V-10 Regrets?
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totalrecall,
You are correct on the axle code, C3 = 4.30LS. 14 MPG? HA! Best I've ever gotten was 12 mpg (all highway, cruise set at 72mph). I'm seeing around 9 to 10 mpg driving it in the city.
You are correct on the axle code, C3 = 4.30LS. 14 MPG? HA! Best I've ever gotten was 12 mpg (all highway, cruise set at 72mph). I'm seeing around 9 to 10 mpg driving it in the city.
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From: Cabot, Arkansas
Originally Posted by totalrecall
Are people really getting 14 MPG with a 4.30 and in a 4X4 setup? At over 60 MPH that tach was moving out well past 2000 RPM.
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Originally Posted by Edmo
My 2001 Crew Cab 4x4 with the 4.30LS and auto trans gets about the same as Munkey. Cold weather drops it slightly.
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Originally Posted by Munkey
totalrecall,
You are correct on the axle code, C3 = 4.30LS. 14 MPG? HA! Best I've ever gotten was 12 mpg (all highway, cruise set at 72mph). I'm seeing around 9 to 10 mpg driving it in the city.
You are correct on the axle code, C3 = 4.30LS. 14 MPG? HA! Best I've ever gotten was 12 mpg (all highway, cruise set at 72mph). I'm seeing around 9 to 10 mpg driving it in the city.
My mileage is about like yours around town. But I have gotten nearly 14 on the interstate.
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Originally Posted by Munkey
I don't think we get oxygenated fuel this far south, but maybe I'm wrong.
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Hey I am also looking at upgrading from 1/2 ton Chevy to a SD Ford. A friend of mine has an '01 F250 4x4 crew cab, long bed, V10 with 80k miles on it. The truck is absolutely cherry, has a 12" lift, 40" tires on weld wheels, limo black tinted windows, and awesome stereo. He told me I can have it for $24k. This is about average for a truck with this much extras already done to it. My only issue is the spark plug problem these V10s seem to have. Diesels are nice but I cannot find one for under $30k with anything already done to them. So this V10 model is lookin real sweet right now. My only towing is a 4000lb. wakeboard boat. So what do you guys/gals think? Should I get this guys V10?
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the owner just told me it's leaking tranny fluid everywhere right now..... I'll see what happens after he takes it into the shop... Hope its nothing sersious. I am about a month away from buying it from him
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Hey Jad0620,
Pay for an add in the Truck Trader or something.
It will draw a better crowd that is local to you, and probably result in a much faster sale.
You seem a bit bitter about the mileage you get from your V10 and it appears that is the reason you want to sell it after a year of ownership. (this "for sale" post is in another forum also).
Good luck to you, and maybe next time you're looking for a 1 ton truck for your commute, Honda will have come out with a hybrid.
Pay for an add in the Truck Trader or something.
It will draw a better crowd that is local to you, and probably result in a much faster sale.
You seem a bit bitter about the mileage you get from your V10 and it appears that is the reason you want to sell it after a year of ownership. (this "for sale" post is in another forum also).
Good luck to you, and maybe next time you're looking for a 1 ton truck for your commute, Honda will have come out with a hybrid.
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