A good scan tool can save you a pile of money if you know what numbers actually matter. Codes are useful, but live data is where the 7.3 starts telling on itself. Hard start, no-start, low power, smok

The 6.0L Powerstroke gets accused of having bad injectors every time it coughs, smokes, cranks too long, idles rough, or wakes up angry in the cold. Sometimes, yes, it really is injectors. The 6.0 is

In the early days of light-duty diesel pickups, intercooling wasn’t a thing yet. GM’s 6.5L, the 7.3L found in OBS trucks, and even early 5.9L Cummins were all turbocharged, but none came with an inter

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IMPORTANT: Before starting installation, please be sure that all items which were supplied with the kit are accounted for. Note: These instructions are to be used in conjunction with the instructions

We sell both the Donaldson Blue DBL7405 and the OEM Motorcraft FL-1995-A for the 1994–2003 7.3 Powerstroke. Neither is a filter we’d hesitate to run. They’re just built with different priorities. Ford

The blue spring upgrade exists because the 6.0L Powerstroke has a fuel pressure problem that usually starts small, stays hidden, and eventually gets expensive. From the factory, the regulator in the f

Often missunderstood and done incorrectly, 7.3L HPOP line replacement is a simple job just about anyone can pull off in an hour or two. So let's get rid of the fear of the unknown that stops most of u

The 7.3L Powerstroke doesn’t have too many sensors compared to more modern era diesel’s, but the ones it does have all play important roles. This week, we’ll be diving into the Exhaust Back Pressure S

Replacing old worn out and/or leaking HPOP lines can be a stressful endeavor. They're one of the more common leak points on a 7.3, and most of us have battled leaks here over and over again. After the

“Turbo mods” on a 7.3 Powerstroke aren’t limited to the turbocharger itself. Many turbo-related symptoms—slow spool, inconsistent boost, smoke, or elevated EGT—are caused by issues in the supporting s

One of the most common repairs made to the venerable 7.3L Powerstroke, is the dipstick tube adapter. Simply put, it leaks. The adapter form Ford/International is a three-piece part consisting of the d

For 7.3’s and 6.0’s alike, the fuel system could benefit from an upgrade. One that removes the deadhead issue that plagues each engine. The fix will increase injector life, increase throttle response

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Summer is upon us, bringing high ambient temperatures and the recreational towing season. Both can push your 7.3L Powerstroke’s 4R100 transmission to its thermal limits. Heat is the number one enemy o

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 legendary Ford 7.3L Powerstroke diesel is famous for being a reliable workhorse, but like any engine, it has its weak spots. One very common issue is leaking or damaged injector cups, which can le

If you are chasing 1994–2010 Ford F-250 4x4 problems, the good news is most of them follow a pattern. On the 1994–1997 OBS trucks, the biggest issue is usually the automatic locking hubs. On the 1999–

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