Recent content by Nc211

PS: My wife made me give up the actual land-line phone in our home a few years ago, after she realized I only wanted it to "assist" with the Microsoft Help Desk guy who had detected a virus on my computer (Apple) and wanted to help me fix it.. Figured it was much cheaper than an actual...

I can promise that my VIN # is not what the eye in the sky is concerned about when it comes to profiling me. It has far bigger worries with me thanks to the microphones in the car and what comes out of my mouth when dealing with DC traffic. Willing to bet my social security number, person...

Reason #984 why I need to finally ditch DC and get back to NC! Toss in some of that secret BBQ sauce, and we'll become neighbors!

You bet I did! If you know, you know....Richard.

Looks like a warranty trip to the dealer for a new purge valve to me. Kudos to Ford however for putting it right there on top for ease of access, as the PCV is certainly an important component that does wear out (clogs) over time. Not 15,000 miles kind've time, but someday kind've time. I've...

I've got the rear only (4.27) and have only needed it once. In the snow melt, dirt parking lot, sunk into some mud. 4H, was stuck. Hit the locker, and it rolled out of the mud like it wasn't even there. Otherwise I've not had a use for it at all. I'm a mall crawler that sees some farm land...

Good Gawd, I hope you bought it on April 24th, 2024!! Otherwise, what did you install for $56,650? A Flux Capacitor? :rockon:

Well, at least we’re not getting error messages for work out parts that aren’t even close to being worn out. Wife’s 2020 Mercedes has 99,140 miles and still on the same pads/rotors with nearly 50% of pad life left. Car threw a message saying to check the pads and call the dealership. Went into...

Exact same experience with my trail marker lights too, and AIG stepped up to replace them twice, the last time about 18 months after I initially purchased them. Not AIG's fault, just think supplier had a bad batch LED's flow through. AIG was 100% on their game to satisfy. Well done indeed!

I think you should have the cat's looked at regardless to make sure they weren't damaged by the failed engine. They're not exactly a cheap part to replace, and now would be the only time you'll have to form an argument that they too should be replaced via the warranty. If you were burning that...

I would think you would see a code, but maybe not until the O2 sensors start acting up. But as part of the overall engine replacement process, and considering the reason why - I would absolutely have the cat's looked at to make sure they're not a clogged up mess of oil residue in general...

I had our Mercedes GLS engine oil analyzed recently at 92k miles for the very first time (deciding to keep it or replace it). Happy to report the engine is perfect internally, except after 6,500 miles, they noted that viscosity was slightly higher than normal. Car only uses Mobile 1 full...

Burning through that much oil, and considering you had sludge, which indicates to me a BS entry on oil changes, makes me think your catalytic converter is probably damaged as well. No way it couldn't be with that much oil residue getting send through the exhaust system. That could be a cause for...

Ford (and therefore Lincoln) biggest problem is their paint department. Seriously need to make some changes to the color palette offerings. Why they've narrowed the color choices to basically gray, black, white, red and blue, all basic, is a head scratcher to me. GM definitely beats Ford in that...

That's actually where I saw them in person the first time, on a Heritage Limited parked next to me. It had brown leather seats and the wood inserts that I bought too. I knew about the inserts, but was on the fence on buying them until I saw that Heritage. I ordered them that same day and have no...