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I think that you can contact the sellers on eBay, and make offers or negotiate. Especially if the seller is a real business. Looks like some of the sellers are auto junk yards. I would look them up, give them a call, and maybe even buy some other parts that you might be looking for. Like an extended height camper roof.

I saw a Transit Connect today, right by Serramonte Ford. It was grey/silver. It had a safari type roof rack. I was on the freeway, so I couldn't take a photo of it. Has anyone on this forum added a safari rack with lights? It looked like an elderly female was driving it. It had a bunch of destination stickers from tourist attraction spots.

I know from personal experience that carrying a motorcycle that way isn't the best way to carry a motorcycle. I have a cheap product. Unless you spend more money than the bike is worth, you buy a lower cost unit which just isn't as strong. Then the bike is bouncing around as you are traveling down the road. I did it a few times with dirt bikes, and even that seemed like all the bouncing would cause something to fail. I now use my motorcycle carrier for a bicycle. By all means, you could buy the most expensive carrier available. Then you can transport with peace of mind.

Based on personal experience, I prefer the old fashion adapter with a wire. OBDII connected to USB port. I bought an inexpensive WiFi OBDII adapter from Amazon. First thing which I noticed was that there were monitors just not available. With a wired connector, I was able to see transmission gear, transmission gear ratio, torque converter slip......not the end of the world. I could still monitor all the temps I wanted. I contacted the Amazon Marketplace seller. I also mentioned that the app was not able to connect to the car's computer in "key on, engine off". I had to start the car, then the app would connect and display information. Sometimes, that took a few minutes. Again, not the end of the world. They sent me a replacement. Same results. Replacement unit worked, or didn't work, exactly as the original unit. I contacted the seller again. The seller refunded the purchase. I now have 2 of these units, free after refund. But what good are they? I can use them for a basic connection to monitor my operating temperatures. Which is fine, and I do use them for that. But they are useless if I want to use Forscan for any programming. I just can't trust something like that. So stay away from the cheap stuff.

Ford TPMS12 kit. You get 4 sensors, plus the relearn trigger tool.

TPMS became law about a decade ago. My 2007 F-150 has TPMS. About 1,540,000 results (0.47 seconds) Search Results Featured snippet from the web Beware tire sensor law. ... Since then the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has clarified the law so that it is also illegal ($10,000 fine) for them to even do that. So if you have a vehicle that is equipped with the TPMS, be prepared to either buy the sensors or not have your winter tires mounted.Dec 12, 2012 Beware tire sensor law | The Spokesman-Review https://www.spokesman.com › stories › dec › beware-tire-sensor-law Feedback About Featured Snippets People also ask Is it illegal to remove TPMS sensors? Is TPMS required when replacing tires? Will my car pass inspection with TPMS light on? How much does it cost to replace a TPMS sensor? Feedback Web results Dealing With the Legalities of TPMS: 'Ignorance of the Law is ... https://www.moderntiredealer.com › article › dealing-with-the-legalities-of... Apr 20, 2017 - Step one: Ask every customer if their TPMS warning light is on. ... Raise your hand and repeat after me, “I will always ask my customer if their vehicle’s tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light is on and I will always double check and document this before ever ... Tire-pressure monitoring system - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Tire-pressure_monitoring_system A tire-pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is an electronic system designed to monitor the air ... Japan is expected to adopt European Union legislation approximately one year after European Union implementation. Further countries to make ... ‎History · ‎Direct vs. indirect · ‎Maintenance issues · ‎Benefits of TPMS NHTSA TPMS Legislation | Bartec USA https://www.bartecusa.com › tpms-legislation TPMS Legislation - In 2000 6.5 million tires were recalled due to tread separation on automobiles in the US. ... So all vehicles described in the ruling, made or sold in the US must have Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems by Model Year 2008. ... Bartec are world leaders in TPMS (Tire ... Tpms Law at Tire Rack https://tires.tirerack.com › tires › Tpms Law Tpms Law found in: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Sensors for Your Car, Do You Need TPMS Sensors?, Wheel Tech Information - State TPMS.. 49 CFR § 571.138 - Standard No. 138; Tire pressure ... https://www.law.cornell.edu › cfr › text Tire pressure monitoring system means a system that detects when one or more of a vehicle's tires is significantly under-inflated and illuminates a low tire ... TPMS, NHTSA and You - Tire Review Magazine https://www.tirereview.com › tpms-nhtsa-and-you Oct 16, 2013 - A different perspective on TPMS systems and rules yields new questions that need answers.

