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I picked up a solid 1mpg more with the sole addition of a K&N filter and removal of airbox snorkel. It is actually 1.3 mpg increase but I went with 1mpg to account for variables out of my control. Just thought I would share my great news. BTW, I will end up saving almost $200 a year if god forbid, gas stays at $4 a gallon ! Happy Motoring !

You can run an H9 in the housing designed for an H11 until the headlight housing or connectors melt. Putco mirror white which are a true 55w bulb same as stock and not a bulb that runs higher wattage to increase brightness. Also, if your SJB...(smart junction box) goes because of the H9's it WILL NOT be covered under warranty but you could always pop the stockers in before service. Bottom line, do what you want, but I personally would not recommend it.

Could be a pully mis-alignment on the alternator, a/c compressor etc. Remove the belt and remove the belt tensioner and try lubing the tensioner itself. This is a shot in a dark but I would definitely take it in for service so it at least gets documented incase something else goes because of the belt issue. It may also be a pully bearing that's squeaking which can be identified when the squeaking is occuring with a mechanics stethoscope. Keep us posted how it goes brotha !

Do you smell that........?

I guess the computer mileage going up a steady 1.3mpg is all in my head or as you say in my dreams. If you don't want to save money, than by all means, don't. Like I have said, I would not have believed it of not seeing for myself. Thanks for your logical and reasoning input flyer.

Sounds like a serpentine belt issue. Leave it at the dealers overnight and have them start it up in the morning. I suggest you be there because if not the techs won't hear anything........and if your there and they hear it they will tell you it's normal. Good Luck !

That's just it......my driving habit if any has been more aggressive since the install of the K&N due to the intake sound and added power. And I still picked up 1.3mpg ! Why would it not be true ? Stop hatin' and get one.....you'll see.

"Nothing to LOSE".

I never had any vehicle I owned ever stall on me. I think it would be a big deal especially on a brand new car !

Had the silverstar H11's and one burned out in 8 months. I now run the Putco brand H11 in mirror white. These have a much whiter light with slight blue tint. Very similiar to HID in color but not as bright of course. They are available on www.autobarn.net for $30.00. These are far superior to silverstars and cost less too. On a side note, I run silverstar ultras on my 'stang and they have been going strong for 2 years now. Switching to H9's might produce too much heat and burn out very quickly. For some reason with this pulsed electrical system, the headlights are very tempermental to other bulbs that are not rated @ 55w.

Yes, yes they are.

Didn't Mommy teach you to use your "indoor voice"......?

Hey Tomsack, if this is temporary for your trip you could always go to pep boys, autozone...etc. and buy the transparent amber color tape and cut it to fit the outside of the lens to give the illusion of amber color signals......I know this is as ghetto as it gets, but It is just another idea/solution to your dilemma. I know the stop lights and turn signals run off the dual filament but you may be able to make it work.ma.

This system is not compatible with sync...?...!! Sync is the main reason the wife wanted this CUV. Is there a way to maintain sync with the installation of this unit ?

Use the vacuum wand attachment brother !

Some link assemblies were machined wrong which was the main culprit for all these bearing failures with as little as 16,000 miles on the odo. Improperly machined link faces which is what the bearing hub assembly is bolted to, can also cause alignment issues. I thought this problem was taken care of in '08 but apparently "quality is job# 2" or they were manufactured on either Monday or Friday afternoon.

Why would you have charcoal floormats and a beige cargo liner...?

Yes.

I totally agree with your WOT theory.....you are absolutely corrct. Considering I just installed a CAI , 75mm TB ported intake elbow and TB spacer on my mustang, yes I have "seen" a TB. Bottom line: I improved my MPG's by 1.3 by installing a K&N filter. Some will see gains some will see losses. All I know is what I observed and I am more than happy with the results.

So that's what you get for 10 grand more !

Engine works harde you gain more mpg's......engine breathing and efficiency are increased yet you get no gain in mpg's. I simply cannot follow your logic akirby. Maybe I can put it in a better prospective for you......try running a mile with normal breathing and then try running a mile breathing through a straw...which is going to yield more efficient results...? May I ask akirby why you are so deadset against using a K&N on your Edge ?

I apologize, I must have mis-read your post. I think it would also be nice for the passenger door to unlock all the doors. Especially when I dump the wife off at the front of the grocery store and she gets out and has to open the rear door to grab her purse and god knows what else.....I always get the sound of the handle pull followed by a very loud "C'mon !!!! Then I proceed to hit the lock button making her think the door is open only for her to find it is not. She caught on quick to this as she knows the sound difference of lock/unlock. And yes, she reminds me daily that I am a real asshole.

All I know is that I was between 18.7 and 18.9 rarely hitting the 19 mark. After install of K&N I am hitting 19.8 to 20.1 consistently. This is why I stated a solid 1 mpg in my explanation. I can't rule out the gas thing and the weather was fairly consistent from high 30's to low 40's at night and around mid 50's daytime. I will never go back to a paper filter. I don't think they switch from winter blend to summer in march but I could be wrong.

www.rockauto.com has great prices on shocks. Replacing shocks that soon is ridiculous IMHO. I would stick with the stock motorcraft shocks as these are tuned to the spring rates of the stock springs. Another tip for those who want to lower your edge about 3/4" is to remove the spring isolators. These are the stiff rubber pieces that the springs sit on. May make ride a little stiffer.