Tips For Getting A Truck To 300,000 Miles pt2

[@alannagiesbrecht3638]

"Just because you can afford the payments, doesn't mean you should". A lot of financial wisdom there. Thanks for the insight

[@norman3605]

I couldn't agree more about not buying new vehicles. We received a new Honda Accord as a wedding gift about 25 years ago and we still drive it 100 miles or so every day. Total miles? 645,000 and still going strong. We just keep it maintained and repaired and it keeps on running.

[@wranglerstar]

+Norman Means Sounds like you got a winner. Very nice.

[@FORCENSX]

+Norman Means Original engine? No major repairs? That's very impressive!

[@norman3605]

+FORCE NSX repairs are part of owning any vehicle. I budget $2000/yr for repairs. And I always use the cheapest oil, so long as it meets the API standard.

[@norman3605]

+FORCE NSX the best part about the car, as I tell all my GM and Ford fanatic friends: the Accord is an American made car made from American produced parts.

[@alvindueck8227]

So I should be expecting a lot more out of my '98 Honda Accord longs I keep up maintenance. I've got over 300,000 kilometers

[@kyle_noseworthy]

I would think a truck kept and maintained like you have done tends to be a better truck anyways. Anything that could have gone wrong already has, and any kinks or factory issues are long taken care of. The vehicle becomes very refined in its operation. Great pair of videos here. Thank you!

[@notirishrider7953]

+Weiderfan that is actualy very true. I'm very lucky that my parents will give me their car for free in about 7 months because they are moving to a different country while i want to finish collage here. They bought a volvo s60 2003 with only 80.000 miles in 2011 which is insane the car had only one owner who traded it in for a new volvo and so this old s60 sat in a hangar for a couple of years untill they wanted to get rid of them for very cheap. my parents paid around 1650$ the car today has 127XXX miles on it and it has only died one time which was caused by the battery reaching its end. New battery was all the car needed. The car has had oil changes every 4-5k miles and quality parts were always used as well as correct fluid's the car sounds like brand new there is no rust and nothing rattles and when the turbo spools the little 2l turbo inline 5 it can actualy make me feel uncomfortable. And i think its a great relief that i know that this car was taken care of and it allows me not to worry about buying a car from some shady ass craigslist person who is selling his ''Mint condition'' car worth 3000$ for 700$

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Cool post buddy! Thanks for sharing, and congrats on inheriting that little Volvo! Awesome deal!

[@notirishrider7953]

Weiderfan i still have to pay the insurance which for me is like 1300 as well as road tax (payment for using the roads calculated on co2 or CC of the engine) which will cost me i think 690euro plus paying for my own apartment with no financial support from my parents but hey :P atleast all i will pay for doing my PLC course before collage is like 800euro for 2 years and if i get a special grant its free and i have my own transport. And going back to the video any car or truck can be easily maitained by someone changing fluids is very easy the hard part is just picking the correct fluid which is not that hard as it says what to add in the owners manual

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Good luck with all your endeavors, and hopefully you can save some cash by doing your own maintenance work. I'm about to throw a new set of brakes on to my Honda. Just rolled over 200,000 KM about a week ago. :-)

[@notirishrider7953]

Weiderfan which honda is it ? and 200.000 is really good :)

[@grantottaviano7445]

Long live the legendary Triton V10!!!! Keep an eye on the oil level, they start to use oil fast as they get older.

[@willrisher6049]

A lot of people have never had anyone to show them how to do these kinds of things, it’s nice seeing your channel geared towards teaching and encouragement. Thanks for showing us the tips and tricks! Nice truck too! Just bought my dads old 2001 Super Duty! Great trucks!

[@ChewbacaTW]

I love working on my truck and getting to learn something new about it. sometimes DIY maintenance is frustrating but honestly once you get it figured out, you have added to the relationship you have with your vehicle (which sorta makes it like an old friend or part of the family) and learned how to keep it going so giving you more confidence in the vehicle and in your own ability to keep it running. Plus you have the added bonus of justification for buying new tools if you need them to do the job, because you would have just had to throw that money away on the labor if you had taken it to a shop.

[@Dude-jx8ey]

Amen brother. I am very much looking forward to my first car fir that very reason

[@ChuckCanada1]

Cody it is the videos like these that I personally like the most, the insightful videos where you say something that I would have otherwise been told earlier on in my life but things didn't work out that way and when I hear them now it makes me think a little and it makes sense. Thank you.

