No Midrange Power
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No Midrange Power
As this is my first diesel (2005 Excursion 6.0), I really don't know if I have a problem or not..... but compared to every other late model car or truck I've owned, the diesel has a very weak mid range response, and runs like crap until the coolent temps hit 125 deg or so (scanguage). It behaves like a high strung 2 stroke, as you push down the gas: nothing....nothing...nothing...LOTS of power.
It just seems like there's a big soft spot in the gas peddle travel where there's almost no affect. I really have to push down a lot to get the thing moving. I don't think I have a major engine problem, cause when it goes, it goes like gangbusters !! maybe some sensor issue? or maybe theyr'e just like that?
Do these diesels need a real heavy throttle application to really start pulling hard ?
It just seems like there's a big soft spot in the gas peddle travel where there's almost no affect. I really have to push down a lot to get the thing moving. I don't think I have a major engine problem, cause when it goes, it goes like gangbusters !! maybe some sensor issue? or maybe theyr'e just like that?
Do these diesels need a real heavy throttle application to really start pulling hard ?
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From: Virginia beach, VA
I'm not sure about your 'loss' of power, I'd have to drive it to see but maybe its just turbo lag?
As far as the soft spot in the pedal where theres no affect, every 6.0 I've drove is like that, dont ask me why. I kind of like it though
As far as the soft spot in the pedal where theres no affect, every 6.0 I've drove is like that, dont ask me why. I kind of like it though
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From: Kerrville, Tx
i run matt at gearhead. some people dont like how it shifts but i love it. its a harder shift than most are use to but i like it that way because i know its in that gear and that the tranny isnt slipping.
