Cold-weather diesel problems usually start at the fuel filter. As temperatures fall, paraffin wax naturally present in diesel, begins forming crystals. Once those crystals get large enough, they can r … read more

The 6.0L Powerstroke fuel system uses two filters: a primary filter in the frame-mounted HFCM and a secondary filter on top of the engine. It's good practice to service them together.  Riffraff D … read more

Factory Powerstroke intercooler/turbo boots take a beating from heat, oil vapor, boost pressure, clamp load, and just general use over the years. Eventually they swell, crack, soften, seep, or lose th … read more

The 6.0L Powerstroke FICM controls injector operation, and when it starts dropping voltage, the truck can act like it has bad injectors, weak batteries, glow plug issues, or all of the above. Common s … read more

A Powerstroke is heavy before the trailer gets hooked up. Add bigger tires, a trailer, steep grades, heat, and daily use, and the brake system starts working a lot harder than most people give it cred … read more