So, the heated Urea tank is going to drain the batteries in cold climates? Explain how this system is going to work.
The electrically heated lines and coolant heated tank are thermostatically controlled. Neither will come on above 30 F. The line heaters will only energize after engine start and should not drain the batteries. The EPA has given OEMs 30 minutes to start injecting DEF after engine start. A frozen system will thaw in this time.
that was a good slide show!! i'm really happy to see the "cab on servicability" and decreased time to change turbo, fuel system, and egr cooler. if any of y'all have been in on pulling the 6.4L turbos then y'all like that too!! haha. i have watched my buddy that is a diesel mechanic at ford do turbos and everything and WOW. those things are IN THERE!!! i will never own a 6.4, but if these 6.7's are simple enough for someone like me to work on without pulling the cab off then i might actually consider it in several years down the road. it does look very very cramped though. i also like the 6 head bolts per cylinder, but i'm not sure i like the aluminum heads and this graphite iron block.. is that block really supposed to be stronger?!?!?! i'm thinking aftermarket performance is why i'm thinking about the block being strong. if its going to crack the block then i won't consider it. if i was to get one i just know i would end up doing stuff to it b/c you know the aftermarket is going to jump on this engine like they did the 6.4's. i'm not sure about all this DEF injection and all the catalysts and the DPF in the exhaust, but i'm sure the aftermarket will find ways around that!! LoL
This truck is coming out at a time that I will be buying my dream truck. But like all new releases, it scares me. I may be forced to wait another year, or buy a used truck until the bugs get worked out on the new motor.
I have been to the track at Yucca Az and observed the testing that Ford does on these rigs and it's pretty impressive. I want to trust that the motor is ready for release, but it always seems that no matter how hard a company tries, they can't catch all of the bad manufacturing from vendors.
I really want one, wish i had the money, looks like they really tested and beat up on these new 6.7, one of my friends has an 08 6.4, at 2000 miles the whole engine had to be taken out due to oil leak, already new turbos, and 3 radiators, i'm glad ford got smart and is stopping the production of the 6.4, big piece of scrap metal if you ask me.
3 radiators? That does it in my book, the 6.4 is junk.
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2004 E-450 6.0 139,000 miles
7,500 mile, 15 quart oil changes, 5W-40 Rotella.
UOAs consist of checking for metal on drain plug magnet. All stock, no mods. Dyed fuel with no additives. Never been reflashed.
Total parts replaced;
one EGR valve.
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