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Because the ford oil specs for the Bronco are identical to API SP and ILSAC GF-6a spec. We had a member here @CarbonSteel that purchased the contents of the ford oil spec including the required tests and learned that it had nothing special in it than any generic API SP oil wouldn’t have. Why...

What is a “pure synthetic”? Most would consider that to be a majority Group IV base oil lube of which Mobil 1 markets little to none. Is Kirkland/Costco selling a synthetic blend oil that contains significant group II base oil content without including the word “blend” on the jugs? I would love...

Eibach pro-lift kit springs. That’s almost exactly what it does. It comes in a kit of all 4 springs but you can choose to just put the rear or front springs on as desired. I only put the fronts on my H3.0 Wildtrak and it raised the front only by about 1.5-2” which was level with a #200 lb...

Does anyone have the part number for the 10r60 transmission dipstick/19mm bolt. I buggered the aluminum bolt/cap up during my self-service transmission fluid and filter change and while it still works, would like to replace it.

yeah, fair point. I’m not really worried about it, just curious why almost the exact same vehicle would have a 15% oil temp difference. Maybe that’s why they took the numbers off the new ‘25+ digital dash and just went to a C - H gauge. See no evil, hear no evil. I’m sure it is...

I feel like the frame will probably rust away before the type of gas we buy makes an appreciable difference for maintenance, but I go back and forth between thinking Costco or Shell is the best choice. Costco does the most volume so there is probably less chance of contaminated fuel or poorly...

Maybe that’s it? The OBX came with the front license plate holder and the Wildtrak doesn’t have it.

My family has two 2.7 Broncos, one OBX non-Sasq with the 4.27 gears and a Wildtrak. For some reason the wildtrak is always around 180 but the outer banks runs about 210 on oil temps in the same conditions, same speeds. I am wondering what causes difference. Normal variance in sensor accuracy...

Panty hose aren’t my idea, The mechanics around here swear by the panty hose. They even had a guy on the 5 o’clock new last night advocating for it. I agree a dedicated product would seem to be better.

I think part of the issue is that the ash can puncture/penetrate the media if it hits it with sufficient speed, they’re like little glass shards. So if the prefilter can slow it down the air filter has a chance to stop it. I’m also reading that it can get into transmission, diff, and transfer...

I just put 4 studded 315/70r17 (sasq) duratracs in my 4-door no problem. Put the 5th one on the spare tire mount. I'm sure with a bit of tetris-ing you could fit 5 in the cabin, I think you'd need to stand one up against a rear door then you should be able make two stacks of two with the other...

There is an impending volcanic eruption where I live. The volcano is about 75 miles upwind of the city in which I reside and has erupted twice in the last 50 years, raining ash on the city each time. Of course I will try not to drive at all while if it happens, but in case I need to I've...

Yep, my wife has those on her non-Sasq OBX, except in 255/70r18. We recently had one ruined from a utilitiy knife blade that was in the road and I had to put her old spare on, which was the original bridgestone deuler; she noticed a huge difference and made sure I bought a new snow claw within...

One interesting thing about 4A I've observed from the "off-road", "power distribution" display on the Bronco's dash, is the way GOAT modes seem to afffect it. In normal GOAT with 4A selected, it seems to engage the front wheels fully under hard acceleration then disengage them quickly when...

Yeah, I realized after watching he was claiming the way 4A operates is causing damage, but at least it illustrates that there doesn't seem to be a difference between 2H and 4A with the advanced transfer case in nominal operation (dry pavement, normal driving), I guess.

F-150 in this video example, but I would imagine the functionality of the advanced transfer case is the same for the Bronco. " For all of those that questioned me. Yes the transfer case spins the front driveshaft and front axle even in 2H on newer Ford Trucks. Here is how it looks from...

I ended up going with one of the last sets of Studdable Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac's that a local tire shop had. Seemed to fit the bill for the things I wanted despite not being a true "winter tire". Tire shop is going to stud them for me. I got 5 so hopefully can use them for 3-4 years even...

Just wanted to share in case anyone else is lazy like me and tries to use the Paper instructions that come with the PPE drain pain (as of 1/15/25 when I recieved mine): DO NOT TORQUE THE DRAIN PAN BOLTS TO 18-22 ft lbs as seems to be inidcated here. Yes, I should've had enough common sense to...

I don’t doubt that’s what they meant but look at how it is phrased here. It says to tighten (the pan bolts) in a crossing pattern then on the same line next sentence says torque to 18-22 ft lbs. I should’ve had enough common sense not to do that but at 1 AM crap happens. Luckily just 1 out of...

thanks for all your help on this thread and others, very much appreciated. I sucked up about 1/4-1/2 quart with the mityvac and will leave it at that. Too many burns to want to check it again at temp!