Yeah it's pretty useful. If you can head it off before you're in an emergency situation, you can choose a replacement lug set on your own time and of your own choice too. A lot of shops will add the new lug nuts to a bill saying they had to replace the set since they couldn't get them off without destroying them if they're deformed/oversized. Just a nice tool to have in this situation.
You still have a few more maintenance videos you could make, like cleaning the throttle body, MAP/F sensors and various emission valves for better fuel economy; replacing engine/cabin filters, sepentine belt; cleaning and protecting battery terminals from corrosion, and (not limited to) draining/replacing coolant. I'd suggest looking in one of the teardown manuals (Haynes) for more content ideas.
@@sjonjones4009 thanks! We do have an engine and cabin air filter video albeit older- they were a few of the first! We also have one on cleaning terminals but it could be redone honestly. Throttle body and map sensors are a great idea! I have a heavy duty scanner we've been testing that ill be posting on next week for a review and then we are updating our Sync to to Sync 3 in our 2013 with the upgrade kit/parts so there is some stuff in the pipeline- I also need to do rear diff fluid change and suspension. Always something! This past year has been a bit busy with family things and summer schedules but im hoping to update to a 2017-2019 body style and do more - thats the goal at least :)
My 2014 Escape is not getting optimal gas mileage to say the least. I tried fuel injector cleaner but didn’t do anything. Of course I check the tire pressure too. And air filter.
Yeah - it's surprisingly handy. I thought the plastic hook always seemed a bit wimpy but it does the job and keeps the tray from falling on your head hah. Not a bad little add on from Ford there.
@@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews I don't seem to have the strap anyplace, but it's a used vehicle, so it could have grown legs at anytime. What was funny is when I was under there looking for it and actually pulling the spare tire out (it's never touched the ground before, nor has the jack ever been used) I just propped up the rear cover by wedging it into the bottom of the seat back and that held it up just fine.. Oh well, I do have a bungie cord in there too, so I could use that in a pinch as well. I have checked the air pressure on it since I've owned it, so at least if I ever need it, it'll have air in it!
@@growingwithlianeTV hmmm a popping noise. What engine do you have in your 2013 Escape? 1.6L, 2.0L, or 2.5L? Is it just when its starting for the first time of the day or is it every time you start up? Do you ever notice any delay in the time it takes to start? First thought is that I'm wondering if your starter or flywheel may have a chipped tooth and it could be making a noise when trying to get the engine started. Once the engine is going the starter retracts out of the way and disengaged from the engine flywheel so it could be it if the noise stops once the engine is going? Let me know what you think
Thank you! I stepped outside to find my same exact tire flat that you changed here. Thanks so much for posting this.
@@angelabatiste446 absolutely- so glad you were able to use it!!!
Thanks for the socket recommendation. Will order
Yeah it's pretty useful. If you can head it off before you're in an emergency situation, you can choose a replacement lug set on your own time and of your own choice too. A lot of shops will add the new lug nuts to a bill saying they had to replace the set since they couldn't get them off without destroying them if they're deformed/oversized. Just a nice tool to have in this situation.
You still have a few more maintenance videos you could make, like cleaning the throttle body, MAP/F sensors and various emission valves for better fuel economy; replacing engine/cabin filters, sepentine belt; cleaning and protecting battery terminals from corrosion, and (not limited to) draining/replacing coolant. I'd suggest looking in one of the teardown manuals (Haynes) for more content ideas.
@@sjonjones4009 thanks! We do have an engine and cabin air filter video albeit older- they were a few of the first! We also have one on cleaning terminals but it could be redone honestly. Throttle body and map sensors are a great idea! I have a heavy duty scanner we've been testing that ill be posting on next week for a review and then we are updating our Sync to to Sync 3 in our 2013 with the upgrade kit/parts so there is some stuff in the pipeline- I also need to do rear diff fluid change and suspension. Always something! This past year has been a bit busy with family things and summer schedules but im hoping to update to a 2017-2019 body style and do more - thats the goal at least :)
Awesome, I'll be looking forward to it!
My 2014 Escape is not getting optimal gas mileage to say the least. I tried fuel injector cleaner but didn’t do anything. Of course I check the tire pressure too. And air filter.
I'll need to look to see if i have that strap for the rear cover!
Yeah - it's surprisingly handy. I thought the plastic hook always seemed a bit wimpy but it does the job and keeps the tray from falling on your head hah. Not a bad little add on from Ford there.
@@HowToEscapeDIYTipsandReviews I don't seem to have the strap anyplace, but it's a used vehicle, so it could have grown legs at anytime.
What was funny is when I was under there looking for it and actually pulling the spare tire out (it's never touched the ground before, nor has the jack ever been used) I just propped up the rear cover by wedging it into the bottom of the seat back and that held it up just fine.. Oh well, I do have a bungie cord in there too, so I could use that in a pinch as well.
I have checked the air pressure on it since I've owned it, so at least if I ever need it, it'll have air in it!
Question: do you have any idea why a 2013 Ford Escape would making a popping noise when cranking up?
@@growingwithlianeTV hmmm a popping noise. What engine do you have in your 2013 Escape? 1.6L, 2.0L, or 2.5L? Is it just when its starting for the first time of the day or is it every time you start up? Do you ever notice any delay in the time it takes to start?
First thought is that I'm wondering if your starter or flywheel may have a chipped tooth and it could be making a noise when trying to get the engine started. Once the engine is going the starter retracts out of the way and disengaged from the engine flywheel so it could be it if the noise stops once the engine is going?
Let me know what you think