The cost difference percentage wise between a 2wd and a 4wd make the 4wd a no brainer on a modern truck IMO. They ride the same, get just as good gas mileage as a 2wd and for those occasional moments you actually need it its a life saver.
New truck day! 2024 F150 4x4 V8 Lariat
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That pickup looks menacing in that color scheme! As I read your post, I interpreted every "I" to mean "your wife" by the way. 
Yes, as a matter of fact. I can't function in the cold, at all. I end up having to take double thyroid meds and still can't get warm.
Interestingly, The black one with window tint is not markedly different from the white one without, here in FL.
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A two wheel drive truck get stuck easily in simply wet grass. Boat ramps, etc.
Nice truck. I’ve had to repair the springs in the seats of my 2018 but agree completely, when working as designed I find them surprisingly great. It’s quiet on the highway and simply handles better than it should.
And, as long as the recirc door works properly on the HVAC, the air works quite well (mine is XL-spec dark gray - a silver sunshade makes a huge impact during the summer).
And, as long as the recirc door works properly on the HVAC, the air works quite well (mine is XL-spec dark gray - a silver sunshade makes a huge impact during the summer).
Now for the ultimate question. Do you plan on deviating from the manufacturer's recommended oil viscosity once the warranty has expired?
OVERKILL
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Very nice! Aircraft parts? I thought you were retired
Hermann
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Congrats!
We all know the answer to that one. The real question is "do you plan on deviating from the manufacturer's recommended oil viscosity on your first oil change?"
Hermann
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is he a thickie?
Mobil 1 this and 15w-50 that...
I was going to note that this version of the 5.0 specifies 5W-30. Since there are so many superb 5W-30 oils available, including ones with robust HTHS numbers, I’ll stay with 5000 mile OCI’s and 5W-30 M1
Because there are even mud holes in Florida?
4x4 has no bearing on location as there are always uses for it. I won't own a 2wd truck. 4WD comes in handy even in hard rain storms for additional stability. It is helpful towing boats off slippery ramps. A 4wd truck just looks better as well. There are also woods in every state to go off roading. I never understood the "no need for 4wd if you don't live where it snows" argument.
Of sorts I guess. I'd choose a synthetic 5W-30 over a 0W-20 here in FL and in just about any engine that uses chains. I use 5W-30 in my Jag F-Type's supercharged/tuned V6. Those engines are known to fail main bearings on 0W-20 oils, regardless of how much Ti additive the oil contains. They also wear through the DLC coating on the tappets with the 0W oils. The rod bearing issue has been mostly resolved by increasing the diameter.
Still have my plane and moved those tall jacks out to the new hangar today, moved my dirt bike back home and so on. Heading out again now to move the engine hoist and hydraulic press.Very nice! Aircraft parts? I thought you were retired
BEAUTIFUL truck!! Love it in black - good color choice. I only wonder why Ford and GM offer these "off road packages" but put regular all season tires on them?? I would grab some all terrains when you are due tires down the road as it really toughens up the look and gives some additional capability if you need it.
15W-50 in race engines, some air cooled generators. M1 because it is WalMart easy and always works as expected when one understands actual viscosity requirements.
Yeah, the Hankook tires are less than ideal. Low tread depth too. They'll be gone in 20K miles.
