Quirky would be the best description of the fuel gauge. DTE does indeed base itself off of the mileage from the previous fill up.
Infuriating in some ways, but normal.
Methinks there are other good choices for regions with good amounts of snow. I know I've seen threads on here for that topic. As I do two or three long trips per year, I based my Defender2 purchase on the glowing reviews of ride quality (those reviews are spot on).
I hadn't seen the Defender2...
I just got back from a trip to the Intermountain West. The Maverick performed like a champ. Managed 35-38 mpg on Interstates at 63 mph (about 30-32 at 70). However, I was on US highways and state highways quite a bit, and got 40-41 much of the time. The ride back to Philly was a headwindy...
They've run this one several times in the first half of 2026. Their prices are excellent to begin with.
https://tires.costco.com/Michelin_tires?clickref=1101lDeXmi3n&CID=Partnerize&referralId=11l999
I know your evidence doesn't lie, that's why I'm baffled. Arana sells so many of those things, and as I mentioned, the T50 fit perfectly. Ugh. At least I likely won't have to remove that bolt again anytime soon...
I got the Arana tailgate assist and the Torx wrench it came with was a T50-six lobe (with the hole for some reason), checked the fit in the tailgate cable bolt, then used an identical T50 socket (3/8, as I recall) and it worked perfectly.