I see more shiny clean mall crawler diesel pickups not towing or hauling every day. I've had nothing but gas powered Ford trucks for the past 40+ years. Never could justify the cost of diesel for plowing snow or towing my boats. Thanks for posting.
@scottfoster24872 жыл бұрын
Another down side to diesel is the maintenance is at least double the cost of a gas rig.
@cargotoolshop53192 жыл бұрын
I put about five thousand miles on a year so I don't need a nice truck, I drive second gen dodge trucks, two were diesel's but I pulled the engine and put 360 V8 in them, I pick up used engines with under hundred thousand miles for under $300 bucks, you can't buy anything for a Cummins for cheap, injectors and injection pump and lift pump would cost more than my whole truck
@erikkovacs30972 жыл бұрын
@@cargotoolshop5319 You pulled the crazy reliable 12 valve and replaced it with a Chrysler 360 because they were plentiful and cheap at the junkyard? Interesting logic....
@natehawkins29102 жыл бұрын
Had a 19 f250 6.7, now have a 22 f250 6.7 and have a 22 f250 KR 6.7 on order. I wouldn’t have any other engine. Efficient, super quick, and loads of character and great sound.
@jeffs28092 жыл бұрын
Over 20 years of diesel ownership, no gelling issues so far. I occasionally get into some sub zero & single digit temps, but it’s pretty rare. My diesels have done fine over that time, however my current will likely be my last. Just having a hard enough time with the prices on new trucks & the added $10k+ upfront cost along with the epa restrictions are enough to move me to a gas for the next one.
@farmerpete2 жыл бұрын
I loved the V10 Super Duty I had back in my dairy farming days. I couldn't in my mind justify a diesel in a truck that put on less than 10K a year.
@calholli2 жыл бұрын
Those V10's have proven to be absolutely bullet proof over the years, just like the 7.3's.. I have the diesel, and my buddy has the V10 in the same 2002 year, and We're racing to see who can get to 400k miles first now. I'm at 330k miles already. hahah.
@reeceedwards25092 жыл бұрын
560 k 7.3. 2001
@calholli2 жыл бұрын
@@reeceedwards2509 I believe it.. "Powerstroke help channel has one with over a million miles on the engine. It's on it's 3rd transmission.
@6582rg2 жыл бұрын
Agree. I had a 2000 F250 2 wheel drive V10 and a 2003 4 wheel drive F250 V10. I pulled a 5th wheel with both and they performed well. Second gear at 60 mph up just about any grade without a problem. The 7.3 doesn’t need a 2nd gear. It has so much torque. It cruises low in the RPMs compared to the high revving V10.
@calholli2 жыл бұрын
@@6582rg Yeah, I've pulled many over loaded 5th wheel's with my 7.3L, and it just doesn't care. When you're driving it without a trailer, it doesn't feel that impressive or particularly fast or anything-- but once you have a huge load behind you, and it runs and pulls exactly the same as without it: It really makes you think that it has endless torque. Also, Mine is a manual, so I've never had to deal with pulling issues with a trans-- like gear hunting or anything like that. It just works. If anything, I wish it had one more overdrive gear. There actually is an add on tail housing that has an extra planetary gear-set that allows you to have one more over-drive for your rear axle. Basically just like High and Low in your transfer case-- only it's High and Higher. lol.. . But you have to disengage it when you go into 4x4. and plus, it costs $3500-- so I never bought one.
@calholli2 жыл бұрын
It's funny you say that: I had a 95 F150 with the 302, and I towed my heavy tool trailer around quite often, but it was completely gutless. 5spd 4x4.. Eddy bouer edition-- I loved that truck, I had fat/ wide nobby tires on it for awhile and it was a monster off road, but the towing really did slow me down on the highway; and that's why I went to the 2002 7.3L-- and it has not disappointed me at all... My 95 spun a bearing somewhere near 290k miles. My 7.3L has 330k and you can tell that it doesn't care one bit about towing 14k lbs.. I don't think I would buy one of these modern Diesels though. They just aren't the same anymore with all the emissions crap.
@MustangsTrainsMowers2 жыл бұрын
Owners complaining about new diesels, DEF, and engine codes must be why Ford designed the 7.3 gas.
