New to me 2015 6.7 PSD f250 XLT
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09-14-2017, 05:04 PM
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have never owned a diesel. So far I really like the truck...a lot. I pull a 18' tandem axle trailer and 3 ZTR mowers. I have been doing some research and oil changes should be done every 7500k miles? And when that is done I should fill up the DEF? What brand do you guys recommend? Any other tips or suggested maintenance I need to do on this truck? I just spent $29k for the truck and want to take good care of it. Thanks in advance
#17
09-17-2017, 10:35 AM
Not much because water is heavier than diesel so the water will come out first. also when you wanbt to change the filter drain a little fuel out than loosen the housing one or 2 turns. That will stop the fuel from entering the filter than drain the rest of the way. If you dont than you will drain all the fuel in the tank Its not that hard to do.
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09-17-2017, 10:40 AM
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Not much because water is heavier than diesel so the water will come out first. also when you wanbt to change the filter drain a little fuel out than loosen the housing one or 2 turns. That will stop the fuel from entering the filter than drain the rest of the way. If you dont than you will drain all the fuel in the tank Its not that hard to do.
#19
09-17-2017, 11:36 AM
I went ahead and had the tranny filter replaced and flushed so i can keep records of known maintenance.
Quick question...I watched some videos draining water from the separator and the guys on the video say to drain about 10 oz or so? How can I tell how much water versus fuel is coming out?
Quick question...I watched some videos draining water from the separator and the guys on the video say to drain about 10 oz or so? How can I tell how much water versus fuel is coming out?
Just drain enough that it is coming out clear and steady with no bubbles.
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09-17-2017, 11:39 AM
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It did have some bubbles at the top but it looked liked it was caused by the drop of the fuel from the filter to the ground which was about 12". The jar looked to me as though it was 100% fuel but I have never done this before
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Ok cool...what do you guys think about deleting the egr/dpf/scr systems and just having a basic street tune put on?
#23
09-17-2017, 12:19 PM
I see no value for me. A lot depends upon use. For me the system works well since I tow and work it hard.
If you are not using the truck hard then it may help with issues or concerns that may arise.
Most of the issues I think are EGR cooler related. It can get gummed up if not driven hard.
Don't do it think you are going to get mpg gains. It is not going to happen or if it does it will be almost nil.
If you are not using the truck hard then it may help with issues or concerns that may arise.
Most of the issues I think are EGR cooler related. It can get gummed up if not driven hard.
Don't do it think you are going to get mpg gains. It is not going to happen or if it does it will be almost nil.
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09-17-2017, 12:22 PM
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I see no value for me. A lot depends upon use. For me the system works well since I tow and work it hard.
If you are not using the truck hard then it may help with issues or concerns that may arise.
Most of the issues I think are EGR cooler related. It can get gummed up if not driven hard.
Don't do it think you are going to get mpg gains. It is not going to happen or if it does it will be almost nil.
If you are not using the truck hard then it may help with issues or concerns that may arise.
Most of the issues I think are EGR cooler related. It can get gummed up if not driven hard.
Don't do it think you are going to get mpg gains. It is not going to happen or if it does it will be almost nil.
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Ok will do. It's hard not babying it after my 5.4 gas burner I had for years.
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