Riffraff Diesel Technical Knowledge Center
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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6.0L Powerstroke ICP Sensor: How It Works, Failure Symptoms, Codes, and Diagnosis
Aug 24th 2026
The ICP sensor is one of the first things we look at when a 6.0L Powerstroke has a hard start, hot no-start, rough idle, or unexplained surging. ICP stands for Injection Control Pressure. The 6.0L use
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5R110 TorqShift, Common Problems: Symptoms, Causes, and Diagnostic Tips
Aug 7th 2026
The 5R110 TorqShift used behind the 6.0L and 6.4L Power Stroke is a strong transmission, but just like anything else, it's not bullet proof and will need repair from time to time. Fluid, electrical, h
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