[@aodhanof90]

Love these two videos -- I grew up with a single mother who always thought me to be wise with my money. Recently I bought an '05 Forester after returning from BCT/AIT for the Guard. Sadly the engine started knocking and consuming large amounts of oil. The car had a great body though, and I was blessed with the skills and just enough financial resources to get a factory new short block and a few other odds n' ends that needed replacement. Friends all thought I was crazy for not just running out and buying a new car, but I essentially have a new car for a fraction of the price!

[@pcheck62]

Amazing. God has blessed you Sir. May He continue to bless you and yours. ❤

[@Lanninglongarmmowing]

Anyone can buy a new truck. Real men keep the old ones running.........

[@ford_ram_chevy5703]

+Love2boat92 Yep ive got a 1996 Nissan hardbody and a 2002 ford

[@Lanninglongarmmowing]

Datsun ford That's cool. My dad has a 1978 GMC Sierra classic. It's a square body.

[@realworldprepper]

At the end of this video you mentioned the handling and braking as a whole were improved. It is important to note the interrelation between shocks (and springs for that matter) with tires and brakes in stopping, and tires and suspension for handling and load handling. You could have the best brakes possible, but fail to stop adequately due to too much bounce from either bad shocks or the wrong shock and spring set up. Another great informative, money saving DIY video. Thanks for sharing.

[@mjallenuk]

So nice to have the thoughts at the end with a link to an old video.... Strange the things you didn't know you'd missed... My old Land Rover is 30 years old this year, 10 of which have been with us. She's getting a new chassis this summer as a reward for working hard her entire life. We don't buy new cars. We had one as a lease thing for work but it died quite quickly because the service intervals weren't close enough together. Good thing we didn't own it!

[@tig3r_lily]

I bought my FIRST NEW truck last year. (Im 26) The truck out the door price ended up being 27k for a 2015 GMC sierra. One of the main reasons i did it was because it actually lowered my interest rate a good bit AND i already owned my older used Dodge that i traded in and they gave me 18k for. So LONG story short only paying $9,000 total out the door for a 2015 GMC with 0 miles on it and a 2.5%apr I think I got one hell of a deal. Also yea i finished paying for her in december so now I have a 1 year old truck with 8k miles on her AND the title is here at home with me. I agree 100% with what you said. If you can't afford a new truck then don't buy one but Ill tell you what saving all my money from the Marine Corps and putting it into my dodge was the best investment turnaround I ever had!

[@kuneefay]

I've got the 6.8L in my excursion and am very happy with the overall performance and reliability of the superduty chasis and drivetrain from 99+. Standard maintenance is something many people neglect, as Cody said. Invest time and money when you should and if you did your research on and purchased a good used vehicle, it'll pay dividends.

[@chrisjones6002]

I don't know if you mentioned it but don't forget your power steering fluid. I think that's the one fluid most people never think about and it does go bad over time. It's cheap and easy if you just remove and refill what is in the reservoir every oil change. A turkey baster or hand pump from a soap dispenser makes getting the old fluid out easy.

[@dposcuro]

Inherited my mother's 2001 Kia Sportage, currently has 180k Kilometers on it (112k miles). I know its lived a bit of a hard life, my mother never really got out of town, so it was run a lot for short-run errands, rarely getting up to temp. I'm currently doing both necessary and preventative maintenance on it. Catching up on things my mother didn't do before she passed. When I got it, did all the fluids, and gutted the automatic locking hubs (They're broken, and I haven't had the funds to replace them yet. Not causing damage, so its fine for now.), got the front wheel bearings done, rear axle is getting some love next. Followed by shocks, and a new front windscreen. The glass is scratched and pitted all to hell, and has a tiny crack. So many things to do, while also getting tools to do it.

[@jerryt9382]

Just had the trans rebuild in my 03 chevy, put new take off wheels, fixed the exhaust. Smelled coolant at times- water pump was leaking so I replaced the water pump/ lower rad hose/ tensioner/ A/C belt and serp belt along with the thermostat because they were easily accessible when replacing the pump. When putting the new wheels on I had suspicion that a hub was going, turns out hub and a torn upper ball joint, replaced the hub- tore the 1/2 shaft boot, so replaced the axle shaft, upper control arms with ball joints, lower ball joints, inner and outer tie rods since I had to get an alignment, ordered all Moog or A/C delco parts off rock auto and saved a ton by doing it myself, Sure it was almost 5k by the end, but I;ve owned the truck 9 years and think I have atleast 6 more years to go.

