thinking about trading for a 2008 cummins
01-12-2009, 12:51 PM
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01-18-2009, 10:10 AM
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I've had my 08 for 2 months now and do mostly in town driving. No problems yet with the DPF System. It says that if it get's full all you have to do is drive for 40 minutes or so at 50 MPH or more (Freeway) but so far so good here. Most of my trips are less than 10 miles. I do allow warm up and cool down time though because for those 10 miles I drive it like I stole it
01-18-2009, 02:16 PM
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i test drove a BRAND NEW ford F250 4x4 6.0 with only 38 miles on the clock.
near the end of the test drive the check engine light came on!! W.T.F! ???
needless to say i was done .
near the end of the test drive the check engine light came on!! W.T.F! ???
needless to say i was done .
01-18-2009, 07:53 PM
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01-19-2009, 06:06 AM
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Hey All
I have a 2001 4wd cummins 5spd that gets 18-19 in town and thinking bout tradin for a 5700 mile 2008.. looks like the new cummins have some lovers and some haters.. I only tow my boat and dont haul more than a few hundred pounds most days, but I like my diesel! The other choice is gonna be a new chevy 1500...
thanks
Mark
I have a 2001 4wd cummins 5spd that gets 18-19 in town and thinking bout tradin for a 5700 mile 2008.. looks like the new cummins have some lovers and some haters.. I only tow my boat and dont haul more than a few hundred pounds most days, but I like my diesel! The other choice is gonna be a new chevy 1500...
thanks
Mark
Whatever you do,don't buy a Chevy!If you want a half ton truck, why not look at the new Dodge.IMO its the nicest looking truck out there.Nicest interior too.-Andy.
01-19-2009, 10:58 AM
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For those on this thread talking about not having a problem with the 2008 6.7’s,
All are having problems! If yours is running now, and is still bone stock, it will not be running for long.
Go back a few months, and read the post on this site.
Remove the EGR! And Remove all of the Exhaust! Install something to clear codes, and the engine will be fine for now, now running a program other than on stock setting, and you will start to have clutch problems.
I have spent around $2500.00 in extras, and it’s running great. It runs on the highway, in town, and I can let it sit and idle for hours. I average 19.8 to 20 MPG
That said, I don’t think the problems will ever stop, and I am doing a little research as to going back to a 1996, 3500.
All are having problems! If yours is running now, and is still bone stock, it will not be running for long.
Go back a few months, and read the post on this site.
Remove the EGR! And Remove all of the Exhaust! Install something to clear codes, and the engine will be fine for now, now running a program other than on stock setting, and you will start to have clutch problems.
I have spent around $2500.00 in extras, and it’s running great. It runs on the highway, in town, and I can let it sit and idle for hours. I average 19.8 to 20 MPG
That said, I don’t think the problems will ever stop, and I am doing a little research as to going back to a 1996, 3500.
01-19-2009, 08:16 PM
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Well, I must admit it. I am now a fan of the 6.7L . I thought it would be impossible for me to like anything other than the 5.9L, but I was wrong. The new engine performs so good with the 68rfe transmission. You won't be disappointed!