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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain

03-24-2010, 07:16 PM

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6.0 tips

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Posted By Ford_6L_E350

Re: 6.0 tips

My hope is that even rock crawling the engine has enough throttle to generate the heat needed to stay clean.

I know when I was climbing a miles long steep grade in low range, low gear, at or just...

Forum: Engines and Drivetrain

03-23-2010, 05:58 PM

Replies: 26

6.0 tips

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Posted By Ford_6L_E350

Re: 6.0 tips

Disconnecting the EGR valve does nothing to solve the problem of the EGR cooler. The exhaust is still flowing through the EGR cooler. And you will get Check Engine lights because the valve is not...

Forum: Engines and Drivetrain

03-22-2010, 02:17 PM

Replies: 26

6.0 tips

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Posted By Ford_6L_E350

Re: 6.0 tips

Dave,

I think the cold idle is the hardest on the engine. I simply start up and drive away. It takes me 5-10 minutes of easy city streets before I can get to a freeway and gently run up to speed....

Forum: Engines and Drivetrain

03-21-2010, 09:27 AM

Replies: 26

6.0 tips

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Posted By Ford_6L_E350

Re: 6.0 tips

In general, idling is bad for the 6.0.

At idle the 6.0 doesn't generate enough heat to burn off carbon and condensation - both are bad for it.

My only idling is at stoplights/signs. Start it...

Forum: Engines and Drivetrain

03-20-2010, 02:21 PM

Replies: 26

6.0 tips

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Posted By Ford_6L_E350

Re: 6.0 tips

No oil additives here. But, always use high quality diesel oil (opinions vary).

Opti-Lube Summer blend in every tank of diesel.

Mike

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