I Spill the Beans on How to Get a Ford F-250 Truck to Go Over Half a MILLION Miles!

[@RidersInBlack]

This guy is a genuine cowboy. You know why? Because he bought a truck that he loved and kept for nearly a quarter century. Never thought once to get rid of her. Uses it for work and a construction job. He chops wood to heat his home and uses his truck to drive through the bush and loads it on, and it never complains. An honest man driving an honest truck. That is so rare these days. Hats off to you sir. You have my respect.

[@jaredkish8716]

That’s what I’m sayin. We’re still out here gettin it done with old steel

[@Cdub0619]

That would be a great Super Bowl commercial.

[@__-ti2en]

Respect✋🧢

[@dirtydan1861]

Agreed. I cringe inside every time I see a video about one of these trucks with some kid that just wants to roll coal or do dumbass pavement princess stuff. Modding out mine to do horse hauling, haying, and home construction. Every truck those guys kill makes it that much harder for the rest of us to easily have a market to find and repair these trucks ourselves.

[@MsLori1973]

I used to do firewood n i bought a 2002 super duty 250 v8 4x4 full can with 313000 on it. Alls she needs is maybe some new seats lol fuel filter n a little rust spits but minimal n i was worried till I seen this video. She's nice same tan 😆 but she has a flat bed style box her n I need her for wood again. It's been 3 yrs but I did my firewood campwood for 10 years, n i sure miss it. 😊 I'm a girl n she's my new beasta lol

[@Kristian_Saile]

My father put 1.2 million miles on his ‘98 F350 Powerstroke. The original motor went over 900,000 miles till a piece of an injectors scored one of the cylinders. The other cylinders still had good compression when tested. It had a hard life as he delivered new RV’s across the country with it. I have a 2001 E350 Sportsmobile with the 7.3 and it only has 150,000 miles on it and I friggen love it, such a beast and a lot more life in the Powertrain. 😆

[@MCatwar]

sure it was a 98? they didn’t make a 7.3 in 98

[@jackthibodeau6810]

@@MCatwarthey made them in 1998

[@MCatwar]

@@jackthibodeau6810 98 was the year of the round nose f250 with the 5.4. obs and f-super duty stopped in 1997. with e99 came the super duty. probably some manufactured in q3 q4 1998 but no 1998 model year

[@Kristian_Saile]

@@MCatwar might have been a ‘99. He was a legend at the local Ford dealer 😆

[@joeyburrell3759]

@@jackthibodeau6810no sir they did not make a diesel f250 in 98

[@tivowillieb]

I knew it was a 7.3 without even watching the video. What's even more impressive to me is, 2 batteries in 23 years??? Wow!!

[@Mach141]

the guy is full of crap

[@BrandonLeech]

might have to call BS on that.

[@Bloodcurling]

If the block heater powers the 12V system, it can be believable

[@JoshuaOverman]

@@Bloodcurlingblow heater screws into the oil filter housing nothing to do with anything besides heating the oil

[@aPrimateHerder]

@@BrandonLeech what about 21 mpg?

[@CatRichardBojangles]

More proof that emissions have ruined modern diesels.

[@freedomisntfree_44]

There’s several 2011 plus at a million already…

[@CatRichardBojangles]

@@freedomisntfree_44 not saying an emissions intact diesel can’t make it to a million miles but I guarantee in that million miles the emissions systems had to be fixed multiple times.

[@JacobOverman]

@@freedomisntfree_44some people just need a reason to say they don’t want a new truck

[@freedomisntfree_44]

@@CatRichardBojangles yeah the emissions kill most of the new ones nowadays.

[@freedomisntfree_44]

@@JacobOverman I mean I don’t want a new one lol I’d rather have one a few years older

[@29madmangaud29]

Now that IS a RESPECTABLE TRUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jefweb5043]

Yep, great video...great topic and series. These were the quintessential for the diesel markets. These were built amazingly well, no stupid excess sensors, dpf, useless emissions... just a solid machine. International nailed it on the Powerstroke.

