Any high milage 6.0 psd's out there? - Diesel Forum

scuffy · 05-09-2005, 06:54 PM

I was curious to see if anyone had put a pile of miles on their 6.0 liter yet. I know these have only been out a few years, I am just curious to find out how far down the road one of these babies has been and what problems have come with the milage. Anyone driven more than 300,000 miles? 250,000? 1,000,000????

FormulaOne · 05-09-2005, 07:31 PM

I have exactly 57,210 on mine. The list of problems as follows to date:
Resolved issues:
1. Alternator replaced - bad bearing
2. EGR replaced - caused boost fluctuation under load
3. EBP senor replaced
4. Realigned twice and repair of spring sag in drivers side
5. Brake pull and warped rotors. Rotors replaced and caliper slide pins relubed
6.Intercooler hose blow off. I resolved this with the Banks intercooler kit
7.Two piece driveshaft support bearing failure
8. Drag link replaced due to excessive play
9. HCFM replaced due to water in fuel light remaining on and stripped drain plug.
10. A/C Compressor clutch fell apart. Somehow the screw holding the assembly together loosened causing the components to fall somewhere on the road.
11. Control module "raincoat". When it rained, water would enter the connector on the engine control module and cause erratic operation. Dealer didn't know what to do. I used piece of a car tire tube to cover the module.

Current Issues:
1. Spewing coolant when towing; not bad if level is kept below minimum.
2. Cracked turbo y-pipe, at the dealer as I type this.
3. Seatbelt on driver's side will no longer retract. I know this is a minor issue but it still counts.
4. Bell housing oil leak. How could I forget this one on edit!

That about sums it up in almost two years of ownership.

Rob_S · 05-09-2005, 07:53 PM

For what it is worth... The highest one I heard about was recently for sale on Ebay by a dealer. It was an 03 ext cab, long box, FX4, (XLT?) 6.0 Torque Shift with 198,048 miles. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif[/img] Rob

scuffy · 05-09-2005, 08:38 PM

Thanks for the input formula one, but I guess I am looking for major problems associated with high milage, internal problems... wear or part failures.... things associated with running these things to death. I have read about the numerous quirks with electronics and egr valves and the such, and have experienced a minor problem or two of my own. I am nearing the 50,000 mile mark on mine, but I sure hope to get well over 200,000 miles on the clock before I even start to worry about any kind of catastrophic engine failure or drastic loss of compression that would lead to a rebuild or major repair. I hope I don't offend, but 57,000 miles is hardly "high" milage, but I appreciate the input the same. I want to hear about these things being worked and run to the point of breaking, or better yet... prevailing!!!

hooknline · 05-09-2005, 10:17 PM

75k on my 04...a few minor problems..see above.pretty much the same..runs like a bat outta hell

rebuilder · 05-09-2005, 10:24 PM

52k on mine with a new motor at 30k fwiw

Roy_Boy · 05-09-2005, 11:53 PM

I have 202,336 on my 2004 F250 SC SB 6spd 4X4. Bought it 2mo. ago. Has had very few problems, but does have a slight pop from intake. Had heads off, and several valve guides were slopped out. Repaired and still has pop [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif[/img]I have been kicking myself for not pulling the lifters as this is likely the problem. I should note that the previous owner changed oil every 3 weeks- 9000 miles [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img] and used cheap oil [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/vomit.gif[/img]I'm sure this has something to do with it. Otherwise a great truck!(Plan to fix engine this fall/ winter if it holds out that long) [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

GrampyJim · 05-10-2005, 12:07 AM

At least a couple dozen with well over 200,000 kms (125000 miles) and at least two with over 300,000 km (186000 miles). Most of these are only ever seen at about 8000 km intervals.

scuffy · 05-10-2005, 11:18 AM

Good to hear that there are a few out there with around 200,000 on them.... I wonder what the life expectancy of a 6.0 really is without having to see the guts? No doubt maintenance is key, but how long should one expect their 6.0 to last realistically???

Solo2puller · 05-10-2005, 01:43 PM

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I should note that the previous owner changed oil every 3 weeks- 9000 miles [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img] and used cheap oil [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/vomit.gif[/img]I'm sure this has something to do with it. Otherwise a great truck!(Plan to fix engine this fall/ winter if it holds out that long) [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

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Damn, somebody spent some time in this truck. That's between 400-500 miles a day depending on how many days/week it's on the road. At a 60 mph avg, that's roughly 8 hrs a day in the saddle.

At 202K for a 2004, those kind of miles have been put on since it was new, and it must be an early 2004. What on earth were they doing with this truck?

ta152h0 · 05-10-2005, 02:15 PM

Sounds like highway miles, notorious for being easy on moving parts and tires. Probably still the original batteries and starter. Do they still sleeve rebuilt diesel engines ???

