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Is the battery prorated? I don't remember. :) Paul

Ordered a Kit. :) Paul

Updating I have 15K miles on this Oil Change, so about 7,500 miles on the ICE and the Oil Level still seems to be in the middle of dip stick. :) Paul

No, It has two electric Motors in the Transmission. :) Paul

I sold a set of Grill Covers to a member in Alaska couple of years ago and I think he added an Oil Pan Pad Heater too. Not sure. I would also add another Oil Pan Pad Heater to the back of block. They are easy to install, just stick on. These additions would increase MPG's by about 5 mpg's. Look up Oil Pan Heaters and Block Heaters on this Forum for more info :) Paul

CMAX oil pan is aluminum so magnetic oil pan heater won't work, but it's the same idea. :) Paul

Thanks Recumpence, just updated it. :thumbsup: Paul

I guess I'm missing something, if the cars will pass when the test is ministered then why can't they leave it in test mode all the time. Problem solved, at the loss in MPG's. ;) Paul

That is for combined NRG/Hybrid. FORD sells higher % of NRG CMAXs than FFNRG. :) Paul

I have the Premium Ford which I extended 35K over at the time 97K miles. I think I have 132K total and 5yrs. which cost an extra 2K. :) Paul

As long as you keep the car under warranty you are in good shape for anything. :) Paul

Not that I know of. I know it is annoying when the HVB gets charged up and you have to use your brakes, waste energy. You can turn on the downhill assist which uses ICE to slow the car down without using gas. :) Paul

Thanks Tom Posted it. :) Paul

That is amazing that you got that many miles out off your tires. :yahoo: I need EV miles and % of City driving. Great LT avg MPG's too. :) Paul

I know Jus is updating the 600 mile Club. :) I never Posted my records on this thread because I wanted other members to have fun too! Paul

In reality CMAX total sales are about 70% of FFH which is a significant number and most CMAXer's wanted the extra usable space so FFH won't work. I wounld have stayed with my 2010 FEH. IMO :) Paul

Cheap and easy, but not very effective. You need to be touching the ICE to transfer heat into the block, not much room for that. The ICE is covered real good. You can find on eBay Motors, parts and Access., oil pan heaters. Wolverine Model 9 oil pan heater pad is the only one I found small enough (3" round) 125 watts for the oil pan. I know it will work on the back of the block too, but there are cheaper, more wattage and larger ones that might also fit. :) Paul

From my experience the factory block heater is the best solution(+60*F) and also the hardest, I barely got mine installed and the Dealer managed to loosen plug when they installed the new transmission. so now I've got to figure out how to reconnect it without taring things apart again. Next lower radiator hose heater not sure the actual increase in temp, but should be substantial. You still have to cut the lower hose in a couple of places and mount, deal with coolant mess and refilling. Most anyone can do the third option of installing one or two oil pan heaters to oil pan and side of block with similar results all it requires is jacking up front of car 6" or so and remove ICE cover. Clean off oil pan and back of block area to stick on heaters, install pads and route wire to a convenient spot like right lower corner of windshield to plug into extension cord. I don't think there would be any Warranty issues. Good Luck. :) Paul

I tried a couple and the Wolverine Model 9 is the only one that will fit on the bottom of oil pan. There is a smooth area on the back of block that you could put another one to get to 250 watts. You can buy them on Amazon and ebay. You could use cheaper little larger one on back of block. Have pics of ICE block heater and oil pan heater. :) Paul

What about weight, that could make a difference in towing. I thought Escape had more room in the back. :) Paul

At this point it is starting to look like Hybrids could make some gains with VW not being able to sell cars in the US and when they do the FE will be lower making Hybrids more attractive. IMO :) Paul

I also agree, to me it looks like you could go another 100K mi., don't replace them. I'm very worried about your dealer or at least the Service Writers of being dishonest about repairs. I would look into another one. IMO ;) Brakes should last the life of the car unless you are stopping to fast. Your brakes look to be in excellent shape. :) Paul

Then you have to factor in the cost of diesel, but then there is the lose of FE with Temps in Hybrids. I think maintenance is more with a Diesel especially if you take it to the Dealer. Not sure what the lose in the FE for VW Diesels is going to end up being when they reprogram them. Time will tell. ;) Paul

How many states actually check Diesel emissions? I looked but couldn't find anything. :) Paul

I find you need to rotate every 10K and change direction every 20K. :) Wheel alignment is a good Idea too. BTW you can't adjust camber on rear without replacing top support, it isn't adjustable. Paul