[@MCatwar]

emissions equipment definitely isn’t useless but i understand why you may think that way

[@playanddisplay3636]

@@MCatwar Right it's good for making politicians rich and, the rest of us broke.

[@Mach141]

@@MCatwar Its useless when the rest of the world just pollutes away...

[@MCatwar]

@@Mach141 when we’re 2nd most polluting country(iirc. we may be #1 or #4?) followed by the country we capitalized on their industry, it makes sense for us to clean up our air, especially since vehicle emissions make up over 10% of our emissions. it’s not an insignificant amount. we should be cleaning up our act BEFORE any other countries do, but yes i agree all countries should. but we have more opportunity to do so. we don’t have to burn trash to attempt to globalize our country, we should be held to a higher standard

[@Bloodcurling]

Phoenix is on fire and you're complaining about emissions 🤣

[@michaelmartin2276]

As a mechanic for 50 years I firmly believe most any vehicle can and will last if properly maintained. I've had 2 Dodge/Ram trucks that had over 380k miles, my sister has a Chrysler Sebring convertible with 522k miles. I have a friend with a Ram Cummins with over 500k miles. Maintenance is the key.

[@jamesrodriquez2863]

Exactly. It's all in how well they are maintained that makes the difference in longevity.

[@duncdunc76]

I agree that there are probably quite a few good vehicles out there that have been made to last if maintained but I also believe there are plenty of vehicles out there that will not last even if maintained due some fault in there manufacturing or design. Personally my 2008 Nissan Frontier 4x4 crew cab LWB truck ran for 416,000 miles before finally developing a serious headgasket leak, and I was pretty hard on the truck and piss poor with its maintinence to be honest. Although I did change the oil pretty religiously between 5 and 10 thousand miles with Valvoline High Mileage syn blend and a Purolator One filter. Going to buy a other one just like it and treat it better and see if I can't squeeze 500 thousand plus out of my next one. It always makes me smile when I see another person really attached to their vehicle because it's served them well for so many years.

[@michaelmartin2276]

@@duncdunc76 I agree somewhat. A lot of cars are just not built mechanically robust enough to las much over 100k miles. Usually the small 4 cylinder engines in some cars are crap. CVT transmissions were mostly junk at first. Much better now if maintained and not abused. I've had to do a lot of work on Ford 4.0 v6's. But I've seen many with a lot of miles. The small Ford V6's with turbo were not so good either. But proper maintenance will make them last. Too many have failed early due to not changing the oil and/or towing and driver's abuse. Turbo's need maintenance ! New vehicle's are too expensive to not maintain properly but I've had a few customers that tell me that with a high payment, Insurance cost along with everything costing more that they skip on oil changes and other maintenance. Case of be car/truck poor ! Meaning having the expensive car is too much they cannot afford anything else. Sometimes I just have to tell them they were foolish for buying/spending that much !

[@michaelmartin2276]

@IAmTheJManOfficial That's a weird comment ? Mopar vehicle's are just as good as most and even better than some. I've owned several dozen over the years. Never had any major issues. I can't say that about Ford,GM or the one Toyota I've owned. I've worked on thousands of vehicles in my life.

[@michaelmartin2276]

@IAmTheJManOfficial You just couldn't be more wrong. The transition issues were because people put the incorrect transmission fluid in them. I've had a number of trucks with the Asain transmission. 2 on vehicles that got over 300k miles. I also do not throw parts on a vehicle. When I say no engine or transmission issues I mean just that. Other than fluids and replacement parts like an alternator or radiator, brakes and suspension. Closed minded people like you who feel one brand is bad are uninformed and foolish. You can have your opinion but it's not based in facts.

[@JLCmike4014]

It’s not difficult for a 7.3L diesel ford to go 500K miles. They go that long because of lack of emissions equipment on them and they don’t make enough power to hurt themselves. My 1999 F-350 with the 7.3L only has 154K on the odometer but it is extremely meticulously cared for by me and me alone. And it’s not a caterpillar engine. The injection system is a caterpillar design but the engine is built by international.

[@macbook802]

Right our limo company had 4 E450 limo buses all with over 400k miles before they were clapped beyond use. All still ran, rough and a couple leaked oil badly but still impressive considering the empty weight was well over 15,000 lbs and they were marketed as 20-30 passengers.

