Antifreeze choices
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 86
Likes: 0
From: Wi. Rapids, WI
Antifreeze choices
Have read that the stock antifreeze is not the best choice after a flush. Better choices?? Also, in my search for the best replacement parts (EGR and oil coolers) I came across a company that claims that for $149 they will take my FICM and kick it from 48v to 58v and that will give me 40 more HP. Seems like a stretch. And finally, am considering the Sinister oil cooler and the Bulletproof EGR cooler. Thoughts
Postmaster
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 3,472
Likes: 2
From: Southern Cal
Have read that the stock antifreeze is not the best choice after a flush. Better choices?? Also, in my search for the best replacement parts (EGR and oil coolers) I came across a company that claims that for $149 they will take my FICM and kick it from 48v to 58v and that will give me 40 more HP. Seems like a stretch. And finally, am considering the Sinister oil cooler and the Bulletproof EGR cooler. Thoughts
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post14628812
It looks like some good info before making that decision.
Many are using the red ELC for a good replacement antifreeze.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,402
Likes: 114
From: Tuscaloosa, AL
Have read that the stock antifreeze is not the best choice after a flush. Better choices?? Also, in my search for the best replacement parts (EGR and oil coolers) I came across a company that claims that for $149 they will take my FICM and kick it from 48v to 58v and that will give me 40 more HP. Seems like a stretch. And finally, am considering the Sinister oil cooler and the Bulletproof EGR cooler. Thoughts
General consensus is ELC Cat-1 coolant. It's what international uses in their 6.0s. That's why I use it.
Several fte users have reported higher EOTs with the sinister oil cooler. Seems there are less channels in the sinister cooler so they allow for lower chance of clogging.
Most agree to stick with the eom oil cooler or go with a BPD external oil cooler.
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 86
Likes: 0
From: Wi. Rapids, WI
At $2200, I'll be waiting for the BPD external unit. I see that BPD does sell the OEM oil cooler with none other offered. As a newby to the diesel world, and having read so much about the OEM oil cooler, isn't there an option that wouldn't require a guaranteed replacement down the road?
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,402
Likes: 114
From: Tuscaloosa, AL
At $2200, I'll be waiting for the BPD external unit. I see that BPD does sell the OEM oil cooler with none other offered. As a newby to the diesel world, and having read so much about the OEM oil cooler, isn't there an option that wouldn't require a guaranteed replacement down the road?
The biggest, and only, design issue with this engine in my opinion is the oil cooler is 1/2 the size it should be.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,952
Likes: 117
From: Upper Left Coast
I just bought a case of ZEREX EC-1 concentrated AF at NAPA for about $88 for a case of 6 gal.
Cheers,
Rick
Cheers,
Rick
Trending Topics
Logistics Pro
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 3,608
Likes: 870
Only let Ed at FICM.com work on tiw Ficm. He used to do the 58volt thing but decided it wasn't a good idea after numerous failures from stressed components.
General consensus is ELC Cat-1 coolant. It's what international uses in their 6.0s. That's why I use it.
Several fte users have reported higher EOTs with the sinister oil cooler. Seems there are less channels in the sinister cooler so they allow for lower chance of clogging.
Most agree to stick with the eom oil cooler or go with a BPD external oil cooler.
General consensus is ELC Cat-1 coolant. It's what international uses in their 6.0s. That's why I use it.
Several fte users have reported higher EOTs with the sinister oil cooler. Seems there are less channels in the sinister cooler so they allow for lower chance of clogging.
Most agree to stick with the eom oil cooler or go with a BPD external oil cooler.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,402
Likes: 114
From: Tuscaloosa, AL
I did two coolant system flushes before I replaced the oil cooler last year trying to get my deltas down. It didn't work. After I saw the old oil cooler upon removal, I am convinced I would have never gotten it clean. Too much oil residue and gunk.
The new oil cooler now in the truck has less than 7k miles on it. I also know my coolant system is clean enough to drink out of. Thus, I'm convinced I can clean the new oil cooler once it's out.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
f350fixaliter
6.0L Power Stroke Diesel
18
Sep 30, 2010 01:56 PM