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re: Ford is rumored to offer diesel in F150
Posted on 1/28/16 at 8:45 pm to tigerinthebueche
Posted on 1/28/16 at 8:45 pm to tigerinthebueche
Well, oil change every 10K or so, $150.
Fuel filters every 20K, about $200.
Coolant is good for at least 100K.
Transmissions are like a clitoris, better left alone.
Oh yeah, new engine every 60K, but that's just me.
Fuel filters every 20K, about $200.
Coolant is good for at least 100K.
Transmissions are like a clitoris, better left alone.
Oh yeah, new engine every 60K, but that's just me.
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Posted on 1/28/16 at 8:54 pm to VetteGuy
Not just you. FIL had his replaced on Extended warranty at around that mileage.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 9:01 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
As to oil changes, I did my own on my Duramax. Fuel filters too. Did they design the newer engines so the Maint has to be done by a tech? Or is some of the routine stuff still accessible by the owner?
Posted on 1/28/16 at 9:01 pm to VetteGuy
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Well, oil change every 10K or so, $150.
Fuel filters every 20K, about $200.
Coolant is good for at least 100K.
Transmissions are like a clitoris, better left alone.
sounds like a federal govt' designed truck
Posted on 1/28/16 at 9:07 pm to tigerinthebueche
100% completely still doable by anyone with common hand tools. I do all the maintenance on my 6.7 myself. Oil every 5000 miles then fuel and air filter every 3rd oil change. The fuel filters(2 of them) can be done in about 10 minutes. If I remember right the oil change with a new filter runs me about $80. Amazon has the fuel filter, air filter and oil filter as a combo for $83 shipped, just add in cost of oil and I do that every 15000 miles or so.
Eta: Vette are you really getting charged $200 for fuel filter changes? They're about $55 and take just a few minutes to do.
Eta: Vette are you really getting charged $200 for fuel filter changes? They're about $55 and take just a few minutes to do.
This post was edited on 1/28/16 at 9:09 pm
Posted on 1/28/16 at 9:58 pm to YOURADHERE
Good to know. My oil changes ran about $80 when I did them. Air filter and Fuel filters weren't difficult. Glad to know an owner can still do the basics if they so choose.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 10:01 pm to YOURADHERE
I generally do the fuel filters myself as they are easy as pie. I was just using round numbers for estimation.
I do the fuel filters every other oil change.
I do the fuel filters every other oil change.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 10:11 pm to s14suspense
Would be curious to compare notes with him...
I suspect mine was lack of oil.
I suspect mine was lack of oil.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 10:33 pm to VetteGuy
I'd do them every change because I'm a nazi for fuel filters. The gay car gets a new fuel filter every time it gets anything done to it.
Make sure you either use factory filters or afternarkets that meet the spec.
I don't find the new diesels to be bad at all to work on but I've only messed with big trucks. I am by no means scared of the new stuff and I can't wait till small diesels in half tons becomes normal.
Make sure you either use factory filters or afternarkets that meet the spec.
I don't find the new diesels to be bad at all to work on but I've only messed with big trucks. I am by no means scared of the new stuff and I can't wait till small diesels in half tons becomes normal.
Posted on 1/29/16 at 9:30 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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factory filters
Yeah, I get the FoMoCO filters from Amazon.
Oil changes are pretty easy too as the factory filters have a built-in nut at the bottom. I just don't like dealing with 3 gallons of dirty oil.
Posted on 1/29/16 at 9:43 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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Hate to tell ya but the high maintenance is here to stay on all new diesels.
Emissions standards have relegated them to the "being babied" category.
Posted on 1/29/16 at 9:48 am to VetteGuy
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factory filters
Learned a lesson there, Motocraft only. I may have posted this here but I know I posted it on Powerstroke.Org. I had bought a filter set(Duralast brand I believe) and ended up with a tiny diesel leak that turned into a really big one. Found the leak at the under the hood fuel filter spout. Thought I had a busted o-ring or maybe cracked the spout. When I pulled the filter I inspected it for cracks or damage but didn't see anything, compared it to the Motocraft and something looked off. Turns out the Duralast spout is a hair too small and wouldn't seal with the factory connection so diesel was leaking out of the spout.
Posted on 1/29/16 at 9:50 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
I guess about the only way they are more maintenance is the fuel filters.
Oil changes are consistent w/ gas engines, granted they hold more oil.
Air filers last 5 years under normal conditions (indicator)
Transmissions can get serviced at 150K and coolant can easily for 100K+ (same as gas).
The initial cost is the killer, but in a 3/4 ton truck, 19MPG is nice @ 72MPH.
Oil changes are consistent w/ gas engines, granted they hold more oil.
Air filers last 5 years under normal conditions (indicator)
Transmissions can get serviced at 150K and coolant can easily for 100K+ (same as gas).
The initial cost is the killer, but in a 3/4 ton truck, 19MPG is nice @ 72MPH.
Posted on 1/29/16 at 9:52 am to YOURADHERE
Wow, what a PITA.
That is a tiny difference, but plenty enough to lose diesel.
That is a tiny difference, but plenty enough to lose diesel.
Posted on 1/29/16 at 11:20 am to VetteGuy
The initial cost does suck big time. If you need it though, it is what it is.
I want small diesels damnit.
I want small diesels damnit.
Posted on 1/29/16 at 11:33 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
Every time I start my truck now, I hold my breath.
Now I now how the Mafioso feel, waiting for the Boom!
Now I now how the Mafioso feel, waiting for the Boom!
Posted on 1/29/16 at 12:09 pm to tigerinthebueche
We were looking at switching our company trucks from the f150s to the new Ram Hemi and Eco-Diesels because of the amount of miles that our salesmen and project managers put on vehicle driving from GA to as far west as Oklahoma and the increase in insurance cost with the aluminum body F150. We ran the numbers and to pay for the added option of the diesel motor, we would have to drive the Ram at least 220K miles before we broke even on the difference in price between the Eco-Diesel and the Hemi. That is not including the difference in maintenance cost between gas and diesel. We lease our trucks, and we would either have the truck paid off or turned back in before we saw in benefit in buying the diesel 1/2 tons.
Posted on 1/29/16 at 2:01 pm to kywildcatfanone
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Toyota Tundra
Last I heard was Toyota was no longer pursuing the Cummins as an option. They're looking to focus more on hybrid technology. I ran across this reading about one of the recent auto shows from a blog. Pickuptrucks.com did have an article that does support this claim but I'll keep looking to link the actual source.
Pickuptrucks.com
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