[@TheMuskokaman]

After buying 2 brand new Trucks in the last 10 years I agree with you on the money you'll save buying used but there is nothing like ordering your own custom Ford F350 diesel EXT 4X4 power everything, beyond loaded factory accessories with leather interior, suicide doors an 8' box that makes that first 100,000 miles of hard work worth it. Just like myself or my wife & children, my truck has to earn its keep if its on the team. I plow snow with mine to help offset the purchase price which actually paid for the truck & the plow & sander I have for it as well.

[@MrAudienceMember2662015]

Nowadays, buying a used vehicle is tricky. You never know if it's been in a flood or not, for starters. Interiors can be replaced. Paint can be recoated. The truck you describe, I would never buy used if I expected to get any respectable length of use out of it. You can't know how abused it was prior to being polished for resale.

[@meandthemrs7403]

I bought my '92 Ford F150 back in '96 with less than 70k miles. Has a 300 I-6 with 195k miles now. Badly rusted here in Indiana but starts and runs great. Could use more power but good enough for me. CHANGE OIL BETWEEN 3 AND 4K. I appreciate your value of your Grand-dads tools. I would hang the creeper on the wall of your shop. Hope you get to be a grandparent some day. You'll make a good one.

[@ih1206]

Cant say that I disagree with you about buying a new truck. When I graduated college last month, my mom told me that since I had a job nailed down, I would be able to buy a new truck. I said why? There's nothing wrong with my old Chevy. Sure its a little rusty in spots, nothing that cant be fixed, the a/c needs recharged, but the engine and transmission are solid. I just hauled a couple wagon loads of hay out of the field tonight with it. I'll keep it til the wheels fall off and ill fix it and run it till they fall off again.

[@chabka34]

ih1206 wish more people had that attitude

[@ih1206]

chabka34 Some days that's an expensive attitude. This morning it had a dead battery. I think I know what the issue is, but I won't know anything until I get home and wheel it in the shop.

[@dotLiket]

A big reason why rotors warp is because the lug nuts are unevenly and/or over torqued like with an impact gun, they reall should be torqued to spec with a torque wrench or a torque bar. Torque bars can be had for a pretty reasonable penny. The F250, depending on what model year, seems to need 140-160 ft lbs on the lug nuts and the typical air powered impact gun will do atleast 300 ft lbs.

[@GomerKyle]

My dad bought a Dodge Ram 3500 brand new 14 years ago and it was the truck my brother, sister and I grew up in. It was going strong, we took good care of it and it had just reached 275,000 miles when a bad windstorm came through and dropped a tree down the middle of it a few months ago. Preventative maintenance goes a long way but you can't plan for that. Thankfully we've found a "new" truck. Same year and model as the old one though this one only has 81,000. Time to work back up to 275 and hopefully further. Thanks for all the great videos, can't wait to see what's next.

[@lostllama3495]

I know the feeling of keeping up an old truck. Me and my dad keep up an old Chevy 1999 Suburban 1500k. It has just over 220,000 miles and we have replaced just about everything apart from the engine and transmission. Although the last 8 hour drive to Florida proved that it had a problem in the #4 cylinder as a code came up that it misfired so engine work is likely in the future. We have paid probably 15,000 to 20,000 dollars just to keep the truck in great condition and it still needs body work and a new paint job. So it isn't cheap to keep up an old truck but it is so worth it as a new Chevy Suburban is in the range of 50,000 to 60,000 dollars. Plus the feeling you get whenever someone makes a comment about your truck being in great condition is one only those who do this can get!

[@wb5mgr]

I've always told my friends and family how much easier it is to keep a basic model vehicle looking nice and in top shape. I've always had $5-7000 trucks with plastic floors you can rinse out with a hose and a standard transmission, manual locks and windows. Things just don't break on those trucks. My truck I have now is the first vehicle I've ever owned that had power locks or windows or cloth seats... And I only bought it because I wanted a crew cab and it was a great deal on a cummins diesel. I 100% agree with you on paying cash for vehicles and repairs on vehicles. I've had shops try to cheat me on repairs when I was in a bind and new in town and I refused to use credit, they cut their rate nearly in half because I held the line on cash only. Sometimes not being rich teaches you life lessons you might not learn otherwise. Maybe you would but probably not. BTW my dodge is at 290,000 and my ford that I have to my dad is at 315,000 and still going.

[@jameschrisdavis]

Another great thing about owning older vehicles is you can actually work on them. You dont need expensive diagnostic equipment to work on them.

