460 longevity
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460 longevity
I'm considering buying a F250 4x4 w/ a 460. How many miles do the engines typically last? I plan on performing a compression, vacuum, and oil pressure test, but would still like to know how long the 460 TYPICALLY lasts. I realize that varies with maintenance, usage, etc.
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i have the 88 4x4 c6 460 with almost 300,000. 2 weeks ago i had to change the water pump an install a new rad.thats the most i have done so far. now i'm replacing front rotors an wheel bearings.but if you take care of it,it'll take care of you.
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I have owned a few f-250's with the 460 including my current ride which I plan to keep forever. The engine is very reliable, has adequate horsepower and torque, but must be considered a truck engine. They really inhale the gas. My current truck has about 227,000 on it with the usual repairs. I get about 10 mpg around town and 12 mpg on the freeway. I will be replacing it with a smaller truck next year as my work needs have changed, but I like it so much I won't let it go.
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Oh yeah I agree these year of engines 300 302 351 460 seem to go forever even when driven hard a lot and stuff
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460 in stock form is a durable, low rpm, grunt engine capable of very high miles.
Gas mileage is obviously a concern. Of course one could be abused to the point that its life span is greatly reduced, but from the testimonies I have heard they are capable of 200k easily and 300k is not unheard of.
Gas mileage is obviously a concern. Of course one could be abused to the point that its life span is greatly reduced, but from the testimonies I have heard they are capable of 200k easily and 300k is not unheard of.
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a friend of mine has 220.000 miles on his 91 F250. 460
mine 351 has 260.000 miles still pulling strong
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My '96 F-250 had 316,000 mile on it when I had to take to get the motor replaced. All that was wrong with it was blown head gasket. Ran for 2 months with coolant pouring into the cylinders before it gave out.
I would have done it myself but did not have a place to do the work and it was cheaper to have the motor replaced than to have the head gaskets replaced. Still haven't figured out why but...
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