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I’m in Northern MN, just far enough to be safely away from the southern-most fires in Minnesota. The bigger fires extend into Ontario. Our AQI (Air Quality Index) was so high this week, that the “meter readers” had to go out and re-check their meters because it’s been off the charts—routinely...

Very similar, though I’d say the automotive style of PPF is notably thinner. I bought a roll of clear Frame Tape off Amazon several years ago, and I’ve used it in various random locations over the years; bikes, trailers, truck/car door jamb entry sills, and even on my riding mower to protect...

Some “helicopter tape” or “bike frame tape” would be an easy solution for this as well. It’s basically super thick PPF (paint protection film. It’s used on helicopter blades to prevent erosion on the blades from sand and debris. A similar version is used on bicycle/mountain bike frames to...

What I like about dedicated winter tires is that all the extra siping collects sand and grit. Combine that with these top brands of tires that add silica right into the rubber, and they get even more grip (think sandpaper). That, and the rubber is much softer. But this means they wear faster...

I’m in the Midwest, but yes, I coat all our vehicles in Fluid Film/Woolwax. I buy in 5-gallon or 1-gallon pails and spray with a gun designed specifically for Fluid Film.

For pure safety purposes, I run dedicated (nonstudded) snow tires in the winter. Nokian Hakkapeliitta or Bridgestone Blizzaks are my top favorites for northern MN winters. Used them both on different vehicles, plus lots of other brands of “proper snow tires” over the years that I didn’t like...

Does the AWD have a splined rear driveshaft? I would think not since it’s not a traditional solid rear axle. But the splines on a traditional Rwd/4wd truck can clunk pretty good if not greased, and often at low speed under light acceleration or light braking. Very different from a worn...

While I feel Top Tier fuel (or lack if it) has nothing to do with your EB issues, I will mention that labeling at the pumps is typically present with Top Tier grade. Photo below. I’ve seen various forms of the sticker, and sometimes in a different color scheme, but it’s normally right at each...

Have you tried a water spot remover? Worth a shot either way, as it’s a good product to have on hand if you like to do your own washes and waxes. I’ve used Chemical Guys with good luck. But my apologies, as I cannot decipher anything from the photos...

Looks great! I was gonna say, better patent that before the design gets stolen and re-sold on this site by a vendor. Might be too late already!

Agreed, and the heated steering wheel became the welcome bonus. I ordered it this way, but never actually tried a vehicle with one before getting the Mav, so I had no prior expectations.

Tire construction is also a big deal, for those of us that swap seasonally for snow tires in winter. Summer time we can typically get 45-46mpg. Winter time drops to low 30’s. About half that is various aspects such as colder air temps causing ICE to run longer, including using cabin heat...

I’m quite fond of this new Orange Fury. I tend to like bold colors, and the cyber orange was too school bus for me. I’d of ordered this instead of black had it been available back then. I might be in the minority, but what else is new….

While it might not be related or the exact same cause to these Christmas tree array of symptoms, I recall other forum members experiencing all these (nearly if not) the same symptoms. There was a whole rash of them all at once. I did not experience it, so my timeline may be off, but maybe a...

Well, I’m glad food and beverage are listed first as priorities. Skinny Pop and granola bars are game changers for me! Who cares about product quality when crappy snacks are easier to get. Guess I better get a man bun going too. Cheap snacks are job one!

I run dedicated snow tires and no sand bags in our fwd hybrid. I had initially planned to use some sand bags, since I would normally do this on all previous rwd/4wd trucks, but found the Mav just didn’t need them.

yes I am aware of that—thanks.

I live in the Rust Belt, so anti-seize went on the lugs the very first time I took the tires off (which was within 800 miles of buying new). I also spread a bit around the center bore hole/flange and hub face to help prevent the wheels themselves from rusting in place.

I’m hoping “Mahk” will make a come back on his “JD Powa” commercials. Far more useful than an actual JD Power review.

It looks like plant seedlings/tree s3x trapped between your fender and headlight in the gap (not inside the headlight).