News & Updates
Common Fluid Leaks, 7.3 Edition: Symptoms, Causes, Prevention and How To Fix Them
Posted by Adam Blattenberg on Jul 16th 2025
7.3L Powerstroke owners have always been ridiculed for marking their territory (i.e., leaking oil, leaving spots wherever they park). We’re going to plead the Fifth on the validity of that state
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The 7.3 Cooling System: Differences between OEM and mass-produced aftermarket water pumps, hoses and fan clutches
Posted by Adam Blattenberg on Jul 10th 2025
Summer and the towing season are in full swing. With the temps getting ready to go even higher across the nation, we figured it’s a perfect time to talk about some cooling system components: wat
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7.3L Overboost Codes: How They Limit Power Output and How To Eliminate Them
Posted by Adam Blattenberg on Jul 3rd 2025
When upgrading a 7.3L Powerstroke (1994–2003) for more power, one of the first hurdles is the PCM’s built-in overboost limit, which is typically around 23–24 PSI. Exceed that, and th
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OBDII Diagnostic Trouble Codes: Common Codes And Their Potential Causes – 7.3L and 6.0L Powerstroke
Posted by Adam Blattenberg on Jun 26th 2025
In 1995 Ford began implementing the OBDII system in most of their vehicles. By 1996, due to a federal mandate, all vehicles were using the system. OBDII or On Board Diagnostics 2, gave us tons more da
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Consistent Oil Supply: Why the HPX makes a big difference in 7.3 operation and longevity
Posted by Adam Blattenberg on Jun 18th 2025
The 7.3L Powerstroke engine uses a HEUI (Hydraulically Actuated Electronically Controlled Unit Injector) fuel injection system. This means that the fuel injectors are actually fired by highly pressuri
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