@firemedic25722 жыл бұрын
That is the reason I ditched diesel. Ordered a 7.3 with 4.30 gears. I can buy a lot of gas for the $8k difference...
@erikkovacs30972 жыл бұрын
I lost all the emission equipment on my diesel in a boating accident. Love the gas mileage though!
@classicxl2 жыл бұрын
Hate to say but i think fords new 7.3 Godzilla is a game changer as far as diesel vs gas hd pick ups . Diesel always had the torque advantage when pulling heavy loads but newer diesels are just to complicated and expensive to own vs gas .New 7.3 Godzilla is a pulling monster
@firemedic25722 жыл бұрын
I ordered mine with 4.30 gears and love it. I do not miss the 6.7, especially the $8k more it costs. I can buy a lot of gas for $8k... I plow, tow dump trailers and lawn equipment for our family business..
@CptBlackbeardlives2 жыл бұрын
My old 84 GMC I just added Kerosene to the fuel. With the heated fuel filter I plowed snow at -36 and didn't gell.
@CrimeVid2 жыл бұрын
petrol 5-10% will do just as well.
@rockymountainjazzfan18222 жыл бұрын
I have a 2012 6.7L Ford Super Duty that has done well for me. That said, from an economic perspective now, I would buy a gas HD pickup for how I use a truck. As to the diesel fuel gelling issue, that is almost always a problem of fuel stations not properly winter treating their fuel or someone driving from a warmer area to a colder one with "summer" fuel. I've driven diesels in cold country for over 40 years. The last time I had a fuel gelling issue was over a decade ago, when I drove a diesel vehicle that had sat for several weeks in the fall and still had a bunch of summer fuel in the tank when I drove it during a cold snap (-18° F.) in early December. I filled up with winterized fuel, dumped a bottle of anti-gel fuel treatment in the tank and never had another issue. The biggest problem with 2007+ diesel vehicles is the DPF/DEF emission controls, especially the DPF. The whole system, regardless of manufacturer, is a stupid, trouble-prone design. Sandia Labs has developed a far better system--ducted fuel-injection--that eliminates the need for a DPF, but the manufacturers have yet to embrace it, probably because they make so much money servicing the current emission systems.
@currentliveoccupant2 жыл бұрын
I agree with you. In 2020 I bought my first new truck after 35years of used. I always wanted to get a brand new diesel and take care of it for ever, but I can’t see the new diesels as a good experience. I picked up a Chevy 2500hd with the 6.6l gas and it tows just fine.
@geoffoneida4872 жыл бұрын
My 97 7.3 truck used to have gel issues. Once i started adding the additive in during late fall before the temps drop below 50 degrees i stopped having problems. The fuel additive and the fuel needs to be warmer than 40F degrees for it to properly blend and be able to block the parafin wax molecules from forming. If you add it too late in the winter then it’s too late.
@gabelanger2 жыл бұрын
I have a 2020 GMC 1500 with the 6.2 liter with the 10 speed transmission and I really love this truck, it has plenty of power and shifts very smooth. I would recommend the ten speed transmission to anyone.
@6582rg2 жыл бұрын
I had a 20 F350 crew cab long bed 7.3 gas with the 10 speed. It was the finest gas engine I have ever owned. I only kept it a year because I bought a heavy 5th wheel and bought a 21 F350 dually 6.7. I highly recommend the 7.3. I had a F250 with a 6.2 and that was a nice motor, but the 7.3 just blows it away in every way.
@BobTheBreaker92 жыл бұрын
Every motor should be great the first year it's running
@Farmall4502 жыл бұрын
I have a 7 minute commute, so it was pretty easy for me to stick with GM 6.0 gassers. On rare occasion it would be nice to have a Diesel, but a few times a year doesn't make up for the increased cost/decreased reliability. Especially when I plow with it :D
@crslyrn2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the ride along. As I have observed over the years, gas vs. diesel power have their advantages & disadvantages. I do prefer the pre-DEF diesels & pre-electronic controlled engines over those of today. That thought in it's self can open another whole "Can Of Worms" to argue over. I've always said that if I'm going to do a lot of heavy hauling & towing, I'd prefer to own a diesel powered truck but, for an everyday driver that I occasionally haul or tow with I prefer to drive a gas powered truck. I will admit tho, the comfort of the newer trucks have come a long way from the days of old. Thanks for sharing the trip & the review of the truck. Take care.
