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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 11:27 PM
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Question A few questions? PLEASE?

Hello I currently have a 1968 F-250 camper special.
I drove it 10 miles and the motor went BYE-BYE!
Any how I am looking at a 87 250 6.9L DIEsel. My question is
What kind of fuel mileage can I expect? This truck has 200,000MI.
on the coo-coo clock. What is the average life expectancy for
these engines? The guy tells me it's all hi-way miles. I know
that I will cringe when I change the oil at 3 gallons. (50.00) filter
another $50.00. He also said it has a leak in the fuel system,
because it's hard to start when it is warmed up then sits awhile
Thanks
 
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 12:31 AM
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the engine is capable of over 300,000 miles if maintained correctly
fuel mileage depends on trans , axle ratio , and tire size
i would say you can depend on around 10-12 mpg
 
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