The Ford 7.3 gas v8 engine is new for 2020.
There have been a few problems like:
- spark plug wires misfires
- stuck lifters
- knocking and power loss
- poor mileage
The engine gets 8 mpg city and 12 mpg hwy.
It uses 8 quarts of 5w-30 oil
tools needed for drain plug: 15mm wrench
Ford recommends changing the oil every 10k miles.
The engine aka Godzilla is used in Ford f250 – f750. It replaced the 6.8 Triton v10.
Specs:
size 7.3L, 444.9 cu. in.
cylinder bore and stroke 4.22in, 3.976in
Cast iron block
Aluminum heads
10.5:1 compression
430hp @ 5,500rpm
475lb-ft. @ 4,000rpm
Engine picture:
Video clip discussing good, bad, and mpg
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