What have you done to your Ecoboosted vehicle today?

[bpd1151]

Did you have the engine running during this update, or drive off of battery?  Folks, remember to check battery condition first, regardless of sync/navi/tune updates!

Good question to ask Manu!

The directions explicitly state to leave the engine running the ENTIRE duration.

I however, due to having BOTH a power converter, as well as a plug for same, was/am able to simply plug into any normal electrical outlet to keep the car powered, without having to run/idle the engine.

Thus also why I purchased that inverter/generator in my preceding post.

But excellent point to bring up.

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[SHOdded]

Can you imagine?  Idling your car for FOUR hours?  So much for EPA compliance, LOL!

 

[sholxgt]

Can you imagine?  Idling your car for FOUR hours?  So much for EPA compliance, LOL!

I was pained by the hour it took my car to update using the SD card.  That was the longest I ever let a car idle.  Temps never looked bad and it wasn't a crazy hot day, but it was still painful.

Now that I know it takes that long, I will use my smart battery charger next time.  Just plug in, hook up, and let it go.

 

[ZSHO]

The H&R Springs should be here Tomorrow,along with a set of MC front struts and figured let me kill two birds with one stone while in the process.lol.  Z

The Motorcraft front Struts can be found below for my 13 PP-SHO.  Z 

MOTORCRAFT AST12321 {#AST12256, DG1Z18124U} Front Left; w/ Black Calipers; w/o Painted Calipers

$54.79
MOTORCRAFT AST12323 {#AST12257, DG1Z18124W} Front Right; w/ Black Calipers; w/o Painted Calipers
54.79

Grand Total $113.09 which includes shipping for the Struts.

http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/ford,2013,taurus,3.5l+v6+turbocharged,1503823,suspension,strut,7584


13+NON-PP SHO Front Struts Part numbers can be found below.

MOTORCRAFT AST12329 {#AST12250, DG1Z18124E, DG1Z18124Y}
Front Left; w/ Painted Calipers
$52.99

MOTORCRAFT AST12328 {#AST12251, DG1Z18124F, DG1Z18124X}
Front Right; w/ Painted Calipers
$54.89

http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/ford,2013,taurus,3.5l+v6+turbocharged,1503823,suspension,strut,7584

 

[StealBlueSHO]

Fantastic!! Gotta get all that power to the ground!!!


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[sholxgt]

Good deal on those struts!

The adjustable ones for my Lincoln are about $180ea on Rock Auto.  Much more painful, but actually not as bad as I feared.

At $55ea though they can almost be considered a every few year maintenance item.

 

[8nutz8]

Had the PTU replaced about 10k ago so decided to replace the fluid with amsoil severe duty 75-140 yesterday. fluid looked fine and was still pretty viscous as expected. got about 14oz sucked out.

This was my first time doing the PTU maintenance. overall pretty easy. did it on jack stands from underneath the car. no going through the wheel well or anything.

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[dubcitySHO]

My SHO is back in the shop again with a PTU leak from somewhere.  I'm thinking it's another seal issue, as I just had the axle seals done last week. 

Dollars to donuts say that led to this leak.  Grrr frustrating.

 

[ZSHO]

My SHO is back in the shop again with a PTU leak from somewhere.  I'm thinking it's another seal issue, as I just had the axle seals done last week. 

Dollars to donuts say that led to this leak.  Grrr frustrating.

I hope they get to the root cause of your issue once and for all .
Best of luck and keep us updated. Z

 

[BlueSHO]

Thanks bpd1151 for making me spend money.. Lol Most awesome quiet generator. 

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[SHOdded]

Bpd a troublemaker?  Who knew???  LOL.

 

[bpd1151]

Thanks bpd1151 for making me spend money.. Lol Most awesome quiet generator. 

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My pleasure! Seriously though.

Amazing how quiet it is, huh? Like I said, fits the bills perfectly. Glad to have assisted you in stimulating your..... ummm..... your local economy.

@SHOdded..... who moi? Never!

Lol. Even I can't say that with a straight face.

I am a Michael after all and trouble simply gravitates around me. Challenging to keep it at bay on any given day.

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[StealBlueSHO]

Thanks bpd1151 for making me spend money.. Lol Most awesome quiet generator. 

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Front tire looks low on air...


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[BlueSHO]

Thanks bpd1151 for making me spend money.. Lol Most awesome quiet generator. 

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Front tire looks low on air...


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No tpms light all good

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[ZSHO]

X2 it looks a bit low!! I think the TPMS on Dash will illuminate @ 24psi and under IIRC. Z

 

[BlueSHO]

X2 it looks a bit low!! I think the TPMS on Dash will illuminate @ 24psi and under IIRC. Z

I'll verify with a gauge tire wizards..

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[StealBlueSHO]

You want to know how to start your day off every day....

Opening the door to go to work and seeing a mustang eating, LS beating, and Audi embarrassing Taurus... so what have I done to my ecoboost vehicle today?  Gave it home! (Queue Sarah Mclachlan music)

FWIW my wife got me a kegarator...which also assists my SHO... if not my bank account!

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[SHOdded]

Good to have shelter with ole man winter a-coming!  Lucky man to be gifted a kegarator

 

[ZSHO]

I went ahead and ordered some Specialty Products 81280 Cam Bolt Kit prior to my H&R Springs install so its aligned up to Spec's and is up to Par with my ocd lol.  Z
I guess you all know whats next with the cooler weather upon us!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BTW  :bigthanx: To SHOdded for his guidance and support throughout the years and to bpd1151 for an exceptional "How To" which can be found below.

I will make sure to share plenty of pics  :camera_icon: once the install is complete. Z 


https://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,611.0.html

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Alignment-Cam-Bolt-Kit-Front-Rear-Specialty-Products-81280-/112489095128?epid=110234791&hash=item1a30df5fd8:g:1rYAAOSwG0BZcQMG&vxp=mtr

 

[SHOdded]

Looking forward to the new look!