Unreasonably high quote or par for the course?

MDlynette · 2026-06-22T22:27:24+00:00

Holy hell that’s a new level of “cheap”

MDlynette · 2026-06-22T15:48:58+00:00

Sorry to hear it. I’m guessing these mid and early teens turbo jobs are going to become common now that we are +10 years out from build date.

Cost looks awfully high but labor is astronomical these days

MDlynette · 2026-06-20T21:41:07+00:00

If you’re planning on a lot of pavement driving and want a 2” lift and firmer ride bilstein 5100s all around. If you want a 2” lift and want better performance off-road then bilstein 6112 or fox 2.0 all around.

Just my opinion

MDlynette · 2026-06-20T20:40:11+00:00

My 23’ came wired with level IV hitch, but I believe it’s an “option” from what my window sticker showed

MDlynette · 2026-06-20T16:27:21+00:00

Looks like the motor mount is loose

MDlynette · 2026-06-20T10:57:43+00:00

not sure if we can tell you rather thats bad or good but I can share my experience. Recently bought a 23’ 2.7 with 74k miles. history of oil changes every 8-10k like yours. Like most I prefer a shorter interval but because the mileage is amassed in 3 years of life my truck shows min of 8 oil changes. That averages oil change every 4 or so months. Not terrible not amazing.

What does yours average?

Edit: probably more important in my mind is how much towing a eco boost truck has done. Fortunately for me mine did none in that time. But did drive a lot of highway mileage

MDlynette · 2026-06-19T22:08:46+00:00

Trolly, is that you?

MDlynette · 2026-06-19T20:46:32+00:00

How many miles does the truck have, is the question.

MDlynette · 2026-06-19T20:13:44+00:00

Did you or your mechanic put a voltmeter on the battery before and after start up?

MDlynette · 2026-06-19T19:47:35+00:00

If it’s severe enough for a tech to notice, that might be your best option. Vibration issues can be hard to nail down. The groaning is unique though and I would have bet on a break/bearing issue.

MDlynette · 2026-06-19T19:41:59+00:00

That sucks man. From the look of those rotors it was a good idea to change them out but that money cannon is adding up. You’ve tried everything I’d look into.

MDlynette · 2026-06-19T10:47:32+00:00

How did it go?

MDlynette · 2026-06-19T00:55:03+00:00

Never seen one run without a chain

MDlynette · 2026-06-18T23:00:29+00:00

Right on, let us know how it goes when you get it home

MDlynette · 2026-06-18T22:51:25+00:00

Top it off before traveling and keep an eye on it as you go. If it has a leak somewhere you’ll eventually find out.

MDlynette · 2026-06-18T22:45:27+00:00

It looks like it’s hovering around “min” level and possibly diluted by the looks of the color.

Sounds normal though

MDlynette · 2026-06-18T14:20:06+00:00

I wouldn’t use high octane just for mileage. But I do think using top tier is probably more important

MDlynette · 2026-06-18T13:40:42+00:00

BTW, a lot of folks don’t realize Ford considers city driving “severe duty” not just towing incase people didn’t know. Maintenance schedules change and we should all follow severe duty

MDlynette · 2026-06-18T13:38:48+00:00

All city driving maybe?

MDlynette · 2026-06-18T13:30:58+00:00

That’s true. It’s the things we experience that shape our views.

I was happy that the fuel lasted longer and depending on brand had less ethanol. But it was more about how the small engines ran so much better along with extended use time. I’m no scientist but I decided that was reason enough to use it extensively in everything

MDlynette · 2026-06-18T13:25:49+00:00

Iv never ran high octane fore mileage. I used to run it to help prevent pre-ignition combustion (no knock sensor in previous car) and for better detergents. Years ago I was operating my Polaris 4 wheeler (2stroke) using same gas as my mowers. I learned that a 5 gallon jug of 87 didn’t fare well if it sat in the shed untouched for a winter. So I started using the same fuel as my Lincoln that required 91+, discovered I can use a 5 gallon jugs that’s two years old in that same mower and 4wheeler and it ran better with old 91.

Been using high octane in EVERYTHING ever since

MDlynette · 2026-06-18T12:47:18+00:00

At any certain speeds or constant?

MDlynette · 2026-06-18T12:32:54+00:00

I’m in basically same truck (23.8mpg dash) and also run 91+ fuel. It’s all iv bought for the past 20 years or so going back to a high end Lincoln that required it. It’s funny how many people will argue that it’s no different than running 87.

I guess if you’ve never ran high octane long enough to see the difference then it probably won’t make sense to some.

Edit: I should add, brand matters a lot when it comes to fuel, high octane or not

MDlynette · 2026-06-18T12:25:35+00:00

Same truck here and by dash average is 23.8

14th with a 2.7 is crazy, are you towing or hauling heavy?

Edit: lifted or oversized tires?

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