OT Pickup trucks

[Indndawg]

Yuup, I have 240k miles on my 2013 Tundra, treat it like ****, 10-15kish miles between oil changes, never a problem. In the next couple of years I'll buy a low(er) mileage 2021 Tundra (last of the 5.7 V8s - best motor ever made).

Gotta 2021 Plat. Amazing truck. Easy to use, not too much tech. Not for Gen Z's

 

[greenbean.sixpack]

Gotta 2021 Plat. Amazing truck. Easy to use, not too much tech. Not for Gen Z's

when you get ready to sell, let me know.

 

[thatsbaseball]

Fords start rattling too much when they get over 75,000 miles. It’s like everything in cab has a shelf life and starts making noise.

If you ever drove a Ford with a twin I bean suspension 75,000 miles.,...... "rattling" was the least of you worries. It was a job just "keepin her between the ditches".

 

[Pookieray]

Just put a new engine in my 05 GMC Sierra with 285k on it, old motor ran fine but I couldn't ever find an antifreeze leak it has had the last 5-10 years. Google it and the google machine said it was a casting flaw that certain year models had. Body in great shape, needs paint now and new interior and tires it'll be like brand new for $4k. Did work with a friend, 1st time for both of us none the less.

 

[LateralMover]

In the market for a new truck

I think I am going to go with a 2025 xlt or slightly used lariat 5.0l v8 f150 .

I have a 2011 Platinum f150 with the 5.0l with 242k miles on it.

Anyone have experience with the 2021+ 5.0 f150’s and tell me how they hold up after some mileage on them?

I’ve got 105k on a ‘21 Lariat with the 5.0. Absolutely no issues out of it whatsoever so far.

 

[garddog]

Regardless of what truck you pick, If you plan to keep your truck for a long time, IDGAF what your manual says, change the oil every 5k. These 10-15k intervals are rearing their ugly heads after your warranty runs out.

Dirty little secret: extended oil change intervals are a result of manufacturers wanting to avoid carbon footprint/enviromnmental penalties. They’ve done the math, and spec high-quality, low viscosity synthetic oils to exceed CAFE standards and tout the benefits of fewer oil changes over the life of the vehicle. All of this, of course, is fine, when you consider the “life of the vehicle” to be at the end of your powertrain warranty.

Look in the manual and see if it has a second oil listed with a higher viscosity also.

Every 15k miles, get the BG 44k to pour in the fuel. BG Platinum® 44K® Fuel System Cleaner – BG Products, Inc. https://share.google/dZrFSWBxXmPE6N0cP
That stuff will get the carbon out.