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tseekins 09-03-2011 10:40 AM

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Well, my truck has about 2400 miles on her and she's been a dream to own and operate. She's smooth, quiet and she's the most powerful vehicle that I've ever owned, even with the 3.31's.

I've been on vacation for the past two weeks and all of my driving has been in town running small errands. Her average in town MPG's has settled right at 16.5-17.

She had her first oil change on Friday against the dealer's wishes. The dealer wanted me to come back at 5000 miles and do it but I insisted that they perform the freebie now. Naturally they pressed on me as to why I was so insisting and I simply said, I want the factory oil to be removed and if you refuse then I'll take it home and do it myself. He smiled and doubt swore at me under his breath and performed the oil change.

I will settle into a 5000 mile routine from here on out. Next change, 7500

juneau76 09-03-2011 01:42 PM

Nice looking rig, Tim. :-X22

MCDavis 09-03-2011 02:20 PM

Tim, did you take the wheels and tires off your daughter's Focus and throw them on your truck??? :D





Kidding of course! Great looking truck my friend. I wish I had the EB's power and economy.

tseekins 09-03-2011 02:27 PM


Originally Posted by juneau76 (Post 10770279)
Nice looking rig, Tim. :-X22

Thanks Brad!


Originally Posted by MCDavis (Post 10770358)
Tim, did you take the wheels and tires off your daughter's Focus and throw them on your truck??? :D





Kidding of course! Great looking truck my friend. I wish I had the EB's power and economy.

Those damned bologna skins make me sick! LOL. Thanks for the compliments.

FishOnOne 09-03-2011 03:10 PM

Looks like a jewel....

I noticed your truck has soot on the tailpipe also. This has been a common theme with the EB.

BIGKEN 09-03-2011 03:23 PM

Tim...how'd you get the scratch on the tailgate??? :-hair




















Just kidding...looks great!!! :-X04

wolf189 09-03-2011 03:26 PM

oooooooo... that's so purty... :-X06

ibear51 09-03-2011 05:35 PM

First Report w/Pics
 
Hi All:

Personally, I would prefer a different color however, It's a Good Looking Rig..

(Off Subject): Had to make the Trek to the V.A. Hospital yesterday 2/Sept/2011 for an adjustment on one of my med's and obtain another one..
Driving my "05" F150 4.6L , I normally drive using Cruise at what I call a slow pace (60/65)mph. However, I needed to get there due to the Labor Day Weekend as Dr's like to sneak out early (Been there done that)..

Everything turned out fine! On the way back home I drove 70/75 and stopped for Fuel then measured my MPG when I got home... Lo & Behold, Where before I had been getting 20/21mpg, Yesterday's figures were an astounding 23.18mpg.... As I said I alway's use cruise control..

Outstanding Fuel Economy, Driving much faster than I normally do..And NO! I'm not shinning anyone on nor am I crazy!!! Honest actual MPG...

Proud of my Truck , Guess all my TLC is paying off... Synthetic Oil, K&N Air Filter, Nitrogen in all the Tires, etc,etc!!!

Keep em Between the Ditches :

D(iBear) & Ozzie

tseekins 09-03-2011 06:37 PM


Originally Posted by BIGKEN (Post 10770505)
Tim...how'd you get the scratch on the tailgate??? :-hair




















Just kidding...looks great!!! :-X04

You made me look! :-missingt

atbear 09-05-2011 11:16 AM

Good looking truck.

Did you ever have any of the issues with the shuddering at take off, or the unpredictable 1-2 or 2-1 shifting?

tseekins 09-05-2011 11:19 AM


Originally Posted by atbear (Post 10775812)
Good looking truck.

Did you ever have any of the issues with the shuddering at take off, or the unpredictable 1-2 or 2-1 shifting?

Not one single episode of any abnormality except great gas mileage and a smile that only a doctor can remove. :)

ibear51 09-05-2011 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by tseekins (Post 10775823)
Not one single episode of any abnormality except great gas mileage and a smile that only a doctor can remove. :)

Tim: Why in the world would you want a Dr. to Remove it?:-whud..

I was so proud of my F150(for the exceptional Fuel Mileage attained on my Trek to the V.A.) that I gave her a nice bath yesterday and she is enjoying being parked in my circle drive which allows for 95% Shade most all the time..

Remember: All Roads Lead Someplace however, You can't get there from here....Burma Shave!!!!:-wink

yeah I know makes no sense too me either.....:-X04

All The Best To All

iBear & Ozzie

pkvir 09-05-2011 02:16 PM

Looks good Tim. My dealer also questioned me changing my oil at 1,700 miles.

tseekins 09-05-2011 04:05 PM


Originally Posted by pkvir (Post 10776429)
Looks good Tim. My dealer also questioned me changing my oil at 1,700 miles.

Thanks bro. I've gone over it twice with Turtle Wax ICE. I love that stuff, it's so easy to use and it's friendly to the plastics and non painted surfaces.

ibear51 09-06-2011 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by tseekins (Post 10776745)
Thanks bro. I've gone over it twice with Turtle Wax ICE. I love that stuff, it's so easy to use and it's friendly to the plastics and non painted surfaces.

Tim: Item of Note: I recently obtained a Bottle of "Armor All,Butter Smooth Wax" and gave it a try..

The stuff goes on super easy, then you turn right around and wipe it off, Easy-Cheesy".... Gives a really nice shine to the truck and seems to last quite long..
Personally, I love the ease of application and the way the end result looks!!

I know, My Opinion.. Just thought I'd share...:-blah

All the Best :-whud

Cya!

iBear & Ozzie


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