Now there is an interesting yet I believe VERY expensive question.Are you guys doing anything to your transmission’s?
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Now there is an interesting yet I believe VERY expensive question.Are you guys doing anything to your transmission’s?
The thing is, you do have a choice now. Ford has forced induction HO V6 and V8 Raptors.If I had the choice I’d go with the V-8. This turbo experience has been cool, but I am disappointed with the inherent flaws of the power train. My ‘04 Expedition is still on the road. It’s 5.4 V-8 has over 306k miles (the daughter drives it now, so not exactly sure).
They are awesome. I think Ford put a cr@p ton of testing into turbocharging the F150’s early on. Sure, they have problems and we certainly hear about them there on FRF, but I have had at least half a dozen different contractors with eco F150s sporting north of 200k, all but 1 would buy it again. The other was upgrading to a heavier duty truck. They all like to jaw about the Raptor. I wonder if they could get more out of a small displacement TT v8, without a huge range penalty.Anyway, that’s the thing about the V-8’s… they are awesome. Don’t get me wrong; my EcoBoost has been fun. But, it’s got some dumb stuff about it that makes no sense. It’s like Ford had no idea there were turbo charged engines around that experienced these issues, and they just went with it. And in going with that idea took nothing about the consumer in consideration. Guess it was just all about them conforming to the new fuel mileage guidelines. Which I understand, but come on, Ford.
Why do you think the EB needs more frequent oil changes than Ford recommends?I think ecoboost engine are good. IMO. Are there better engines out there, yes. I think the exobooost requires oil changes more often like 3k max if you want them to last.
The oil breaks down around 7000 miles so I do 5000 miles.Why do you think the EB needs more frequent oil changes than Ford recommends?