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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 10:50 PM
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Well I took my new King Ranch with 300 miles on it from MI to KY this past weekend, drove the back roads and took my time using Fredvon4 break in technique. Nomally would not have driven that much in weekend but had no choice.
I am happier than ever that I bought this truck and the V10 is awesome.
I got the Linex bedliner put in on the way where the dealer suggested and they did an excelent job.
While in Louisville had the front windows tinted at Pro Tint and the guys that were there getting their 22 and 24 inch rims were oohing and awing over the King Ranch and its 20" rims. One of the guys waiting there works at the plant in Louisville that built my truck. He said he sometimes drives the finished trucks off the line and can't believe the power they have.
Truck now has 1100 miles after 4 weeks. It will not be used as daily driver, but I love driving this truck and may let the Caddy sit home some days.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 12:34 AM
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Congrats dhawk57! Hope you enjoy your V10 SD to the fullest. I definitely know what you mean about having the car sit. These trucks are so fun to drive...it is hard to believe!

Enjoy!

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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 11:05 AM
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dhawk,

Glad to hear you are enjoying your new truck,
Curious as to your average gas mileage on your trip, or for the time youve had it.
Also did the guys in B.C. do your linex bedliner.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 01:08 PM
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No, it was done in Angola Indiana. The Ford dealer I bought from uses them even though they are about 50 miles away and there are closer Linex dealers. I averaged about 12.3 on my trip. I did not drive over 65 and babied it most of the time. Just took my truck into the dealership to get oil changed. They have a new express set up. The jerk spilled oil all over my new V10, I was pissed. They took it to the back and washed it, but it never should have happened.
 
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