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6.0L Power Stroke Engine and Drivetrain Discussion of the 6.0L Power Stroke diesel engine and drivetrain in the 2003-Up Super Duties and Excursions. No gas engine discussion allowed except on transmissions and drivetrain that pertain to all models. Please confine discussion of topics in this forum to those items that are specific to the 6.0L Power Stroke engine.

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Old 08-11-2009, 09:07 PM   #1 (permalink)
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i have just recently got an 07 f350 with 78,000 miles. like any other vehicle all make and models have flaws so what are some important and not as important issues i need to take care of. I i hear a lot of talk about blown head gaskets and dirty coolant so im going to deff. get a coolant filter when i find out where to get one. but ofcourse thats why im here to go to the great ppl ive always tlk to on these forums. thanks everyone a head of time
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Get a coolant filter! Change the oil, and keep it clean, only use the motorcraft oil filters!.....If you start thinking about adding power start thinking about adding headstuds first! Make sure you run it often, and run it hard, these trucks hate sitting.
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Dieselsite.com for coolant filter: Amsoil.com for Oil Bypass: DieselManor.com for gauges: service per FMC reccomendatin for your individual driving: going for power Head Studs a must
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what is the oil bypass all about?
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also where is the egr, and the oil cooler located?
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