That’s the temp I was thinking if my memory serves correct it got to 228-230 the other day but it didn’t stay long. I guess this is the curse of having a base model.
After stop and go traffic and small pulls in the city almost exclusively using the paddle shifters. Pulled into the driveway with 226 on the dash for the a10. Was actually 228 before I snapped the pic. Does ford have any guidelines on how hot the A10 actually gets? I’m aware the engine oil temp...
Not sure if you are aware but it’s sound advice to not cold start and just let the car sit. Driving the car gently is 1 million times better for warming up and getting things going. A simple start wait for the initial idle to drop is sufficient. Long drawn out idles don’t assist the car at all
Wouldn’t work for me highway is 3 minutes from my home and I drive daily for work currently. Thank you though. I believe this is a topic that is subjective. There are probably many right answers.
My drive for work is almost immediately highway so I have gotten in the habit of staying under 4k until I see 190 oil temp 170 trans temp with my A10. I think it’s a good philosophy to follow. Just wish there was something put out from Ford to support this.
Thank you. I was referring to warming up stages. What’s the max one should be doing until the car has fully warmed up. For instance me going to about 4k rpms then shifting while the trans temp was at 131.
This photo was taken awhile back my car has over 3k miles now I’m just using it for context. I have scoured what I believe to be everywhere for info on what ranges are okay to get into while the car is warming up. I don’t really get on my car until the oil temp is 190 and trans temp is 170 which...
Body shop offered to do it for free mix the paint and then give me the rest for free. So it’s a good trade. I’m sure they will be able to do it and make sure it will have staying power.
I would imagine as a professional body shop they have something to make it dry quicker or where the process won’t be interrupted. I believe I’m gonna let them do it. Thanks again.
it’s the same way I feel. I’m not OCD but I’m probably not far from it lol. I must have tried for about half an hour this morning before I gave up every time I push the panel it wants to come back which interrupts the drying process super frustrating.
Had a local body shop look at it that the ceramic shop recommended and does work for and he stated rust won’t be a concern because it isn’t down to the metal. He mentioned something about an e-coat? He said if it bothered me to much he would take care of it for me but rust isn’t something to be...