garycrist

I do not know where you live, but here just north of Dallas, I bet I could find a set of used 18 inch tires and wheels that will satisfy your ride. It is the low aspect (2nd number) ratio that helps determine stiffness as well as grip for the wider tires. This stiffness is reflected in less sidewall flex, better fuel economy,better handling etc. So a 245/60-18 tire will fill the bill with the 18 inch rims.

What can be said about a pin-up that is real. Then we find out that she is a good shot. But this makes the deal... Talking about the "Right Stuff". https://www.fromtheroad.ford.com/us/en/articles/2024/sydney-sweeney-designs-dream-ford-mustang-for-a-trailblazing-fan

Do you have a catch can on your engine? (aftermarket part) Also it takes a little time for the oil level to stabilize for an accurate oil level reading. I have seen "junk" like extra sealant, clog the oil return path and cause the PCV to SUCK oil! (Dodge 2.2L 4cyl. the smoke cleared mosquitos for miles.) BTW the silicone gobs came from it's an over use on the oil pan and valve cover gaskets. Start with something like a https://www.jlosc.com/ then go from there. Check the level in the catch can after each smoke event, to determine where to go from there.

With all of these favorable tariffs for the US into all of these foreign countries, the only "cheap" super car left is a 5.0 Ford Mustang! Especially since Ford is campaigning a Mustang Dark Horse in several racing classes.

I have never believed that changing tranny fluid on a high mileage vehicle would cause slippage. The normal reason the customer would change the fluid, was because of problems to begin with. (on high mileage transmission) Fresh fluid will not hurt the bands, clutches,steels or seals. Nor will it "wash" the friction material off the clutches or bands too. Most people have no idea what is inside anyway!

I have found Italian coins, a wine bottle or two in new Fiats doing PDIs back around 1973.

On RDU failure. It looks like the pinion bearings are failing due to fluid break-down due to excessive heat. It is tough to figure out if they do light weight fluids for EPA crap. Bearing clearance on rotating parts has not changed. Clutch pack clearances are the same. Hence, the tighter clearances B.S. that is fed to us, is not a starter nor valid! Before the recent push to maximize fuel economy, lower emissions especially CO2, a heavier weight differential fluid ie. 75-140 etc. was called for for heavy duty service or towing. Remember, Domestic manufactures sell new vehicles. The faster your new pride and joy wears out, the faster the bastards can sell you a new one. r

Almost like your carburetor is out is out of oil. (MG, Datsun etc. w/ oil dampened slides)

Back a long time ago, we would sub thinner type f for Type A for harder faster shifts. The LV will shift softer read slip the clutches and add heat. It could void the warranty too.

You can't fix electroplating! This is why there are + ground systems.

NEVER!!! Everything except the brake pads and tires and wiper bladesare OE on the 08 Edge!

Disc Brake squeal lets one know the brakes are working and there is no charge for those features. (joke)

You might look at the battery terminals replace as nessary. A bad chassis ground or the PLUS side of the battery to the power distribution box would cause the problem you described. Those originate at the battery in most cases. Your charging system appears to good, according to your readings. As a side note, take your high RPM readings with ALL of the electrical load. A/C on ,fan on high, bright lights, etc. or 1/2 volt or so above the resting voltage about 12.8 volts.

I would search for a loose/bad ground.

@razziel24 it looks great. The work you did might not please all but, if you like it, it is great.