@byronn.28852 жыл бұрын
Completely agree. I own a 1999 F250 w/7.3 and there is no way I will deal with a new diesel. Once I can’t keep the Ol’ Girl going I will be buying a gasser.
@rogerfuhr80672 жыл бұрын
Always enjoy watching your videos. Agree on gas vs. Diesel. Most Diesels go up and down the road without a load.
@calholli2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, but if you tow a lot--- the Diesel is FAR ahead, especially when talking about longevity. The gasser v8's will tow things, but they won't last well past 300k Towing big Goose Neck trailers all it's life, like a well made diesel does.
@michaelmactavish44452 жыл бұрын
@@calholli we have 2 diesel rams 3500 and 5500 dodge ram
@shalininaicker2 жыл бұрын
Wish our fuel was that cheap. We are now paying over $2 per liter for both gas and diesel here in Australia. Love your videos as always Blake.
@jakobrebeki2 жыл бұрын
£1,65p per litre over in the UK....
@canuckyank822 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this one Blake. Thanks for the video effort!
@dirtydynadepot51262 жыл бұрын
Great review. With the new pickups gas may be the way to go. 7.3 ford gas has had some good reviews. On the fence for sure. Thanks brother for your time.
@buckhorncortez2 жыл бұрын
There's an ultrasonic motion sensor inside the truck. When you turn the truck off, the information display in the dash should give you the choice to set only the "perimeter alarm" (door opening). Choose that option. I have an F350 and have to do this when I take my dog with me.
@gardeningpreacher2 жыл бұрын
To pull my camper, I've had an 05 F250 srw with the 6.0L, 02 F250 srw with the 7.3L (worse ride and fuel milage of any of the diesel trucks I owned), 02 F150 with 5.4L - averaged only 7.5mpg pulling camper, 05 F350 dually with 6.0L and now my 2011 F350 srw with the 6.7L and by FAR it is the best truck of them all - I LOVE the power, fuel economy (average nearly 14.0 mpg's towing 8500lb 5th wheel camper) and the ride!!! But I live in the mountains of NW North Carolina and any trip I take involves going up a mountain - the gas truck failed miserably - 30-35 mph at best up the mountain! The diesel's pull far better - more torque. If I didn't have to deal with the mountains, I might consider a gas truck simply because of cheaper maintenance costs. Great video as always!!!
@matthewwilliams90282 жыл бұрын
You can get 20-21 mpg from a 6.7 Cummins towing over 26k in the Oregon mountains with a truck and engine capable of a million plus miles power strokes are weak mall crawlers.
@jonathansmart37632 жыл бұрын
@@matthewwilliams9028 I wish our 6.7 cummins got that empty normally is around 12 mpg
@reeceedwards25092 жыл бұрын
560 k. 7.3 01 6 speed granny
@MatthewC1372 жыл бұрын
@@jonathansmart3763 There's absolutely no way he's getting 20-21 mpg pulling 26k in the mountains even if those mountains are in Oregon. 🤣🤣🤣
My opinion is the only reason to buy one of these newer trucks with the emissions crap is because of the tow rating. The town names out there were pretty cool 😀
@carl95312 жыл бұрын
Unless you are putting on mega miles and doing a lot of pulling I would not recommend a diesel. The up keep and repair prices are off the charts.
@mattlf91202 жыл бұрын
-15°F? That's it? Come to Minnesota for the winter, we'll show you what cold really is.
@bjarneperstuen75482 жыл бұрын
Being from Norway, Europe, with «polar» climate it sounds strange that diesel gel issues are so common during winter. Here we have summer diesel, autunm diesel and winter diesel. If you have issues of clogged filters and jelly it would be because you parked your vehicle with summer diesel only to fire up next time during winter. That has happened to me. Keep in mind that in Norway even smaller cars are likely to be diesels. Now, 50% of new sales are electric and 20% hybrid. Rest gas or diesel.
@pc55692 жыл бұрын
I believe he was talking about diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) on the rental diesel truck which is a urea used for emissions and not the diesel fuel. We have winter diesel so if you see gelling in the USA it's probably because the folks didn't switch over or treat their summer fuel. Personally I experience colder temps than Blake and I've never had a gelling issue.
