Hello all,
I have been doing some reading through the technical folders and 6.0 bible and noticed the coolant filter idea. I just bought an 04 f350 diesel and think this is a good idea. I found a kit for like 148 bucks, here is the link Sinister Coolant Filtration System / Filter Kit for Ford Powerstroke

Just wondering what peoples input was on this, I know someone said they pieced one together for like 50 bucks give or take, but I was thinking if the kit comes with everything I would need it might be a better way to go? Just looking for advice is all, and if all of this info. is somewhere else sorry for re-posting I just couldn't find much beyond what I've said here..

Also I read through many of these posts and a lot of the members seem to be a huge fan of the scangaugeII. I looked at that online as well, was thinking about picking one of these up as well, I read on some post here that you want to watch 2 numbers and make sure they don't exceed some figure, but I can't recollect what those numbers were, was wondering if someone could explain to me what exactly this unit is used for. Also I hear a lot about programmers, I am very new to the diesel world so I'm intrigued on what the benefits of the programmer is, I'm not so much looking for like 900 horsepower or anything like that, I just want to maybe increase mpg a little and keep everything running smoothe as glass.

Any input is very much appreciated! Thanks so much!!
-Steve E

 

you should put this in the 6.0 section, youd get a response in a minutes or less

 

id go to bullet proof diesel first, they are the guys who started to make the correct products to fix the 6.0 by the way
BulletProofDiesel - Darn-Near Bullet Proof Diesel Products for your 6.0

 

I paid $115 for my Sinister Filter

Look on eBay for one with free shipping

It's a very nice setup with no extra parts needed. Decent instructions to




+1,000 on a Scanguage II

 

Hi Steve,

I'm going to move this to the 6.0L PSD forum. The folks down there should have a better time answering your question.

 

The ScanGauge is used to watch the engine coolant temp (ECT) and the engine oil temp(EOT). If the oil is 15deg or more hotter than the oil it is likely your oil cooler is clogging up and needs repair soon. If this condition is ignored a cascade of failures can happen that stretch head bolts, blow head gaskets, or even ruin your engine.
A tuner makes more power. If you get one for mileage gains you will be disappointed unless a 1-2 mpg was your goal. Some are hard on the transmission as well. Steer awar from "shift on the fly" tuners, many people swear by custom tunes and many say performance is awesome. I'm sure you'll get lots more info on that subject.
I have a Sinister coolant filter on my truck. Seems to work good. Installation was a breeze and it looks good.
Congrats on the new truck and welcome to FTE!

 

Yes a ScanGaugeII is a GREAT little device pick one up and will start checking your truck out when you can check the Numbers and give feedback


The Coolant filter kit is a Great Idea them kits Look good

My only problem Was I wanted a Coolant filter that Filtered the system Fast. In short my problem with the Kits is they reduce down to a Very Small line 5/32. the faster you filter will clean out the system. these kits reduce small very small

So I did my own coolant filter kept all the Lines 1 inch took the supply line off the same spot but took the return to a diffrent spot (return went to where the heater return tyes back in to coolant system) All my lines are Big ones and I drill the plastic peice out in the top of the Filter itself.

I choose this route because my coolant system was full of casting sand my oil cooler was plugged with it

My setup was also a little over 100.00 so not to much savings just better flow

But any coolant filter is better than nothing

 

Thanks for all the replies guys. Ok so it is definite then, a scangauge and this coolant filter setup is a go. Once I finally get my scan gauge running, what numbers should I post up here if I see, other than the eot and the ect. And just to verify what I don't want is an eot that is 15 deg. or more hotter than the coolant temp?

 

5-10 is considered good

Over that and it's time to consider an oil cooler

Newer trucks are programmed to throw a CEL over 15f. That's when you start risking popping the EGR cooler

 

Hi,
Question about the setup for the Scanguage 2.
I just got F-350 in mid March. I added the coolant
filter kit from Sinister and a Scanguage 2.
Do I need to do any xguage stuff? I am not towing yet.
Or can I just set to show EOT ECT Battery Voltage and ????

