Have a issue with speed
#31
Well, this is where proper driving technique comes into play. Instead of flooring it up to ridiculous speeds and playing chicken with the car coming towards you (and most likely scaring the sh*t out of them), you should merge back into the traffic you're trying to pass and wait your turn for another opportunity. In fact, twice I've almost been killed and had to veer off onto the shoulder because of some jack*ss passing a line of traffic and flooring it instead of getting back in line. Head on at those speeds and no one walks away.
There are always situations where things happen. Your assuming all the other drivers have proper technique.
Power/Speed & brakes are all sometimes nessesary for safe defense driving.
#32
Another example of speed/power being a safety issue.
I can't recall which one but when the newest TuRD debute one of the car rags did a full test. The were passing a car or two on a two lane highway. Would have been a normal pass, no biggie, but when they floored it (and to Turds credit they have alot of *****) it kicked down hard and the traction control sensed some slippage (Even at 50 whatever mph) so it cut engine power. Now instead of a safe pass, they're hanging out in the oncomming lane wondering what the heck is going on. Lucily they were able to pull back in and advert certain firey death. But another example where something meant to help you actually has potential to hurt you.
I can't recall which one but when the newest TuRD debute one of the car rags did a full test. The were passing a car or two on a two lane highway. Would have been a normal pass, no biggie, but when they floored it (and to Turds credit they have alot of *****) it kicked down hard and the traction control sensed some slippage (Even at 50 whatever mph) so it cut engine power. Now instead of a safe pass, they're hanging out in the oncomming lane wondering what the heck is going on. Lucily they were able to pull back in and advert certain firey death. But another example where something meant to help you actually has potential to hurt you.
#33
Most all factory cars are limited around 100mph +/- 8mph... Be it for tire rating or general liability. I did love running down vettes in my Lightnings though... Proof a truck can be built for speed. I had better track times and top speeds than many performance cars while I was competing.
There are certain times like out in BFE west Texas I like to run it up there as it is 100-300 miles between civilizations...
There are certain times like out in BFE west Texas I like to run it up there as it is 100-300 miles between civilizations...
#34
#35
No, I don't remember seeing Ford scheduling a shorter first oil change interval. The maintenance manual that came with my truck calls for an oil service every 7,500 miles.
#36
i didn't know since we had trucks we weren't allowed to go fast... some people like to push it to the limit some like to take it easy. i don't understand why NOT. people drive that speed on the autobahn all day long.... ive messed around with many ricers on the high way & blown them away, then i get to 95 & i cant go faster & they blow by me... very humiliating. i read a post on here where a guy told his ford dealer " listen i cant have these chebies beating me", & the dealer was like no problem & took the limiter off & i think he got up to like 120 or so
#37
I have a 14 year old engine, and something tells me yours would never last that long. Believe what you will. I've been around engines all my life. I've ru the crap out of new ones, and I've taken care of older ones. Do what you desire. I really don't care. And yes there are different types of tempering.
I suppose you don't believe in letting an engine warm up before dropping the hammer on it also. Well, have a good life
#39
#40
If you believe an engine is broken in at 600 miles, that's cool. I don't get in pissing matches. But I do know if you run yours that way , your engine will never last out its life expectancy.
I have a 14 year old engine, and something tells me yours would never last that long. Believe what you will. I've been around engines all my life. I've ru the crap out of new ones, and I've taken care of older ones. Do what you desire. I really don't care. And yes there are different types of tempering.
I suppose you don't believe in letting an engine warm up before dropping the hammer on it also. Well, have a good life
I have a 14 year old engine, and something tells me yours would never last that long. Believe what you will. I've been around engines all my life. I've ru the crap out of new ones, and I've taken care of older ones. Do what you desire. I really don't care. And yes there are different types of tempering.
I suppose you don't believe in letting an engine warm up before dropping the hammer on it also. Well, have a good life
#41
Talk about "pissing matches". I never said anything about an engine being broken in at 600 miles, never talked about not warming up an engine before "dropping the hammer" and you have no idea the age of any of my vehicles. I only responded to your assertion that an engine needed to be "tempered" during break-in and your statement that the first oil change on out F150's (this is F150 Online) is at an earlier interval. Whereas I know that some racers prefer to use "seasoned" engine blocks and some high performance street cars still call for their first service around the 2,000 kilometer mark our F150 motors do not need any special procedure to season ("temper?") the engine and they do not call for an early first service.
#42
#43
But I open mine up occasionally too. Sometimes even an old man has a need for speed
If that bothers anyone, I do have Hankook tires instead of factory. But I'm sure they're not rated well enough either
#45
Engine valves and rings may be broken in earlier, but the rear end and trans need more time to "temper" still. That's why the manual says not to tow within the first 1000 miles. Going faster than about 60-65 is not a good idea either. It can and most likely will cause premature failure.