Notices
6.0L Power Stroke Diesel 2003 - 2007 F250, F350 pickup and F350+ Cab Chassis, 2003 - 2005 Excursion and 2003 - 2009 van

Your Maintenance schedule

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 19, 2019 | 09:25 PM
  #1  
6point0's Avatar
6point0
Thread Starter
|
Tuned
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 479
Likes: 34
Your Maintenance schedule

Posted this in the excursion forum accidentally ,



With all the maintenance that the 6.0s require as well as the truck, What are you guys doing to your truck- monthly,yearly?

I don't put many KM on my truck in a year it pulls my landscape trailer all summer and sits all winter.

I change my oil at 5000 km no matter how long it takes, I change my coolant filter annually.
Its over due for a tranny flush and its next coolant flush. I used to clean my EGR with every oil change but I've since pulled the throttle plate and left the egr unhooked.

anyone doing pulling EBP's and cleaning them weekly? Other 6.0 OCD items?

 
Reply
Old Aug 20, 2019 | 02:24 AM
  #2  
bismic's Avatar
bismic
Fleet Owner
Community Builder
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 27,918
Likes: 3,636
Club FTE Gold Member
My schedule is attached (the document contains the recommendations from the owners manual - Diesel Supplement). I see no need for routinely pulling and cleaning the EBP unless there is an underlying problem.
 
Attached Images
Reply
Old Aug 20, 2019 | 05:33 AM
  #3  
jsm180's Avatar
jsm180
Fleet Mechanic
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 1,348
Likes: 110
From: Lakeland, Fl
Good stuff Mark, thanks.
 
Reply
Old Aug 20, 2019 | 06:35 AM
  #4  
6point0's Avatar
6point0
Thread Starter
|
Tuned
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 479
Likes: 34
That's a cool file mark. The ebp was Just a joke obviously

I started this because before the snow flys I'm doing a tranny flush and coolant again. I was reading some old posts about guys greasing the front wheel bearings through the abs hole. As well as people cleaning out the hmfc.

I was just curious about what everyone was doing
 
Reply
Old Aug 20, 2019 | 06:41 AM
  #5  
bismic's Avatar
bismic
Fleet Owner
Community Builder
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 27,918
Likes: 3,636
Club FTE Gold Member
Cleaning out the HFCM manifold through the water drain port is a good idea if you are prone to having bad fuel in the area. Assuming that fuel quits draining w/ an open plug, you can spray WD40 or something similar up in there to flush it. The fuel in our area is great, so I only drain the water every oil filter and every fuel filter change.

I never greased the wheel bearings. The drivers side recently had to be replaced. Passenger side is still fine. 215k miles on the truck.
 
Reply
Old Aug 20, 2019 | 02:36 PM
  #6  
diesel_dan's Avatar
diesel_dan
Lead Driver
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 6,951
Likes: 512
From: Foothills, CA
Club FTE Gold Member
Nice Mark -- I saved that away had some good common part numbers in there...
Scott
 
Reply
Old Aug 20, 2019 | 03:08 PM
  #7  
TooManyToys.'s Avatar
TooManyToys.
Hotshot
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 17,833
Likes: 3,120
From: Jersey Shore
I keep a logbook with vehicles and equipment, this is how I have the one set up for the F-350. Using Excel, I chose the maintenance schedule parameters for my operation.




 
Reply
Old Aug 20, 2019 | 03:11 PM
  #8  
TooManyToys.'s Avatar
TooManyToys.
Hotshot
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 17,833
Likes: 3,120
From: Jersey Shore






Someone is going to ask why I did 10k fuel changes rather than 15k. Back with my '01 F-250 7.3L I did some fuel filter testing for George Morrison at AV fuel. This was documented on TDS. The station that I was often getting fuel from, despite having new tanks, was one of the worse for dirt in fuel. Yes, I gravitated away from that station, but it was just a good precaution for the time frame and new trucks. I don't know where the hell I have that data anymore.....


https://www.thedieselstop.com/archiv...o=&fpart=1.htm
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

This Hennessey Takes the Expedition Tremor's Off-Roading Capability to the Next Level

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

 Joe Kucinski
story-2

3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

 Brett Foote
story-3

10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

 Brett Foote
story-5

10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

 Joe Kucinski
story-6

10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

 Brett Foote
Old Aug 23, 2019 | 09:22 AM
  #9  
High_HP's Avatar
High_HP
Laughing Gas
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 824
Likes: 179
Power steering fluid 'filter'? Am I missing something?

My schedule that has worked well for 180k miles:
Oil 5k
Diff fluid 75k
Trans fluid 30k
Fuel filters 15k
Coolant 100k using ELC
Air Filter 50k (could go longer)
Key shaped oring on fuel pressure regulator 70k (it can fail)
 
Reply
Old Aug 23, 2019 | 03:22 PM
  #10  
bismic's Avatar
bismic
Fleet Owner
Community Builder
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 27,918
Likes: 3,636
Club FTE Gold Member
The power steering fluid filter is an add-on
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
6point0
Excursion - King of SUVs
4
Aug 20, 2019 01:32 PM
stsmark
6.7L Power Stroke Diesel
9
Dec 29, 2013 09:49 AM
F-750pickup
6.0L Power Stroke Diesel
14
Dec 4, 2013 03:28 PM
sig40
6.0L Power Stroke Diesel
54
Dec 13, 2011 12:30 PM
Excav8
6.0L Power Stroke Diesel
15
Jan 7, 2011 03:22 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:57 PM.

story-0
This Hennessey Takes the Expedition Tremor's Off-Roading Capability to the Next Level

Slideshow: The VelociRaptor Expedition gains a lift, upgraded suspension, Brembo brakes, and trail-ready equipment while retaining the stock 440-horsepower EcoBoost V6.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-12 11:01:55


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

Slideshow: Top 10 Fords at 2026 Ford Nationals

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 11:10:08


VIEW MORE
story-2
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

Based on years of owning multiple modern Ford products.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 10:53:36


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

SPONSORED: From muddy boots to rain-soaked cargo, these upgrades address some of the most common frustrations Ford truck owners face every day.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-06-08 18:50:34


VIEW MORE
story-4
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

Here's everything you need to know about every Ford engine available for the 2026 model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-05 12:58:01


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-7
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-9
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE