It is generally recommended to change the motor oil once a year, even if the car isn't driven much. You've got engine oil that is between 3-4 years old. Go ahead and change it now.
I have installed the MGW twice (on the same car - long story). First time, I fought with it and got it right. The second time, it just wouldn't sit right. I got it close, and finally gave up. I have no clue why it lined up once, but not the second time.
Changed my oil. I used @pilotgore oil change combo for the first time. Very handy!
Then I helped my teenager change the oil on his Honda. It was his first time, so half the time was spent on how to jack a car, safely use jackstands, climb on a creeper without falling on your face, not spill...
Sounds like you cracked the code! I've never used a trickle charger, I always thought that was more for cold weather, and long term storage situations.
That said... I shouldn't have to put a trickle charger on a brand new car's battery when it is used every day. Perhaps I got a defective...
My factory battery lasted just over a year. For all the things Ford did right, they really put garbage batteries in our cars.
After reading all the other failures, I did not warranty it, I just splurged for a good battery. Anyone that has ever had to trouble shoot electrical gremlins knows...
I'll throw my 2 cents in...
I've put Super Sport tires on my car since new, and get about 12-15k out of them. About 8 months ago, I had a non-repairable flat and the Super Sports were out of stock. So I ordered two Sport Cup 2 rear tires.
The SC2's look fucking cool: street legal slicks...
Mine looked like that after ~3 years. Reminds me to order a new one (now at nearly 4 years ownership).
I also just ordered new front brake pads (stock), and caliperfexion bolts. At 26k now, the front pads are getting low and squeal like a stuck pig.
It has a few millimeters of play left/right and front/back. With the bolts loosened and the transmission supported, it's easy to see how much it can move around.
Yep. I've got an order in for one that has been delayed months, with no delivery date provided yet.
I've ordered the previous model (FL2062) to use in case the new one doesn't arrive prior to my oil life running out.