Riffraff Diesel Technical Knowledge Center
Diesel Fuel Gelling and Waxing: Symptoms, Prevention, and How to Fix It
Oct 9th 2026
Most diesel owners know the risk dropping winter temperatures imposes on diesel fuel. As diesel gets cold, naturally occurring paraffin wax begins coming out of solution. Those wax crystals can
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6.0L Powerstroke Lifter and Camshaft Damage: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Repair
Sep 25th 2026
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
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6.0L Powerstroke IPR Problems: Symptoms, Codes, and Diagnosis
Sep 11th 2026
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
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6.0L Powerstroke EGR Cooler Problems: Symptoms, Causes, and Diagnosis
Posted by Adam Blattenberg on Sep 8th 2026
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
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How to Test a 6.0L Powerstroke Electronic Fan Clutch
Jul 31st 2026
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
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