Frist Diesel
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Frist Diesel
I have come into possesion of a 1996 PS 7.3 Turbo Diesel which now has 39k on it. He couldnt drive it much and I have put about 10k on it in the last year or so,
My question is:
Anything I need to know?
I've changed the oil, kind of a shock to go thru that much as compared to my old Ranger, but besides that I know nothing of diesels besides i love drivin in the mountains and passing all the gas trucks luggin up hills
Should I be worried about cruising up big hills?
I drive it about 10-20 miles a day to work and back, not much stop n go mainly freeway and major city streets
Any info about the 7.3 PS would help.
Suggested maintenance, normal problems, etc....
Thanks Mike
My question is:
Anything I need to know?
I've changed the oil, kind of a shock to go thru that much as compared to my old Ranger, but besides that I know nothing of diesels besides i love drivin in the mountains and passing all the gas trucks luggin up hills
Should I be worried about cruising up big hills?
I drive it about 10-20 miles a day to work and back, not much stop n go mainly freeway and major city streets
Any info about the 7.3 PS would help.
Suggested maintenance, normal problems, etc....
Thanks Mike
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Joined: Jul 2005
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From: BC Nevada
Wow what low milage. Just do the regular maintance and you shouldn't have any problems. How was the truck maintained? I think your going to love this truck. Only problem you'll have is just an age thing plastic stuff and rubber will start failing just because of age. I got my Grandfathers "73 chevy from him in '88 had 23000 miles on it lost a tire on way home and rubber arond doors and windows leaked a touch but what a great truck with that low a miles.
Good luck and welcome.
LPR
Good luck and welcome.
LPR
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