[@JLCmike4014]

@@macbook802, depending on where you’re at the oil pans liked to rot out on those trucks and buses. I’ve had to patch a few in the past and some were all out pan replacement. Oil leaks are common on those trucks, F-350 is bone dry. I’ve had to replacement some gaskets and o-rings to get it there but she doesn’t drip a drop of oil now.

[@LukeEdward]

Emissions equipment do not affect the operation of the engine. Only what comes out of it.

[@JLCmike4014]

@@LukeEdward, clearly you have no idea how emissions equipment affects a diesel engine. Soot gets recirculated back into the engine through the EGR system. Take off an intake manifold off a modern diesel and see how coked up the intake tract is.

[@dustinizard2524]

300k on my 1999 with a ZF6! Just change the oil and like he said plug it in when it’s cold!

[@4literfandaniel373]

One hell of a machine. Built before people started tuning them to pull like top fuel dragsters, and then complained about blowing motors haha. No frills, just hook up your trailer and go. Slowly.

[@rocaqualitycustomhomesllc3648]

i have 2000 model 4 door 4x4 with almost 500k miles i pull 14k pounds every time i use it for the last 10 years, its been a work truck for the last 20 years, love the truck still running strong!!!

[@travisdean8794]

My dad has a 1999 F-350 PowerStroke with 1.6 million miles on it. It has spent its entire life pulling a 34ft enclosed trailer with living quarters, tools, etc. same engine, same 6 speed. I believe it’s had 2 clutch replacements. I reckon it was Built Ford Tough.

[@LaLaLucky7777]

I have a 7.3 !!! 2000 crew cab dually ! She fires up no problem! 135k miles! I love it

[@kevinregan5566]

Love seeing a truck used as a truck with dirty and dusty everything in one of your videos. Trucks are loved and brand loyalty is established because of those that use them as tools day in and day out. The guys who have no desire to upgrade to something new and shiny even if they had the cash are the type of guy many aspire to be.

[@obs_j.a.g]

My 2000 f250 6.8 v10 has 376000 miles on it. It’s still my daily & 4x4 works awesome 🤙🏽

[@deanwebster6708]

My nephew’s V10 has 670k and still going, it’s a 99

[@Kevin-E-Glick]

My 2000 7.3 has a livestock trailer pretty much attached to it all the time. 250k. Probably will need transmission number 4 soon. The biggest problem.

[@marcoserbach3848]

Some days ago I saw on FB one F250 V10 that has 630k miles and the seller said: “engine replaced at 570k miles”. So you have a lot of life ahead boss!

[@mapquestHs]

Have a friend who has same truck with 1,350,000 miles on the original 7.3. Saw him buy it new in 2002. 7.3 in an amazing engine! Truck is still in service for Southwest Locomotive original owner

[@JustinKingOffroad]

a real man's working truck! the 7.3 won't die if you just take care of it!

[@JL-cq2ek]

This is awesome! Love to see reviews on older trucks and owners experiences. Keep these videos coming please!

[@southhillfarm2795]

Videos like this where people actually use their truck as intended are the best.

[@aaronbritt2025]

I put 500k on my Nissan Hardbody SE-V6 by changing the oil every 3k. You don't need expensive oil or filters, just need frequent changes. I use Castrol GTX non-synthetic and cheap Fram filters. I also do all the maintenance religiously... fluids, timing belt, clutch, etc... I've never had the oil pan or valve covers off. Everything works, including the A/C.

[@RohanSanjith]

5k is enough

[@petelattimer6808]

@@RohanSanjith more than enough unless thats the specified interval by the manufacturer

[@aaronbritt2025]

@@RohanSanjith In a modern engine, yes. In a 1987 engine, no.

[@rickbaier1042]

That's great I have Cummins and a 4.0 Nissan with alot of miles . But friend be real careful with this orange FRAM filters . I've been driving for over 45 years it is the only filter I ever had that imploded. I had a oil pressure gauge and caught it.