@johnluimes83592 жыл бұрын
Up here in the great white north say 600 miles north of Havre we don't have half the problems with diesel gelling that you guys in the US have. Here the fuel at the pumps changes in October and April from summer to winter fuel so as long as you fill the truck regularly you don't even think twice about fuel gelling. Lots of diesel trucks around here.
@RCRCustoms2 жыл бұрын
Do you not get winter diesel in Wyoming? Here in Canada 🇨🇦 we get winter fuel starting in around October right through until around April for most of Canada that is. It doesn’t gel until you get down below-60.
@michaelmactavish44452 жыл бұрын
yeah our ram 5500 diesel is awsome on feul even when plowing snow
@CasperRc812 жыл бұрын
My uncle runs a 6.7L Cummins idk egr deleted something like that, anyways I never hear of him having issues sits outside year around he’s in Casper Wyoming.
@consmac612 жыл бұрын
On the alarm system when you pull the key out of the ignition with the door open it will say on the gauge cluster (All Sensors or you can scroll down to proximity only) . I have also noticed with my 2017 on the trailer side of things it will let you store trailers and sometimes you half to confirm your action twice. IDK but mine dose that sometimes.
@kentseymour20842 жыл бұрын
Same feelings, Don't drive that often . Have had my 02 Duramax for 7 yrs now . Has 193k on it. If I trade will look at the 6.6 gas or 7.3 has that require regular unleaded. The 6.4 ram requires premium. I will also be checking tow capacity to pull a camper.
@bulletsandbacon44402 жыл бұрын
I believe the new 6.4 has 87 as the preferred fuel. My 2019 shows 89 as the recommended octane for optimal economy and power but at least 87 is required. I don’t know why they changed it to 87 on the newer models.
@cargotoolshop53192 жыл бұрын
I want a new Chevy chassis cab, Crew cab 3500 6.6l gas V8, two or four wheel drive, don't really care, going to put a flatbed on it, would make a nice little truck and I have a family so I need the back seat, the Duramax is ten grand and a thousand pounds heavier, all adds up when Hot shot n loads, I don't go over a couple hours from the house with the truck so fuel mileage isn't as much of a concern as OTR guys, with the 9 foot flatbed I shouldn't have to hook the gooseneck 50% of the time , stay strong guys
@jaredcutshall46002 жыл бұрын
I hope you enjoyed the ice cream. I like their malts!!! A malt is just super tasty with strawberries.
@mikenicholson25482 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed my state.
@arthurbass11912 жыл бұрын
455890 7.3 doesn't use a drop of oil not afraid to go anywhere last winter trip to Boston trailer out loaded a 2017 wreck in the side pick upwith 6 4 power stroke little slick 18 inches of snow 60 mile hr wind average 15 miles per gallon round trip I love my 7 .3love the videos
@danielthomason56852 жыл бұрын
If doors unlocked from inside when you locked with key. It sets alarm off....dont lock truck and your good
@ed47092 жыл бұрын
5.9 Cummins in a Ford OBS, Diesel forever! 💨
@the7.3guyo572 жыл бұрын
From my experience those new 10 speeds transmission are not all that great, you're luck if you get 40,000 to 45,000 on it before it needs work,
@scanadaze2 жыл бұрын
I had an F350 6.4 power stroke. 2008. I didn't need such an big truck. Traded it in for an 2020 F150 3.5 ecoboost. With the 10 speed. In town driving only is not good. On the road long hauls is amazing. Yet on my 10 speed. If I don't let the transmission warm up to 80F. It shifts hard between 3rd and 4th. Its the XLT with toe package. Its an jet. So much power. Yet on an cold start. It will idle down twice. Then I go. Biggest savings for me was in the oil changes. Outside fuel cost. About same price on payments. 1 ton an oil change cost me around $130. This half ton round $68. I do miss my diesel. An King Ranch. Yet this F150 rides way better and fits what I need.
@deepbludude46972 жыл бұрын
Im in the same boat I have 2 diesels both low miles (older 89 IDI f250 / 96 PSD 4x4 box rig) but at the price of fuel now 1 dollar per gal more then gas here. Im seriously thinking about another older gas truck. Gov intent on choking us out when do we take a stand?
