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Old May 23, 2011 | 08:04 PM
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So what do I do now?

Rev-X helped greatly with my cold starting issue, leading me to believe I have some injector stiction. But I have a few questions nonetheless

I've heard that Rev-X doesn't always help forever....true?
Will I have to keep adding Rev-X in the future (every oil change)?
Should I run synthetic oil? Maybe lighter weight too (5w40) ?
Should I get a re-flash for inductive heating to help further?
If the problem gets worse....Do I have injector replacement in my near future?

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Old May 23, 2011 | 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 73stang
I've heard that Rev-X doesn't always help forever....true?
True.

Will I have to keep adding Rev-X in the future (every oil change)?
Most likely, but not every oil change. Try every third first.

Should I get a re-flash for inductive heating to help further?
Dunno, sorry

If the problem gets worse....Do I have injector replacement in my near future?
Maybe, maybe not, but as long as the Rev-X helps....

Answers in blue. I had a slight stiction issue with mine. Its been approx 8000 miles since I added it, and the problem hasnt returned yet.
 
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Old May 23, 2011 | 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 73stang
Rev-X helped greatly with my cold starting issue, leading me to believe I have some injector stiction. But I have a few questions nonetheless

I've heard that Rev-X doesn't always help forever....true?
Will I have to keep adding Rev-X in the future (every oil change)?
Should I get a re-flash for inductive heating to help further?
If the problem gets worse....Do I have injector replacement in my near future?

Thanks guys!
Boy just need a little info on the truck
What oil are you running now Dino or Syn Ford filters
How many miles on it
NO you should not need to us all the time
Most of the time on a flash you may drop in MPG
How are your Batteries
Have you check the FICM
When did you change fuel filters last Ford only
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Old May 23, 2011 | 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Dieselpop
What oil are you running now Dino or Syn Ford filters
How many miles on it
Most of the time on a flash you may drop in MPG
How are your Batteries
Have you check the FICM
When did you change fuel filters last Ford only
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Early 2003 6.0l 113k miles. FICM batteries are OK
Shell Rotell 15w40 non-synthetic changed 200 miles ago with OEM filters (OEM fuel filters too)
 
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Old May 24, 2011 | 01:01 PM
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what happened with the coolant loss and wet egr valve?.just curious,usually that stuff dont fix itself.
 
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Old May 24, 2011 | 01:07 PM
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Rev-X = band aid

It also doesn't have anything in it (in concentrations necessary) to help reverse the problem it just covers up the problem.

You have an injector replacement coming up.
 
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Old May 24, 2011 | 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by High Binder
Rev-X = band aid

It also doesn't have anything in it (in concentrations necessary) to help reverse the problem it just covers up the problem.

You have an injector replacement coming up.
That's what i was fearing...

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