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I’ve heard numerous automotive engineers stating the recommended intervals are for warranty and a minimum. They all state if you want it to last change oil more frequently. In fact, at one dealership I worked at I seen a customer get a new engine despite being out of warranty simply because they did just that, changed their oil more often than recommended. I have a Maverick too and change oil every 4k, starting at 1k with full synthetic Pennzoil Platinum.
Let us know when your truck stops beading water with that 5 year Ceramic coating. I had the same thing done to my Wifes CX30 (5 years ceramic) and it stopped beading after 1 year. I am thinking 5 year is BS
The longevity of a ceramic coating has a ton to do with how well you maintain it. You can't just coat a vehicle and think of it as a magic bullet. You have to do regulsr maintenance washes and then applying a quality detail spray after washing hrlps a lot. I can say that my truck still beads water as well as the day it was coated. When it doesn't bead as well I know it's time for a wash and then the beading comes back instantly.
Looks great but looks like you got 2 inches of lift on front but with the bigger tires it should have been 3 inch right? 2 inches from the lift and 1 inch from the bigger tires. So do those springs really only lift the truck 1” in front? Also any issues with your CV Axles since lifting?
I have not. I am not yet at 20,000 miles on my truck. Not sure what the recommendation is off hand. I actually would like to change the front and rear gear oil very soon.
I'm looking for some but the sizes are all over the place. What were the sizes in inches of these? I've measured of course, but i see conflicting info online. Thanks
Kind of an unnecessary job. Factory lights are sufficiently bright. If the upgrade is for nervous drivers to feel more comfortable with super bright lights, go for it. They look so bright that they may blind tail-gaters as well. Leave in the factory bulbs.
I'd like to get one but there's a waiting list due to youtubers buying everything up. It'd be nice for once tot see a video of using this truck bed as this this vehicle was designed to do. What Typical household items fit in the bed, will it hold new in box washer and dryers for example.
Thanks for the video. You mentioned you can recalibrate the computer to go from 225 to 235 tires. Do you know where I can get more info on how to do that?
That's awesome! I'm actually looking at getting a hoist as well that I can mount on the underside of my deck. At 300 pounds, the tent is a bit of a bear to put on/take off, even with another strong person to help.
FOED techs are ignorant, the quality of the oil is important new synthetic oils can be in the engine for over two years and 10,000 miles, so changing oil more frequently just make oil companies richer there is zero data supporting 5000 mile oil changes are beneficial and the actually might be worse for your car
Thanks for the video! Nice job! If I can add a suggestion. Remove the fill cap and dip stick first. Then when you pull the drain plug and filter, you will get a smoother and more complete drain.
I just bought a 2024 Maverick XLT ecoboost last week, and the dealership I bought from told me every 5k miles was their recommendation, so at least some dealers are aware that they need oil changes slightly more frequently
Was just the springs changed or were shims also put on? What are exact models of Eibach springs? These springs increased how many inches in height? thank you very much and congratulations the car looks good
I have a question. I decided to buy eibach springs after i saw your video and had them installed. Im having an issue though. After the install, i noticed i pretty much lost all of my downward travel in my shock. Going over a speed bump at 20-25mph, i hear a loud bang when the suspension is coming downward. I can only assume that the noise im hearing is the shock bottoming out. Do you have this issue? I seem to only have an inch and a half to 2 inches of downward travel after the install. How did you combat this if you did not also replace the strut with a longer shock?
If you drive quickly over an open space like a big pothole or a speed bump where your tire is going to momentarily come off the ground you'll hear this sound. I don't think it's a strut issue. I think it's the springs rapidly expanding due to the fact the tire has left the ground allowing the spring to decompress because the weight of the truck just came off it. I have found I can eliminate the issue 90-plus percent of the time by just slowing down and not being hard on the accelerator over such obstacles. It's much worse if you are actively accelerating when it happens. Although the sound is annoying I don't believe it's causing any actual problems.
The ATR is all the all terrain tire most Maverick owners will ever need. Light off roading, snow, and sand is all they will ever see. They don’t design mass market vehicles for the extreme use case. If you need more, buy more. The Aftermarket exists for that reason.
I have a 2023 Maverick lariat I would love to lift it. Could you give me a price on what that would cost with tires and rims rough estimate I would appreciate it. God bless.
Yes, I reset the oil life meter. I also log the oil changes in the vehicle service history in The Ford Pass app. So, I can always refer back to that for the exact mileage and date I last changed the oil.
The pirrelli scorpions on my FX4 i have come to dislike. They want to hydraplane too easier for my tase. Ill bee changing tires as soon as i can afford to.
Dont forget the tailgate light up top! You can smoke that out too :D Also if your water is hard, you might want to recommend distilled water so it doesn't get buildup inside after drying
The regular version is cheaper and lighter. I wouldn't mind the lighter weight because 300 pounds for the Overland is a bit of effort to get on and off my cargo rack. But I like the aluminum shell for long term durability. Hard to say since I've never seen the regular version but honestly the regular one is probably sufficient unless you are out there constantly.
@@themaverickhntr Thanks for the quick reply! Yeah the taking it on and off is a concern. Leaning towards the overland 2 xl simply cuz we will have a grand kid and a dog in there, want to make sure we have a bit of space. Thanks again and great video!
You really need to be fitting brighter led bulbs now you have stripped the reflectors, theres no way the light given off will be anywhere near as good, do look much better though.
I have a 2024 Mav XLT FX4 and plan to change every 5k miles. I did that with my 2012 Focus I bought new and it's still going strong with no mechanical issues after 200K miles.
This is the question I had. He has another video showing how to switch the taillights to brighter, LED bulbs. But I've read you can get "errors" with the LEDs where they "hyperflash" or have fault codes that warn of faulty bulbs on the dash display.
Neither trim is suitable for towing safely! 4K lbs is nothing and maybe nothing more than an open little flatbed trailer with a lawnmower on it. If you towed a small travel trailer with gear in it, fresh water, gray water and black water on board, plus your gear and two people in the truck, you’re going to push the truck around and be unsafe, no doubt about it. You’d need at least a Ranger or larger. That being said, this is a great little truck for around the house, mild two track trails and plenty for many people’s needs. Rock crawler no way, but it is not intended for that type of of use! Maverick Tremor, Lariat all the way for me! Nice job Ford and good review Sir👍🏻
