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carringb
Oct 18, 2013Explorer
Bobbo wrote:
Gas engine - 200,000 miles.
Diesel - double that.
Newer diesel - 250,000 miles
Ford Triton motor - double that.
No joking here. Yes, motors last longer under recreational use, but as a fleet manager our diesels wore out quick.
Fwiw I have 364,000 on my V10, which puts out an extra 80 or so hp over stock, and has towed about 200,000 of those miles with an average combined weight over 20,000 pounds.
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