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  1. Gadgtfreek

    Wheel and tire sanity check

    Nice. Im still debating the eibachs.
  2. Gadgtfreek

    Wheel and tire sanity check

    I like it. What lowering springs?
  3. Gadgtfreek

    Charging error and battery saver issue

    My wife’s Lincoln lights kept cycling one night in an air bnb. Keys in the kitchen and car was parked on side of house. Dumb. And I cut off the welcome in my f150. Don’t need all of the lights to cut in when I walk outside to grab something.
  4. Gadgtfreek

    Wheel and tire sanity check

    I rolled with the second photo color, ordered from Steeda on Monday. Likely will run 295/40/22 tires. Likely the Pilot sports, but I need to see who has what tire size.
  5. Gadgtfreek

    Used Oil Analysis Results

    The shop I use carries Valvoline, so if the shear is still there on next change, Ill move to Valvoline Full Syn 5w-40.
  6. Gadgtfreek

    Wheel and tire sanity check

    OK, so I think Ive talked myself into my original choice, the Velgens. It was going to the tbe 5 spoke bronze, but I am also digging the brushed titanium with the color of my car. Black is a no. Need input (the bronze photo is 295/40/22):
  7. Gadgtfreek

    Sway Bar Settings

    I would go as stiff as possible, but that's just my opinion now. I think I will end up with 10.5" wheels and extreme contacts, and not worry about lowering. These pirellis suck.
  8. Gadgtfreek

    Sway Bar Settings

    I'm in the middle of the Steeda, but in my opinion, I should have gone to the firmest. But I cant say how that would be with lowering springs. My next steps are 20x10.5 wheels and maybe lowering springs. Not sure on the springs yet. I love the look, but see all of the problems it will create as...
  9. Gadgtfreek

    Used Oil Analysis Results

    Yeah, I noticed ESP has a higher VOA cst.
  10. Gadgtfreek

    Used Oil Analysis Results

    Since his eval attributed it to new engine fuel dilution and silicon, I am going to give it one more go and see what happens before I make any changes. Get an idea of what 6700 miles to 11,700 miles looks like. Especially if the fuel dilution stays up. This does not really idle a lot, with a...
  11. Gadgtfreek

    Used Oil Analysis Results

    Next update. I switched to SD because I have more confidence in their results than Blackstone's. Will run another at the next oil change to see if a couple of things reduce. If Silicon and Fuel come down but the Valvoline still loses Viscosity, I may swap oils.
  12. Gadgtfreek

    ZFG Racing Tune Review

    Normal is still comfy, it just romps more as you apply the skinny pedal. Sport drives like a scalded dog with hearty shifts. The modes act like the modes, just more power is now applied.
  13. Gadgtfreek

    2025 Oil Capacity

    Thats where it sat after the factory fill dump and refill after I added a 1/2 qt last time. Never budged for 5300 miles.
  14. Gadgtfreek

    2025 Oil Capacity

    For anyone who is bored. Shop service fill from yesterday, vs me adding a 1/2 qt this morning. The engine sat all night.
  15. Gadgtfreek

    What Have You Done To Your Explorer ST Today

    Second oil change with 5w-30 full syn Valvoline. Sample sent off to speed diagnostix.
  16. Gadgtfreek

    What the heck happened to my exhaust?

    Yeah, when you see the second pic its a shit job.
  17. Gadgtfreek

    What Have You Done To Your Explorer ST Today

    Giving it a rest. Picked up a 2022 Lariat F150 FX4 (57k miles 3.5L) to drive back and forth to work and use at work. Now she can be a driveway queen.
  18. Gadgtfreek

    What the heck happened to my exhaust?

    That was my first thought, but I thought "shirley" not. But yeah, patch...
  19. Gadgtfreek

    What Have You Done To Your Explorer ST Today

    And that stuff stinks. It looks like jager lol but sure doesn’t smell like it.


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