6.0 DECISIONS PLEASE HELP
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6.0 DECISIONS PLEASE HELP
Big dilemma, I'm new to the diesel community, I have a 03 f250 5.4l gas with 276k on it and just blew out a helecoil, this truck has done everything I've ever asked it to do and more. But it's time to go!!
Looking at 2 different trucks, an '06 and '07 both 6.0 F350 lariats.
first one has 44k miles for 20k with my trade, but has engine light on and at a ford garage getting repaired, they said it came up low boost pressure and needed cleaned because of carbon build up.
seen here Used 2006 Ford F-350 For Sale | WV
Second has 161k miles, looks killer, and going for 19,995 with out my trade.
seen here Used 2007 Ford F-350 SD for Sale in Canonsburg PA 15317 A & R Auto Sales Inc.
I was told that to go with the higher mileage one because if it had any problems, they would have already been worked out. The lower mileage one is just starting to have problems.
Maybe some of you 6.0 owners can ring in, need to make a decision today.
Thanks,
Looking at 2 different trucks, an '06 and '07 both 6.0 F350 lariats.
first one has 44k miles for 20k with my trade, but has engine light on and at a ford garage getting repaired, they said it came up low boost pressure and needed cleaned because of carbon build up.
seen here Used 2006 Ford F-350 For Sale | WV
Second has 161k miles, looks killer, and going for 19,995 with out my trade.
seen here Used 2007 Ford F-350 SD for Sale in Canonsburg PA 15317 A & R Auto Sales Inc.
I was told that to go with the higher mileage one because if it had any problems, they would have already been worked out. The lower mileage one is just starting to have problems.
Maybe some of you 6.0 owners can ring in, need to make a decision today.
Thanks,
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Will do, supposed to be cold enough to make sure the GP's work too.
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To be honest, injector problems are one of the cheapest issues this engine can have. A little cold stiction is not a deal breaker. Even if it did have cold start issues a lot of what people call "injector" issues are actually FICM issues - and that only cost $200 to replace. I would go with the cheaper truck and save your trade to either upgrade or fix your 6.0. They are great engines with great power and great mileage but you gotta pay to play. Still way cheaper than any other brand of diesel engine. (and every bit as good - they all break down and cost a fortune to fix)
For all of those "scared" of the 6.0, my friend spent twice as much as I did on a Cummins, and he has also spent twice as much as I have in repairs over my 6.0...
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