What to do & when - maintenance schedule?
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What to do & when - maintenance schedule?
Ok, looking for some advice. I just got a 2008 F-450 6.4L with 38K on it. The radiator was replaced at 20K. The truck has been serviced faithfully and oil changed every 5K. Now it is my responsibility to maintain the truck. I've never had a diesel and need your advice (the experts) on what to check, what to do to keep this great truck running. Does anyone have a spreadsheet on this or maybe a list? Thanks for your help, guys.
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Ok, looking for some advice. I just got a 2008 F-450 6.4L with 38K on it. The radiator was replaced at 20K. The truck has been serviced faithfully and oil changed every 5K. Now it is my responsibility to maintain the truck. I've never had a diesel and need your advice (the experts) on what to check, what to do to keep this great truck running. Does anyone have a spreadsheet on this or maybe a list? Thanks for your help, guys.
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Not much to add that Stanley did not cover.
I'd suggest some light reading.
Powerstroke 6.4L Bible Page
That is the link for the 6.4 bible. I does a pretty good job of most of the major items we all talk about.
Don't let the thing idle alot.
I'd suggest some light reading.
Powerstroke 6.4L Bible Page
That is the link for the 6.4 bible. I does a pretty good job of most of the major items we all talk about.
Don't let the thing idle alot.
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I use my truck primarily to tow my 5'er, so I don't drive much on a monthly basis. But I do drain my fuel filter regularly. I drain it for about 20 seconds but it shows no sign of slowing down during that period. Does this filter housing actually drain completely or is the 20 seconds adequate?
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I use my truck primarily to tow my 5'er, so I don't drive much on a monthly basis. But I do drain my fuel filter regularly. I drain it for about 20 seconds but it shows no sign of slowing down during that period. Does this filter housing actually drain completely or is the 20 seconds adequate?
). On ocassion I have found small water droplets in mine and they are easy to see, you won't miss them. I don't know for sure where the "too much water" line is but it's like beauty, when I see it I think I will know it's too much water in the sample.
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