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Does my 2013 CMax Hybrid have the wrong dipstick?
homestead replied to oldloboy's topic in General Discussion
Where are you buying the Mobile 1 oil? I see the price about the same at $5/qt. $60 for 12 qts or $25 for 5 quarts. -
Does my 2013 CMax Hybrid have the wrong dipstick?
homestead replied to oldloboy's topic in General Discussion
Yeah doesn't sound right. I have 2013 hybrid c-max and change my own oil. I buy the 5 quart mobile one synthetic and there is always about a quart left over. I will measure the length of my dipstick and post it later. Mine measured 19.25" from the tip to the bottom of the plastic handle. Also make sure they put on the correct oil filter. Manual says 4.5 quarts for oil -
Yeah , sounds like the 12v battery or the DC->DC converter that charges the 12V battery. Good Luck
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Welcome! Which C-max did you get?
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Haven't changed ours in 9 years since new. What are the symptoms on your car?
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Can you post a photo?
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Wow! What is your lifetime mpg?
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Take it to a different dealer to diagnose the problem.
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SOUND SYSTEM QUIT WORKING TODAY
homestead replied to BWP's topic in Audio, MyFord, Navigation & SYNC
Yep, that is how mine fails too. Only happens about once a year or two. Pulling the fuse has fixed it every time so far. If it didn't I would disconnect the 12v battery momentarily in the rear of the car and see if that helps. -
SOUND SYSTEM QUIT WORKING TODAY
homestead replied to BWP's topic in Audio, MyFord, Navigation & SYNC
Try pulling and replacing the 79 fuse under the glove box first for all radio problems. -
Projected Longevity - 2013 Hybrid - ?
homestead replied to Ctgriffi's topic in 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid
So you have 139k and have avoided the 2013 transmission problem so far? If so you are doing good. Even the transmission is replaceable, all depends how much you are willing to spend. Our 2013 only has about 63k on it now and has had no major problems so far. Fingers crossed! -
Good video. One thing I did on my Hybrid when I changed the 12v battery, I had the guys at the ford dealer hook up a portable jumper to the plus and minus connections under the hood before disconnecting the battery. By doing this the car never loses 12v power so none of the programming was lost. You just have to be careful with the +12v cable on the battery when you remove it since it is still hot. After connecting the new battery remove the portable jumper from under the hood.
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Was transmission bearing inspected by Ford when under warrenty?
homestead replied to BrendanC's topic in eCVT / Transmission
Yeah, known problem. My 2013 has about 62k, holding my breath. I think some bought a used tran and had it replaced to to save $$. How much of your driving was city vs highway? Good Luck! -
Dealer where we bought our c-max has 15 Escape PHEV's in transit or on order. They are priced from 38k - 45k with 2.5k -3k markup from MSRP. Courtesy Ford
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2014-2017 C-Max Energi 3G to 4G modem update
homestead replied to cr08's topic in Audio, MyFord, Navigation & SYNC
Wonder if you could connect the car to your home wi-fi and still have it send you messages.. -
Here is a review of Escape PHEV. He gives pretty high marks to the Escape. The video also compares the Escape to Mustang EV and Rav4 PHEV and others. In our neighborhood of Ford dealers there is now some inventory of Escape plug-ins.
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Engineering Test Mode for Energi battery health?
homestead replied to Nervous but Excited's topic in Lounge: C-MAX Hybrid
Any idea how much of the 4.8 kw power was consumed by heating the cabin? -
There is a tube junction right above passenger seat under the liner, just reconnect the tubes.
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The car build date is on the sticker inside the driver door.