Originally Posted by seth1

since the problem occured i've changed the fuel filters about 3 or 4 times..

i've heard about the wire harness problems and when i had it in a shop they said the harnesses looked fine.

now yesterday i started it up and it ran fine for about 20 seconds then started running like an injector was out. now im thinking maybe im having problems with the inside of my tank breaking down. i have heard some stuff but not alot. could this be possible? can i just un hook my fuel lines to the tank and use air to blow them out?

Originally Posted by supertruck60

Hi,

The 6.0 liter has a problem with stiction due to the breakdown of the engine's oil.

We make an oil additive, Hot Shot's Secret, that was designed for International to address this issue. It cleans the oil side of the injectors to help eliminate this and restore the function of the engine's fuel delivery system. If a problem has been diagnosed with the injectors we always recommend running the treatment before replacement.

I am reposting this article that we wrote to flesh out what the problem is and how we can help.

Feel free to call us anytime with any questions that you may have.

Best Regards,
Dan

How To Solve Power Stroke Diesel Truck Injector Problems Inexpensively

Hot Shot's Secret has finally solved the common and costly fuel injector problems diesel truck owners have lamented for years.

To increase the efficiency in modern diesel engines, manufacturers have increased the pressure at the tip of the injector. This increase provides for a better, more efficient burn with added power. Older injectors would put out 1,200 psi at the injector tip but the new diesel engines put out 26,200 psi at the tip. To achieve this increase in pressure the manufacturers had to tighten the tolerance inside the injector. This increased the friction and temperature. The higher temperatures have a burning effect on the engine oil. A layer of oxidized oil and additives form, slowing down the injector and eventually stopping it altogether.

"Injectors in the diesel truck engines have a high failure rate," says Chris Gabrelcik, lubrication engineer, CEO of Lubrication Specialties, Inc. and the creator of Hot Shot's Secret. "Injector issues cause slow start-up, rough idling, hesitation, and lack of power because the injectors aren't firing properly." Until now, owners had to replace their existing injectors, often spending up to $2,500.00, with no guarantee that the problem would not occur in the future.

An amazing 86% of the time, Hot Shot's Secret solves the problem completely, and for the other 14% it has made a significant improvement. "We've got a money back guarantee and if it doesn't work, we'll credit you," says Gabrelcik, who acknowledges the fact that in some instances the product might not work because of other mechanical failures.

Originally created for International Truck and Engine, Hot Shot's Secret is an additive made from a combination of detergents and dispersants. Once added to the vehicle’s crankcase, Hot Shot's Secret removes build-up, the coking and varnishing left behind from overheating of the engine’s oil. "It's the only thing you can put in your engine that will clean it out and actually solve the problem," says Gabrelcik, who spent two years sending dozens of different formulas around the country to be tested in various terrain and weather conditions. The final product was rolled out in November 2005.

In addition to the improved injector performance, Hot Shot’s Secret’s formula will also clean the deposits in the engine and turbo and will fortify existing oil, thus helping it to work more effectively. It only takes 64 ounces of chemical to clean 100,000 miles of build-up. 32 ounces every 3-4 oil changes will prevent the problem from recurring. Lubrication Specialties has customers on record with 500,000 miles on their trucks and are still using the original set of injectors.

Gabrelcik, who has been in the industry for over 14 years, founded Lubrication Specialties in 1997. He has extensive experience working with vibration analysis, oil reclamation, and lubrication consulting with countless national and local companies. For more information, please call 800-341-6516 or visit www.lubricationspecialties.com

Originally Posted by BPofMD

He said he already tried HSS.....that didn't work either.

Originally Posted by jdadamsjr

hmmmm....
time passes and ....

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...stimonial.html


I may be exiting again soon

Originally Posted by D8chumley

Dan, I have to say I admire your conviction. You don't give up, I think I would have cussed somebody by now. This is a compliment- I hope this is the way you took it.

Originally Posted by seth1

well i ordered another bottle of that hot shot secret stuff.. just gonna cross my fingers and hope for the best

Originally Posted by supertruck60

Hey Tim,

Good to hear from you.

Always nice to hear the kind words!

Best,
Dan

Originally Posted by D8chumley

I'm not endorsing HSS, I'm on the fence as to whether it worked for me or not. It seems since the dealer put 15-40 in my motor after the HPOP it has the same issues I had when I first used it (also running 15-40), until it warms up. Seems like a lazy inj. until it reaches operating temp. It doesn't do this when I run syn 5-40, which I'll be switching back to next OC. I have 1/2 bottle of HSS I intend to use with it also, mostly just b/c I still have 1/2 bottle left. If the stiction continues MAYBE I'll try another dose. I'm just saying I admire your determination.