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Common Fluid Leaks - 6.0L Powerstroke - Causes, symptoms, and how to fix them(Post)
Oil and fluid leaks are just part of life when owning an older diesel. But they don't have to be permanent. Stop your 6.0L Powerstroke from marking it's territory, this list of the most common fluid l
7.3L Powerstroke ICP Sensor: How It Works, Failure Symptoms, Codes, and Diagnosis(Post)The ICP sensor is one of the more important sensors on a 7.3L Powerstroke, and also one of the easier ones to diagnose. ICP stands for Injection Control Pressure. The sensor is threaded into the high-
OEM 7.3 Powerstroke Fuel Filters for 1994-2003(Post)The 7.3 Powerstroke fuel filter is one of the cheapest parts on the truck, but it protects one of the most expensive systems. A restricted or poor-quality filter can reduce fuel pressure, cause rough
7.3 Powerstroke: What to look for when buying(Post)The used market has been pretty hot for the last several years. Our old trucks are getting more popular every day! If you’re looking for a new-to-you 7.3, there’s a few things that are worth keeping a
Injector O-Rings and Cups: Failure Symptoms and Causes - 6.0L and 7.3L Powerstroke(Post)7.3 and 6.0 Powerstrokes use an injector cup that is pressed into the heads, plus a series of O-rings on the injectors to keep coolant, oil, and fuel, plus combustion gases, in the areas they’re suppo
6.0L Powerstroke EGR Cooler Problems: Symptoms, Causes, and Diagnosis(Post)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
7.3L Powerstroke HPOP Failure: Symptoms, Diag and their Fixes. (Post)The 7.3’s High Pressure Oil Pump is very reliable (fitting leaks aside…), but it can still fail or simply wear out over time. Diagnosing a failed HPOP can be fairly straightforward. Here’s some sympto
The VGT Turbo: How it works; How it fails; How to prevent failures and fix the issues you already have. (Post)When Ford released the 6.0L Powerstroke back in 2003, it was a game-changer. The engine outperformed any diesel on the market in both throttle response and peak horsepower. A big reason for this was t
Top 10 Hard-to-Find or Discontinued Powerstroke Parts Owners Should Replace Before They Disappear(Post)Older Powerstrokes are great because they’re simple, durable, and still worth fixing. The downside? Some of the factory parts are getting harder to find, more expensive, discontinued, obsolete, or rep
7.3 Injector O-Rings vs. Injector Cups: How to Tell Which One Failed(Post)A 7.3L Powerstroke can make a simple leak look like a much bigger problem. Fuel in the coolant? Oil in the fuel bowl? White smoke? Hard start? Miss? Coolant puking? Random rough running after injector
Diagnosing The 7.3 and 6.0: Common issues and tips(Post)Diagnosing issues with the 7.3L or 6.0L Powerstroke engines is not necessarily easy. Teaching you how to be a diagnostic pro is not realistically possible through this one article (that takes years of
How and Why: 7.3 Powerstroke Fuel Rail Crossover FRx 99–03 (Post)The factory 1999–2003 7.3 Powerstroke fuel system is a deadhead setup: fuel enters the heads, feeds the injectors, heats up, and then has no real path out of the fuel galleries. That can leave trapped
7.3L Powerstroke VSS Rear Axle Speed Sensor: Problems, Related Codes, Diag And Replacement(Post)A bad rear axle speed sensor can cause a lot more than a dead speedometer on a 1994–2003 7.3L Powerstroke. The rear VSS signal is used for vehicle speed, ABS operation, and automatic-transmission shif
Stripped HPOP mounting bolts on your 7.3? We have the solution right here:(Post)Stripped out HPOP mounting bolts on your 7.3 Powerstroke? Don't worry, it's extremely common and no, you don't need to hunt for a new-to-you front cover (although our billet front cover is pretty neat
7.3L Powerstroke ICP and IPR Diagnosis/Testing/Set-Up with AutoEnginuity(Post)Troubleshooting Injection Control Pressure (ICP) or Injection Pressure Regulator (IPR) issues can be done with AutoEnginuity (Ford Enhanced) quickly. AutoEnginuity can be found here: https://www.riffr
Top Ten Most Common 7.3 Powerstroke Fail Items, And Their Fixes(Post)The 7.3L Powerstroke diesel (1994–2003) is widely regarded as one of the most durable diesel truck engines ever produced. Known for its longevity, simplicity, and mechanical reliability, the 7.3 still
6.0 Powerstroke Degas Lower Overflow Hose (2005–2007) - Mishimoto Silicone Upgrade(Post)If you’re replacing a tired and/or leaking factory lower degas coolant hose on a 2003–2007 6.0L Powerstroke, these are the direct-fit upgrades: Mishimoto Degas Lower Overflow Hose (MMHOSE-F2D-05E) 200
Powerstroke Maintenance - Fluid Types, Capacities, Intervals and Commonly Missed Items(Post)Assuming no outside factors like accidents or racing are involved, the life and death of a truck is based on maintenance. Good diesel truck maintenance is what keeps it on the road for several hundred
The most popular monitoring device, hands down: Edge Insight CTS3(Post)The Edge Insight CTS3 is a digital gauge display built around a 5” high-resolution swipe touchscreen with multiple layouts, customizable colors/backgrounds, and a notification/alert setup so you can s
The “Non-Serviceable HPOP Plug” - Step By Step How To (Post)If the non-serviceable plug at the bottom of your HPOP is leaking, the factory short-thread plug has likely stripped the threads in the aluminum housing. This long-thread replacement plug is made from