@johnirwin18372 жыл бұрын
I was daily driving a diesel during the last high fuel price time and am still driving a diesel now. The current '18 is payed for and frankly I can not and will not sell it for a high displacement gas truck. In my 7 decades on this earth fuel prices go up and they come down. It all averages out in the long term, so I don't worry about the short term. My diesels have never been a big expense to maintain nor any major repairs. In my area the difference in fuel prices between gas and diesel is not as high as a dollar. More like 60 or 70 cents. The fuel economy makes up for that even towing 21K CGVW.
@ExploringCabinsandMines2 жыл бұрын
Stop voting Democrat.
@brucebenjamin49642 жыл бұрын
You are right on track; poor fuel killed my duramax injectors and cracked #3 piston, scaring the bore. $18k or so should get me my used diesel back- whoopieeee!!😢
@steelmill8882 жыл бұрын
I was wondering how long it would take for these people to wake up to this diesel scam
@dbriggs16892 жыл бұрын
Cool road trip thanks for filming it.
@timtimtim52942 жыл бұрын
I have the same alarm problem with my bloodhound. I have a 2019 F350 and if I leave her in the truck I have to leave the doors unlocked or the alarm will go off
@plowboy66362 жыл бұрын
Right now ( 3/23/22) prices for unleaded regular -$4.29 and diesel $5.29 per gallon respectively. I was looking at trading up for a diesel but cannot justify the cost whatsoever. Maybe later on things will change. Also heat with oil and running low and those prices are unbelievable. Thanks for your videos- enjoy them.
@sneak66542 жыл бұрын
Dang, you drove right through my neck of the woods, Sheridan, Ranchester, Dayton WY.
@PatsPurposefulPutzing2 жыл бұрын
Truck rental in my area won't rent F250 for towing -- they make you rent F350 -- stiff suspension :( and way overkill for the job
@justinrasmuson2 жыл бұрын
It’s amazing people are amazing to survive in a civilization where the state doesn’t spray the highways with brine 7 days a week like many of the less intelligent states do.
@jasonbrown72582 жыл бұрын
That brine is terrible for your vehicle. It rots the body out and turns your wiring green.
@wbball152 жыл бұрын
Great stuff, Blake. More later.
@BillStecik2 жыл бұрын
We have been nursing or 7.3 s (2) and 6 liters (3) . They all have over 350000 km on them. They are the last good diesels.
@wbball152 жыл бұрын
Baby Cats are awesome
@billybohannon65752 жыл бұрын
I had a 2019 f150 with the 5.0 and 10 speed transmission might of been just mine but I hated that transmission had couple issues with it and seemed to be constantly shifting up and down. Had several issues with the truck in general so got rid of it.
@63jeepj202 жыл бұрын
I just bought a 99 F350 SRW crew cab short bed 7.3 powerstroke for towing my 5th wheel. I had been using an 89 Chevy K1500 but we want to be able to travel farther. The 7.3 gets double the fuel mileage and is far more comfortable than my old Chevy. Even with diesel prices over $5 a gallon i am not spending anymore on fuel and an actually saving money with gas prices what they are.
@tedfaber68692 жыл бұрын
the problem is the brand,
@laisuresboringadventures70522 жыл бұрын
The new 22 7.3 gas they are having problems with tthe fuse box shorting out and possibly catching the truck of fire Spencer lawn care has one hes already have has issues with it not shutting off due to a fuse box issue and has had a buddy have his truck burn to the ground due 2 that issue
@TwoFarmBoys2 жыл бұрын
Great video as per usual! Definitely have heard great things about the new Ford gassers. I think the new Ford big block is gonna be a good alternative for diesels if you're not towing 24/7. Good luck with the trucks. I'm sure the 7.3 Powerstrokes are looking forward to spring as much as I am. God bless and have a great day - Everett
@duckwacker87202 жыл бұрын
They're having issues with lifters and coils.
@TwoFarmBoys2 жыл бұрын
@@duckwacker8720 Well at the end of the day it's still a Ford. Lol! None of them are like they once were though with the exception of MPG.
@TwoFarmBoys2 жыл бұрын
@@duckwacker8720 We won't really know how good they are until they're out of warranty.
@nightstorm91282 жыл бұрын
It's funny when Americans say an old building...that's maybe 150 yo. In Ireland an old building could be over a thousand years old...like some pubs here..
@GuyinWY2 жыл бұрын
What can I say, we’re a “young” country still.
