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Coolant?
my check engine light came on while driving i noticed no difference in performance took it to the dealer to have the oil changed.this did not extinguish the light when i got home i popped the hood and noticed no coolant in the reservoir so i added some now when i start the truck it struggles yo run. can anyone tell me whats up?
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my check engine light came on while driving i noticed no difference in performance took it to the dealer to have the oil changed.this did not extinguish the light when i got home i popped the hood and noticed no coolant in the reservoir so i added some now when i start the truck it struggles yo run. can anyone tell me whats up?
Needing an oil change will never set your check engine light. I'm surprised they didn't notice your low coolant level...
I'd guess you have a bad EGR cooler. This will leak coolant into your EGR system and foul your EGR valve over time. Is your truck still under warranty?
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You always want to watch your fluid levels in this motor. Weekly checks is advised. Hope you put in the ford gold coolant?
I agree, I think EGR coolers/valve are suspect now. I'd take it in rather than keep driving it. Don't want it to hydrolock on you.
I agree, I think EGR coolers/valve are suspect now. I'd take it in rather than keep driving it. Don't want it to hydrolock on you.
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Are you under warranty? I'd be concerned that your non-OEM spec coolant may be blamed for the failure. I'd suggest draining and refilling with Ford Premium Gold coolant before taking it to the dealer.
How many miles are on your truck?
How many miles are on your truck?
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my check engine light came on while driving i noticed no difference in performance took it to the dealer to have the oil changed.this did not extinguish the light when i got home i popped the hood and noticed no coolant in the reservoir so i added some now when i start the truck it struggles yo run. can anyone tell me whats up?
Wow.
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Now back to the OP. if you suspect its an egr cooler failed. do not start or drive the truck. Thats the fastist way to bend #8 rod.
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