Gas vs PSD
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From: Whitewater, WI
'09 V10 is too new, hopefully there will be a test for newer superdutys.
Test is a longevity test between psd's & v10's. We are going to keep track of expenses for our trucks.
Got to agree with Josh on most of that little debate.
We need 2 more v10's and 2 diesels (hopefully 6.0l's)-if some 7.3l's wanted to join the test I know I would consider taking them just to get the test going.
Test is a longevity test between psd's & v10's. We are going to keep track of expenses for our trucks.
Got to agree with Josh on most of that little debate.
We need 2 more v10's and 2 diesels (hopefully 6.0l's)-if some 7.3l's wanted to join the test I know I would consider taking them just to get the test going.
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From: Whitewater, WI
Sorry missed something, trying to address too many things in one post.
Monster4 you are in the test
5 V10's & 4 PSD's
I think we will probably post total expenses so everybody can look over exactly what repairs were done, but we will compare trucks by cost per mile (total expenses/mileage).
Monster4 you are in the test
5 V10's & 4 PSD's
I think we will probably post total expenses so everybody can look over exactly what repairs were done, but we will compare trucks by cost per mile (total expenses/mileage).
Laughing Gas
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Jessup, PA
That is my point. We can't compare DIY and people who pay the stealers.
My example is the clamp the dealer dropped into my intake. it didn't come clear on drive home and I didn't drive the truck for several days after the service -the dealer denied any responsibility. The cost of new turbo at dealer would be around $2000.
I fixed it with $35 new compressor wheel and my labor. How would you like it entered into the sheet?
So once again -post the actual expenses and let the readers do the judgment.
My example is the clamp the dealer dropped into my intake. it didn't come clear on drive home and I didn't drive the truck for several days after the service -the dealer denied any responsibility. The cost of new turbo at dealer would be around $2000.
I fixed it with $35 new compressor wheel and my labor. How would you like it entered into the sheet?
So once again -post the actual expenses and let the readers do the judgment.
Posting Guru
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From: Rogue River, Oregon
Personally, I agree with Josh. I live where gas is the highest in the nation, so naturally it costs more than someone who lives in the southeast. But that's really splitting hairs in the grand scheme of things because fuel costs, be it gas or diesel aren't nearly as big a deal as (for example) a blown head gasket, or broken engine or cooling system failure. It's tough enough to look at a cross-section of a dozen trucks (out of total F250 production) and call it a trend, but I think it's real usefullness is to someone trying to decide between a 7.3, a 6.0 or a V10. Either way, I can't wait to get started!
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From: CA Bay Area
My guess is that 4 years would compare like $400 (not counting the fuel) to $ 5000.
But where such comparison will take us?
Another story is how to compare fuel cost between guys commuting to work in F150 and me hauling 20,000 lb?
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From: CA Bay Area
I think about 20k
plus trailer
I don't know who is designing those things >>> the suspension can handle it just fine, but the long rear overhang on the truck and long front overhang on the trailer is killing all weight distribution.
Don't have WD bars for pintle hook.
plus trailer
I don't know who is designing those things >>> the suspension can handle it just fine, but the long rear overhang on the truck and long front overhang on the trailer is killing all weight distribution.
Don't have WD bars for pintle hook.
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It pronounces Kaytek, what is Polish nick similar to smally, cute.
My truck makes me money. Since it was sitting for long time on my construction jobs (just because they seize to exist) - I found a good use for it.
So whenever your V10 blows up, you know who to call
My truck makes me money. Since it was sitting for long time on my construction jobs (just because they seize to exist) - I found a good use for it.
So whenever your V10 blows up, you know who to call
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'09 V10 is too new, hopefully there will be a test for newer superdutys.
Test is a longevity test between psd's & v10's. We are going to keep track of expenses for our trucks.
Got to agree with Josh on most of that little debate.
We need 2 more v10's and 2 diesels (hopefully 6.0l's)-if some 7.3l's wanted to join the test I know I would consider taking them just to get the test going.
Test is a longevity test between psd's & v10's. We are going to keep track of expenses for our trucks.
Got to agree with Josh on most of that little debate.
We need 2 more v10's and 2 diesels (hopefully 6.0l's)-if some 7.3l's wanted to join the test I know I would consider taking them just to get the test going.
2003 Crew Cab 6.0L PSD DRW long bed.