@shardug2 жыл бұрын
The 7.3 is a fantastic engine , it's nearly bullet proof, but mileage is not so good. With all the extra smog control stuff on the new trucks they tend to have a lot of problems. I have a 2004 5.9 ram and my friend has the 7.3 ford. Never had any of the problems people who have newer trucks have. Good luck on finding a truck. but the gas ones can't haul 15,000 lbs.
@LukeCederberg2 жыл бұрын
How’s is shit power service is way better that is what we run in all our tractors and if we don’t we run straight number 1 fuel is what we run in the winter in pickups and tractors and we hit -30 here in North Dakota
@ExploringCabinsandMines2 жыл бұрын
I just bought a 98 chevy 2500 ext cab 4x4 with a 454 $ 15,000 with 65,000 miles on it and I can work on it myself.
@garybutz79072 жыл бұрын
I have a question for you Blake what are your thoughts on the new 7.3 gasoline engine I haven't heard much about them
@GuyinWY2 жыл бұрын
I’ve heard great things, but haven’t driven one myself.
@davem77222 жыл бұрын
I have one, 21 7.3 CCSB 4x4 F350 SRW tow my 36ft RV. Plenty of power, 10mpg towing at 65. Only bitch I have is the smallish gas tank. Truck drives amazing for a 1ton
@eldonjons74422 жыл бұрын
@@davem7722 Would like to know what they do in the mountains with a 16k toy hauler.....
@beast643752 жыл бұрын
Glad I don't have to worry about DEF on my F350, then again it doesn't have a muffler either haha. Its a 91 IDI, so...and basically a farm vehicle at this point.
@3cl12 жыл бұрын
Road trips for equipment can be a good time, the gas vs diesel pick can be a tough decision.
@drcornelius8275 Жыл бұрын
Why is dieseal more expensive??
@stvkomer2 жыл бұрын
never had any problems getting gassers to start without block heaters way down into the -30s in nodak. the diesels were a different story lol gasser parts are cheap and plentiful, no crazy DEF DPF shit to deal with. for around town though I like my camaros. dont like driving the pickup unless absolutely necessary. Lots of great Folks in Havre
@RedneckBaller2 жыл бұрын
I have 3 7.3s. 1 idi and 2 powerstrokes and also a 2011 f350 with a 6.2 and besides they really shitty gas mileage its a good truck
@ExploringCabinsandMines2 жыл бұрын
I never fell for the diesel hype in the first place. If something is that heavy I'll just have it delivered. .out people drive around empty anyway.
@oldman68252 жыл бұрын
Why go to Great Falls to Havre
@vflrockytop2 жыл бұрын
I say this as a semi driver pulling around 8800 gallons of fuel everyday for a living. My 5.7 tundra with the RAS suspension pulls my 33ft travel trailer better than my 7.3 did.
@mitchp3502 жыл бұрын
This is a bit off truck topic, but I have been meaning to ask you this for some time. Concerning the New Holland you had. I have been toying with the option of a newer tractor, and every time I see a New Holland, I am thinking that is a nice tractor, but always in the back of my mind I think of the one you had, and all the troubles, which sours the view for me on the New Hollands. So I suppose the question would be, was all the trouble you had with that tractor an issue with New Holland tractors them selves, or just that individual tractor(lemon)? Thanks
@GuyinWY2 жыл бұрын
I believe that was my particular tractor, and no way a representation of the whole brand. I would personally consider another NH if I were in the market for a tractor, or a Case/ IH equivalent.
@mitchp3502 жыл бұрын
@@GuyinWY Thanks for the reply, certainly helps me change my view a bit towards the NH's.
@sanguinestone6242 жыл бұрын
250,000 It.s just broke in. 475,000 on my 2001 7.3, AmsOil!
@dkdj52 жыл бұрын
Your F450 is geared too low for highway miles. $3000 will get you an overdrive. Replace the front end and maybe a steering gearbox and it will steer nice again. If you can find one, get Banks programmer. Mileage and power will go way up. The perfect truck for a whole lot less than a newer one and no DEF. I idle my F250 7.3 all night if hot or cold. Very comfortable. Up to 19 mpg.126.with trailer. 8 with load and 70mph. Add a 6.0 trans cooler and a trans thermostat. Trans stays cool.
