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@Stang#6 and @Skye ....this is a completely new concept - explained by you as a fan coming on to cool the system. Because for decades if the engine was over heating you immediately shut it off and if the engine was running too hot you turned on the interior cabin heater as a last resort to drop...

I wish all forum members and their families and friends a healthy, safe and prosperous New Year! I really enjoy the camaraderie of this forum. We don't always agree but we all want the best for each other. Here's to a year of safe, fun and exciting driving with the best sports cars anywhere and...

@DarkMatterGrey ....not so sure about the XL17 - I assume you are referring to the additive that some speculate prevents the BBQ tick that appears on some Mustangs after the first oil change? I have not heard of the BBQ Tick happening when an owner uses FULL synthetic and prefills the oil...

Hockey, football and Lacrosse have made manual shifting a "pain" for me so I welcomed the 10R80 with its lightening fast gear shifts (faster than anyone can shift a 6 speed manual) that can also be altered by changing modes. Yes, I too have shifted a paddle (downshift) thinking it was the...

@Bikeman315 .... funny you should say that. I was in a big ford dealership looking at a 2024 dark Horse with a friend. They had an 2024 ecoboost for sale also. I overheard a salesman say he thought the days of the ecoboost were numbered.

@Gregs24 ..... happened to a family member too but we aren't talking VW blackish smoke here, right? The question was bluish smoke and in my experience that is oil derived. I bet and hope it's a simple fix.

@jimsgunshop ..... beautiful car. Very disheartening. I have been rear ended twice. Both times stopped at a red light. One repair was oem the other somewhat like yours. I stayed on the insurance company like a rat on cheese and they finally made the shop re-paint my car. None of my business but...

@Petes24Gt ..... my 2024 GT (4500 miles) not driven rough makes exactly the same noise, maybe even a bit louder. Has since purchase and like yours quiets down. I believe it's just a normal cold start engine noise.

@S650sunshine ..... it appears bluish to me. That would mean oil getting into where it should not be. That said, it may be no big deal at all. My friend had a new Ford Explorer 400 RT (400 HP twin Turbo) it is about 6 months old with about 1500 miles on it. He noticed some smoke under his hood...

This is a no brainer ..... 99% of the time blackish is rich fuel (not normal), whitish is condensation (normal), bluish is oil (not normal). Check it out will be easy to determine.

No thanks, looks like someone drained the blood out of its a$$ end or like it has cataracts. Most of the mods I like but not even close imo with this one.

@High-top5-0 ..... for 2025 I believe Ford does not charge for the auto transmission but does now charge for the Bose 12 speaker/subwoofer up-grade. They have switched some pricing around.

@Q6543 ...... I wouldn't term posters asking about noises as complaining. I agree that engines have been and still are noisy - now different operating noises. In the past most were valve train related now there are all sorts of clicks and weird noises many that come from the electronics. That...

@S650sunshine .......bluish smoke is "usually" not good as it usually means oil. Blackish is usually over rich, white is usually condensation and bluish is usually oil derived like a faulty valve stem seal or ring failure. Take it to the dealer and have a work order written to log your visit for...

@rijndael ..... nope. First, I'm not talking about "prior mustang coyotes" as that is irrelevant imo. There should be very little drop in viscosity or shear value if a decent oil is changed within the interval for use ie: daily driving, track, severe service. There is a huge difference between...

@Bikeman315 ..... to follow your logic if the cause of the BBQ tick remains a mystery how do you know oil is not the cause? FYI The Ford dealer I take my Mustangs to (high volume Mustang seller) has not had one instance of BBQ tick (a too common phenomenon) when oil filters have been pre filled...

@StangMobile ..... #1. Get that $hit out of there right now and make the moron who used it replaces it for free - with what YOU specified ....5W30 FULL synthetic. End of discussion. The 5W30 can make a huge difference in your engine's performance and will likely prevent the dreaded BBQ tick from...

BRINE is the new KILLER........Where I live there are plenty of days there is no snow on the road. It is tempting to take the GT for a run - BUT - It is often on these days that the road crews, particularly if snow/freezing rain is in the forecast, to use spray LIQUID BRINE SOLUTION of the bare...

@JPGC_S650 ......great job, awesome look!

@Allanrock59 ..... huge postings on line about 2024 Mustang front fender liner fails. Tony Unica has a number of posts on the internet and most Mustang forums. These holes are pretty big. Get a flashlight and look at your front fender liners right at the bottom near the frame at the back in line...