[@wranglerstar]

Chris Davis Yes Chris, this is a very good point,

[@jacksondamoose9167]

Everyone says "you can't work on the new stuff". Been hearing that all of my 34 years. While I prefer the older stuff, the new is not much different except you have to learn yet another car...

[@arjanwilbie2511]

Jackson Damoose i have seen young people wire in new engines with the help of a laptop, the older generation never thought it would be possible. :)

[@woooweee]

Arjan Wilbie Yep. obd II for iphone/android and you got diagnostic data as well.

[@arjanwilbie2511]

wooo weee​ my phone has apps to find part numbers and alternative parts that kinda fit but do the job too.

[@MrSonic935]

I just a really nice 00 Chevy Silverado 1500 LS extended cab 4x4 with 189k miles today it's at 200k miles. Going to change every thing on it soon. And the truck looks brand new no rust and I live in Wisconsin so that was a great find.

[@James_Hough]

No car payments since 2000. Never again. They'll gladly sell me a new crew cab 4x4 with all the stuff....don't need it, won't make payments. I'm looking forward to my current truck, a 2007 Silverado, lasting a long, long time.

[@gocoastgaurd721]

My dad had an 04 2500 silverado duramax. I loved that thing before it got sold, but my grandpa still has his 04 sierra (which is all the same except it has a much heavier frame) and that thing is even better. Both are great trucks.

[@THESNAKE8]

Providing it doesn't have the AFM/DOD it should last a while. If its a 5.3, it has the displacement on demand/active fuel management. And good luck with it. The lifters LOVE to collapse, and eat cam shafts, sending metal throughout the engine. Good luck!

[@markericksonsr3130]

93 Chevy Silverado

[@cnypilot]

1995 Ford Ranger 4x4. Runs great! ;-) *hehe*

[@christophercipollone1475]

Been following you for awhile Cody. I've been a wildland firefighter for the past 5 years, been working in the woods for the past 11 years and have been a tinker'er all my life. I'm about to do a trans service on my '09 silverado and install an aftermarket trans cooler. It's got 115,000 miles on it and has been running a little too warm for my liking. Stay down to earth, stay practical and keep one foot in the black buddy. - Chris

[@TravisTLK]

I'm a big proponent of do-it-yourself preventative maintenance. Its usually the many smaller problems (usually electrical and the like) that add up and aren't feasible to fix that annoy me. That and here in MN salt eats vehicles even if you wash them regularly. I've had perfectly good running vehicles that have plenty more miles on them but you could see right through them.

[@Mach5flyer1]

I agree I love my old 7.3L almost 300,000 miles and runs like it's new

[@natebennett2873]

i want an old square body ford when i turn sixteen. just because i like them more than the new ones. and also i love to work on my motorcycle/dirtbike and i like a project. its a good feeling knowing that you put your time and effort into something like that and have it turn out good. it gives you a sense of joy. thank you again for the awesome videos! good day.

[@theoldwizard998]

My "hauler" is a '98 E150 Wagon. Only 125,000 miles but is starting to succumb the ravages of being stored outside for it entire life and driven on salty winter roads in MI. Anyone purchasing a used vehicle should expect to have to put $1000+ into it for front end alignment (and replacement parts), tires, brakes and shocks. Quick tip for others. Clean the outside of your battery with baking soda and water at least a year. Rinse with fresh water. Pop the caps off of the battery and check the water level. (There really is no such thing as a "maintenance free" battery.) Top off with tap water or distilled water if you have well water. A good "gob" of plain old Vaseline on the battery terminals is just as effective as the "red" spray.

[@MrTankcrash]

A video on how to get a 4000 dollar work truck might be good

[@andiarrohnds5163]

those areas hold many trucking secrets. i see pretty good deals on trucks just in clamath falls alone. this is how the market works when literally everyone buys a truck. my advice for people in southern CA is to travel to the redlands area for your truck. thats where i got mine, 1999 ford, runs like new

[@andreweasty]

great Video mini series i could agree more with the don't buy a new car statement especially here in Australia the 2 major car brands Ford(but not the F series trucks) and Holden(GMC) drop so much in value once you drive it off the lot its about 30% of the total cost and all to have a new car smell for a week. Plus older cars have a better range of parts to increase durability, reliability and performance and if there was any type of problem with that model you can usually do a Google search and find a fix for it pretty quick and a way to prevent it from happening. With the breaks on my truck I ended up getting better performance ones(slotted & dimpled front rotors,stainless braided lines, performance pads and performance rear shoes) for less than the factory dealership could do for just replacing the pads on the front and rear and had a local mechanic fit it all for a very reasonable price, he was happy for the pretty easy job of all new bolt on parts and the extra work I was happy for the better quality parts and workmanship and still got a better price then the dealership

[@markduell691]

Over 200,000 miles on my 2000 Dodge 2500. And the winters eat vehicles out here in Pa. But she still looks and runs good.

