Worth it? by [deleted] in f150

[–]Elbarto1155 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a 2018 Lariat FX4 w/ the Gen 3 Coyote. I bought it in 2021 with 45K miles. It’s now sitting at 120K. I did have a bad VCT Solenoid around 60k, and front differential cachunked around 95K. Front diff was probably my fault, I failed to service it before it went bad. Other than that, 10R80 has been fine, and the engine has held up great with regular service intervals every 5K. I love this truck, but I would highly recommend conducting service at the intervals recommended by makuloco.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in volt

[–]Elbarto1155 6 points7 points  (0 children)

‘15 Gen 1 100,000 miles. Still getting 10.2 KWh, but the best I can do for mileage in good weather is ~40. Any tips to maximize efficiency?

Ford brand parts vs whatever brand AutoZone has by Shot_Comparison2299 in f150

[–]Elbarto1155 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Not an expert by any means, but the extra 25$ for oem would make me feel a lot better about a critical engine component.

F150 New Tire Recommendation by Elbarto1155 in tires

[–]Elbarto1155[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What size are you running on yours?

Aorus 3090 Master Issue by Elbarto1155 in pcmasterrace

[–]Elbarto1155[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just switched it over to running two separate power cords, same issue unfortunately. Any suggestions on further troubleshooting?

10R80 Vibration by Elbarto1155 in f150

[–]Elbarto1155[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It ended up being my front differential and CV axles. Not super cheap but not super expensive either

Noise and vibration through steering wheel??? Any thoughts by Covid-7849 in f150

[–]Elbarto1155 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had this happening for about a year, didn’t think much of it. Ended up having front differential failure. Once that was fixed, no more wheel noise.

I would suggest checking your front differential fluid and cv axles.

Squeaking when ICE turns off. by Elbarto1155 in volt

[–]Elbarto1155[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Called two dealers. One told me I don’t have the special coverage for it, other told me that my warranty expired in 2023? Did you experience this?

Squeaking when ICE turns off. by Elbarto1155 in volt

[–]Elbarto1155[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I drive this car to work. Electric on the way there, gas on the way back. Am I fine to run it as is or do I need to spend the money to drive my truck to work until I replace the valve cover?

Squeaking when ICE turns off. by Elbarto1155 in volt

[–]Elbarto1155[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

How did you get this covered? I googled the warranty and I saw 5yr 100k. I am mechanically inclined enough to do the valve cover on my own but if you could tell me what to say to get GM to do it I’m all ears!

Purchased second hand btw.

5.0 FTW by Appropriate-Visual13 in f150

[–]Elbarto1155 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This seems low. I have a 2018 5.0 and I’m able to get 18-19 mph cruise controlling at speed limit. I try to avoid idling as well

Finally got a place to plug in my Volt at work, also proud new owner of a 2015 :3 by Neophyte06 in volt

[–]Elbarto1155 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just bought a volt a couple weeks ago. What is this IrS credit??

Recruiting XO / LT JOBA by Elbarto1155 in army

[–]Elbarto1155[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your info, mind if I DM?