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Understood, but the two times it happened, I gave them a heads up and was assured they would not mess with but went ahead and did it anyways. Similar to the OP's situation in that they ignored my instructions. 99% of the time, I do my own oil changes but was in the middle of a corporate move...

Some forums are coming around to ban the practice of cut/paste AI content posting and banning members that continue to do it. I heard someone use the term calling them "Flesh Sack Chatbots" and it seems fitting. AI has its place but when it is just averaging internet content it web crawls...

You have to do some critical thinking before posting AI stuff and asking people if they know this and then discount the human feedback is wrong because it is counter to the AI results. That kind of thinking could get you killed someday if not careful.

You can purchase a Ford Service Info 72 hour subscription ($27) and with about 3-4 hours of time, print to PDF all the wiring diagrams, connector views and location drawings. Just have to put in the work folder organizing it. https://www.fordserviceinfo.com/Purchase/ViewProduct Helps to have...

Kind of a waste to do two complete oil changes back to back when you can just pour in one quart of clean oil and let that drain through to flush when normally changing your oil. Even that is a waste unless you are doing oil analysis sampling each time and changing oil grades and/or brands.

I removed the bottom NVH panels when I sprayed my underneath with Blaster Surface Shield. Takes like 15 minutes with a 10mm nutdriver and small cat claw pry tool. Need to drop the spare tire also. I would recommend doing it...

I have had techs wrench off my FUMOTO Oil Drain valves on other vehicles for similar reasons given. Most oil change techs are not critical thinkers.

This thread reminds me of another recent one where somebody just bought a new 2026 AWD Hybrid and is complaining of vibration from 40-65 MPH. Like did you just test drive it around the dealership parking lot? 🤷‍♂️

I have a 2026 AWD HYBRID XL also. Was smooth as glass with the factory steelies and Contiential tires. Have installed a set of like new take off wheels and tires from a 2026 Bronco Sport and it is just as smooth driving. If you changed the OEM tires without having them first look at the issue...

Thanks, I stand corrected then on that aspect. I did not know there was a 14 day inactivity timer that puts it into sleep mode until now. I came from the point of reference in a post I made a few pages back in this thread of going on vacation also and had the same NOCO Genius 5 hooked up but...

Japanese led the way on sealed joints because they had the data for cost savings due to people neglecting the service and if they did do or had the service done, most times it was incorrect grease and/or over serviced and blew the boots out that now would let contamination in. Early ones like...

Adapt or Die. I remember when sealed ball joints, U-Joints and tie rods were phased in starting in the 1970's. All the old timers autistic screeching about how it was the end of the world and premature failure was just around the corner.

Have you installed a battery monitor device to actually measure the current draw? If you are still going into sleep mode with the NOCO Genius 5 hooked up, there is still a substantial current draw at some point that overrides the NOCO Genius 5 charging.

I will buy the next oil change for the first person that can show me a provable instance of engine failure and warranty denial because 5W-20 (conventional, blend or synthetic) was used in lieu of 0W-20.

Trust me, they are not peeling off with anything short of Godzilla attacking it.

To me, the salesperson is just the porter and chaperone to get the keys for the test drive. Unfortunately, the buyer needs to be self educated to know the product more than the salesperson staff.

I put a set of like new Bronco Sport take offs on my XL. You just need the 60 degree tapered conical lug nuts. Those same lug nuts will also fit the steelies. Another thing to note if you buy Bronco Sport take offs and are offered the lug nuts from the Bronco Sport, they will not fit as they...

Fantasy build for sure, but would it be a sorted product? A lot SEMA stuff built just for the show looks good sitting static but are impractical in real world use.

Like what features you talking about here? I take it you have a few orbits around the sun under your belt to know "trust, but verify" should be the motto when dealing with dealerships.