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    Small SUV needed; advice?

    I can firmly recommend the 2.0 ecoboost and the hybrid. I have owned both in multiple years and are trouble free. Now I would never recommend the tiny ecoboost 1.5. I know they are better now but still would say 2.0 all day. Great engine! I’ve had it in a fusion, escape, maverick, and edge. All...
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    Small SUV needed; advice?

    Ford escape plug in hybrid. Huge rebates and one of the rebates gets you a couple extra thousand for the trade in. Plus atleast another 10 k rebate makes it a no brainer. 0 percent interest 0 payments for 90 days and 0 down. Basically drive away with a new car for a used price and the hybrid...
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    Post your latest oil purchase or even filter.

    Oops. I made a mistake. I changed it today and put it in the correct area. i fixed it.
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    Post your latest oil purchase or even filter.

    Well it’s early but it’s quiet and smooth. I should be doing an oil analysis but instead I just change around 4000 miles each time since ecoboosts are hard on oil.
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    Post your latest oil change

    2024 ford edge 2.0 ecoboost 26200 miles Out Mobil 1 ep 5w30 Mobil 1 filter with 4000 miles In Castrol edge ep 5w30 with Fram endurance filter
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    Post your latest oil purchase or even filter.

    out mobil 1 ep 5w30 with mobil 1 filter in will be the Castrol edge ep 5w30 with Fram endurance Walmart had the 5qt on roll back for 25.97 and there is a 10 dollar rebate online. I overpaid for the quart though. 2.0 eco boost takes 5.5 quarts so I hope next time I can find the castol again on...
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    3-Row SUV for Midlife Crisis

    Ford Explorer. especially the explorer st if it’s a midlife crisis Ford Expedition 2025 has new body style and the remaining 24s have great incentives
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    Post your latest oil change

    5.5 gets to full for me
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    oil filter tightness question

    I usually hand tighten then tighten a little more with a tool. Well I just got one of those new mobil 1 filters that is made in South Korea. my tool didn't fit and I only hand tightened it. does anyone else only hand tighten? do you think ill have a leak or will it be okay. I took it for a...
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    Post your latest oil change

    2024 ford edge 2.0 Ecoboost out: 4563 miles 139 hours on mobil 1 5w30 extended with Fram titanium In: mobil 1 extended 5w30 with the new South Korean mobil 1 filter. (not happy it's not usa anymore and it doesn't fit the ratchet mounted removal tool anymore. I have to find one that fits the...
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    Seeing a theme premium oil cheap tires

    Thank you for sharing that. That’s exactly how I think on the topic. Safety is key. You always seem to have good answers!
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    Seeing a theme premium oil cheap tires

    that’s a much safer way to be for the family and everyone on the road. Much better than running Amsoil with Nanking tires👍
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    Seeing a theme premium oil cheap tires

    Well to put things in perspective. As someone above in the comments my father also would only buy one lowest priced tire at a time as they went bad in the old days. Had cracked old truck tires and 20 year old tires on the boat trailer. I will say all those vehicles handled like crap and prolly...
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    Seeing a theme premium oil cheap tires

    You and I think alike👍
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