Roy_Boy · 05-10-2005, 06:24 PM

Previous owner - cattle hauler- drove 5 days-3000 mi/week- 150,000 mi/year[img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img] August 03 build date. Never drove over 60mph- even on interstate. AVERAGED 13-15 mpg pulling.

alfalfa44 · 05-14-2005, 07:27 PM

240,541 miles and still gettin' it. Had a rough start problem that was traced to a bad injector and bad EGR valve. After repairs, the truck didn't make it home (2 1/2 miles) and it quit (like someone turned the key off). Found to be a bad HPOP.

These repairs were done a 184,600 miles in Oct '04. In Apr '05 at 229,320 miles, I became a little concerned with the supposed EGR problems and removed mine to check and clean it. What I found was a valve with less buildup on it that the spark plugs from my 72 Chevy 350 gasser. This was all during the winter, in all parts of the country, and with some extended idling w/no AIC. My conclusion here is that if you just drive the truck the way it was intended, you will eliminate most of your problems.

The diesel engine was not designed for use in passenger vehicles. If you want to putt around town going back and forth to work or chasing groceries, buy a gasser and be happy. I also take little stock from the guy that complains about the loss of pilot injection (quiet idle) on his 5" straight piped truck. Or the lack of tow/haul effectiveness from the person that has never towed.

My truck is used to tow RV and other trailer commerically. About 70% of my miles are towing. I seldom use tow/haul, and only then for going downhill. The truck runs as good now as it did when I bought it 2 years ago. Yes, it makes a little noise and there may be an oil seep or two (never any on the ground) and has never puked coolant, even when towing a 17,000# 5'er over the hills in Birmingham, AL. After all, it is a diesel truck and was made to work and mine does that very well. Would buy another in a minute, but don't expect to need one for another couple years.

Sorry for the ranting and raving, but can't help myself with all the naysayers out there.

Jaynorg · 05-14-2005, 08:51 PM

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My conclusion here is that if you just drive the truck the way it was intended, you will eliminate most of your problems.

The diesel engine was not designed for use in passenger vehicles. If you want to putt around town going back and forth to work or chasing groceries, buy a gasser and be happy. I also take little stock from the guy that complains about the loss of pilot injection (quiet idle) on his 5" straight piped truck. Or the lack of tow/haul effectiveness from the person that has never towed.

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Amen brother! I believe in use not abuse. Diesels were ment to work
There was a interesting post taken from a Cummins site last year that tells what happens when a diesel is not properly broken in with WORK. example, pulling heavy and heavy payload. I know its from cummins but I believe all the same principals apply. Something about high quality rings needing the extra pressure of working to properly seat and no break in needed statements being made were inaccurate.
I will TRY to find that post again but I have little luck with searches. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img] Does any one else remember that article?

roofeditor · 05-15-2005, 08:37 AM

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240,541 miles and still gettin' it. Had a rough start problem that was traced to a bad injector and bad EGR valve. After repairs, the truck didn't make it home (2 1/2 miles) and it quit (like someone turned the key off). Found to be a bad HPOP.

These repairs were done a 184,600 miles in Oct '04. In Apr '05 at 229,320 miles, I became a little concerned with the supposed EGR problems and removed mine to check and clean it. What I found was a valve with less buildup on it that the spark plugs from my 72 Chevy 350 gasser. This was all during the winter, in all parts of the country, and with some extended idling w/no AIC. My conclusion here is that if you just drive the truck the way it was intended, you will eliminate most of your problems.

The diesel engine was not designed for use in passenger vehicles. If you want to putt around town going back and forth to work or chasing groceries, buy a gasser and be happy. I also take little stock from the guy that complains about the loss of pilot injection (quiet idle) on his 5" straight piped truck. Or the lack of tow/haul effectiveness from the person that has never towed.

My truck is used to tow RV and other trailer commerically. About 70% of my miles are towing. I seldom use tow/haul, and only then for going downhill. The truck runs as good now as it did when I bought it 2 years ago. Yes, it makes a little noise and there may be an oil seep or two (never any on the ground) and has never puked coolant, even when towing a 17,000# 5'er over the hills in Birmingham, AL. After all, it is a diesel truck and was made to work and mine does that very well. Would buy another in a minute, but don't expect to need one for another couple years.

Sorry for the ranting and raving, but can't help myself with all the naysayers out there.

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Nice post! The point you make about most (or many) people using a 6.0 or a 5.9 or a 6.6 diesel as a psaaenger car to drive the kids to school and pick up milk at 7-11 is not really what an expensive diesel is for. Not would they be better off with a gasser they would probably be happier. I'll go one step further and say people that are just using a 8,000 pound $50K truck for a passenger car would be better off in a CAR. 229K miles is a lot of experience with this engine.