Welcome to FTE
You should look into a coolant filter. Change the coolant if I recall
each 36K miles with a good flush. Get a Scanguage II and add the Xgauge
codes for the things that you need to watch. Run with stock Ford oil and
fuel filters and make sure that you have a Ford oil filter cap. The aftermarket ones
will cause problems. Change oil at least every 5,000 miles and fuel 10K to 15 K.
I use Rotella T6 synthetic oil. Drive it like you stole it is the same thing
I was told when I first got mine this helps keep the turbo from
sticking and popping the heads with a high boost.
I also agree that you should put the blue spring upgrade in it. That keeps
the injectors from starving for fuel and kicking the bucket on you.
Low fuel pressure really does damage then. Also water and air are not good.
Each oil change It is a good idea to open the water valve on the pump/filter
that is on the frame rail to drain off any water that it has in it.
Check the batteries. Bad or low will cause problems with the FICM
(Fuel Injection Control Module)
Ask questions about things you don't understand and read other things.
One very good place to start is the tech folder at the top of the main page.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/3...ch-folder.html
We have a lot of very well informed people that are willing to share what they know.
I have a 2006 F350 Crew Cab Long Bed That is my first diesel. I purchased
it this last March and have put about 15K miles on it so far.
Now that I have blabbered on Just treat it right and
Enjoy your truck

Sean