6.4L PSD vs V10
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Originally Posted by 2008SUPERDUTY350FX4
U need to go with the tested v-10 not that 6.4 thats getting 11 mpg and who knows how bad this engine will be. Ford and diesel just dont mix go v 10.
2008 F-350,v-10,6-speed,crew cab,long bed,fx-4
2008 F-350,v-10,6-speed,crew cab,long bed,fx-4
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Here in Wisconsin 10% ethanol isn't the majority. My local pump is 100% pure unleaded. Runs better to because of it. Ethanol it doesn't like. Mileagedrops some and power isn't what it should be. My V10 pings some with that crap. I stay away from it.
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Originally Posted by Trigger Happy
Such an informative post. I know mine gets well over 11 mpg's. I also know that the diesels have gotten there kick in the mileage with the new fuel. Now guess who's turn it is? Yup, yours. The new gas with ethanol is getting less mileage per gallon (Here in NY by me it is hard to find any without the ethanol). Tests have already been done with some vehichles losing as much as 20% of their mileage with just the 10% ethanol fuels. They also want to increase the percentage of ethanol over the next few years. Mileage is going to suffer even more. Something to think about as well. Enjoy your single digit highway mileage.
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></o>ALSO im not just against diesels I have an f 650 with a cat c 7 JUST A FACT THAT FORD CANT MAKE a diesels right they go for light weight over durability.<o
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Originally Posted by lariat79sc
Here in Wisconsin 10% ethanol isn't the majority. My local pump is 100% pure unleaded. Runs better to because of it. Ethanol it doesn't like. Mileagedrops some and power isn't what it should be. My V10 pings some with that crap. I stay away from it.
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Originally Posted by 2008SUPERDUTY350FX4
So whets your plan when that new 6.4 diesels ends up a total lemon?fficeffice" /><O></O>
U diesel guys all the same u will never learn. FORD CANT MAKE A DIESEL and the sooner u realize that the better u will be.<O></O>
ALSO im not just against diesels I have an f 650 with a cat c 7 JUST A FACT THAT FORD CANT MAKE a diesels right they go for light weight over durability.<O></O>
ffice" /><O></O>U diesel guys all the same u will never learn. FORD CANT MAKE A DIESEL and the sooner u realize that the better u will be.<O
></O>ALSO im not just against diesels I have an f 650 with a cat c 7 JUST A FACT THAT FORD CANT MAKE a diesels right they go for light weight over durability.<O
></O>If it does turn out bad, then I sell it for more than you could your truck so I will still be ahead of the game. How old are you? (or better question - how educated are you?)
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Originally Posted by Trigger Happy
If it does turn out bad, then I sell it for more than you could your truck so I will still be ahead of the game.
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Originally Posted by Trigger Happy
I'm not a "diesel" guy. This is my first diesel. I had the V10 before this truck. I can tell you this much, it pulls alot better than the V10. That is what I needed, so that is what I got.
If it does turn out bad, then I sell it for more than you could your truck so I will still be ahead of the game. How old are you? (or better question - how educated are you?)
If it does turn out bad, then I sell it for more than you could your truck so I will still be ahead of the game. How old are you? (or better question - how educated are you?)
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Originally Posted by Johnny Langton
Don't hold your breath on that one..People are very cautious with used 6.0L and 6.4L diesels-the dealers around here are having a difficult time selling them.People are just plain scared to buy them with the track record they've had for durability. The $.50/gallon fuel penalty over unleaded is also another reason.
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Originally Posted by 2008SUPERDUTY350FX4
That’s so funny I was just asking myself that about u, U are just looking to fight and u have no ammo. I’m really getting a kick out of u now "YOUR FIRST DIESEL" and u think u know enough to tell others to buy one? Try going back to school and finishing 12 grade before u argue with me (electrical engineer masters). Go look for an 18 yr old to argue with U might have a chance then.fficeffice" /><O></O>
ffice" /><O></O>Eirickw,
sorry your thread got off course. If you read my first post then you have my opinion. Good luck with your new truck!