[@jibrilthegreat35]

I use synthetic only because I live in the desert and the driving conditions are extreme, my 2012 Raptor almost has 200k miles and it runs like a champ. Valvoline synthetic every 5k miles.

[@jdub929]

My neighbor drives a F350 in a V10 that has over 600 K miles. He's a dr and drives it to work 100 miles round trip a day. He claims the motor has never been opened and neither has the transmission. Also claims ac is original. That's pretty amazing being that it is a gas motor

[@Danzilly]

The more love and care you give something the longer it lasts! Eddie! Thanks for showing your truck!

[@josephpacelli3691]

Any vehicle would last that long if you meticulous maintain your vehicle

[@mattl165]

Great video, Andre. You should do a series called “I love/hate my OLD ride!”

[@kb4rmtx]

I just rolled my 2001 F-250 7.3L crew cab over 300K a couple of weeks ago. The most recent update I did to it was a new turbo, but besides that, I've bullet proofed the block, upgraded to stage 2 split fire injectors, upgraded the glow plugs, added a Bully Dog power programmer, and put a cold air intake on it. I'm getting between 18 and 27 MPG with about 650hp and 800lbft of torque. The truck runs like a champ and will put you in the back seat from 1st to 3rd gear.

[@VegasGuy1975]

Had a 99 super duty crew cab 7.3 Powerstroke. It has 315,000 on the odometer when I sold it for more than I paid for it. One of the best trucks I ever owned.

[@jackiejorpjomp]

7.3 is one of the best ford engines ever made

[@JLCmike4014]

International made the engine, caterpillar designed the injection system.

[@williammelnyk7599]

I have a 1999 F350 super duty super cab I bought in 1999 brand new and I'm still driving it today and I have a 7.3 powerstroke diesel in it with a 6-speed manual transmission runs great

[@joejoe-qn4hu]

The love for our trucks. I drive a 95 dodge 2nd gen 4x4 360 has 200k my last one had 5.2 4x4 both 1500 had 325,000 ran like a champ still. Even pulled 16,000lb bobcat and trailer with it. 👍

[@leehall5447]

That’s impressive, I have fond memories of rolling around in my dads 1999 powerstroke, made it to 350k miles but mice got into it and chewed all the wiring. Miss that thing

[@Thewindingstairs747]

I’ve got a 1998 Chevrolet Silverado Z71 short bed regular cab with a 5 peed that has 590,000! Keep it greased and the oil changed and there’s no end to how far it’ll take you. I ordered it and I’ve driven it everywhere I go since March 1, 1998. Most all of the miles are from the mountains of western North Carolina too! Not straight level interstates but curvy mountain roads

[@johnsmircic6650]

Yep, have an f-350 bought new in 2002,just rolled 404,000 miles. Maintenance boys,maintenance.

[@zulubravo5733]

This truck reminds me of a 99 F350 that I owned from new. Pretty much same in appearance but with a 5.4 litre engine, put 525,000 kilometres on it. The salt and mud takes a huge toll on work trucks in eastern Canada, had a 05 F350 with the 6.0 535,000 kilometres same thing the bodies give out before the rest of the truck. I’m so impressed with the condition of that truck, the frame is in perfect condition what a great story!

[@lancebrady7682]

My 2002 F-350 7.3L has 230K and just finished a trip from Colorado to North Carolina and back. Owned since new. Key is to keep up preventative maintenance, fluid and filter changes and fuel additives. Have an excellent diesel mechanic here in Golden Colorado that takes care of me. I have been through 2 alternators, 1 starter, a set of glow plugs, several batteries. Keep the truck plugged in when the temps are down below 40 deg. The truck has difficulty running in temps below -20F, been a problem since new.

[@hooner6828]

@lancebrady7682- Howdy Lance. I own the same rig. 02 F-350 SuperDuty 4Dr 4X4 4R100 Automatic, 8' bed. Was my first brides purchase and we paid only $500 over what the dealer paid the factory for it. Lost multiple alternators on it. Diagnosed the issue as excessive heat was frying them from being too close to the insulation/sound blanket. If you cut a square of the heat/sound insulation blanket directly above the alternator 2-3" wider than the footprint of the alternator, you shouldn't lose another one from that problem. Who is your mechanic in Golden? Thanks. Arvada resident here!

