|
Re: Just got back from 1,900 mi round trip pulling boat
Just passed 2,600 miles. Tailpipe interior isn't as clean as when it was new, but neither is my Fusion's tailpipe. Part of that may be the mainy rain storms I drove through. Traded in an 04 Expedition and inside of pipe was completely black. I am not sure whether the duller color is a byproduct of a light coating or not, but I'm personally not worried if it is. Even with DPF engine is inherently going to turn tailpipes darker over time. Engine runs great, no check engine lights and even better power after the trip and on top of that good mileage. All add up to a winning combination. While I'm thinking about it my white boat pulled behind truck didn't show any indication of the black soot of diesels past. I remember my dad's 6.9 would coat the side of the boat for about 4 feet with black soot every time he pulled it.
On the way down it was great to only have to fill the truck up once, stopped much more frequently on the way back. Could probably have exceeded 8 mpg loaded if I was willing to keep it at 60-65 mph, but with two little ones in the back seat time was of the essence.
|
