Sounds like a lazy NAPA guy. MOB 98HF24 is NAPA's number for it.

I'm getting 16-18mpg around town (Dallas suburbs). Haven't done any long highway trips.I've found the mpg readout to be a bit pessimistic. I always get slightly better mpg than the readout says, about 3%.

Mobil1 5W-50 is currently on sale at NAPA for $5.79/qt.

I have a CO up in Plano. Saw a few Bosses at the October cars & coffee, but that's about it.

Ford has done a number of running production changes since the MT82 was introduced. Nothing strange about that, all manufacturers do it as issues are discovered. So the later the car, the less chance of having problems.My car is #1769 and most of the things some owners of earlier cars...

To clarify: I have the regular Boss. I agree that I'd think twice about driving on R-compound tires in freezing temps.

Yes, there is less grip but it's not like it's just going to go sailing out into a field or something. Normal driving I don't notice anything, it's if I intentionally try to brake traction I notice it's a it's much easier when it's cold. I'm used to it as I have driven cars with "max perf...

I am indeed running on the tires it came with. Living on the edge.

26F here in DFW this morning. The Boss made it to work and back with no issues. It's my DD so it will have to make it a few snow days as well.