[@davidsaldivar3043]

Over 500K on mine still a beast Gotta love that 7.3 made me a living for over 20 years still running great

[@ITDIRECTOR1]

20 years is KEY, how many 6.7 will go 20 years without a major electronic, Exhaust system failure? Probably NONE.

[@davidrudd9846]

I have a 2014 Toyota Tundra with 5.7 gasoline with 345,000 miles just altenators battterys never been inside of engine. Engine still so strong people can not believe its not a replacement or rebuild

[@bldontmatter5319]

Maybe people who know nothing about cars, but you know about Toyota since you bought one. You shouldn't be surprised. Lots of highway miles helps

[@waterloo123100]

That’s nothing for a Toyota my buddy has a tundra 4.7 with 700k on the original motor and Transmission. It’s a dog but it’s rock solid reliable

[@JakinThebox12]

​@@waterloo123100I had a tundra with the 5.7. It was the biggest junk I ever owned. It blew a headgasket so I scraped it. A Toyota fan wanted to buy it and I told him no. I laughed when he was crying as the Toyota was being crushed.

[@JakinThebox12]

David you know that you got your transmission rebuilt. Don't lie to yourself. I worked at a Toyota dealership and tons of tundras had to get their transmission replaced.

[@davidrudd9846]

@@JakinThebox12 No

[@scootermann83]

Those old school Tractor Supply branded tool boxes are the icing on the cake, very respectable, cool old rig!

[@scottyellis3442]

I've had several Fords with 300,000 + miles on them & like he said maintenance is key. And also like he ssid & I've always said I'd rather have a truck with a engine that's way to big because a big engine never works but these new trucks with the small engines never quits working. I don't care how much power they squeeze out of them at the end of the day it's a small engine with a lot of pressure behind them that's non stop working just carrying groceries.

[@LSRG-YT--LandonSRobloxGaming]

This is what you call a true man with a truck. Having it since new and gotten work done together!

[@hooner6828]

Own an 02 F350 SuperDuty 4Dr 4X4 8' bed. If you have been losing alternators I have a suggestion. After losing 2 alternators [bought replacement w/lifetime warranty] we diagnosed the issue as excessive heat buildup frying them from being too close to that underhood heat insulation/sound pad. If you cut a square of the heat/sound insulation pad directly above the alternator with a 2-3" footprint wider than that of the alternator, you shouldn't lose another one due to that issue.

[@macleod1592]

When you do these videos y'all should ask about the maintenance schedule more , especially for the transmission. I'd love to know how often he changes the trans fluid if at all.

[@bigmurph1447]

My guess every 20000 miles

[@workct4102]

My buddy puts about 50k on per year....he had a 7.3 sold that with 500k, and it was still a beautiful truck and ran perfect. Now he has a 6.7....well, he's not having as much luck

[@ITDIRECTOR1]

how many 6.7 will be running in 20 years after purchase, NONE.

[@rofin9541]

No 6.0 is gonna do that without some serous work done. 6.4, forget about it. 6.7 I think they can! AWESOME TRUCK!!! ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS VIDEO. I wish you guys would do more of these kind of videos. There are a lot of people out there who have really high mileage vehicles. Listening to the stories behind them is great!!! Keep it up Andre…

[@RiggyRonnie]

Have same year truck with same engine in a dually, 583k miles and runs like new

[@fastfordman1965]

Such an awesome video! Makes me miss my old truck that I just got rid of. A 2000 F250 super duty in white extended cab, 2 Wheel Dr., 7.3 power stroke. It was light for a diesel powered pick up at only 6400 pounds and that thing would haul ass.

