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    A Good DashCam

    The quality of G1W and A118/B40 series is not very good, and the chipset and sensor are outdated. Now there are many dash cams with much better video and build quality. I have used Matego MG600 series with capacitor and remote lens,so the main unit can be hidden away from heat, and it's also...
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    How is battery 'free replacement' usually done?

    Thanks guys, especially @SpencerHSS. The service manager of the store called me, apologized, and refunded all the money. He said it's a mistake made by someone in the store. I guess it's just the kind of situation that if I don't fight they will just get away with 'mistakes' and make some money.
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    How is battery 'free replacement' usually done?

    Originally Posted By: Shark Ford wouldn't replace the first one? I would not pay a difference, installation, and I would get that money back. Walmart must be effortless if you're under warranty. I've only taken in a batteries there that were past full replacement, and still exchanged them for...
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    How is battery 'free replacement' usually done?

    Originally Posted By: cat843 I got a battery replaced at Walmart (MAXX) at zero cost. And it went from a Exide MAXX to a JCI MAXX. So Walmart had changed suppliers. Not really impressed by Pep Boys. I hope you checked to make sure it was a recent mfg date code. It's shipped in Oct. 2015...
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    How is battery 'free replacement' usually done?

    I got a Bosch Premium Performance 96r battery for my 2012 Ford Fusion at Pep Boys about one and a half years ago. Yesterday, I went back to get a free replacement, for it could not even hold charge overnight. Besides $15 for installation, they also charged more than $30 for price difference. I...
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    optimal RPM drop

    Originally Posted By: Phishin Are you guys loosing your mind? Yes, the OP could have been clearer, but it is fairly obvious when he mentions 0.25 seconds, 0.35 seconds, and 0.50 seconds....that he is referring to the time it takes to shift from one gear to another. From my experience, it...
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    optimal RPM drop

    Originally Posted By: CT8 The snappier the shift is the harder the shift [ higher shock load] is on the transmission. Most people would say hard shift is better than soft one, but too hard is also not good. So, how hard is not too hard? Nobody tried to define an optimal time range it takes for...
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    optimal RPM drop

    I have got some email tunes for my 2012 Ford Fusion v6 3.0(43k miles). While communicating with the tuner(James), he was not able to tell me how long would be optimal for the RPM to drop. At about 20% throttle, it takes about 0.35 s for stock tune, but James tunes give different results for...
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    Too high oil pressure?

    Sorry. Forgot to mention that the car is 2012 Ford Fusion with 42k miles. Motorcraft 5w20 syn blend is used. Because I don't drive the car often, the oil change interval is about one year, so it happened twice, both about ten months after an oil change. The odd thing is the oil dried after a...
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    Too high oil pressure?

    I found oil around the bolts in the holes indicated in the picture below. It happened when there were 20% to 30% oil life left. I checked oil level is within normal range, and there were no other problems found. What might have caused the problem? Is it possible that it's running lean with a...
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    Which mtx is better for 6F35 swap?

    I just came up with a better idea. Since Mazdaspeed 6s are on the same platform, and they came with turbo and manual transmission from factory, why can't I just buy a wrecked Mazdaspeed 6 with all the parts needed and swap the powertrain and even suspension in. I saw some online with not too...
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    Which mtx is better for 6F35 swap?

    I spent lots of time and money doing mods on the car, and the car also has lots of sentimental value to me. I really don't want to get rid of it just because of a sloppy transmission. I saw several 2012 Ford Fusions with manual transmission nearby. If I buy one for the project. Is it easier to...
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    Which mtx is better for 6F35 swap?

    Since the 6F35 in my 2012 Ford Fusion V6 3.0 FWD seems to be failing, I am considering doing a transmission swap. 5-speed A65M-R (V6) manual is used in the 1st gen Mazda6 with the same CD3 platform and V6 3.0 engine. 6-speed Mazda G6M manual is used 2012 Ford Fusion I4 FWD. Since 6F35 is also...
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    Edge Insight vs Evolution vs SCT Livewire

    I certainly will go for a dyno tune if I get a turbo for the car. I wanna know which of the three devices is best for monitoring PIDs. Many people install multiple aftermarket gauges. I think it's much better if one of the devices can get the same result. BTW, does anyone know good shops in...
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    Edge Insight vs Evolution vs SCT Livewire

    Originally Posted By: bdcardinal What type of car is this turbo kit going on? SCT seems to be real popular with the Ford camp, but the most important thing is a proper dyno tune with a competent tuner doing the programming. My car is 2012 Ford Fusion. I wonder if a hand tuner with a custom tune...
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    Edge Insight vs Evolution vs SCT Livewire

    If I get a turbo kit for my car, which one of these is best to get. They all can monitor PIDs, but Edge Evolution and SCT Liverwire also have tuning capabilities, with SCT Liverwire more versatile. I wonder if hand tuners can handle aftermarket turbo kit. Does any of them has best monitoring...
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    Reset KAM with tuner vs pull fuse vs disconnect ba

    Some cars with Duratec 30 V6 engine come with manual transmission. I know some people successfully used Fusion V6 3.0 engine in Mazda6 with 5-speed manual. I wonder if it's possible to do a transmission swap in V6 Fusions using any of the manual transmissions.
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    Reset KAM with tuner vs pull fuse vs disconnect ba

    Originally Posted By: stranger706 I had the same car with same complaint. Try a tank of premium. More power, improved shifting and made everything more consistent. Ford wouldn't touch it. Finally traded it in. Now have a Focus ST with a sweet 6 manual. I'd get rid of it if I were you. I am...
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    Reset KAM with tuner vs pull fuse vs disconnect ba

    Originally Posted By: 901Memphis Doesn't the dealer have the ecu fix for that? I'd want to take them up on it while it's free. The dealer has applied the electronic throttle update, but it didn't do much. I wonder if the dealer is willing to rebuild the transmission or install a new one...
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    Reset KAM with tuner vs pull fuse vs disconnect ba

    Reset KAM with tuner vs pull fuse vs disconnect battery My 2012 Fusion (V6 3.0 FWD with 42k) has harsh shift problem. Although I plan to take it to the dealer to get it checked out. I wonder if resetting adaptive transmission like many Mustang owners do helps. If it is worth doing, what is the...
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