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  1. 2026 - lane KEEPING vs lane CENTERING

    You'll toss that lane keeping crap the first time you go to avoid a "gator" or other trash in the middle of your lane and find how hard it fights you! I don't mind the "Stick Shaker" one bit if I happen to get a little close to either line but I think I'll make the directional decisions, thank...
  2. Tested the 4K tow package by towing 25' pontoon boat

    Pulled this load annually with 3 different trucks. A 2001 Dodge 1500/360, a 2013 F150/3.5 Ecoboost and most recently, Bret the Maverick, 2024 Ecoboost. Actually, Bret does the best job overall. Doesn't handle any worse than the two bigger trucks, probably because of the lower center of...
  3. Anyone else out there make regular use of N?

    That actually uses more gas than coasting in drive. Above certain speed, somewhere around 30 mph, the fuel injectors are actually shut off while coasting in drive so you're using 0 fuel. I've actually seen my temperature gauge move toward cold when coasting down the mountain roads on the WV...
  4. Hauling riding lawn mower?

    Got mine in there but w/o the 42" deck for a cruise night last year. Hauled it fine but when I really need to keep it in tact, I have a 16' trailer that gets the job more than done. I don't even think about hauling the snow blower unit but my F150 required hooking up to the trailer as well.
  5. Fuel Type and carbon buildup on the valves

    I've written articles on ethanol as a racing fuel, first published in 2005. Did a LOT of research in the process with lots of ongoing testing in both carbureted and electronic fuel injected vehicles. Ethanol only leaves deposits if it evaporates. It is my carb cleaner (E85) of choice as it...
  6. Tpms question?

    On a similar note, I'm thinking of mounting a set of Bullit wheels on mine and know I'll need the correct sensors. Wondering if the new sensors would be automatically recognized or have to be programmed. Also, has anyone tried fitting the late model Mustang wheels to our trucks? Have also...
  7. Rodent vs soy based wiring

    Be careful with mint oil if you have cats. It is poison to them! But, I know from experience the mice won't go near it! Just keep it fresh!
  8. Name Something Your Truck Hauled That Made People Stare

    I hauled this Orange County Chopper in mine last year.
  9. Name Something Your Truck Hauled That Made People Stare

    Last Cruise night last year...
  10. https://www.autostopeliminator.com

    I have theirs on mine plus my wife's Nautilus. Excellent product. I don't trust the cheap China add on stuff with automotive electronics. Plus, in my 24 Ecoboost, the installation was killer easy connecting in series with the diagnostic connector. No trim parts were threatened in the process!
  11. Trailer Light Module Recall

    The letter was waiting for me when I got home from picking up my trailer Wednesday! The left Stop/Turn signal light on the trailer was inop so that was my first thought. of course! But, alas, it was just a burned out bulb. All worked as it should over the weekend as I moved the seasonal...
  12. Unhood Insulation

    I used to regularly drive this so I think our Utes are quite the quiet ride! Disturbing The Peace
  13. This single tip saves 20% gas!

    I used to do between 75 and 80 through Atlanta in a diesel dually pulling a 24' trailer and got smoked! They're nuts down there!
  14. How do I removed the bottom cover?

    The one I put in mine connected between the diagnostic connector and the original connector harness connector. Took 5 minutes to install with no trim removal necissary.
  15. This single tip saves 20% gas!

    Probably works well in a Hybrid. They're made for higher city fuel economy so it makes sense the slower speed would generate 20% I've traveled on US 30 in Iowa several times where there is both 2 and 4 lane sections and found at best I'll get 1 mpg better in the 55 zone (driving 60) than I do...
  16. Bought my wife her 2nd Maverick

    Now all you need to do is get the masking tape, a couple cans of paint, a couple afternoons and make her new one a Grabber too! Here's a sample...
  17. Best truck song ever!

    I wrote and arranged this one... Self Drivin Truck (Has Drove Itself Away)
  18. 30,000 on 2024 Lariat Ecoboost. Tired of dealer. Anyone use Brake Plus or others for oil

    Mine is approaching 17,000 now and I've performed all the oil changes since the first at 1500 Miles. I use Valvoline Advanced Protection as it does conform to the Ford Specs and either Motorcraft or Wix filter. I have several Motorcraft in stock as I used my remaining points to source them...
  19. Auto start/stop article

    I purchased and installed Auto Stop Start Eliminators for and in both of our cars. Both are Ford Ecoboost engines and when the engine was stopped after an extended 75 mph run, I got very concerned about oil sitting on those hot turbo bearings. I shut it off immediately and once back home got...
  20. So we we under attack today at the airport. Need help

    We've had dash cams in our cars for going on 10 years now. Have had several from Whisler to a WalMart cheapie we had to pick up when one failed on a trip to Idaho to the high mid priced Cobras we now have with both front and rear views. In one situation even a front only cam saved us a bunch...




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