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Is this normal
I am new to diesel so........
After sitting over night my truck will start right up but if you don't let it warm up for a while it will be a complete TURD for the first 1-2 miles. Is this normal for a Diesel
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F250 CCSB
After sitting over night my truck will start right up but if you don't let it warm up for a while it will be a complete TURD for the first 1-2 miles. Is this normal for a Diesel
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F250 CCSB
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Depends on how cold it is....
I never recommend getting in any type of vehicle thats not up to operating temp and going hard on it...
Could have injector stiction....or FICM issues.....
Have you scanned it for codes?
I never recommend getting in any type of vehicle thats not up to operating temp and going hard on it...
Could have injector stiction....or FICM issues.....
Have you scanned it for codes?
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I thought it was normal too, until I fixed it. It is not normal. Problem is, I'm not exactly sure how I fixed it. I installed the blue spring kit, repaired the FICM, and had the latest Ford strategy flashed, all about the same time. I think it was the blue spring that fixed it, but not positive. I suggest you start there, since it is cheap and painless to do.
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If it is pretty cold out, like below freezing and you start the truck and hit the road with out any warm up it is going to run like a turd. The oil is going to be thick and soupy, the temperature of the combustion chamber and pistons is all out of wack. None of the bearings, lifters and any moving parts are not going to have adequate lubrication. Always let the truck warm up a little bit, even if its only a few minutes and then drive very easy until you reach normal operating temps.
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to the OP, try not to run it right away, especially on 1st start. give the alternator time to kick in and take over. the transmission is electronically controlled. there may be the POTO function with the tranny. POTO = power on take off. i tink tats the acronym.
however, for the 1st few minutes, the tranny's functions are running off the main batteries, and u dont want to wear out the batteries too soon now, do we?
ford recommends giving it a few minutes before you start driving. remember, our super duties are tough, but they aint no mustang, and they sure as hell aint no quick getaway car. lmao!
however, for the 1st few minutes, the tranny's functions are running off the main batteries, and u dont want to wear out the batteries too soon now, do we?
ford recommends giving it a few minutes before you start driving. remember, our super duties are tough, but they aint no mustang, and they sure as hell aint no quick getaway car. lmao!
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Fresh filters are always a good idea. You're right on the poor fit of the aftermarket filters also. MotorCraft/ Raycor (and Fram if it has a bunch of patent numbers stamped on the filter). If that don't help, I'd check FICM voltage- there's a good write up in our tech folder, just need a multimeter and a helper to turn the key. Low fuel pressure is another possibility. Ther is an inexpensive update to the regulator spring available that's quick and easy. It will raise fuel pressure 15-20 psi. If it's still not right some RevX or HotShot Secret may help with injector stiction.
When you crank cold, the glow plugs stay on longer than the GP light on the dash. How long epends on temp. Alternator is not " turned on" until GP's turn off so good batteries are very important during cold start/running. I would also recommend a ScanGauge II or somthing like it to monitor your truck. The dash gauges are misleading.
In cold temps, I don't drop my truck into drive until coolant gets up to 80deg f or so. Sometimes that is much more than two minutes.
When you crank cold, the glow plugs stay on longer than the GP light on the dash. How long epends on temp. Alternator is not " turned on" until GP's turn off so good batteries are very important during cold start/running. I would also recommend a ScanGauge II or somthing like it to monitor your truck. The dash gauges are misleading.
In cold temps, I don't drop my truck into drive until coolant gets up to 80deg f or so. Sometimes that is much more than two minutes.
