Need some experienced opinions

[kevinwak]

We have a bunch of '11 F150 5.0L and they are averaging about 20 miles/us gallon. 3 different cousins bought the turbo V6 and the first couple thousand miles were about the same and then it jumped and they are all getting around 26 miles/us gallon.
The 5.0 liter is an awesome engine. So smooth Running and pulls amazing compared to the older 5.4. I only drove the turbo 6 once so I can't say but they love it.

 

[Diamondpilot]

We have a bunch of '11 F150 5.0L and they are averaging about 20 miles/us gallon. 3 different cousins bought the turbo V6 and the first couple thousand miles were about the same and then it jumped and they are all getting around 26 miles/us gallon.
The 5.0 liter is an awesome engine. So smooth Running and pulls amazing compared to the older 5.4. I only drove the turbo 6 once so I can't say but they love it.

Curious, what gears and are they 4x4 or 2 wheel drive?

When I drove my dads on Wed with the cruise set at about 60ish for 9 miles it was getting right at 26mpg. That was with the 3.5L Twin Turbo 4x4 3.73 gears.

Chris

 

[schmism]

how do they handle oil cool down in the turbos when you shut it off?

Granted you dont here a lot about turbo fires for diesels these days but they were all but common back in the early 90's for some turbo (gas) cars.

The hot oil roasted (gas) turbo bearings in 3-5 years. im unconvinced they have solved this issue to extend turbo life to something reasonable. (course we wont know for shure if it will haunt the Ford V6 for another 3-5 years) I dont have much faith.

Although Subaru seems to have overcome the issues but i dont exactly put Subaru H4 engines with turbos and ford V6 engines in the same category.

perhaps in 5-8 years ill pick one up, or on the other hand there will be a strong aftermarket community out there supporting rebuilds much like there is for the 6.0 PS.

 

[Soundguy]

i always let my engines idle for a minute or so before shutting down.

soundguy

 

[kevinwak]

I am unsure of the gearing as they are work trucks. All are 4 wheel drive. You would have to special order a 2 wheel drive in Alberta. Nobody stocks them.

 

[PoorMansCat]

how do they handle oil cool down in the turbos when you shut it off?

Granted you dont here a lot about turbo fires for diesels these days but they were all but common back in the early 90's for some turbo (gas) cars.

The hot oil roasted (gas) turbo bearings in 3-5 years. im unconvinced they have solved this issue to extend turbo life to something reasonable. (course we wont know for shure if it will haunt the Ford V6 for another 3-5 years) I dont have much faith.

Although Subaru seems to have overcome the issues but i dont exactly put Subaru H4 engines with turbos and ford V6 engines in the same category.

perhaps in 5-8 years ill pick one up, or on the other hand there will be a strong aftermarket community out there supporting rebuilds much like there is for the 6.0 PS.

The easiest way to solve that issue when dealing with the general un-informed public is to run a water cooled cartridge.... The engine coolant will not see much over 220 degrees... so it helps keep the shaft temps in check..

 

[EE_Bota]

The easiest way to solve that issue when dealing with the general un-informed public is to run a water cooled cartridge.... The engine coolant will not see much over 220 degrees... so it helps keep the shaft temps in check..

My Dodge Conquest turbo failed years ago, and when they replaced it, they put in water cooled. I think my Subaru is water cooled too. I look for water cooled in a turbo, since if need it to last, and buy used mostly. But, where possible, I avoid turbos altogether.