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Bingo! Not beating on Ford... but a Japanese manufacturer would have put way more R&D into it.

Hmmm... thought this was interesting - Three year old video.... but still.

Based on what I've read and understand... I personally would not go over 5k interval if I owned a turbocharged vehicle. Probably even less. I'd be using a 100% synthetic also. Interesting to know about Ford's recommendations. Not sure I'd agree with the owners manual on this.

As they say.... "_____ Happens". There were a lot of factors here. Not just what technology to choose. Some times you just need to have options and this is what happened.

Thanks. Yeah, there are a lot of factors to consider. Yes, the dealer is a bit outside the city and not a mega-dealer. They met his numbers and then some. Win for both parties. He made a good choice in that he's covered on towing and it being a heavy duty vehicle. The dealer had this truck on...

Yup... tell the Titan submersible guys your thoughts on "new tech". Oh wait.... you can't.

I honestly thought he was going for the 5.0L. I refrained from giving him my 0.02cts because, after all... it's his money and his choice. He's built a very successful business and become very successful in his field. He does not sweat the small stuff and well... everyone has the right to do what...

1. Truck "well maintained". Subjective. Sure... I am sure it was oil changed and problems addressed as they arrived. Was it given 3k OCI's and coolant flushes every year?? No. Is that normal for 'most"... I'd have to say yes. Most of the guys on this site are not your normal maintenance types...

I stand corrected. :)

Thanks for that. Well... He's (Buddy) got the money and the means to pretty much buy what he wants. He could have repaired it or... went back and forth and back and forth with the dealer.... (Who wants to do that?) Warranties are great "IF" they are not disputed. Based upon what was done at the...

OF course. That's what they do. Happens every day. Welcome to the world.

According to Ford.. it "was" the turbo. And yeah... We are still seeing it "play out". You can ask a few of my other friends that purchased turbocharged vehicles and found themselves in the repair shop. (Both Ford and GM products). Many old school mechanics will tell you they have seen tons of...

Update - Last one... Well, this is the final update. Yesterday, my buddy was offered a smokin' deal in the 2500 series 6.7L Diesel Super Duty. The numbers clicked and he's now an owner. The dealership offered him way more money for his truck and came down on the 2500. Knowing and learning from...

Interesting ideas and choices. We are probably looking for a less expensive solution. Not a foolproof solution. just a step-up from the cameras we already have. I know it's a tall order and certainly, the 110+ degree weather here in Phoenix does not help. I've read that Ring has a new...

I would agree with you on pushing the "OCI" envelope. I believe that turbo-anything takes much more diligence and maintenance. These types of engines are pushing-out lots of heat and energy. Oil not only lubricates, but cools. Sub-par maintenance and oil choices are not a good recipe for...

That makes two of us! I suppose I've learned this from an early age... Always read the manual. Then again, I don't have a money tree growing the back yard either.

Thanks. At this point, I think we just need to be alerted to any perpetrators entering the premises. Over the 4th of July, we had a group of kids break-in and deface/vandalize one of our building sites. The Vosker cameras failed to respond and we could have had law enforcement there. The cameras...

I've searched but didn't find anyone using specific "job-site security" cameras for a construction site. I'm asking because our current security cameras have been terrible. (Vosker). These are battery powered and are supposedly charged by a small solar panel on the camera. They communicate...

Thank you. These align with my thoughts also! (Unless the sales manager was completely uniformed of the true nature of the problem.) We purposely didn't get into a discussion about this statement as we both felt it was an unfounded attempt to devalue or "smoke & mirrors" ploy to have my buddy...

Agreed. I have had this "talk" with him and he's learned his lesson. There's only so many platforms to choose from and he's even more aware that certain powertrains are going to require more frequent maintenance. Good to hear folks with the 3.5 like them.