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And I thought this was going so well 
Bull...
I've been running 10% ethanol for the past 5-6 years here in Metro NY (Long Island), before that it was MTBE.
I get 16.5-17 on the highway with my V10. Never changes. I've gotten 100% gasoline, nothing different.
If you were correct about losing up to 20% of the mileage, I'd either be getting 13.6, or my V10 is capable of 21.25MPGs on 100% gas. Neither of which is true.
20% of the MPGs, that's with E85. 85% ethanol.
Anyway... I just stepped in it...
Originally Posted by Trigger Happy
Tests have already been done with some vehichles losing as much as 20% of their mileage with just the 10% ethanol fuels.
I've been running 10% ethanol for the past 5-6 years here in Metro NY (Long Island), before that it was MTBE.
I get 16.5-17 on the highway with my V10. Never changes. I've gotten 100% gasoline, nothing different.
If you were correct about losing up to 20% of the mileage, I'd either be getting 13.6, or my V10 is capable of 21.25MPGs on 100% gas. Neither of which is true.
20% of the MPGs, that's with E85. 85% ethanol.
Anyway... I just stepped in it...
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Originally Posted by krewat
And I thought this was going so well
Bull...
I've been running 10% ethanol for the past 5-6 years here in Metro NY (Long Island), before that it was MTBE.
I get 16.5-17 on the highway with my V10. Never changes. I've gotten 100% gasoline, nothing different.
If you were correct about losing up to 20% of the mileage, I'd either be getting 13.6, or my V10 is capable of 21.25MPGs on 100% gas. Neither of which is true.
20% of the MPGs, that's with E85. 85% ethanol.
Anyway... I just stepped in it...
Bull...
I've been running 10% ethanol for the past 5-6 years here in Metro NY (Long Island), before that it was MTBE.
I get 16.5-17 on the highway with my V10. Never changes. I've gotten 100% gasoline, nothing different.
If you were correct about losing up to 20% of the mileage, I'd either be getting 13.6, or my V10 is capable of 21.25MPGs on 100% gas. Neither of which is true.
20% of the MPGs, that's with E85. 85% ethanol.
Anyway... I just stepped in it...
Well, there are many other sites/people that have brought this issue up and they are seeing large drops in their mileage burning 10% ethanol. Do a search and see what many people are actually experiencing. I believe one right in this thread (lariat)
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Originally Posted by Trigger Happy
Your a troll who started with your childish comment in this thread. I had given some advice as asked for (prior to your knowledge filled post). Obviously you never passed english on your way to your degree. Home schooled? Taught by your mother/sister (one in the same person I presume).
Eirickw,
sorry your thread got off course. If you read my first post then you have my opinion. Good luck with your new truck!
Eirickw,
sorry your thread got off course. If you read my first post then you have my opinion. Good luck with your new truck!
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Diesels sell for big money here, but the are all over the place. If you want a Diesel you have unlimited choices, but then to normally they have boat loads of miles on them also. Maybe they are just breaking in at 150/200k, but the bank sure don't like spotting the coin to buy one with than many miles on it. You can't by too old due to being here in the rust belt. So unless you are made of money or you really have the need for one normal people just buy gas. And very few buy V10 simply because they don't need all that power pulling a fourwheeler or a lawn tractor around.
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Originally Posted by lariat79sc
Here in Wisconsin 10% ethanol isn't the majority. My local pump is 100% pure unleaded. Runs better to because of it. Ethanol it doesn't like. Mileagedrops some and power isn't what it should be. My V10 pings some with that crap. I stay away from it.
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Originally Posted by Trigger Happy
I'm not a "diesel" guy. This is my first diesel. I had the V10 before this truck. I can tell you this much, it pulls alot better than the V10. That is what I needed, so that is what I got.
If it does turn out bad, then I sell it for more than you could your truck so I will still be ahead of the game. How old are you? (or better question - how educated are you?)
If it does turn out bad, then I sell it for more than you could your truck so I will still be ahead of the game. How old are you? (or better question - how educated are you?)