[@espi3324]

I literally laughed out loud when he said he waxed it once per month

[@justinschulz1214]

And the part where he said it’s a caterpillar engine 😂😂

[@Matthew-oj2mq]

@@justinschulz1214well kinda true, parts of the design were CAT. But it’s an International

[@JoshuaOverman]

@@justinschulz1214and the part where he said it’s to much of a motor meanwhile it’s to slow to even move the truck without a trailer 😂😂😂

[@andrewmarshall1142]

With cars I’ve always believed if you take care of them, they’ll take care of you. My ‘04 Tahoe has 267k on the original drivetrain, runs like a top and I maintain it to a T. I’d love to get me a 2000 F250 like this one though, as I’ve seen several from the 2000 model year specifically make it to crazy high mileage.

[@azcharlie2009]

I have a 2001 F250 that I've had since new. I only have 172K miles on it. New brakes. New shocks. replaced brake fluid. Changed the oil every 3K miles. I got 8 years out of one set of batteries. New tires. I change the fuel filter most every year regardless of how many miles. I've had 2 injectors fail early on. Probably because I didn't know to change the fuel filter often. I started using Luca Oil fuel treatment and haven't had any fail since. I've grown attached to the beast. I'll probably never get rid of if.

[@jayrobert5917]

2000 power stroke 7.3 is my work truck pulling a a 16’ landscape trailer, 243,000 on mine, 4x4 does not go out in NY winters, only thing it needed was a water pump, alternator, oil and fuel filter ect, great truck

[@sugmaball5383]

Mine has 444k. 238/100 single shot injectors, t500 hpop, 73/66 ball bearing turbo, built trans billet output/input shafts. Dynoed 548 hp to the wheels.

[@OLDGUY7301]

04 Silverado Z71 5.3 gas. 423,000+ all original eng/trany. Only uses 1/2 guart between approx 5,000 mile oil changes. Water pump at 360,000. That's all, still everyday work truck. All maintenance by me. My secret, read the maintenance manual.

[@ITDIRECTOR1]

one of the best engines ever made,,, set the bar for v8 engines.

[@johnsmircic6650]

2 batteries in 23 years? Here in Texas, you’re lucky to get 3 years!

[@rockymountainjazzfan1822]

Longevity with a diesel: good maintenance, run with a load, pre-2007, 7.3 Powerstroke. The fellow that maintained my Super Duty when I owned it told me that he see lots of folks are trading post-2007 trucks, for pre-2007 diesel pickups that are in decent condition. The MY 2007+ diesel truck emission system problems destroy the economic advantage of owning one.

[@deanwebster6708]

My nephew has a 99 F250!with the V10 that be bought in 2007, it currently has 670k and still going.

[@briankelley616]

That truck is livin' it's best life, much respect to the owner. Thanks Andre for another fun video.😁

[@stevemino142]

513000 miles isn't unheard of its a lot for sure had 525000 kilometers or about 310000 miles on a 99 silverado ext 6 foot box 2wd with a 293 4.8 vortec best truck ive ever owned by far

[@vincedoan]

TFL doing a Great service by going around the country and interview folks with high mileage trucks...

[@SoonerMikeD]

Just figured out how all the TFL trucks dash clusters are scratched all to hell. Andrey wipes the dust with his fingers 😮😂

[@atomatom7355]

As an/a Ford employee, engine engineering. We purcahse High-Mileage vehicles from customers.. We purcahsed a truck back from a customer with 895,000 miles on it. 2014 6.7L.. Customer performed routine maint... We also have customers who will not sell their vehicles back with over 1 Million miles....( 6.7L diesel)

[@andyevans2336]

I have a 1999 f250 v10 and am on my second battery. Keep a battery tender on it during times of limited use to keep the parasitic draw of radio and alarm from draining the battery. Only have 257k miles on it with total original drivetrain, treat em well, they will treat you well.

[@HuckThis1971]

Diesels are great. Got a 2001 jetta TDI to 692000km. 430000 miles. In the salt belt too!

[@nolbertogomez8246]

2000 Ford f250 7.3, my first truck, in 23 year ago now 268k miles this truck working hard when I was young pulling 20 ft trailer with skid steer later i buy use 6.7 2011 powerstroke with 250k now 341k proven too and now 3 years 1/2 I buy new 2019 f250 6.7 so I keep these 3 trucks until my GOD continues to give life

[@joshr805]

i have worked on several 7.3L with over 400k miles on them and they all ran fine.

