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I have been reading lately a few threads from some individuals that are very upset with their 6.7's. Multi CEL's, for this or that in a very short period of time after purchase. Granted I have had no issues to date; purchased in February and only have just over 5k miles on her. I am bone stock and have no plans on changing anytime soon. I hear the common excuse given by the dealer "do you idle excessively"? I am just wondering if there is some sort of connection between these few trucks that seem to suffer from the CEL flu? Are these guys running any kind of modifications? Getting bad diesel? Do they live in the same general area? What kind of driving habits do these drivers have? Are they younger folks or older people? Do they speed or putt around town? Are they able to get out on the highway and let the cruise hold a steady speed for an hour or so? Some of the questions might seem odd or a bit dumb, but I know I drive different now than I did when I was younger. I also work my truck, pulling trailers loaded and hauling feed on my weekends. I also putt around a bit, 3 miles to and from dropping off and picking up the kids from school, and 10 blocks picking them up from the sitter 5 days a week. My engine barley has time to get warm some days before I shut down. I am just wondering if there is anything that links these rigs that have issues? I had an Uncle that swore never to buy a truck that was built on a Monday or Friday, I don't know how he knew and he was a bit of a pot head, but I am just kind of wondering why some have so many issues and then some are able to run 150k to this point with never having a hick up. I did read in a thread that these trucks are made to work, not run around town and pick up kids and groceries. With that being said I find it funny how many modified 3/4 tons I see sitting in the college parking lot with student tags. Lots of rich mommies and daddies blowing lots of money on these graduation gifts. Do that many people buy a truck or vehicle for that matter, they don't intend to use? I have a funny feeling some parents are having heart issues when they see the CC bill from Little Johnny or Suzie for the fuel they are burning. Sorry for the long post, just thought I would see if anyone else is wondering about the few individuals having the CEL flu. :lol3: