2008 6.4 Radiator question
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I was told the truck would be drained of the fluids that were mixing and correctly replaced as well as the new oil filter. Shouldn't be too bad since i myself changed the oil and replaced the oil filter with new stuff (motorcraft only) the day before i dropped it off.
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Low fan power, bad hose, leaking oil coolant reservoir... Thus all fluids drained, new hose and reservoir and fan i believe. Dropped it off on a thursday afternoon. Getting it back tuesday evening. Not sure how more power to the fan will be replenished with the repairs they will do.
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either a new clutch fan or maybe a bad sensor.
On the other hand bad temp readings because of the issue could have resulted in the fan working incorrectly.
Bottom line is they need to repair what has been diagnosed and then go from there and see if that corrected all the issues.
On the other hand bad temp readings because of the issue could have resulted in the fan working incorrectly.
Bottom line is they need to repair what has been diagnosed and then go from there and see if that corrected all the issues.
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I sold my 08 F350 with 6.4 last year but put two radiators in it. Second time they replaced reservoir and it held up until I sold it. Not sure what happened after that. Was out of warranty both times so it was expensive problem. I only ran the Motorcraft gold antifreeze that was spec for truck. Good luck with yours.
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Ouch! Yeah this one is partially covered with warranty. Total is about $5,500 and i will cover $1,500 of the bill. I usually put some weight on this truck because I use it for hot shot purposes so its gonna take its toll on it.
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I never had a radiator fail on mine. Not saying it would not of, but proper maintance and checking those fluids daily if traveling and weekly if at home is important.
When traveling, I just popped the hood during fillups and visually made sure all was ok. Then in the morning checked for proper levels.
I caught a upper hose failure this way in South Carolina.
When traveling, I just popped the hood during fillups and visually made sure all was ok. Then in the morning checked for proper levels.
I caught a upper hose failure this way in South Carolina.
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