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I just ordered a coolant filter system for my 04 truck, I just had the egr cooler, oil cooler, egr valve and coolant replaced in my truck about 4K miles ago, I have 92k miles on it now, should I re-flush the coolant sytem before the install? or am I O.K. with it, what is the normal filter change intervals?
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2004 F-250 Crew Cab XLT, Auto, Short Bed, Arizona Beige, Fx4/Camper Pkg., 265's, Built 4/23/04, Delivered 4/27/04
Retrax Bed Cover,Crimestopper Alarm/ Keyless Entry/ Remote Start/ Skweeker Idle Up Mod/ Marinco Built in Heater Plug/ Dieselsite coolant filter My Truck
Even if you flush it you'll still need to replace the filter in about a week or so of driving. Mime was full of gunk in a few days. I've heard that after the first few changes it doesn't need changing for a long time.
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2001 PSD 7.3 auto DP Tuner, 4" TBE, KNN Intake (with filter charger), CCV Mod, DB Starter, Stancore GPR, ITP Overboost, John Wood installed valve body. External coolant filter. International Up Pipes.
500, 1000, 6 months, once a year - YMMV. But each engine is different. One '04 with 45K or so with brand new egr and oil cooler and coolant flush gunked up in less than 1200 miles on it's first filter. Another '07 still have over 1500 miles on it's first filter and it's still flowing (no new egr or oil or coolant).
IMHO, These trucks should have had a coolant filter installed from the get go and I bet theres someone at Ford that wish they had used the money they saved on deleting (hood blankets, door lights, glove box lights, ECT) and invested it in coolant filters. That simple install would have saved them and customers buckets of money on Oil Cooler and EGR Cooler replacements.
One of the first things I added to my truck when I bought it was the Dieselsite Coolant Filter system. Since then (at 88K now) I have replaced the filter (8) times. I replace it yearly now.
I agree with Albin, just install it and replace filters as needed.
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2004 F-350 Lariat, Supercab 4X4 FX4, DRW
Dark Toreador Red/Silver, 6.0L, Torqueshift Auto, ESOF, 4.10 LS, Camper Package, Dual Alternators. Build Date 6-8-04, Eng 5-28-04, Lance 9.5 Ft Camper.
I flushed my system when I changed my first filter. I tested the Nitrite level of my coolant too. It was really low so I put 50% Ford Gold and 50% distilled water. Retest of my Nitrite level after 100 miles was > 1600 ppm.
You can check the 6.0 Upgrade topic for my "First Coolant Filter Fillet" for more information and some pictures.
I agree with Albin on the change intervals.
Good luck with your coolant filter install.
Last edited by timberline50; 08-07-2009 at 12:46 AM.
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I flushed my system when I changed my first filter. I tested the Nitrite level of my coolant too. It was really low so I put 50% Ford Gold and 50% distilled water. Retest of my Nitrite level after 100 miles was > 1600 ppm.
You can check the 6.0 Upgrade topic for my "First Coolant Filter Fillet" for more information and some pictures.
I agree with Albin on the change intervals.
Good luck with your coolant filter install.
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Is there a pic of the coolant filter kit install ? ( location + plumbing ) I'm thinking about one , thank you .
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Stock 03 250 6.0 SD 2door 4x4 p/u
6.0 June 03 Build Date
92,000 miles
E-017 flash
5" Tail Pipe +Muff Delete , otherwise Stock
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2000 f350 7.3 ccab 4x4 , nice BIG truck that lumbers right along. Only 100,000 miles on it.
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Stock 03 250 6.0 SD 2door 4x4 p/u
6.0 June 03 Build Date
92,000 miles
E-017 flash
5" Tail Pipe +Muff Delete , otherwise Stock
AND
2000 f350 7.3 ccab 4x4 , nice BIG truck that lumbers right along. Only 100,000 miles on it.
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