Diesel bug
Hotshot
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From: SW VA
I went from gas, to diesel, back to gas, back to diesel, and now I'm in a 2018 with the 6.2L.
The massive black cloud (no pun intended) of emissions hanging over my head, added expense, and added maintenance is just not worth it to me. I tow up to 10k here in the mountains, so I need a truck that won't think twice about it as far as capability...but I don't need the power of a diesel.
The massive black cloud (no pun intended) of emissions hanging over my head, added expense, and added maintenance is just not worth it to me. I tow up to 10k here in the mountains, so I need a truck that won't think twice about it as far as capability...but I don't need the power of a diesel.
Cargo Master
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: WNY
If you don’t need it, it’s not the smart choice.
For most of us, a Diesel engine is total overkill and simply a silly choice. My gasser pulls my 9k boat and other trailers just fine. It’s quiet, and less maintenance required. It’s cheaper to buy and I have absolutely NO need or reason at all to go back to diesel.
With that, I can’t WAIT to go back to another diesel in 2020.
I miss the power I don’t have, the sound that’s gone and the torque that a gas engine just can’t make, even if I’m only hauling a box full of air.
For most of us, a Diesel engine is total overkill and simply a silly choice. My gasser pulls my 9k boat and other trailers just fine. It’s quiet, and less maintenance required. It’s cheaper to buy and I have absolutely NO need or reason at all to go back to diesel.
With that, I can’t WAIT to go back to another diesel in 2020.
I miss the power I don’t have, the sound that’s gone and the torque that a gas engine just can’t make, even if I’m only hauling a box full of air.
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Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Mar 2006
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Going to give this thread a bump. A bit closer to narrowing down a few I am looking at but had one question for you Diesel guys.
Aside from your standard oil changes, what other scheduled maintenance will I plan on doing ?
I do all my own maintenance on my vehicles, always have, so its not an issue. I just want to know what and when I am in for.
Thanks
Matt
I didn't want to make a new thread, I figured there are enough diesel guys in here to get a good answer.
Aside from your standard oil changes, what other scheduled maintenance will I plan on doing ?
I do all my own maintenance on my vehicles, always have, so its not an issue. I just want to know what and when I am in for.
Thanks
Matt
I didn't want to make a new thread, I figured there are enough diesel guys in here to get a good answer.
Hotshot
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 12,353
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From: SW VA
http://www.fordservicecontent.com/Fo...CA_10_2017.pdf
Page 586 is the start of the diesel engine scheduled maintenance section.
Page 586 is the start of the diesel engine scheduled maintenance section.
Hotshot
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 10,175
Likes: 8,046
From: Texas
If you don’t need it, it’s not the smart choice.
For most of us, a Diesel engine is total overkill and simply a silly choice. My gasser pulls my 9k boat and other trailers just fine. It’s quiet, and less maintenance required. It’s cheaper to buy and I have absolutely NO need or reason at all to go back to diesel.
With that, I can’t WAIT to go back to another diesel in 2020.
I miss the power I don’t have, the sound that’s gone and the torque that a gas engine just can’t make, even if I’m only hauling a box full of air.
For most of us, a Diesel engine is total overkill and simply a silly choice. My gasser pulls my 9k boat and other trailers just fine. It’s quiet, and less maintenance required. It’s cheaper to buy and I have absolutely NO need or reason at all to go back to diesel.
With that, I can’t WAIT to go back to another diesel in 2020.
I miss the power I don’t have, the sound that’s gone and the torque that a gas engine just can’t make, even if I’m only hauling a box full of air.
Hotshot
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 10,175
Likes: 8,046
From: Texas
Going to give this thread a bump. A bit closer to narrowing down a few I am looking at but had one question for you Diesel guys.
Aside from your standard oil changes, what other scheduled maintenance will I plan on doing ?
I do all my own maintenance on my vehicles, always have, so its not an issue. I just want to know what and when I am in for.
Thanks
Matt
I didn't want to make a new thread, I figured there are enough diesel guys in here to get a good answer.
Aside from your standard oil changes, what other scheduled maintenance will I plan on doing ?
I do all my own maintenance on my vehicles, always have, so its not an issue. I just want to know what and when I am in for.
Thanks
Matt
I didn't want to make a new thread, I figured there are enough diesel guys in here to get a good answer.
As an addendum: for a new diesel owner...pay attention at the gas pumps, don’t be distracted when fueling and adding DEF. Make sure you push the *DIESEL* button on the pump, regardless of the color of the handle/hose, make sure DEF goes in the little hole, inform/educate WIFE/SO of the same.
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gotta me some decisions soon. Thank you for al your help
Matt
gotta me some decisions soon. Thank you for al your help
Matt
Later, Jason.
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An XLT with the Premium Package is a VERY nice truck. The XLT seats are actually my favorite and the cloth is very good. You can get all of the useful options on the XLT and its a plenty nice truck. I was very close to buying an XLT that the dealer had in inventory. It was everything I wanted and at an attractive price. It just so happened they had a Lariat, without a sunroof, at one of their other locations that they were very happy to deal on.
As Lariats go mine is pretty basic. No sunroof, no adaptive steering or cruise, no BLISS, no 360 cameras, no rear slider window. All of which I have no desire for. I got it for nearly the price of the XLT I was considering. So it was to hard to pass up.
Do take a look at the XLTs. Properly equipped they are very nice and typically save you quite a bit over the Lariat.
As Lariats go mine is pretty basic. No sunroof, no adaptive steering or cruise, no BLISS, no 360 cameras, no rear slider window. All of which I have no desire for. I got it for nearly the price of the XLT I was considering. So it was to hard to pass up.
Do take a look at the XLTs. Properly equipped they are very nice and typically save you quite a bit over the Lariat.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Feb 2018
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I don't know if it's a holdover from earlier models or what, but the fuel filters are good for 30k miles according to the manual. I know people who change them twice per oil change interval.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Oct 2017
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From: Lansing MI
As you said, the manual calls for 30k normal changes, and 15K for severe use conditions.
Hotshot
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Texas
you are probably correct, as I have a ‘16; and the Change fuel filter light comes on about every 15000 miles on mine. I would still be diligent about draining the bottom, if the new style is so equipped.
Posting Guru
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I've found the steeper geared trucks get better mpg in the city. All my 4.10 and 4.30 trucks did anyway.
Senior User
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Yes the 2017-19's are every 30,000 mile filter changes.