@heightsgolan87422 жыл бұрын
Where do you get that overdrive unit?
@iviaverick522 жыл бұрын
I love my 2001 7.3l as well, about the same number of miles and runs great. However, these fuel prices are really killing me. However, I towed a 13k lb 5th wheel from Colorado to New Hampshire last summer, and I averaged 11-12 mpg.
@jeffscott8112 жыл бұрын
Blake reach out to olf he has a f350 with the 7.3 gas
@ricdenali42132 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the road trip..
@ollie-lk5dx2 жыл бұрын
Comparing a old 7.3 to a newer gas I'm not sure is a fair comparison.. I hauled a couple tractors with a 5.7 hemi and got 5 mpg. Last fall with my 6.7 power stroke pulling a 30 foot camper in 20 mph wind I got 12 mpg. Two years ago I drove one with the 10 speed trans mission while on vacation in AZ and yes it got up to 23 mpg on interstate , pulling a good load it'll be single digit. My 2012 6.7 has had one issue with the def issue. $300 fix with a new heating eliminate . I always use def from same same brand. Have heard stories of people using windshield washer fluid in def tank. Make sure you only use creditable sources please.
@randyscott86602 жыл бұрын
Really great video...I really enjoyed it thank you...🙂
@bb38313 Жыл бұрын
My 1994 Mazda p/u I got from Jimmy had 2300 4 cvl. When Randy and Ryan got it from me it had 235,000 miles trouble free miles on it. They trashed it in a month. I now have your granny's with 237,000 on it
@davem37892 жыл бұрын
The price of new diesel trucks and the emissions crap they come with are a no go for me.
@Indiansmoke12 жыл бұрын
I see 6.7s blown up everywhere for sale or parts.
@Richardsmithabcd2 жыл бұрын
Def=government juice
@johnnycampbell52342 жыл бұрын
I love my 02 Super Duty with a 7.3, but I agree with you. With 319000 on it I'm leary to take it on that long of a trip too. Love the newer gas super duty, might be my next truck
@justinschooler62432 жыл бұрын
Don't tow that much or real heavy. I'll never go back to a gas truck tho
@levitolman40632 жыл бұрын
They just got done moving a nuke in great falls not too long ago
@jonathantaylor69262 жыл бұрын
A diesel F250 or SRW 350 is completely pointless. I have a 1999 F250 diesel. A 2022 has practically the same axles, frame and suspension under it all these years later… but nearly 300% more torque. No sense in having all that power if they chassis can't put it to the ground. And with diesel stuck at a dollar over regular, its getting harder and harder to lie to yourself that the diesel is "cheaper in the long run"… it isn't.
@jeremyhanna38522 жыл бұрын
Or you can run a fuel tank heater buy ounce cry ounce no gelled up fuel
@AmericanSurvival0012 жыл бұрын
😂 250k lol I have 320k on a gas engine hemi 2004 Durango, but I understand never trust a Ford outside of the warranty and with high mileage or you will be sorry. tow trucks are expensive as my Ford friends say… those seven threes are great around town vehicles but I would never drive one with the original fix them over 50 miles from where I lived told too many stranded friends back to town with that one, Ford in general has not build a good engine in 30 years at this point
@nicolvilleoffroad2 жыл бұрын
That DEF aint no good. Nothing but emission issues in the semi truck.
@carmiethompson26762 жыл бұрын
There is nothing wrong w/ Diesel if it's built correctly. There shouldn't be the problems w/ the emissions or DEF like there is. This is do, in part, to the OEM's trying to make a higher return$ & anxious managers wanting to impress their bosses so they can move up the corporate ladder. The other issue is the hysteria by an EPA infected by the enviro-mentalists inventing emission regulations that have not been verified or validated. Another issue is the poor quality of replacement parts, especially alternators & batteries as it relates to older vehicles. During my Northern winters, I do have to plug-in my '96 E350 w/ the 7.3 & +305K on the clock & I get great results w/ the "Power Service" anti-gel additive. The issue w/ the Big Rig OEM's is due to customers being 'cost sensitive'. Meaning innovation is very limited & some being more compromised because of cost. The Light Truck OEM's; they follow the trends & right now it's the mirage of EV's. As long as the Govt. subsidizes initial production. Just to many 'speed-bumps' right now for Light Truck Diesels. Either price rises are limited usually by cheaply made components &/or sub-par materials or the price's will climb to ridiculous levels because of 'higher quality' &/or emission regulation. To many $tary eyed managers & not enough Engineering.
