Any ideas on the booster question? If I don't need booster in CA then I really want to understand that.

Off a different thread I read up on what cetane means etc and gather the following:Ford says that 45 is the minimum recommended CETANE level. The minimum specs at the pumps in the States is 38 to 40.I live in CA where the minimum is 50 so I'm guessing the booster probably would not do much...

The truck is a F450 4x4 with offroad package and automatic.I would assume I would use 4 x 2 setting for best mileage until I reach the dirt roads.

How do you know if the fuel from 76 / Chevron / shell is high quality or not? When there is only one diesel pump, you don't have a whole lot of choice do you? Remember, I don't know nuttin' here. I need remedial help.

Besides changing synthetic oil every 10K, keeping filter clean, tire pressure, and breaks in check, what else is there anything major I'm missing with the basics?

The extended warranty is the Ford Premium Care covering 500+ key components of the truck. There is a $100 deductible and it comes with Ford road side assistance as well.The only warranty left on the truck is the 100K mile engine warranty and then a 1 month basic warranty they give with the...

First post here.I purchased a used 08 F450 with 57K miles on it today. Gearing is 4.88.1.) I know the general rule of thumb is never get an extended warranty. But I thought it was so cheap for 4 years at $2,400 I figured it would easily pay for itself. Ok so what do you all think? 4...