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I should have noted that I was thinking about under $20. Plenty of Amazon and eBay adapters under $20. Some work. Some don't. Hard to find consistent quality in that price range.

I've never hears of such a modification. You might be able to find a car builder who is willing to fabricate something for you. As far as being able to buy something, there is nothing on the market for that. Not for any car, as far as I know.

Weird. The silver color painted wheel is also less expensive.

I would be more concerned about the backspace. It seems like all that anyone talks about is the offset. The backspace clearance is what makes a difference. A lot of wheel specs online don't even mention the backspace.

Old School, How many sets of wheels and tires have you experimented with so far? I've lost track. I like that. You are willing to try new things. What are the specs on the wheel? What is the width? What is the backspace? 5150

Very nice Mobil 1 filter. Are you using full synthetic oil, and extending the oil change interval?

If anyone is interested, Havoline has a rebate offer until the end of the year. I have used Havoline oil. It works. Nothing special. Good enough that nothing bad happened either. If anyone is a miser, like me, then this could be a good deal.

For any kind of build, the stripped down cargo van offers the most cubic volume. But once it's stripped to cargo.....well, it's stripped down. Hard choice to make there.

The Grom is a very good bike. It's fun to ride, and great for The City. I wish I had the space for another toy in my toy box. Unless you have a local salvage yard with that part in stock, your choices are limited. Buy a bumper from a dealership - what would that cost? Find the part on eBay - and you still pay for shipping one way or the other. Source the part from a nationwide junk yard database - and you still pay for shipping. No such thing as free shipping - unless you can find it on Amazon. Amazon pricing is unique as sometimes the pricing is below market value and the purchase price is even lower than the cost of shipping. Shipping is always built into the pricing when they advertise "free shipping".

Really cool bike. Harbor Freight has a small flat trailer which you can use as a base. A sheet of plywood and a wheel chock, and you are in business. Or fabricate it into a full box, with a little imagination. https://www.harborfreight.com/automotive/trailers-towing/trailers/1720-lbs-capacity-48-in-x-96-in-super-duty-folding-trailer-62647.html

It looks great. It helps to confirm a few things. You had to cut and weld. The seat can't be turned without the door open. Any chance you could give step by step instructions? I'll try to help post the video.

It all depends on what you want to believe. A lot of people believe a lot of other things, and accept what they are being told, absent any proof at all. In the face of reality, some people reject facts in evidence. So, no, 365 days is not the absolute expiration date for motor oil after you've opened it and poured it out of the bottle. A lot of factors. Too many factors. No way possible for you to determine, on your own without any sophisticated laboratory equipment, if the oil is still good. 1 year is a good rule of thumb. But if you wait a few months, your car won't blow up. I didn't change the oil in my truck for 2 years. I found the money shot, sludge, milk shake under the oil fill cap. I was not happy. Makes me think that 2 years is too long. I have no idea what the condition of the oil was. I didn't send it in for analysis. Just something I read once. “While synthetic generally holds up better and can serve for more miles, it is equally important to not extend oil changes beyond the time interval recommended by the manufacturer—typically six months or a year if it is a motor that is not driven many miles or on many short trips.”Sep 4, 2017 5 Things to Know About Oil Changes for Your Car - Consumer Reports https://www.consumerreports.org › car-maintenance › things-to-know-about...

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.