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6.0L Powerstroke: What to look for when buying.

6.0L Powerstroke: What to look for when buying.

Sep 12th 2025

Contrary to popular belief, the 6.0L Powerstroke is a great engine! Once you work all the bugs out. If you're in the market for a new-to-you 6.0L Powerstroke, here's a list of what to look for when bu … read more
Diagnosing HPOP Issues on the 7.3L & 6.0L Powerstroke's

Diagnosing HPOP Issues on the 7.3L & 6.0L Powerstroke's

Aug 30th 2025

The High-Pressure Oil Pump (HPOP) is the heart of the HEUI (Hydraulically Actuated, Electronically Controlled Unit Injector) fuel injection system used on both the 7.3L and 6.0L Powerstroke. When the … read more
Common Hard Start Issues: 6.0L Powerstroke

Common Hard Start Issues: 6.0L Powerstroke

Posted by Adam Blattenberg on Aug 6th 2025

Outside the completely fixable issues we all know about that have given it a bad reputation (oil cooler failures, EGR issues, turbo failures, head gasket issues) the 6.0L Powerstroke is known for its … read more
The Glow Plug System - Common issues, codes, on-times, and more

The Glow Plug System - Common issues, codes, on-times, and more

Posted by Adam Blattenberg on May 14th 2025

Glow plugs. Things that are often forgotten until running or starting issues arise. Hard cold starts, cold no starts, smoky when cold, rough running when cold, all are common concerns that could be as … read more