EGR cooler failure
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EGR cooler failure
Hello,
I've got a 2010 F250, CC, 4x4, Cabela's edition with 34,xxx miles. I noticed last week that the engine coolant was low but could find no obvious leak. I took it in to the dealership and they called back saying that the vertical (diagonal) EGR cooler had failed and was leaking coolant into the exhaust stream.
I anticipate getting the truck back today........what other issues should I look out for? I can't imagine that burning coolant is that good for the turbos or the motor.
Thoughts?
Thanks,
Joe
I've got a 2010 F250, CC, 4x4, Cabela's edition with 34,xxx miles. I noticed last week that the engine coolant was low but could find no obvious leak. I took it in to the dealership and they called back saying that the vertical (diagonal) EGR cooler had failed and was leaking coolant into the exhaust stream.
I anticipate getting the truck back today........what other issues should I look out for? I can't imagine that burning coolant is that good for the turbos or the motor.
Thoughts?
Thanks,
Joe
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From: Frederick, MD
Likely that would be in.
did you ever let the coolant get low enough to suck any air? If not then once filled you will want to watch it closely to ensure that the level remains constant and all air is purged out.
did you ever let the coolant get low enough to suck any air? If not then once filled you will want to watch it closely to ensure that the level remains constant and all air is purged out.
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I suspect it did draw some air in as it was quite low. I check the fluids once a week and it went from normal to below the 'T' in one week.
I've read of some people having issues with cavitation when the level gets that low, but hopefully i didn't run it long enough to have any other issues.
Am I out of line to think that the dealership should change the oil after completing this repair? Knowing that the motor has been burning coolant, it would seem prudent (at least to me). I'm only 1000 miles from the next scheduled change, so if they don't do it I guess I'll go ahead and do it myself.
Thanks,
Joe
I've read of some people having issues with cavitation when the level gets that low, but hopefully i didn't run it long enough to have any other issues.
Am I out of line to think that the dealership should change the oil after completing this repair? Knowing that the motor has been burning coolant, it would seem prudent (at least to me). I'm only 1000 miles from the next scheduled change, so if they don't do it I guess I'll go ahead and do it myself.
Thanks,
Joe
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I suspect it did draw some air in as it was quite low. I check the fluids once a week and it went from normal to below the 'T' in one week.
I've read of some people having issues with cavitation when the level gets that low, but hopefully i didn't run it long enough to have any other issues.
Am I out of line to think that the dealership should change the oil after completing this repair? Knowing that the motor has been burning coolant, it would seem prudent (at least to me). I'm only 1000 miles from the next scheduled change, so if they don't do it I guess I'll go ahead and do it myself.
Thanks,
Joe
I've read of some people having issues with cavitation when the level gets that low, but hopefully i didn't run it long enough to have any other issues.
Am I out of line to think that the dealership should change the oil after completing this repair? Knowing that the motor has been burning coolant, it would seem prudent (at least to me). I'm only 1000 miles from the next scheduled change, so if they don't do it I guess I'll go ahead and do it myself.
Thanks,
Joe
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