Posted by Nancy Howell on November 21, 2013 at 06:50:06 from (144.162.51.165):
In Reply to: diesel ratings posted by Bryce on November 20, 2013 at 17:32:32:
I've got a 97 F350 with 7.3 diesel. Had 96,000 on it when I bought it about 4 yrs ago. Has about 204,000 now. Haven't had any major engine problems.
I do have a pesky, slow drip fuel leak my mechanics are having a hard time fixing.
I make it a point to take good care of the engine - oil, fuel, filter changes, add lubricant to the fuel, periodically use an additive to remove any water in the fuel tanks, etc.
I've been told the 7.3 is an excellent engine and will last a long time when maintained, so I do the maintenance.
BTW, don't want to start any discussion over the additives. There have been multiple discussions on that subject and my choice is to use them.
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