[@tylerkstevens]

What a nice, respectful man.

[@2packs4sure]

I've got a 2002 F250 7.3 with just over 380000 miles and I can attest to what he is saying except I have probably had 5 or 6 sets of batteries..

[@slyguyaction]

A testament to regular scheduled maintenance. Great video.

[@Bwanar1]

They are great trucks. Tell him to put a spare cam position sensor in his glove box. To swap out when his goes, which it will. If he hasn't had to change it, it will be the longest I've heard of one lasting. Also rare for an auto transmission, so have made it that long. I think that is the weak link. I have one a half year older, with about 50K less miles, but it's in way better condition. Also has a stage 2 transmission, Stage 1.5 injectors, and a bigger aftermarket Turbo with all the other upgrades you can do to them. Wouldn't trade it for a new one.

[@MichaelJohnson-gi3qo]

NICE. My 2000 7.3 has 370k and is still strong. Pennsylvania has taken the rust (weight reduction) effect. If it isn't running, it's not happy. I may not get there quickly, but I know that I will get there. The "secret" is don't play with it and tune it and all that stupid crap. Keep up the great work.

[@tnargdonald]

Just did a valve adjustment on a 6.7 750K mile Cummins original everything except valve body. Tows 7-10K 50% of the time moving boats and RVs around. This is just 1/2 life according to him. Also…. 17mpg average over the last 400K. He showed me his track logs.

[@MCatwar]

17mpg is impressive! our company truck has been getting 11.3 and it tows ~10k for basically all of its drive time lol. it maybe hits 14 empty but it’s also a crew cab with a 9x8 flatbed and 4x4

[@tnargdonald]

@@MCatwar With my 12-13K enclosed i get about 12-12.5 highway and 7-9 city. 2018 3500 SRW stock emissions. The other truck is a 2wd 08 deleted and tuned for economy.

[@edwardhegarty750]

Keep it going, and keep up maintenance. My work truck is a 2001 F250 7.3 Powerstroke. I have 1,234,000 miles on it.

[@rickbaier1042]

Only 2 truck engines get my thumbs up any 7.3 and any non emissions original 5.9 Cummins. Also honorable mention to the 6.0 4180 combo Chevrolet seen a few gassers with over 400k.

[@hooner6828]

Our 02 F-350 Super Duty, 4X4, 8' bed was my brides purchase [for me]. We paid only $500 over what the dealership paid the factory for it. It always has a Club on the steering wheel cause thieves love to steal this brand and year of truck and Colorado/Denver leads the nation in stolen vehicles. Installed a block htr cause I live in Colorado and winter start-ups are that much better with one. I replaced the fuel tank with a larger one, converted the front axle auto full-time hubs to manual lockouts. Installed a cold air intake box w/ a K&N filter. Installed seat covers & floor mats. It now has power chip which includes a kill switch and I installed a hidden fuel shut-off. Had a Road Armor 66002B front bumper installed and it's massive. Somewhere around 3-4" diameter using 3/16" tubing. The Lakota Horse Spirit Society riders use it as a hitchin rail when I'm up there with them. Gonna keep this truck til I'm too old to drive anymore.

[@sarrum7696]

I love these owner videos. They're so much fun.

[@georgedrake1430]

I had 375,000 on my 02 f150 sub frame rusted out but still ran great and everything worked

[@Johnsmith46392]

He’s a mechanic and very meticulous about his maintenance. Hugely important.

[@nlken7175]

7.3L was great. Not so much that 6.0L powerstroke was junk. I had the 2006 6.0L and it was the worst. Problems starting, oil leaks, etc with less than 80K miles.

[@solomon6675]

Been driving my 1999 7.3 for 17 years 358,000 mi still going strong all original! Great video brother! I will try the seafoam! Thanks for the info!

[@CJGOAT10]

Yea I have a 99 f-250 489,000 on it is a tank as well I know why he loves his truck like I do those old f-250s are great trucks the other day I told my son I am going to get this 99 250 to 1,000,000 bought it with 87,000 from my freinds cousin in 2011 and it is a beast dont sleep on these trucks

[@joegreenlee5188]

My old 96 cummins has 520,000 on it and I take care of it the same way he does his ford. I'm also a mechanic so everything is done by me

[@OklaBoondocks]

I have a 06 F250 4x4 with a 6.0 and only 130k on it. Runs awesome and will never get rid of.

