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I see a lot of your points now and maybe we’ll need to move on regarding the topic. My main point is, Ford has indicated directly with that 30k flush interval, there are several usage scenarios warranting frequent fluid flushes for these units. For me personally, it’s not about idling really...

Perhaps you’re right, and *only* those examples are actually ‘extensive idling’. But I’m not taking that chance… and I’m recommending such an approach to any other owners.

Ah, but pls go back and notice that key word in the sentence… “OR”… between the major clauses therein. According to a direct reading of their advice, extensive idling alone, warrants the 30k intervals.

I can see your point here. If one has a good dealer or mechanic, than yes they can notice the fluid just starting to turn brown for example and tell you to change it before real damage occurs. Guess I don’t trust dealers or mechanics nowadays, to check it right or even at all. And even just...

Good question. First I want to clear the air on where I stand here. I love my little Ford; especially since adding my Banks throttle tuner to squelch the sluggish throttle tip-in. I’m still amazed after three years of ownership, at its agility, versatility, rugged appeal and even MPG. I plan to...

Sure, it might. Or maybe they don’t really know? Ford, GM, all the OEM’s… all are too optimistic in their theoretical data. Me, I live in the real world. I have limited resources. I’m going to bank my odds… and change the trans fluid every 30k

100% agreed. There's a key metric here that Ford has provided - that maybe some here have overlooked. Why is there such a massive difference in the recommended trans fluid change intervals, between 'normal' and 'severe' driving? It should make folks wonder, if a 150k interval is actually ok for...

I’ve been busy and had no chance to update folks here on my Banks Pedal Monster. I’m still very happy with it. New lessons learnt: 1. The long range MPG impacts have dropped to pretty much zero - even with me using an aggressive setting all the time. (I believe it’s at Sport +8). And 2. The only...

Agreed. Seems like folks would still need to remove the entire Ronin gadget each time, to make sure all the sludge oil gets out, and to clean the magnet on its tip.

Ford's just reacting to the "First Wave of EV Rejection" in the US. And frankly they've been doing a pretty good job of remaining flexible, witnessing their many models and production builds for hybrids. Half of Maverick sales are now hybrid, and Ford's planning to radically boost F-150 Hybrid...

Pedal Monster update: Been watching MPG with what’s now my second tank of gas while using this. Up now to an average of 19. So naturally I’ve decided to go up into Track +1 mode. So cool! I might start using this mode whenever I’m in the car alone… then ratcheting back to Sport +8 when the...

Agreed. One way I deal with this, is to order just one mounted rim and tire from Tire Rack at first. Their return policy is a help in this. Then I weigh it at home and try out just one on my car for clearance and looks. That’s how I know the weight of all my wheels.

I buy most of my tires from Tire Rack. I love their user survey ratings by performance categories, and the detailed specs on tires and rims. Make sure to check on the *weights* of tires you’re considering. Some tires, especially A/T tires, are crazy heavy. In a tire rack site search, hit...

There's a lot (dozens?) of reasons I enjoy my BL Sport. But one I notice every day, is the ergonomics. Call me old-fashioned; but I like having buttons and dials - even better, controls I do not have to look at to actuate. I need my eyes always on traffic and the road! On my Sport - if the...

Thanks Nam3, for the idea. When I went thru the app lock-up predicament this week which I mentioned above, I detached my Pedal Monster unit from its "secure spot" (held only by duct tape :) ) above my dead-pedal, to be able to access the tiny back button for re-starting the Bluetooth pairing...

I took that approach right when I got my BL BS, with the low deductible (mine’s $50, IIRC). I used to have a 78 Chevy K5 Blazer back in the day. That’s when I learned, higher chances of rock chip damages come along with ownership of a lot of vertical-ish-windshield SUV’s. It just comes with the...

A can crusher would be way more macho than the bottle opener :D

https://www.broncosportforum.com/forum/threads/anyone-had-their-windshield-replaced.3864/

Update after a couple days with the Pedal Monster: Still happy with it, though I did turn it up to Sport +8 to make it more aggressive like the Pedal Commander was. My MPG for this tank of gas, had been creeping up to 17.4. Now it's back down to 17 :) Only issue I've seen is today. The app...

Thanks Earl, for posting your vid. I'm struggling to understand what the issue is. Plus I don't really care all that much about having a bottle opener on my car. Maybe if I was going camping a lot? Even then - I'd take cans of beer not bottles. Anyway - from your video - sure looks like the...