[@oakridgeplumbing3375]

I wanted to see you pack the front bearings. I don't regret buying a new truck. Not saying i had the cash for it. I use it for work, and never had the time for diy. Old truck was too big and heavy for me to work on, well I did the starter myself. But it got to the point one thing after the other was literally shattering on it, leaving me unable to get to certain jobs when it broke down. Bought a brand new f-250 with a custom workbed in the back. This time, I'm going to schedule maintenance on it.

[@jakejones5991]

Automotive work is one of the things I lack the most knowledge in. Really enjoyed and appreciated these truck videos and the knowledge you shared.

[@w8fg]

What a blessing to have a shop like that and all the "proper" tools for the job. I do love that truck those super duty Fords are great!

[@mishooter4774]

Just some FYI for you all. Napa GOLD line filters are made by WIX. The silver ones are not. Also Napa oil is made by Ashland oil company which is valvalene. I worked for a Napa in the mid 90's for about 4 years, I looked the other day and it's still the same. And to You Cody you can really tell that's not a Michigan truck lol. I've spent a lot of time under my trucks with hammers and what not and lemme tell ya the Iron content in my body is way up there because of it!

[@paul3502]

If the brake pulsation is in the front you typically feel it in the steering wheel but if you feel it in the back of your seat it's from the rear. Also a good way to check if the car or truck ebrake uses the rear caliper you can pull the ebrake to see if the pulsation is in the rear. You treat that truck real good it will last many years

[@ninguemvj]

Oh! My Ford has lots of Motorcraft parts on it and it´s a '78 car. By the way that brings me to what you said about get an old truck and take care of it. I´ve seen people buy modern cars/trucks that are already dead and I still drive a car that´s older than me. I´m eyeing a Ford Ranger to do the dirty work now. I guess I´ll go '98. Great video as always.

[@clintcarpentier2424]

Assuming you parked your truck after you cooked the disks, which would warp them. You can avoid warping after cooking, by simply moving your truck forward a foot every five-ten minutes. What happens, is the part of the disk which is covered by the caliper, retains the heat longer than the rest of the disk, and that's what warps it; you want to even out the cooling as much as possible.

[@scottjohnson7774]

Keep it up ! It's very rewarding keeping a vehicle running My 1980 Volvo wagon just hit 500,000 miles with no major engine work ...just the routine maintenance and accessories like water pumps, alternators ,timing belts It doesn't leak or burn any oil between changes I bought one new car in my life it is a 1996 KIA everyone said you won't get 100,000 miles before it has major issues even the dealer mechanic said it I now have 198,000 miles on it and it still runs great ! Do the proper maintenance use the best quality filters and a good oil don't skimp on changing intervals I made a bet with the lead mechanic at KIA that I would get over 200,000 miles on it .he said it would never make it Well I'm almost there needless to say he is very surprised that it still runs and at a very good performance level

[@TheGreatestGinja]

you're such a cool guy. hope I can be like you one day!

[@rileyfenley522]

I have a Dodge Ram 2500 turbo diesel that just passed 175k. It's getting to the point where everything is new except body and engine. All the engine components, brake lines, brakes, cooling system, suspension have been replaced. I have 2 tires almost ready in need to be replaced but I have replacements in my garage already. It's like having a new truck. Have you considered a putting quick disconnect on one side of your jumper cables? It makes it a lot easier, you can jump start yourself or others from the front or back of your truck depending on need and surroundings.

[@hpgproducepatch]

The last two vehicle I purchased were payed for with cash. It is truly an awesome feeling to be a good steward with your money. It is much more fulfilling than the new car smell.

[@mph5896]

My last truck rusted out, 13 years old and the cab corners were gone. Bought a newer one from Texas and absolutely love it even though it has 150k.

[@ikutoisahobo]

I completely agree with you on buying cash. Not a single one of the 6 cars in this household were bought on payments and other credit, nope, all cash here.

[@cat-ow8ei]

Great job on keeping your truck in great condition!