For anyone who wants to see the photos. This is the TPMS mounted inside of the wheel, the valve stem, and the markings on the wheel.

I thought this thread had the answer.

As a passenger wagon, my Transit Connect works fine. I can cruise along @ 80 MPH, and climb hills. Cargo van loaded and towing may be different. But so far, nobody fat enough to drag the van down.

6 months and 7000 miles down the road, oil on the dipstick is still at correct level, and still looks clean.

A lot of opinions about brand and formulation. I won't endorse one over the other. Synthetic oil will be better than conventional if you plan on extended oil change intervals.

Almost every OBDII connector which is inexpensive, will be less than adequate for Forscan.

I am operating 51 PSI. My tires do not show a "chicken stripe". No discernable ride quality or handling difference. Maybe 1 MPG difference on long road trips which see all highway miles. The door sticker is a recommended inflation PSI. This is the PSI which the manufacturer believes will give acceptable ride quality, carry the GVWR, allows for adequate traction, and provide acceptable mileage. You can decrease the PSI for better traction and possibly better ride quality. Max PSI on the tire is just that, the maximum. At MAX COLD PSI, the tire will be at it's maximum lo9ad rating, usually gets a little better mileage (if you really need to increase 1/2 MPG to 1 MPG), offers a bumpy, harsh ride; and unless you are loaded to maximum load range, less traction. These are always cold PSI numbers. Check your tires in the morning, before any driving. This is when you will get the "cold PSI" reading, and the best time to make any adjustments. Obviously, not everyone has an air compressor for this, so some adjustments may not be entirely precise. On trucks & Jeeps I've learned to decrease PSI for off road and inclement weather conditions. Although I have yet to "feel" any need to decrease the Transit Connect PSI. Even driving through storm conditions, the front wheel drive van maintained adequate traction. Huge difference in traction, handling, and control on wet roads, when compared to a bigger, heavier, rear wheel drive truck. On my truck, you can actually "feel" the difference in 10 or 20 PSI difference. I am not endorsing, or in any way suggesting, that anyone else inflate their tires to 51 PSI. Everyone should do whatever they want to, or do whatever they feel is most advantageous to their driving condition. But it could be interesting to read other replies. Very interesting. I didn't think about decreasing the vehicle weight by removing seats. Do the cargo vans have a door sticker with different PSI recommendations?

If one of you guys has a little hot dog cart, let me know. I'll come over.

Pickup trucks with tow packages can also have different gearing for towing, and upgraded suspension,. The factory tow package on a Transit Connect is a little more than just bolting on a hitch receiver and attaching a wiring harness. But if I really had to tow, and I only owned a Transit Connect, I would consider renting a truck for the day.

In my mind, I see using a Lazy Susan base. But good luck with your range of motion.

Awesome. Thanks.

Get a magnet and stick them on your fridge.

Interesting. Everyone else has black fluid coming out. Your fluid stayed bright red.

So now that this thread has gone way off topic...... OEM wheel specification is 16X6.5, 5X108 PCD, 63.4 mm Center Bore, 50 mm Offset, 5 ⁷⁄₃₂" Backspace OEM tire is 215/55R16 What are the specifications of the aftermarket wheel & tire combinations which you guys are using and have found to work without issue? No rubbing at full lock steering. No rubbing going over speed bumps and driveways? No rubbing when cornering?

For anyone else in the future, who is looking this up, it looks like the entire set + key is available as a Ford Part. Worse case scenario is that you order the entire set from your dealership, just to get the key. Which of course, is "BS", since any competent dealership should have an OEM locking lug nut key already in it's service bay, and those techs should also have a locking lug nut removal tool set from Matca, Snap On, or whatever tool truck sells to them. Even more surprising that the service writer and/or tech could not walk over to the parts counter. I would imagine that every tire store, which installs wheels and tires, must have the proper tools for removing a locking lug nut without a key. Come On! This is a dealership. Not Gomer's shade tree garage. It's not like asking your cousin or brother in law, and getting the confused look and shrug of the shoulder. And just about any Guido could buy a set off Amazon or eBay. Absolutely no reason acceptable, why a dealership service bay does not have the correct tools to help you. If you can't find the key, don't have your own special tool, and your local dealership is so bass ackwards that they don't have an OEM wheel lock key......go to a tire shop. I would bet that even guys at corner gas stations have special purpose tools which would remove a locking lug nut.

My ignorance. Americans are stupid. We don't know metric. I still fear that I will raise the wheel to the hub, and I can't get it in the hole. I should think that a little lube would glide it right in.