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Change the VVTi filter. It is a 14mm bolt and the part is like $6. Change all fluids. Check the brakes for runout and shim if needed. Good little cars, we had a 2003 Pontiac Vibe (same as a Matrix) and kept it from 21k until 163k. Got rid of it when the AC compressor went. Only major issue we...

Ford is a disaster. I will get rid of my f150 once out of warranty, and won't be looking at Ford. Recently traded an Edge for a Highlander.

Not a fan of LED in projectors.

Originally Posted by bdcardinal I was just looking at the new F-150s and I am really only interested in the 5.0. I will take the risk of sketchy plasma lined cylinder walls over the added complexity of 2 turbos. I have a 2018 5.0. Go with the 2.7, best engine for these trucks. Or get a Ram.

Use any full synthetic 5w30 you like and a MC or Wix XP filter. That is the best engine in the F150. I have a 2018 5.0.

Yes, slightly more dangerous than the seasonal flu. The flu kills about 60k people in the USA alone each year. Right now, ZERO people have died from this virus in the USA. Overall the mortality rate for the flu is about 2%. Corona is about 3%. Freak out and sell low and rebuy high. See how...

Had a 2010 equinox bought july 2009. Had 2.4. Yes, it was very early production. But stay away. Had the oil consumption issue, rust after 6 years (in Ky, and I kept it washed and waxed), and a huge engine repair at 56k under warranty (high pressure fuel pump, valves, lots of other stuff). I...

No more Hyundai for us. Leased a 2013 Elantra. They would not even put it on the rack and check balance, or rotate tires, for a tire problem that was there from mile 1. All they would do is a visual inspection. Did nothing about grinding brakes un the rain (this was not surface rust from sitting...

Very true. Ford quality is a joke. I will probably get rid of my 2018 f150 the second it is out of warranty.

In 1987 it was Dow down 22% in one day, Nasdaq 11%. That was a market driven correction. In two years the market was fully recovered. This is emotionally driven. This virus is only slightly more dangerous than the seasonal flu, but people are freaking out like I have not seen before. It may...

We had a 2014, last year of that generation and quality was still less than great. Ford quality in general has only gone down since. If you get one, I would lease.

That is a very open question. Budget? The 2and gen 2017+ 2.7 with 10 speed is a great combo. Don't think you will find a trouble free f150. I have a 2018.

Ronin makes an (expensive - I think $80 regular price) drain plug that a lot of people on the f150 forum are happy with.

Ariens single stage 208cc. Bought new fall 2016. Ariens two stage 28 in deluxe 254cc, bought new end of Feb last year. Both get QSUD 5w30. Though the new one has only been used a couple times, maybe has 1.5 hours on it. So that is factory fill still. Both get 91 octane no ethanol gas, mixed...

Charging you $300 for NOT using something. Sounds about right. There is a reason the company is called Progressive, look it up.

Just run it at least an hour to burn off any moisture. The oil and filter will be fine.

If you try to trade at a place that really checks out cars in detail (like Carmax), they will notice the damage and give you less for the vehicle. They are handling it correctly, but you need to somehow be compensated for diminished value.

Doesn't sound like you need one. We have a similar sized ranch house as you. We have an Ecobee. Our schedules are irregular, so the aspect of it knowing where we are (home or away) is nice. But the sensors doesn't make a difference in this house (in a previous two story house it was a big help...

I got this one last year as a left-over 2018. The 2019 increased in price $50, and I got 15% off the '18 from my local dealer. It has an axial pump. But for the money I think it is good. Works well. I bought it largely for the unloader valve...

Exercise. A tired dog is a well behaved dog. With a puppy she will need to puppy proof a bit.