[@mikennanlocke5710]

my 04 suburban has 275,000 miles on it, but it had the motor go and the trans followed soon after around 225,000 miles, great truck does all I need

[@Sleepdroidstudios]

Guessing $40-50K for a new truck shows you haven't bought a new truck in a while. I just looked at what a new Ram would be and they were starting at that price, and going way up from there. I think I'll pass on that. I bought a new Dakota in 2004, paid it off in 2005, and haven't looked back. Never again will I have any payment other than a house payment. I don't plan on keeping that forever either.

[@bmylesk]

When discussing the argument, "why fix it if it aint broke" in your video, I believe the answer and word you were looking for is called, preventative maintenance. Most might not understand, but it will pay dividends in the long run.

[@docteurshepherd]

B Kelley very true I'm even guilty of that attitude at times

[@av6739]

My last boss used to say he would rather be proactive rather than reactive. I agree with his statement.

[@SneakySolidSnake]

when tightening your tire lugs, use the star pattern. 0:55 if you were tightening here, you're tires will be out of balance. if you were just getting them closer to the rim to save time before actually tightening, then disregard. i'm just looking out for you.

[@alvindueck8227]

I don't know how you got a fella from Australia to forge a tool for you, but you sure are one fortunate and blessed fella. Not many people have such friends globally.

[@bethanyb4478]

I don't know how many miles are on our family van, but we've had it for 22 years. It's just about dead now, though. The air conditioning is shot (a real problem in Florida), the upholstery is falling apart, the driver's seat is permanently reclined, the radio is gone, and Dad can't get the power steering fluid to stop leaking.

[@caseydman4651]

Might I suggest something, if it hasn't been done yet? That 4r100 will benefit greatly from an auxiliary transmission cooler, 6 rows are better than the stock but 9 row coolers if you're towing near the max GVWR often. I'm not knocking the ford, as I own one but with the ZF6, I hear horror stories about the 4R100 puking it's guts after long heavy tows or after running in reverse for an extended period of time, and if you're fighting a fire on your land with it that would be a bad thing to happen. Just a friendly heads up, keep up the good work!

[@mkzenthusiasts]

I hope you have a very SLOW fire season this year and some steady rain showers with NO lightning

[@SidMay95]

I've got a '92 F150 that I bought as my first vehicle last August. Has over 230,000 miles on it and it's still running. I've had to put some work into it and still have a bit more to do but I know it's worth it when I look at other students at my university who are driving brand new trucks and are struggling to make the payments.

[@suckerpunch60duce]

I ordered all new brakes last week! suppose to be here Thursday. also picked up some Snap-on tools to do it properly.

[@stevenhardy2898]

Yes there is merit to buying used...I have done both....but everyones financial situation is different and just as important everyones time resourses are different. There have been times when I was making lots of money but had very little spare time. I bought an f250 turbo diesel and kept after it ....got laid off 3 years later ,had to replace with a car pdq.......as the truck only had 14000 miles after 3 years and was meticulously kept....my depreciation loss was minimal and I had a substantional amount of equity for repurchase. I would suggest that if you buy new....buy sensible...buy something that many would want to buy afterward ...(even used). Don't over option or under option and stay away from trucks that you can see on the road that are rust buckets after 4-5 years old . Many Americans today are either under employed or over employed (too much ot) thanks to the Obama economy. If you intend to keep a vehicle for 10-20 years buying a new truck is not such a big risk IF you intend to pay it off before selling.

[@Lenny-kt2th]

I may not own a truck, but the same goes for those good old Swedish built Volvos from the time it was not owned by a foreign investment company. About 26 years old and roughly 200,000 miles on the odometer (which is a lot in this small country) it's only recently been giving me some aggrevation with what I think is a wheel bearing on the way out, but may turn out to be the whole steering mechanism. Still, I've owned it for over 13 years as my only car and I bought it when it was 13 years old...

[@IronAddict34]

Upstate NY winters =6 months of heavy salt use. I can keep a truck running forever but I've never been able to keep the rust from eating everything up. Even the expensive undercoating doesn't hold up.

[@timwaddell7499]

I have an 2000 Ford Explorer with 183,000 miles and I hope to drive it another 200,000. Buy used and save a load of money. Really liked the video.

[@Basca112]

Cody you should get a tool for checking the breaking fluid so there is not water in it, makes it easier to see when it needs exchanged.