Thanks in advance
Sean

 

There are a lot of useful Xgauges. When I got mine EOT had to be entered as an Xgauge. Several different ones for FICM volts. I like to monitor trans temp and fan when towing. ICP/IPR are good ones. You don't have to enter them all but at some point any of the Xgauges could come in handy. I would at least print a copy of the list and put it in the truck. If you don't have a copy here it is.

Sg2 codes w/values


Here is a partial list of Xgauges with Ford's values.

KO=KEY ON LI=LOW IDLE HI=HIGH IDLE OR=OPERATING RANGE

FICM Vehicle Power (Volts) (Should be 12 Volts, should not drop below 10.25 for more than 60 seconds, or 9.0 for 4 seconds. TSB 09-24-03)

TXD: 07E02209CE

RXF: 0462450906CE

RXD: 3010

MTH: 006401000000

NAM: FVP

KO=12.0 LI=14.0 HI=14.0 OR=10.5-15.5



FICM Logic Power (Volts) (Should be 12 volts)

TXD: 07E02209CF

RXF: 0462450906CF

RXD: 3010

MTH: 006401000000

NAM: FLP

KO=12.0 LI=13.5 HI=13.5 OR=10.5-15.5


FICM Main Power (Volts) (Should be 47-48) Your FMP should never dip below 45. If it does, your FICM is toast and needs repaired or replaced. Check when cold

TXD: 07E02209D0

RXF: 0462450906D0

RXD: 3010

MTH: 006401000000

NAM: FMP

KO=47 LI=47.5 HI=47.5 OR=40-52 (yes, that is what it says from Ford)

VGT Duty Cycle (%)

TXD: 07E022096D

RXF: 04620509066D

RXD: 3010

MTH: 00647FFF0000

NAM: VGT

KO=0 LI=73 HI=43 OR=0-100 %


Engine Oil Temp

TXD: 07E0221310

RXF: 046245130610

RXD: 3010

MTH: 00090005F05F (00090005FFD8 alternate MTH found)

NAM: EOT

Engine hot KO=190 LI=190 HI=190 OR= -40 - 302 *F


Trans. Fluid Temp

TXD: 07E1221674

RXF: 046205160674

RXD: 3010

MTH: 000100080000

NAM: TFT


Inj. Control Press. (ICP / HPOP)

TXD: 07E0221446

RXF: 046205140646

RXD: 3010

MTH: 003900640000

NAM: ICP

KO=0 LI=625.5 HI=1400-1450 OR=0-4045


ICP Voltage (Volts)

TXD: 07E02216AD

RXF: 0462451606AD

RXD: 3010

MTH: 004827100000

NAM: ICV

KO=0.2 LI=1.0 HI=1.8 OR=.15-4.7 Volts


IPR Duty Cycle

TXD: 07E0221434

RXF: 046285140634

RXD: 3008

MTH: 0DCA03E8000A

NAM: IPR %

KO=14.84 LI=24 HI=40.60 OR=0-50 %



EGR Duty Cycle (Percent)

TXD: 07E022166E

RXF: 04620516066E

RXD: 3010

MTH: 006440000000

NAM: EGR

KO=0 LI=0-15 HI=32 OR=0-44 %





EGR Valve Position (mm)

TXD: 07E022096A

RXF: 04620509066A

RXD: 3010

MTH: 000100010000

NAM: EVP

Note: EGR Valve Position in hundredths of a millimeter, where 0 mm indicates a closed EGR valve position.





EGR Valve Position Measured (%)

TXD: 07E02209FE

RXF: 0462050906FE

RXD: 3010

MTH: 00647FFF0000

NAM: EVM
Note: MEASURED EGR Valve Position, in %, where a low value indicates a closed EGR valve (0 EGR flow), and a high value indicates an open EGR valve.

