bltf150

Hey Ford drivers,

I'm looking to get into a 6.0 PSD. I've had a Dirtymax in the past so i'm pretty familiar with what it takes to own a diesel. Anyways I found this one here.

http://www.factormotors.com/used-inv...set=19&limit=1

The truck was a fleet vehicle in Minnesota. Its had the injectors replaced, along with egr... etc.

CARFAX: http://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistory...WX31P55EC29156

Should I be worried about buying a fleet vehicle?

Any input would be really really appreciated

bltf150

The price is great, the miles aint to bad, but the body could be a little better. but o well.

Kevin_MacArthur

It being a fleet vehicle means it probably got good maintenance, however it also means it was probably used for hard work, and the fact that it doesn't belong to any single person, so they treat it that way.

Honey Boo Boo

I'd be more worried about it being a 6.0 than and fleet vehicle.

Stay away and save up for a 6.4.

Kevin_MacArthur

Stay away from a 6.0 and get into a higher costing truck with higher maintenance costs and a lot of the same issues?

Honey Boo Boo

Higher maintenance? No.

Same issues? No.

I've never seen a 6.4 blown headgasket, EGR cooler, they rarely go through injectors.

Really the only common issues with 6.4's are chafed injection pump harness and faulty single o-ring upper rad hose.

ford fanatic

iTrader: (1)

I think he's referring to the initial cost of the truck being much more?

People are scared of these trucks, so they can be had for a good price. And if you do your homework, fix the common problems, you can have a solid truck when it's all said and done.

Kevin_MacArthur

Leaking radiators, EGR failure, DPF failure, the fact that the engine bay is so much more crammed than a 6.0, meaning almost every repair is cab off.

Really, the only time 6.0s are failing is when people fail to bulletproof them, tune them with a 190hp tune, then hot rod them; tow way too much; drive forever without monitoring engine vitals.

A good coolant filter, the right coolant, an EGR delete and an upgraded FICM and the truck will be fine for normal use. That will prevent premature injector failure, oil cooler clogging, and excessive pressure in the cylinders causing TTY bolt stretch.



NOW, if I had the money, I would get a 6.4, they are very fast once bulletproofed and cranked up.

bltf150

****, i should just go buy another duramax. I just picked up my 01 f150 last month, and I love it it runs great, but man, am i dissapointed in the gas mileage i am getting.