[@alexmills1329]

you might want to see if you have front and rear sway bars, it make a huge difference on those trucks, my dad's 2002 f250 had front and rear and it was level even on hard corners

[@powerstrokerx-uj6px]

I couldn't agree more, I bought my used 6.4L F250 super duty with 100k miles on it for well less than half what they cost brand new. Just maintain it religiously and you'll be able to triple that mileage in these diesels no problem! (especially that work horse 7.3L you have wranglerstar)

[@Graveltrucking]

Tyler Lawson He's got a V-10 he doesn't drive the truck enough to buy a diesel as for the 6.4 I wouldn't touch one I will keep my 6.0 it is easier to fix.

[@mrmatt1365]

Circulate about 1/4 cup of dishwasher detergent, like Cascade, in the cooling system for about 30 minutes then flush well with water. Cleans the system well and it isn't harsh like system cleaners, Prestone and whatnot. DO NOT use dishwashing liquid like Dawn, non foaming only.

[@ItsAlwaysRusty]

Great Tips and a thoughtfully put together video. Only issue is I live in the great Northeast (NY) and you just can't get away from the rust. The undercarriage on your truck looks new compared to my 6 year old truck.

[@12101DyM]

I drive a 1989 chevy s10. The body is beaten and rusted but everything on it works 100%. I'm proud of that

[@bnadit1949]

Surplus Forest Service/Military are the best bang for your buck used wise, but you always take a chance that it is not as advertised, and the trucks go as is, if the inspector missed something you are stuck with it. Still I would like to get an F-450/F-550 that way because they are insanely cheap compared to new.

[@petterdalbyvesteras7428]

Huge respect to anyone that can keep older cars/trucks in working order

[@joshjohnson3416]

Your thought process on not financing a truck is on point. They depecriate so quickly. Thanks for the Video:)

[@dennismodzel6782]

268,000 on the one truck here on our farm pulling trailers and wagons in and out mud ,manure ect is hard on it but a good truck yet.

[@ChristopherParsons1]

I'm looking for a new to me truck, I had a 2006 Ford Ranger that I loved, traded it in for a automatic car. Traded it though for a good reason, I traded it so that my fiance could get her drivers license, she couldn't drive a vehicle with a manual transmission.

[@policronia]

I enjoyed this video. It's great to see that the truck is not completely corroded as most are of that age where i live and the roads are heavily salted in winter. Not trolling at all but i had two questions/observations; your spare appears to be a different size- im sure you're aware but even a very short drive with two tires of a different rolling circumference on the same axle could cost you a very expensive piece of drivetrain in a few miles. the other was if you replaced your pads? new rotors with irregularly-worn pads from old warped rotors would definitely be a no-no great video and i agree with your opinion on the used truck vs. new truck sold my 1990 Dodge diesel with 739,000 km's to a kid who still drives it

[@wetcommando8697]

With rotors my mom has a 2012 Honda Accord and her front rotors had warped just goes to show even newer cars can have problems early on

[@Switch3991]

It's best practise when replacing brake discs too also change the pads especially considering pads are expensive and then too avoid heavy braking for around 1000 miles or so, this is too allow a layer or brake pad material to coat the disc and allow for best braking. If you brake hard during this 'bedding in' stage you can glaze the pads from the heat and then they'll never bed in properly.

[@Switch3991]

*sorry meant pads AREN'T expensive

[@usMarinecuv902]

Put a light coat of grease on the old rotors so they aren't all rusty if you NEED to use them again.

[@jeromej221]

I bought my jeep a year ago for $2900, I paid cash and I couldn't agree more, it feels great to own your car outright.

[@dgr8zod]

5-30 is the Ford recommended weight oil. The Ranger rattled like a model T when it was 19F with 10-40 in it..

[@medicduckster]

wangler man, i know its safety sallie but for all of us that love ya could you wear your seat belt please again its from the heart.

[@andiarrohnds5163]

woah there john redcorn. you forgot to service your power steering fluid (very important) and even more important is flushing your radiator

[@allendorrell9845]

I have a 2003 f250 with a 6.0 powerstroke diesel. have to keep up on maintenance and I have almost 280,000 miles on it. nothing to make a teen more proud than being able to say that I have a trouble prone truck with that many miles

[@stiless7417]

Cody one more thing you should consider is a new Stant NOT oe radiator cap.

[@JoeTheSolarGuy]

Looking to buy a truck. Glad I came across this video in the archive lol. Will not be buying new...

