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To me, the pics with the bug guard effect look a little smoother. On the 2010 and below I think I would stick with chrome or do a body color match.

I've always had the best luck with Z-2 when it comes to winter protection but this year I'm trying the Duragloss 601/111 combo. Last year I went with DG 601/105 topped with Collinite 845 and was not thrilled with the durability compared to the Z. I'm in a nasty salt belt.

Anyone else have a problem with low coolant level on their 3.5? I've had to add about an inch and a half 3 times in 60,000 miles. I know it's not much but I don't ever remember having to do this on any of the 15 previous Fords I've owned. No ground leaks and no coolant smell.

I always throw looks into the equation when looking for a new vehicle. In my opinion, both the Edge and Santa Fe are good looking Sport utility vehicles. To me the Subaru looks like a station wagon and the Nissan is just plain odd looking.

I think it's always a good idea to install a BEEFY dual relay waterproof harness when adding a hid kit regardless of the wattage. Not 100% sure but I would think it would allow the bulbs to reach full brightness quicker. Keep in mind that a harness needs to be well made with proper gauge wire cuz we don't want any meltdowns or fires.

I'd just throw one of your new ballasts in there and see if that takes care of the problem first. Smart move buying two kits!!! Did you pay the extra $20.00 for their lifetime warranty???

I just had to stick a plug in another nail hole yesterday. My old tires are like Swiss cheese but I'm almost done with them.

A new factory bulb should not change the beam pattern or aim of your headlight. Maybe swap the bulbs and see if anything changes on the passenger side. Either way, it's probably a good idea to spend a little time getting the vertical adjustment right.

Even though I plug mine I do agree that getting them patched from the inside is the smart thing to do. I never was that bright!!! Sometimes it does take the TPMS a while to reset but it will.

I've got 60,000 on my 11 SEL and I'm just starting to feel a warped rotor up front. I do about 50/50 city/hwy. Probably gonna change out the originals before winter since I already purchased everything. I always go with Wagner Thermos or Raybestos Blues cuz they don't dust much and I picked up four new rotors for $25.00 each with Advance Auto codes. I did disassemble the brakes at about 40,000 to check them and regrease everything. Speaking from past experience, it's a good idea to go through the break system every 30-40 thousand miles if ya live in a salt belt cuz things tend to lockup and then break.

I've been doing the plug thing myself for years and never had any problems with them. I have at least 3 plugs in my original tires right now but will be putting new skins on shortly. I repaired every one of them on the side of the road without even removing the rim/tire from the vehicle. I guess I don't wanna get my spare dirty!!!!

If it is the throttle body, can it be cleaned or does it need to be replaced at this point? I ask because I've been thinking of cleaning mine. Can keeping it clean prevent a failure?????

I wish I would have gotten a clear bra installed the day I purchased my Edge. After 60,000 miles mine is pretty beat up. The plastic chrome is what really looks bad so I've been thinking of painting it to match the body color. The front edge of the hood still looks perfect which kinda surprises me.

Make her sit in the back!!!!!!

Just over 3 years with a DDM 35 watt kit and I've lost one balast which they replaced under warranty. Original bulbs are still fine but I did end up ordering another kit so I could carry spares. $80.00 for two kits is a pretty good deal. Factory OEM is definitely the way to go for years of trouble free operation but I think ya gotta kick out some big green-backs initially.

I usually don't like telling people what to do to their vehicles but in this case I will agree with the suggestion above. Back in 95 I thought I was cool by putting those blackout AVS tail light covers on my new Explorer until I took a good hit in the middle of the day. After that, I didn't think they were cool anymore!

A nice beefy harness will probably solve your problem. If ya don't know how to build one, TRS (The Retrofit Source) is your best option. 55 watt kits like a direct connection to the battery.

Looks great Lupid! I've always thought vehicles look nicer without free advertisements and badges so I've been taking mine off for years. I remember taking the 5.0 badges off my 88 GT Mustang and the FX4 Off Road decals off my 03 F150. Kinda nice that they don't leave holes in the body these days!!! I've actually had a few people ask me what model of Ford I'm driving.

I get the same thing once in a while with my 11 SEL. I just turn the key back on and off and it goes away. Not sure what's going on but it does't happen very often.

A lot depends on driving habits and city vs highway mileage. I just hit 60,000 on my original 245/60/18 Michelin Latitudes and still have decent tread on them. Buddy has the exact same tire and they are bald at 35,000.

I agree. If you're getting up there in cost with a loaded Edge Sport it's definitely worth looking at the MKX. Just drove a new MKX the other day and it's really really nice. I had to turn in my 2013 MKX a few months ago and am now back to driving my 2011 Edge. I miss the Lincoln.

Personally I've never been able to get myself to purchase a foreign vehicle even if it is built in America. I like the idea of the sales profits going to an American company.

Thanks! Gonna get her done in the next few weeks.

I was kinda surprised at this also. I wonder what the reason is?

Gonna do a quick trans drain and refill on the 2011 soon. Anyone know how many quarts will come out when I pull the plug? Will the plug be pretty obvious when I crawl under there?