macbwt Posted January 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Ok Akirby if I have done this once I have done it a 1000 times over the years on all of my Edge's. This video if for you and specifically mentioned you. All fun. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lildisco Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 You only have 1,353.7 miles & 24H & 24 minutes on trip 2 I basically do what you do macbwt, but i usually change the pump speed to the slowest setting towards the end of the 1st fill before the 1st click. I then let it rest a few more moments, maybe 15-20 seconds between clicks. Each station is different, so you have to kinda pay attention depending on where you're at. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted February 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 You only have 1,353.7 miles & 24H & 24 minutes on trip 2 I basically do what you do macbwt, but i usually change the pump speed to the slowest setting towards the end of the 1st fill before the 1st click. I then let it rest a few more moments, maybe 15-20 seconds between clicks. Each station is different, so you have to kinda pay attention depending on where you're at. Actually the numbers for several have rolled over. The numbers are based on a reset from the last oil change. 11,353.7 miles 224:24 hrs So I am currently well past the oil life monitor reset also. I will test the oil at 250hrs and based on the testing decide to change it or go another 50 hours 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lildisco Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 So the hour meter resets after 100 hours? I know that the trip meter will continue to roll as I've seen some with pretty much the factory mileage, not on an edge though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted February 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 So the hour meter resets after 100 hours? I know that the trip meter will continue to roll as I've seen some with pretty much the factory mileage, not on an edge though. The miles on the trip will roll over at 9999.9 I have not rolled the gallons, but I am sure it resets at 999.9 gallons 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted February 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 Due to job requirements the oil testing will occur at 300 hours or close to this number of hours. Just too busy to change the oil. No fear it should be good and the miles should be close to 15K miles by then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted February 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 Not a great video. Another one was made to follow up the short comings of this video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted February 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 This is the more complete testing of the coils and has some interesting results when new coils are compared to the the old coils with 180,000 miles on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted February 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 I had a small problem with my 12 volt power plug in the back of the console of my edge for power access for the back passengers. This is how I repaired it using compressed air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted February 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 2011 Edge the wife drives has now completely worn out the rear pads and most likely now nearly metal on metal. I was hoping the pads would make it to the spring, but alas no such luck. Winter brake work this weekend. All fun. Going to install the Duralast Gold rotors and Cmax ceramic pads on the rears. Once done I will have a long time to go before new brakes on this Edge. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted February 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 For a minute I thought I found my old Orange Crush!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted February 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 Worked on the rear brakes on my wife's Edge (Blueberry) Seemed like some folks did not know how to use or never used the rear caliper tool so I made a video to demonstrate how to use it. Those pistons can be hard to turn. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted February 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 A video review and some fun with some music all focused on the Edge or course. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted February 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Nearly 15,000 miles on the oil since the last change to I will be draining the AMSOIL and replacing the AMSOIL filter. Then sending samples off to be tested. One note is I was down 1 qt over the 15K miles. I will be adding a fumoto valve to replace the drain plug just to make oil changes and oil sampling much easier. Today is the day I begin to try out those Michelin Premier LTX tires and can then comment on their performance, handling and durability in the future. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted February 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 I made a video on buying windshield wipers and some have commented I could get them on line through AMAZON. Yes I could but then I would not of been able to make this video and who would watch me buy wipers online anyway. LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted February 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 When the light comes on just dump the whole gallon in the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted February 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 (edited) No tools needed now when I change the oil!!! Edited February 20, 2017 by macbwt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted February 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 Just some discussion on our future driving and some upcoming videos on the maintenance of an MKX and a Ford Ranger 1997 MY project and the discussion on the news articles about Carbon Monoxide complaints with an explanation of what carbon monoxide is and how it affects you. Dispelling the myths 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omar302 Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 Mac, nice videos, great as usual. On the exhaust smell issue, Ford does have an issue on the Explorer mainly & to a lesser degree on the Edge/MKX. I had it on my car, it was very clear; A/C on re-circulation, full throttle or hard acceleration (10-20 seconds) and then you start smelling exhaust fumes in the car. Accelerating with the A/C off or with a cracked front window or with A/C on outside air will not cause the smell to come in. I have tested this on open roads with no other traffic to ensure that what I smelled was from MY car as i initially thought it was from others. Ford's issue is that the HVAC actually sucked in the exhaust fumes at a higher rate than acceptable. Even the TSBs for the issue involve reprogramming the HVAC modules in the Explorer & Edge. My guess would be to allow outside air in during hard acceleration. Now I say exhaust smell, because this is what I smell, is it carbon monoxide or not, I don't know. I didn't have a meter, and I will definitely not argue with experts who know better, but it was an annoying issue, and performing the TSB reduced it an acceptable level, just hope the fix lasts. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted February 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 Mac, nice videos, great as usual. On the exhaust smell issue, Ford does have an issue on the Explorer mainly & to a lesser degree on the Edge/MKX. I had it on my car, it was very clear; A/C on re-circulation, full throttle or hard acceleration (10-20 seconds) and then you start smelling exhaust fumes in the car. Accelerating with the A/C off or with a cracked front window or with A/C on outside air will not cause the smell to come in. I have tested this on open roads with no other traffic to ensure that what I smelled was from MY car as i initially thought it was from others. Ford's issue is that the HVAC actually sucked in the exhaust fumes at a higher rate than acceptable. Even the TSBs for the issue involve reprogramming the HVAC modules in the Explorer & Edge. My guess would be to allow outside air in during hard acceleration. Now I say exhaust smell, because this is what I smell, is it carbon monoxide or not, I don't know. I didn't have a meter, and I will definitely not argue with experts who know better, but it was an annoying issue, and performing the TSB reduced it an acceptable level, just hope the fix lasts. I agree there is an issue as the courts are deciding. I am just doubting the cops story that he was overcome and passed out. To do that it would have to me massive amounts of carbon monoxide quickly and I doubt the engine in the Explorer is even capable of generating that much CO in such a short time. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted February 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 The Michelin Premier LTX has impressed me so far. I am happy with the tires and look forward to the miles with these tires to see how they hold up over the road as the miles add up. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted March 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 ELM327 ObdII wifi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted March 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 Lincoln MKX 3X transmission fluid drain and fill. Owner was expecting different results as far as color change. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted March 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 2012 Lincoln MKX power steering fluid change. The good Ole turkey baster routine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Halstead Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 Just cause I've never posted in this thread....lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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