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  1. MxRacer965

    What to watch out for - collision repair

    I initially thought connection as well, but it’s only an issue roughly 5 seconds after starting the vehicle. And the camera is definitely on since I can see straight ahead with no issues. It’s just the front 360 view that doesn’t work. And even then it will work for an unlimited amount of...
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    What to watch out for - collision repair

    I guess the shop “bakes” the paint from what I understand. It all looks factory quality. I’m pretty picky, and even more so on a $85K rig that I only have 8,500 miles on! The only way I can tell any work was done is where the fender bolts to the body under the hood is glossy, unlike the...
  3. MxRacer965

    What to watch out for - collision repair

    It’s finally back in my driveway. They adjusted the gap between the fender and the door, it was a bit large, as well as fixed the bumper cover attachment. It looks like nothing ever happened. It was $13K and some change...$13,337 I think. No alignment needed, it was a small deer and all that...
  4. MxRacer965

    What to watch out for - collision repair

    It was “done” Friday. Went and checked it out and noticed the bumper cover wasn’t fully clipped on underneath the headlights. Get one side on and the other wanted to pop back off. Back apart to figure out what gives. Supposedly I should have it back today. There were a couple bumper parts...
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    What to watch out for - collision repair

    Well, got the repair estimate back today, $13,300 for the total repair. Lots of parts in the front of course. Big ticket items are the grill (over $2,200), lamp ($1,600), active grill shutters (upper/lower? For $2K) along with a myriad of parts/labor. When I asked about “recycled” parts and...
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    What to watch out for - collision repair

    Yeah, everyone was fine. Had the wife, both kids, and 2 dogs with us, loaded to the Max with camping gear. No idea complete list of damages yet. I should start getting an idea today I suspect.
  7. MxRacer965

    What to watch out for - collision repair

    Damn deer ran out in front of me today...noon...weirdest dang time of day ever. Anyway, what electrical do-dads should I be checking on as it is repaired? Platinum trim. So: Active shutters for cooling Parking sensors Adaptive cruise 360 camera Intercooler? Radiator (leaking) what else? Has...
  8. MxRacer965

    2018 Expo VS 2021 Tahoe test drive.

    After buying our 19 Max Platinum and seeing all the hype about the new GM stuff I was hoping I wouldn’t have buyers remorse. Seems I have no worries there. While I like the sound of a V8 (especially with a Corsa exhaust) over a 6 it sounds like the GM’s are slugs. While these aren’t race cars...
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    Rear seat entertainment ok or a bust?

    Instead of trying to develop their own crummy versions of what already exists on the market I think Ford (etc) would be better off to partner with Apple or Samsung to integrate their tablets better instead. Provide them from the factory, complimentary service to Netflix, AppleTV, etc for a bit...
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    Anybody Not Trust Capless Gas Fillers?

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  11. MxRacer965

    Gas mileage

    ‘19 Max Platinum with tow package. Took a trip from MI to Tennessee and back recently. Computer said 21ish MPG, but when I calculated it I came out to 19ish. 75 or so, 4 people, and 2 suitcases so not a heavy load. Average is sitting right at 17 before that trip; which raised my average a...
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    Power running board motor removal

    Update for anyone else that ends up here in the future... I couldn’t get the noise to go away even after removing the motor, cleaning, and greasing everything. Tried the rear hinge as well and still making noise. Dealer replaced the motor and bracket/hinge today in about 45 min. Sounds fine now.
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    Impact of Heavy Duty Tow Package (w/ 3.73 axle ratio) on MPG gas mileage

    Just did a trip from TN to MI. 76ish most of the way. Vehicle said 20.3 MPG but when I calculated it I got 18.5. This is in a 19 max platinum with tow package using 87 octane with 2 adults, 2 kids, and 2 carry on sized pieces of luggage.
  14. MxRacer965

    Ordered an air intake!

    Navigator is 450 Platinum is 400 Rest are 375
  15. MxRacer965

    Power running board motor removal

    Ok...had to put a socket in a lathe and turn it down just a touch, but got the 13mm out that was holding me up. Motor slid out no problem. I took the bushings out, cleaned everything up, then greased the motor shaft and bushings up and out it back together. First time deploying it still...
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    Trans or Engine skip

    I’m not overly thrilled with the 10 speed either. I liked it in the rental mustang GT I drove before this beer virus crap, but it seemed to be tuned differently. That or it was “worn in”. I’ve got 5K on mine and it feels clunky and in a rush to upshift. I hate the 3-5 skip shift as well. I’ve...
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    Autostopeliminator

    “Lurch” was the best way I could describe it. Basically no matter what when your vehicle starts the RPMs will be higher the moment it starts and returns to idle. Hot. Cold. Doesn’t matter (obviously when cold it will idle higher for a short period). Those extra RPMs if you let off the brake...
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    Autostopeliminator

    I did the plug in module from 4DTech. as for why I hate the start/stop...because it’s not very smooth and in my case I felt it could help cause a minor accident. Like when I’m pulling into my garage if I were to pull in just a touch short of where I want and cause the engine to quit, when I...
  19. MxRacer965

    I have cam phaser issue :(

    What months/years does this affect? I haven’t paid too much attention but I will if it’s something I need to listen for.
  20. MxRacer965

    What Have You Done to Your 4th Gen This Week?

    Does “first oil change” count for the purposes of this thread? Decided to do it at 5K miles. Filled with Mobil 1. Sent oil to Blackstone. I do the same with the wife’s Lincoln MKS with the 3.7 since it has the internal water pump. Didn’t recall when the plastic pan and drain plug went...
  21. MxRacer965

    Large Senior dog & loading help

    We got one of those collapsible step setups on Amazon. It arrived earlier this week. Dog was not amused. Returning it I guess... I’ll just lift her in and out like usual. She may not like it but she had her chance at an alternative!
  22. MxRacer965

    2019 bumper cover hitch

    They need to be painted to match. I had some jerk back into mine at 1K miles on it. I found a silver that does decent at hiding the scratch.
  23. MxRacer965

    Power running board motor removal

    Mine work fine, just start to make noise on driver side unless I break out the spray lubricant every other day. I’ve narrowed it down to the motor shaft where it goes into the bracket furthest from the motor. If I spray that and work the running boards by repeatedly opening and closing the...
  24. MxRacer965

    Power running board motor removal

    I ordered the set that was recommended earlier. If I need to I’ll grind the OD down some I guess. Just didn’t want to ruin a newish craftsman. Harbor freight, sure...but I don’t have their sockets... I can probably toss one in a lathe at my dads as well and just turn it down a bit too.
  25. MxRacer965

    Power running board motor removal

    Thanks for crawling down there twice now! Bizarre. I see you have a Craftsman socket. I was using a craftsman as well. I also tried another brand I have with no luck. 13mm, right? I’ll be at my parents tomorrow, I’ll see if my dad has different sockets to try as well.

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