@MrTyrelle2 жыл бұрын
The 6.7 would be a dodge ram 3500 Cummins turbo diesel
@timothymilam7322 жыл бұрын
Your 7.3 only gets 12 mpg pulling a fkat tongue pull trailer. Something is wrong with your truck, either that or you have 410 ratio in your diff. My 03 f250 7.3 has over 400,000, and only changes ps pump twice heater core starter, and front seal on 4R100 original never been outta the trunk, but will be soon. So anyone have a good recommendation for transmission builder, I'm willing to do the research to follow up on to see what they're reviews, and read up on them. I've been seriously considering Jasper, as they have 3 years unlimited mileage replacement anywhere in USA. I can put 6 4x8 alpha on my trailer, at average weight of 1200 pounds and trailer probably 2500 lbs for total 9,700.lbs, and its up above cab high back there. So it's like pullig a cinder block against the wind, but weight doesn't bother it, and truthfully unless I'm fighting a big head wind are cross wind I never really know it's back there Fuel mileage probably still going to average above 15, closser to 16 I'm betting, and I run 265x75x16 and I never put 70 ponds of air pressure on them except long enough to leave discount tire. And those are general grabbers with highway tread pattern at 60 from, and 50 in the rear tires. Rotila 15/40, stock air box with back against wheel weel cut out and sealed from engine compartment with k&n air filter stock size, just reusable because of all the dust I use to get into on job sites and concrete stabilization of dirt work. I drive anywhere from 60 to 75 mph, with best mileage at 2100 rpm and 67 mph can get 22 mpg on long highway trips, but the 18.9 is 9 outta 10 fill ups like clock work. And its super cab short box with big push guard on front bumper running boards, and chrome headache louvered back on rear window, with double thickness of rhino liner in bed with large weather guard toolbox Now if I put car ojj*
@GuyinWY2 жыл бұрын
My 7.3 weighs 13,000 lbs and has 4:30 gears in it.
@jimmiecatrett73712 жыл бұрын
Don't know if I'm way late on your channel, but whatever happened to the 8n you brought back from your parents place
@laisuresboringadventures70522 жыл бұрын
Welker farms inn shelby mt has 2
@CrimeVid2 жыл бұрын
The best diesels for economy are the old non turbo ones, a blower will put the bills up. They tend to be slow but don’t burn much, I had one with a dashboard idle adjuster, great in traffic jams, you could make it just creep along. I like diesels but never really did the mileage to justify one.
@panthermartin77842 жыл бұрын
I constantly have douch bags, buddies of mine, running diesels, who on my days off think Id love nothing more than working on their diesel trucks. This is followed by aggressive laughter and taunting on my side followed by words like get fu#*&#. Im grabbing a half sack of cold ones and a fishing rod and will be hunkered down at one of my honey holes while your changing that injector ...... again.......
@smoothbore43772 жыл бұрын
The arguments in favor of diesel pickups have ALWAYS been based on some very SPECIFIC criteria. If your needs happen to match that sweet-spot where diesel efficiencies meet over-the-road mileage, ... more power to you. But most of us are better served by gas motors.
@elliotbenson1642 жыл бұрын
Howes is garbage for antigel. Used schaffers or power service
@cucvfarmer2 жыл бұрын
Opti-lube Winter works good also.
@nicolvilleoffroad2 жыл бұрын
Yes! Power service is great!
@klugfarmsklug93232 жыл бұрын
Forget treatments for Diesel Fuel. Forget them, you hear me
@AcesUpOffroad2 жыл бұрын
Wrong, I use straight #2 and howes addative. 7 diesel pickups, 3 tractors, and 1 semi.
@klugfarmsklug93232 жыл бұрын
@@AcesUpOffroad Where are you located but???
@AcesUpOffroad2 жыл бұрын
South Dakota
@AlextheDutchDairyfarmer2 жыл бұрын
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@ChrisComp2 жыл бұрын
I hate Howes antigell That crap is junk its gets cloudy in the bottle if its cold i had more winter issues with the tractors using howes than any other brand