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Originally Posted by gt350mike
I have a 05 F-250 and my 6.0 has not missed a beat in 85k miles. Maintenance is not cheap…....I change the synthetic oil every 7k miles and pay about $85 in oil/filter (14.5 quarts), plus my time. You also have two fuel filters that should be changed every 15k to 20k miles, and the trans have two filters that require routine maintenance. If you looking at a 05 or newer, look for a truck that has the built-in electronic trailer brake controller…much nicer than going aftermarket.
Last fall I drove to Virginia, averaging 70/73 mph and got around 16+ mpg towing my Mustang on an open car trailer (about 4500 lbs), but the mileage drops when I use an enclosed trailer.
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Damn - whatever happened to diesels being cheap and sturdy? That a lot of maintenance $$.