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May 18, 2026 | 01:37 PM

timwill

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281,000 miles

My 2013 F350 6.2L V8 just rolled over 281,000 miles. It runs as good as the day I drove it home. With that many miles what are some maintenance items I need to address? Thanks

May 18, 2026 | 01:54 PM

apache84

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Hoses, coolant swap, fuel filter, front end parts grease, gear oils,diff, T case/trans fluid.

May 18, 2026 | 04:28 PM

WWR

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I don't believe there's a fuel filter.

Carry a spare OEM alternator if you haven't already replaced it. Used is fine. Aftermarket will keep the battery light on full time.

May 19, 2026 | 05:19 AM

sajones

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Originally Posted by timwill

My 2013 F350 6.2L V8 just rolled over 281,000 miles. It runs as good as the day I drove it home. With that many miles what are some maintenance items I need to address? Thanks

I watched a YT video which claimed the probability of your truck reaching 200K was about 21%. They claimed a Dodge 3500 (forgot the model) had the greatest probability to reach that mileage, and here you are with a 6.2 L doing and surpassing it. I do not have any suggestions for you since obviously you're doing a lot of things right.

May 19, 2026 | 06:00 AM

apache84

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No kidding and sure enough it has no filter. Sock in the tank on the pick up Id guess.

May 19, 2026 | 09:39 AM

Fleetsuper

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I’m sitting a tad under 230,000 with a 2011 F250 with a 6.2, been a great engine.

May 19, 2026 | 06:17 PM

timwill

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I've done nothing except routine maintenance. I had two exhaust studs break at 150,000 miles. I'm currently on AC compressor number three. And, it threw a code for an O2 sensor distal to the catalytic converter. A can of Sea Foam took care of that. I was wondering should I get a new truck or just keep on rolling with this one. It looks and drives great.

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May 20, 2026 | 05:34 AM

Toreador_Diesel

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Keep the truck and the money you're saving by not having a truck payment. Keep up on the maintenance and keep a good thing going

May 20, 2026 | 08:36 AM

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crashz

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Payments suck. But so does uncontrollable rust. I feel like rust is the only thing that can really permanently put a truck down. Especially good reliable ones like these and GMT800s.

May 20, 2026 | 12:12 PM

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I.B. Washincars

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From: SW Indiana melon fields.

I'm at 256K on my 2012. Broke a valve spring at 42K and another at 187K. Nothing else significant.

May 21, 2026 | 05:35 AM

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timwill

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Payments suck. But so does uncontrollable rust. I feel like rust is the only thing that can really permanently put a truck down. Especially good reliable ones like these and GMT800s.

No rust. I live in the southeast.