What do I do Now?
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What do I do Now?
I just became a proud new owner of a 2008 F250 PSD XLT, and am ready to start making it my own. However i am relativly new to Diesel and a F250. I was wondering if anyone would have some advice for me on what i shloud do first and where I should go from there. Also i bought the truck with a Leer 700 series tonneau cover that i really dont need, kind of just gets in the way for what i need a truck for, any thoughts on what i can do with it. Thank you.
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First thing to do it read...the owners manual, pay attention to all the diesel supplements.
Severe maintance schedule.
That is the one you want to follow. Get to know where the components are and how to service it.
If you cannot verify the last oil change and fuel filter change then those are the first things to do.
After that...on board air and air bags are an excellent thing to do if you are towing very heavy.
Severe maintance schedule.
That is the one you want to follow. Get to know where the components are and how to service it.
If you cannot verify the last oil change and fuel filter change then those are the first things to do.
After that...on board air and air bags are an excellent thing to do if you are towing very heavy.
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I just became a proud new owner of a 2008 F250 PSD XLT, and am ready to start making it my own. However i am relativly new to Diesel and a F250. I was wondering if anyone would have some advice for me on what i shloud do first and where I should go from there. Also i bought the truck with a Leer 700 series tonneau cover that i really dont need, kind of just gets in the way for what i need a truck for, any thoughts on what i can do with it. Thank you.
Great looking truck.
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After you finish the owner's manual, go the 6.4 diesel sub-forum here and read.
Depending how you plan to use the truck, consider airbags (air spring helpers), evaluate tires (what you do depends on application.), Bilstein shocks are a must, also consider dual steering stabilizer. The truck is old enough that if it still has original batteries, consider replacing them. Better now that during a crisis.
I don't chip my engines, but others do. Beware doing so may interfere with warranty.
Cetane booster in every tank. ULSD is right at the borderline, again, better safe than sorry.
Fluids are critical. Heed the guidance above. More often is better. These trucks like to be worked and driven. They do not like to idle or get hot.
Good luck and welcome!
Depending how you plan to use the truck, consider airbags (air spring helpers), evaluate tires (what you do depends on application.), Bilstein shocks are a must, also consider dual steering stabilizer. The truck is old enough that if it still has original batteries, consider replacing them. Better now that during a crisis.
I don't chip my engines, but others do. Beware doing so may interfere with warranty.
Cetane booster in every tank. ULSD is right at the borderline, again, better safe than sorry.
Fluids are critical. Heed the guidance above. More often is better. These trucks like to be worked and driven. They do not like to idle or get hot.
Good luck and welcome!