[@russrockino-rr0864]

I bought a brand new Toyota Tundra in 2003 for $26,000, but I put a huge down payment of $16,000 on it. Money that I saved up for awhile. I paid it off in 4 years. 16 years later, I still own it. It has been the best Truck I have ever had. I will probably keep it for a few more years. That being said, when I buy a New to me one, it will be 4 to 7 years old and I will pay cash for it. You are right, the new ones are 40k to 60k or more. Yikes!

[@heyitschinoable]

Another important thing to really remember is proper lug nut torque! That keeps your wheel perfectly torqued to your hub and also your rotor! A simple thing often overlooked.

[@harvestertwo]

Sound advise Cody. There is something satisfying in driving an old well maintained vehicle. My VW has done 300000 and I have no intention of changing it.

[@kd7cwg]

2018 Ford F-350 Limited, Crew Cab®, 6 3/4’ Box, 6.7L 4 Valve Power Stroke® Diesel V8 (B20) Engine, TorqShift® 6-Speed SelectShift® Automatic with 6.7L engine, 3.55 Electronic Locking Axle Ratio, 4X4, SRW $80,715 You can find houses for what a new truck costs!. (I paid $700 for my 02 Crown Vic, and besides maintenance, have gotten 50 pretty much trouble free miles out of it so far!)

[@kuhrd]

Every vehicle I have ever owned was used and the only reason I ever go out and buy a replacement is that the old vehicle will have rusted out to a point where it was no longer roadworthy. Where I live it is usually the road salt that takes it's toll on vehicles. My last vehicle had a perfect paint job yet and even the under body was relatively rust free but the trailing arm mounts rusted out and it is illegal to weld in new mounts so I was forced to junk the car and buy a replacement. It was probably best anyway as the vehicle would have started costing me quite a bit as more things began to fail.

[@chipwright6193]

Great advice on buying and taking car of a truck! I agree, I refuse to buy a vehicle that I can't pay cash for. Cody, if your truck is old, then mine is ancient. lol

[@galamonkey]

A while back I bought a brand new 2013 Ram R/T. It was a great truck. 5.7 hemi, 4.10 gear, super sporty, bright red, every option you could ever imagine. But honestly, a new vehicle isn't worth the money. For the $425/mo I was paying, I feel like a fool after about a year. Now I drive a 99 Ranger. It has AM/FM, manual transmission, crank windows, and suits me just fine for the driving I need to do.

[@Graveltrucking]

galamonkey You were only paying 425 a month? that's cheap guys I know are paying 1200 a month for their truck payment that is for a diesel pickup.

[@OldSneelock]

galamonkey You are dead right. I'm driving a 2002 Sonoma with 124000 or so miles. It has the same amount of bells and whistles yours Ranger does. I've had trucks with power gizmos. The first thing to go was the door locks and window openers. They are nice until you can't get in or roll up the window. After retiring I'm probably going to drive it until it's dust on the driveway. I paid cash when I bought it and it makes money every time I drive it.

[@cnypilot]

galamonkey I love my 1995 Ranger. :)

[@verlicht]

Love what you are saying from 6:00 till 7;00! 100% agree!

[@VintageCars999]

I would probably buy one that is a couple of years old, that way you don't end up with one where the previous owners never took care of them (though even on a couple year old vehicle it could have been abused). I agree though $50-60k is too expensive for a truck, even if it is one that will last a very long time which is probably why they cost so much. Main thing is you want a truck with a good engine and transmission in it, older trucks like 5 years (or older) you tend to run into problems and it's not always solid but the same can happen to new cars as well, but it's really about limiting that.

[@19320000000000]

I'm new to your channel but I absolutely love your videos and your advice as well thanks a lot and keep them coming.

[@kevinglidden3734]

amen on buying a brand new vehicle. I'm 26 and my wife and I bought a brand new vehicle and it was the worst mistake we ever made. plus these newer vehicles are almost impossible to work on without a computer. I have a 1992 f150 that a friend gave to me cause it has to many miles for him (292,000) and its the easiest truck I've ever worked on.

[@jcogzy5799]

Straight out of high school bought a 2015 f150 dont regret it 1 bit.

[@iwileaturshit]

Favorite vid of yours of all time

[@Basilahi]

i just got my first pickup truck ever its a 2016 f150 xlt fx4 supercrew cab , i have about 3000 miles on it and i take really good care of it and drive her carefully babying it and never exceeding 3k rpm ill use synthetic oil and change it every 5000 miles as i live in a very hot place and i wanna keep it to 500000 maybe a million miles if i could

[@DNGJustSnakes]

Maintenance is everything!!!