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I would change most, if not all of your fluids. Trans, engine oil & filter (full synthetic), coolant, PTU, washer fluid (excessive, but better to have it when needed), Engine Air Filter & Cabin Air Filter. I've found that when I do an oil change, it takes me a few days to get the oil to the full mark. It takes the oil a few hours to drain back into the pan. I just add a little bit every morning before the wife leaves for work, until it shows at the full mark. On my '16, the full mark is the top hole & not the line. Lastly enjoy your edge! Maybe update your Sync 3 to the latest version so that you can enjoy Android Auto. If you have an Apple iPhone, you'll need to upgrade the USB Hub in the console to take Advantage of Apple Car Play.

Had ours done in our 2016 within a few months of ownership. It wasn't laser cut or anything, the guy cut it himself & applied it in 2 different sections. I can't remember the name of the product used, but it was a bigger name brand company. Sounds like the place you went to uses more of a computer system. I'd maybe find an 'old school' tinter who can free hand what can be done. Or maybe a different computer system place that can take measurements & make something that can give you more coverage to your liking. We went with 5% because usually when you want the sunshade open, it's very sunny.

Fluid film is great because it's non toxic & environmently friendly. We've been using it on company trucks for years & the frames & body panels look new on vehicles that around 10 years old.

https://www.fluid-film.com

I coat the underside of our 2016 SEL every winter with fluid film. I pull back the felt cover as far as I can reach & just spray everything. Also, whenever I rotate the tires or oil changes, I coat the areas I see with it. The underside of the Edge is like new. We live in NE Ohio & deal with salt & brine so we need all the protection we can get.

Keep in mind that Xtra is a sport with a 2.7L V6 twin turbo & the OP is a 2.0 Ecoboost

Pretty sure the Vette could have caught up with that ST in no time, but we can't see the un edited video. Plus, who's to say that the ST wasn't lapped more than once by the Vette or the Lambo? The world may never know.

My bad, assumed that you meant both the Lambo & Corvette because they were behind the ST. I'll amend my post to say just the Vette ? Still, saying that the Vette in the video was getting smoked by the ST is most definitely quite hilarious.

I don't understand you're argument. You're comparing apples to oranges. The Vette on the track wasn't from any of those era's, neither was the Lambo. Find an Edge or equivalent SUV/CUV from those era's for a more accurate comparison. If you think I'm criticizing the ST, I'm not. I would really like one or a 2016+ Sport, but they're out of my price range. But saying that the Vette was getting smoked by the ST is quite hilarious.

If anything, the Vette was racing the Lambo & both were being slowed down by the ST. Neither of them were 'hanging' with the ST, the ST was in their way & they were waiting for the straight to pass 'legally' on track track days. (On open track days you're usually only allowed to pass on the straights or designated areas by the track marshals)

The fact that it took him at least 1 lap to catch the miata from when he says "pass the miata" , yes destroyed. He couldn't catch him on the back straight or the front straight....even when he's in view of the camera. Took him at least 1 lap to catch up (nice editS) & pass the miata from his 1st comment about passing it. Ground mainly made up on the long sweeping front straight & back straight.

Neat video, but the Miata destroyed him in the corners (which it should) & he only gained any ground on him in the straights or long sweepers. The corvette spinning was 100% driver error & not trying to catch the ST. Maybe he could of done better if he left it in Sport Mode on his exits. He probably would have done better if he spent a few days driving it instead of taking to the track immediately after he got it. Still a decent video.

the link you posted isn't for the 2.0. This one should work. I'd imagine the cabling is going to be slightly different: https://www.jlttruecoldair.com/jlt-3-0-oil-separator-2013-2019-ford-escape-2-0-ecoboost-passenger-side/ I used TeamRXP that catches stuff in boost & in vacuum. It's a little more expensive, but worth it imo. You can also get a more 'normal' one, but I don't know a good brand off the top of my head. A more 'normal' one would just be a simple connection between the intake manifold & engine block. The TeamRXP one has 3 lines coming off the can. I notice on my 2.0 that I catch way way way more in the winter, than in the summer. Probably due to the condensation & cooler/denser air. Same on my CX7, which has a 'normal' can on it.

Short answer: Yes if you want to keep your 2.0 running for a long time. Coking can cause hesitation, rough idiling, bad mpg, etc. A catch can will help stop inpurities from sticking to the back of the intake valves.

Here's my 2016 SEL brake swap if it helps you out Click Clicky

Accidentally put the wrong rotors in the cart in the 1 image, but it adds about $200 to the cost if you went with Centrics in the rear.

RockAuto.com usually has a coupon available if you do a Google search.

You're losing mass which you also need to dissipate heat. If you somehow get snow & ice on your rotors, the slots & holes would fill with that snow & then melt, possibly causing ice to form in those groves & holes & throw your rotor out of balance. Rotors get hot obviously & would usually melt the snow, but warm water freezes faster than colder water too. With the z23 kit, I will sometimes get grabby brakes on the 1st or 2nd stop, but is gone once they heat up.

All i can recommend is that Centric Blank Premium Rotors & the Power Stop Z23 kit. I have those on my 2016 & they're great. They handled the Tail Of The Dragon (look it up if you don't know) pretty well. If you don't track your car, why are you looking at drilled slotted? I've tracked & raced on Centric Premium Blanks (obviously not on the Edge) even had a caliper lock up on my CX7 for a few hundred miles & my rotors were fine. Slotted & drilled won't gain you anything. In fact, you'll do more harm than good. Don't want to get into a debate, but if you're not going to track your edge on a consistant basis (even then i wouldn't recommend them), then don't waste the money on drilled & slotted. Unless you're trying to go for the Fast & Furious look, then go for it.

Just had a guy today try & cut me off because he got in the wrong lane & tried to force me off the road. He eventually even got out of the car & tried to open my door. Luckily I saw him coming & locked all the doors. Sad part was, he was in a mini van, full of kids 16 & under. I feel really sorry for them. Whole thing would have been avoided if he would have slowed down & got behind me as there was no one behind me. He was mouthing something at me like "Get the F*** out of the car, I'm going to beat your ass"....i just looked at him & gave him a thumbs up & kept saying good job. He then proceeded to follow me for several miles weaving in & out of traffic. When he eventually turned, he got up to my door & laid on the horn. I rolled down the window & clapped. He then tried to get back on the busy road & follow me. I really don't understand people. Guy was clearly in the wrong, but seems like he has some anger issues. I did escalate the issue by rolling down the window & clapping, but this guy need some anger management or something, lol.

road trip from Ohio to TN, got 28mpg on the 1st tank, including ~40 miles of driving around town before leaving (calculated was closer to 26.7MPG). Dash is currently showing 30.xxMPG. Haven't calculated the 2nd tank yet, but it's probably closer to 28.xxMPG. Not bad for doing 70+ most of the way!

About 45 West of Cleveland & 20 minutes South of Lorain. I'd say ~5,000 miles. Mainly city driving & the wife rarely has the windows down. It was changed out before we took a trip from Ohio to Alabama.