Lifter failure is one of the 6.0L Powerstroke problems we'd rather catch early, before it completely destroys the engine. The 6.0 uses hydraulic roller lifters between the camshaft and pushrods. Norma … read more

The IPR is one of the main players in the 6.0L Powerstroke high-pressure oil system, and even though they're very commonly replaced, they're actually very robust parts. Proper diag is often skipped wh … read more

The 6.0L Powerstroke EGR cooler has a bad reputation, but the cooler itself is not always where the problem starts. In a lot of cases, the real failure begins with a restricted engine oil cooler. Due … read more

A weak fan clutch can make a healthy 6.0L Powerstroke look like it has a major cooling-system problem. The truck may stay cool unloaded, then heat up while towing, climbing a grade, idling, or running … read more

The 6.0L Powerstroke EGR cooler gets blamed for a lot, and sometimes it deserves it. White smoke, coolant loss, degas bottle puking, sweet exhaust smell, and repeat EGR codes can all point toward an E … read more