KO=0 LI=0 HI=9.72 OR=0 - 14 PERCENT*



EGR Valve Position (Volts 0-5)

TXD: 07E022167E

RXF: 04620516067E

RXD: 3010

MTH: 000133330000

NAM: EGV

KO=0.8 LI=0.8 -1.0 HI=1.3 OR=0.6 - 3.5 VOLT


Camshaft & Crankshaft Sync (1 = in sync, 0 = not in sync)

TXD: 07E02209CD

RXF: 0462050906CD

RXD: 3000 (3001 alternate)

MTH: 000100010000

NAM: SYC

KO=0 LI=1 HI=1 OR 0-1 (NO/YES)


Intake Air Temperature 2 (Fahrenheit)

TXD: 07E02216A8

RXF: 0462051606A8

RXD: 3010

MTH: 000100010000

NAM: IA2

Engine HOT KO=113 LI=113 HI=113 OR= -40-250 *F




Barometric Pressure

TXD: 07E0221127

RXF: 046285110627

RXD: 3008

MTH: 003100500000

NAM: BMP

Here is another BAR if the above one is not working for you. The one below works for me.
Barometric Pressure (PSI)
TXD: 07E0221442
RXF: 046285140642
RXD: 3010
MTH: 001D00500000
NAM: BAR

KO=96.5 (14) LI=96.5 (14) HI=96.5 (14) OR=50 - 120 (7.3 - 17.4) kPa (PSI) 


Exhaust Back Pressure

TXD: 07E0221445

RXF: 046285140645

RXD: 3010

MTH: 001D00500000

NAM: EBP

KO=103 (15) LI=110 (16) HI=110 (16) OR=55 - 607 (8 -88) kPA (PSI)






Mass Fuel Desired (Milligrams Per Stroke)

TXD: 07E0221412

RXF: 046205140612

RXD: 3010

MTH: 000100100000

NAM: MFD

KO=0 LI=7.5 HI=10.7 OR=0-100


Fan Speed Sensor (RPM)

TXD: 07E022099F

RXF: 04620509069F

RXD: 3010

MTH: 000100040000

NAM: FSS

KO=0 LI=533 HI=488 OR=0-4000



Injector Timing Before Top Dead Center (Degrees)

TXD: 07E02209CC

RXF: 0462850906CC

RXD: 3010

MTH: 000A00400000

NAM: ITM

KO=0 LI=-8.71 HI=+3.5 OR-50 - 50 ANGLE (Degrees) Injector Timing (TDC)

( not sure about the above)






Accelerator Pedal Position (%)

TXD: 07E02209D4

RXF: 0462050906D4

RXD: 3008

MTH: 000100020000

NAM: AP%

Key On=0 LI=0 HI=13 Op range=0-17.75 (mine reads up to 99%, not sure why)


DTC Count (Diagnostic Trouble Code Count)

TXD: 07E0220200

RXF: 046205020600

RXD: 3008

MTH: 000100010000

NAM: DTC

Counts trouble code cycles

KO=0 LI=0 HI=0 OR=0 - 255




VREF (Calibration Voltage Input)

TXD: 07E0221155

RXF: 046245110655

RXD: 3010

MTH: 006433330000

NAM: CVI

KO=4.9 LI=4.9 HI=4.9 OR=4.5 - 5.5 VOLTS Reference Voltage

 

Hi,
How does a person go about adding the Xguage
to the Scanguage 2?
I also want to Thank You and everyone else
for all the help and good info
Sean

 

Here's a video. I think one of our members posted it.

Entering codes on SGII
Scangauge II Xgauge entering - YouTube

 

Follow Rustys Lead He Has a GREAT start Going for you

And then if you get board go thru this thread theres a few more gauges and some GREAT info Guys

GREAT SCANGAUGE THREAD ON THE X-GAUGES
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...injectors.html

 

Hi,
I must say that is much easer with the video then trying to read the small
print in the paper copy that comes with the unit.
You all have been so very helpful
Thank You
Sean