headlight knob to the”0” icon in case you use the “A” , auto on, like many of us.

Nice CPR color! As for your issue, why don't you try disconnecting the battery for about 5 minutes, then reconnect. See if that "resets" things. Have you done any electrical mods?

I found the discussion interesting. But it reinforces my practice of not keeping a vehicle for ten years, and selling it when it hits plus or minus 90k miles. By doing that, I escape the need to deal with components that have a defined life span. My driver's seat is still supportive, the...

I agree, compared to the factory SIBL, Line-X does a more complete job of coverage. My '24 Lariat came with factory and the factory doesn't cover the rail below the rear window nor the edges of the tailgate as completely as Line-X.

Did anyone suggest checking the API, American Petroleum Institute, designations found in the online manual for your 2025 2.0 EB? Then determine what type of driving you do - lots of towing? Idling, including frequent use of remote start? Short trips? Off-road and unpaved roads, etc. Those are...

At least my neighbor’s Prius never backfires which spooks my horse pulling my buggy :)-

The Lariat’s, at least the fwd ones from 2024 and earlier came with Michelin A/S series. I consider the ride and quiet in my Lariat to be very good with these Michelins. Note that there are At least three in the A/S series. Some with different speed ratings and tread depth. I am partial to...

Scott A. = I interrup this thread about break-in to agree with all you wrote and look forward to less maintenance when I buy my first EV [probably for my wife to drive] . I am waiting until the next gen batteries will provide a realistic range of 400+ miles between charges. Both my sons have...

There are other components to consider during the "break in" period. In you hybrid there is the CVT. All-wheel drive components. Regen system and brakes. That said, if you drive with a light foot, accelerate moderately, anticipate stops and brake lightly, you should be fine. Just don't piss off...

To Jverga - Negotiate with your Line-X dealer. Print the page from the Maverick build website that shows the SIBL costs $495. Mention the bed is short = less materials and that you will pay cash. $500 should cover it.

I don't understand why we are obsessing over the price of Mavericks or anything else for that matter. It says right here in my notes:"Tariff is the most beautiful word in the English language". My notes also say "They [Canada, Mexico and China] will pay for them". So why worry? I can't...

Buyers beware - dealers will try to milk the uncertainty by throwing out prices to shoppers based on the proposed tariff increases even if there is a postponement. It will be like the ADM - additional dealer markups - all over again when Mavs first came out in 2022. This tariff thing is like...

RE: North American Free Trade Agreement - Yes, you mean the one touted in 2018 as the best-ever trade agreement Americans have ever seen and the world has ever know? And now its not worth the paper it was written on.

"... make absolutely not sense..." Agreed. I'm just glad I'm not a small farmer trying to decide whether to lease or purchase a $250k piece of farm equipment for the new season. That decision makes the purchase or lease of a $30k Mav small potatoes. I have whiplash from trying to follow the...