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Old Jun 14, 2019 | 11:59 AM
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Engine straining noise

Been meaning to post this question for years... Anyway, I have a 2006 F250 with the 6.0 PS engine. Sometimes when I am accelerating, usually with the air conditioner on, the engine sounds like it is straining its guts out. This is usually while climbing, even slightly, although it will do it on flat land too, from a stop or on the freeway. The engine can be cold or warm when it does it. Not a jackrabbit start or towing anything either. It will stop after a moment, and the engine will sound normal again. Doesn't happen on a constant basis either.

What is the engine doing, and is there a way to make it not do that?

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Old Jun 14, 2019 | 02:20 PM
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You need to get a monitor, like a bluetooth and TorqPro App. Without information on what is happening real time, it's all guess work. this could be any number of things, including FICM, injectors, etc. Get data then you can start to diagnose.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2019 | 03:01 PM
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Sounds like the fan might be on full speed.

Get the monitor as suggested above and post up your oil and coolant temps when it is happening.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2019 | 04:23 PM
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Can you describe the sound more? Straining its guts out could be reving up more than you think it should? or the fan coming on that Mark mentions (sounds like an airplane prop under your hood). A noise I will notice is when the engine is lugging, usually on light throttle - I get a groaning sort of noise/vibration, but it usually is just before it downshifts...

+1 on Getting set up to capture/see live data - invaluable for you and your truck...
 
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