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Re: HELP - looking at 98 F-150
Both the 4.6 & 5.4L are quite reliable. My work van, an E-250 with the 4.6L and 4.10 gears has gone 32,000kms between oil changes. Still runs like a champ.
Be sure to get as much previous maintenance history as you can. Check for frequent oil changes (unless synthetic), and how often the transmission, brakes, plugs, differentials and transfer case were serviced. It's not uncommon to find 200K+ on these engines, and those are ones that WORKED for a living. Strickly highway commuting with routine maintenance can net easily over 350K. Chances are, the frame will rust through before the engine dies.
If you can get the VIN off the truck, post it here and I'll send you what info I can, including engine size.
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'99 Taurus 3.0L 2V Vulcan 145hp; 124,250m
'00 Durango R/T 360ci 300hp (modded); 112,800m
'06 Pontiac G6 GT 3.5L 220hp; 21,100m
Amsoil in all vehicles!
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