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Old Mar 10, 2015 | 12:37 AM
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My first diesel!

I just purchased my first diesel and I couldn't be happier!!! But I have a couple questions for the more 'seasoned' diesel enthusiasts (not ashamed to let my lack of knowledge known to the world lol).

What are some general maintenance habits that I should be in when operating a diesel?

I would like to become more knowledgeable about diesels especially the 6.0, so lecture away on experience, good or bad, tips, tricks and do's and don'ts.

I purchased a 06 F250 Harley edition, got quite a few mods on it already and completely blows me away every time I get on the gas.

Thanks for the advice!
 
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Old Mar 10, 2015 | 07:26 AM
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Congrats on the purchase.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...used-6-0l.html
 
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Originally Posted by Mongo515
I just purchased my first diesel and I couldn't be happier!!! But I have a couple questions for the more 'seasoned' diesel enthusiasts (not ashamed to let my lack of knowledge known to the world lol).

What are some general maintenance habits that I should be in when operating a diesel?

I would like to become more knowledgeable about diesels especially the 6.0, so lecture away on experience, good or bad, tips, tricks and do's and don'ts.

I purchased a 06 F250 Harley edition, got quite a few mods on it already and completely blows me away every time I get on the gas.

Thanks for the advice!
The tech folder at the top of this forum has a wealth of information, enough to keep you reading for hours, https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/303583-6-0l-diesel-tech-folder.html
 
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Old Mar 10, 2015 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Mongo515
What are some general maintenance habits that I should be in when operating a diesel?
Read the Stage 1 section, then use the search feature and you'll pull up dozens of threads for each step:
Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums - View Single Post - Just bought 06 F350 FX4 6.0!!

Get maintenance base lined, then once you're on the maintenance schedule and start working through the common issues in Stage 2, and you should be good to go.
 
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Give your general location as their might be someone local that could help as well.

Josh
 
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Old Mar 10, 2015 | 12:07 PM
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Give your general location as their might be someone local that could help as well.

Josh
I live in the south Houston area.
 
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