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I know that the first and second Gen Edges tend to leave the bolt cover for the rear wiper at drive through car washes.

Thanks W!!! I picked up my YK580's the same time you did and just put on a set of the Continental LX 20's about a month ago. Discount Tire credited me $50.00 per tire due to premature wear and cracking on the YK580's!!!! I ended up getting the LX 20's out the door for $250.00 after all the 4th of July rebates!! The deal was even better then what we paid for our YK580's. Glad to hear you're happy with the Continentals so far cuz I'm just getting started with them. The only difference I can notice this early is that the ride is a little softer and quieter. I'm running mine at 32psi.

The compressor cycling on and off could be a separate issue. If I remember correctly, it happens when the R134 level is either to high or to low. I recently overfilled my Taurus and she just blew warm air and the compressor was going crazy.

It's the luck of the draw with cheap Chinese kits but a beefy waterproof harness may help out. My $45.00 35/5000 kit has been going strong for over 6 years. I would talk to Dan about sending the bulbs and ballasts back and starting fresh.

Really good question!!! I rewired the center console power point to a fuse which turns on and off with the ignition. I wasn't worried about battery drain but it's the only way to get a phone to automatically connect to the Kinivo every time the ignition is turned on. Running a switched wire to the power point is pretty easy. My Android phone is the only source of music I listen to so I always keep the radio on auxiliary. If you decide to go this route I highly recommend the Kinivo cuz I've tried almost all the others out there. They all stream just fine but call quality is what I was after. https://www.fordedgeforum.com/topic/17502-which-fuse-for-switchable-power-2013-ford-edge/page-2?hl=%2Bpower+%2Bpoint&do=findComment&comment=175179

I can't answer any of your questions but can tell you what I did to my syncless 2011 SEL to add Bluetooth calling and streaming ability. I picked up a Kinivo BTC 450 for both my Edge and my 2008 Taurus. The Kinivo's are amazing and actually sound better then a lot of factory systems. I used a Kinivo in my 2014 Lincoln MKX for calls because it sounded so much better then Lincoln's sync system. https://www.amazon.com/Kinivo-BTC450-Bluetooth-Hands-Free-Input/dp/B009NLTW60 I have it mounted down by my 2011's shifter.

Could have also been one of those getaway grocery carts that we all hate.:)

Kinda sad how we don't come together and support our president these days. Republicans didn't support Obama and Democrats don't support Trump. The media seems to encourage this ridiculous behavior. It's amazing how many Americans actually hated Obama with a passion and how many now hate Trump with a passion.

Now that's cool lookin!!!!! You're bringing back two-tone with style!!!:)

Let me know if you come up with a solution cuz I snapped mine off too while rewiring the power point. Like yours, mine still lights up but it's just hanging in there somewhere.

If ya don't really need Windows for anything, I would highly recommend doing some research on Chromebooks with the Android Playstore. I switched to Chromebooks just over 5 years ago and never looked back. I was really surprised how quickly I started reaching for that cheap Chromebook instead of my Windows laptop and it soon became my main computing device. I still have a few Windows lappys laying around but only turn them on a few times a year to keep up on those ridiculously long updates. I really like the security and zero maintenance that Chromebooks bring to the table.

Even with perfect prep 845 never lasts as long for me as Zaino Z2 Pro or Duragloss 111/601 combo. I've done the half and half test quite a few times on the hoods of various vehicles and always get the same results. I know a lot of people put 845 over a good synthetic sealant but I've never tried that. 845 has a cult like following on detail forums but it just hasn't been that great for me. Living in Michigan causes me to wash my vehicles a lot which could very well be the difference maker. Maybe pure sealants hold up to frequent car washes better then Collinite.

Thanks but I think it was a different thread. When I get a chance I'm gonna pull it and see if there's anything I can do to lift it up a little.

2011 SEL. I remember reading about this before but can't find any threads. The rear spoiler is sagging on the passenger side and I'm thinking about trying to fix it. Anyone remember what causes this and how to repair it?????

This will make the biggest difference short of purchasing a different vehicle. I don't even think it's a big deal running them at 30-31. I think my 2011 SEL rides kinda stiff on 18's at 31 psi but I'm getting pretty old.

So far the Continental Cross Contact LX-20's (245/60/R18) seem pretty good. They're really good looking, quite and ride just fine. They have a cool protruding lip around the rim that should do a pretty good job protecting expensive wheels from road rash. 35 psi always seems to wear out the crown prematurely on Edge's and MKX's so I'm gonna run these at 31 psi. I tried to keep the Yoko YK580's around 33 psi and they still had some serious crown wear at 40,000 miles. New skins always feel good so I'll try to keep some updates coming as the miles roll by. I'm in Michigan so I'll be using them in every road condition known to man.

Getting them put on tomorrow and will post initial thoughts. I just about went with the new YK-HTX Yokos but ,after the wear and cracking of the Yoko YK580's at 40,000 miles , I decided to go with a different brand. I haven't messed with Continentals in many years but reviews of the LX-20's are pretty good. Been getting tires so cheap I guess I shouldn't complain about 40,000 mile life. It's kinda funny that I paid $284.00 for the set of YK580's 3 years ago and now they're giving me $200.00 in warranty money. :)

Got a heck of a deal at Discount Tire's 4th of July sale this morning on a set of Continental LX-20's. Believe it or not, one of my local stores warrantied my old Yoko YK-580's for $50.00 per tire!!!! After all rebates, mounting/balancing, disposal and taxes my total out the door will end up being $253.00. The original price out the door for these tires was $690.00. Moral of the story is always ask if they can warranty your old tires if you purchased them at DT or DTD.

https://blueprint.cdn.cloud.searchoptics.net/ca7d43a08352a434aefbadfc0885b3d2/PDFs/FordPositionStatementonUniversalAntifreezeCoolants.pdf

So I was looking at the coolant chart you posted earlier. Is it the yellow coolant that doesn't provide proper protection? Looks like later models switched to Dark Green for a short time and then to Orange. My brother has a 2009 with the yellow and I was thinkin about letting him know about this.

Thanks for posting Twist. I may go through this eventually with my 2011.

I'm gonna end up getting about 45,000 out of my Yoko YK580's so I'm just starting to look for some new skins. DT has a decent 4th of July sale coming up and I've been eyeballing the Continental LX-20's? Anyone have any experience with them?

According to the chart that E posted your 2007 should take the Gold coolant. I'd be half tempted to use a universal product from Zerex or Prestone if I was starting fresh. I think I remember high mileage boy (Mac) using a universal Zerex coolant in his Edges.

That's a good point. The first time I did the brakes on my 2011 one of the outside pads was like brand new and the inside pad was almost gone. I remember posting about it on here. Maybe the person that inspected it didn't look at all the pads.

I totally agree with ya and have always purchased my vehicles from American companies. Just about purchased a 4runner and a BMW years ago but just couldn't convince myself that it was OK to do. Kinda sad that China has a "Buy Chinese" campaign going and Americans gave up on "Buy American" a long time ago. Heck, I remember when you wouldn't dare park a Toyota in a Ford or Chevy plant parking lot.