[@luisjr5320]

Correction it is an International engine, with CAT injection system. Props for keeping her this long!

[@lhurst9550]

Maintenace, no abuse, and the good luck to have a well built example.

[@lardawg6794]

I have a 2000 F250 with 307,000 on my 7.3 diesel. I just had the same a/c problem, sometimes the compressor would come on , sometimes not. I found it was a bad connection at the pressure switch right by the compressor plug. I put a small piece of tin foil in the plug pin hole, problem solved. They are great trucks.

[@jeepindave5464]

Its not a secret. It's called a 7.3, maintenance, not living in the rust belt.

[@golfbravowhiskey8669]

A real man’s work truck. Dam those 100k$ Denali’s and Alumidutys.

[@roadglide1142]

Now this is a truck review I like 👍 😊

[@BradBrother]

Loved this video! Awesome to see. I take care of my vehicles and it's nice to say paying the extra $$$ for maintenance is worth it in the end. Imagine the amount of money this guy has saved over the years versus leasing or buying new every other year

[@jamesrogers9747]

Have 147,000 on my 2008 F250 6.4L diesel. Looks nearly new. Use it to haul many things and tow 13,000 pounds twice a year every year. Will never replace it!

[@tivowillieb]

Look into the issues with the 6.4L. Might want to sell it and get a 7.3L or 6.7L F-250.

[@Lawnfella]

Terrible engine I know from experience I’d sell it tomorrow you’ve been lucky

[@Silverback_GMT410]

Fkn love it!! I used to drive an 02 F-250 with the V10, SuperCab with the 8ft Bed and it was amazing!

[@seanfritz1355]

I agree with additives with Diesel. Mine uses Hot Shots oil and fuel in mine. Still running right along.

[@TJ-qz6hr]

This sounds about right, my all original 2000 Excursion went 500,000 miles, easily. At every 100k miles, I kept telling myself to trade it in. I’m sure glad I didn’t. I still drive it everyday.

[@buckshot4428]

A friend has a 06 150 with their v6. He has over 400K and is on his second tranmission. His starter went out 2 or 3 years ago and his suspension is wore out as it much of the rest of his truck. He changed the oil every 3k with a Motorcraft filter. The engine still runs, but it needs to be replaced.

[@greatdane4485]

7.3 won’t die if you take care of it, and they are hard to kill even if you don’t take care of it.

[@NenadTrajkovic]

My dad drove his Mercedes W124 250D 865K kms(537486 1/12 mi ) with same engine,and it works

[@nismomike3182]

I was with you until I heard Stop Leak @10:03

[@nighttimepaul5209]

I have two $500 Ford Econoline vans, 1986&1994.E150&350. Half million miles on the '86 & 1.1M on the' 94 350. So........ They will not stop.

[@nighttimepaul5209]

Yes I use additives. Yes the '96 has a rebuilt transmission. Thats it.

[@tannerthomas5986]

Used to have a 2003 7.3 188,000 never once left me stranded

[@markbroad119]

I bought my '95 7.3 with 276,000 miles, it now has 323,000 and runs better than ever

[@ripfletching]

Love this guy and his truck

[@BrandonLeech]

It probably needs some new glow plugs or least a relay if it wont start in winter with plugging it in. They start fine all the way down to 0F if all the plugs are working. I hear ya on the A/C...that can be a major project and kind of expensive to get it perfect again on a vehicle that age so it often gets swept under the rug.

[@andyevans2336]

His reason is to keep the fluids warmer so the wear of cold start does not happen as much. Every body knows that starting an engine is the hardest part of its life.

[@lanceripplinger8352]

Great job, Andre! Hopefully you can do more of these in the future!

[@jimmillet1442]

That is the original 7.3 powerstroke and bulletproof. There's quite a few now on youtube with a million miles or more so this one still has alot of life left in her.