Question Looking at a 08 F 450

Discussion in '6.4L PowerStroke Engine & Drivetrain' started by Vincent Frodl, Apr 24, 2018.

  1. Apr 24, 2018 at 6:07 PM #1
    Vincent Frodl

    Vincent Frodl SDD Junior Member

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    Hi, I am looking at getting a '08 F 450 with a 6.4 and 120,000 miles.
    I test drove it, and checked the transmission dip stick.
    The fluid was brownish and had brown particles on the end of the dip stick.
    Has anyone experienced this?
    Know what it is?
    Thx.
    Vince
     
  2. Apr 25, 2018 at 12:02 AM #2
    79jasper

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    Sounds like friction material.
    Shouldn't really be brown either.
    I would avoid it.

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  3. Apr 25, 2018 at 7:17 AM #3
    Vincent Frodl

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    Thanks
     
  4. Apr 25, 2018 at 8:35 AM #4
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    Don’t buy a 6.4. Had a company truck that had a 6.4 in it. Was a nightmare.
     
  5. Apr 30, 2018 at 9:24 PM #5
    Vincent Frodl

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    I did not get that truck. Looking at another one.
     
  6. May 2, 2018 at 8:47 PM #6
    Vincent Frodl

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    We got a different F450 '08. Will post pics soon.
     
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