cold engine runs terrible
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cold engine runs terrible
After the truck has set for a day or two, when i start it ,it misses hammer, rattles, sputters. It will do this for about 10 to 20 minute. you can't even accelerate,it very much.Sounds like the thing going to go to pieces. After it warms up every thing is fine. I'll run great until i shut it down for a couple of days. The ford shop said the last time i brought it in that the computer lost it's memory,they updated the comp. and said every thing should be o k. Well this morning was the worst yet, it stopped twice while idling. The truck is a F350 SUPER DUTY 6.0 FX4 CREW CAB. 2004. 16000 MILES, Straight exhaust, banks six gun pkg. I'm hoping for some answers, Ford doesn't have any at this time....thank
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Originally Posted by ziggy23231
After the truck has set for a day or two, when i start it ,it misses hammer, rattles, sputters. It will do this for about 10 to 20 minute. you can't even accelerate,it very much.Sounds like the thing going to go to pieces. After it warms up every thing is fine. I'll run great until i shut it down for a couple of days. The ford shop said the last time i brought it in that the computer lost it's memory,they updated the comp. and said every thing should be o k. Well this morning was the worst yet, it stopped twice while idling. The truck is a F350 SUPER DUTY 6.0 FX4 CREW CAB. 2004. 16000 MILES, Straight exhaust, banks six gun pkg. I'm hoping for some answers, Ford doesn't have any at this time....thank
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Agreed with the post above.
1) Check oil level - ensure all is well.
2) Poor or low cetane level in diesel fuel will do that.
3) If you live in a moderate or cold climate area, you may be getting winter-blend fuel???
Run a diesel additive, but diesels do that.
1) Check oil level - ensure all is well.
2) Poor or low cetane level in diesel fuel will do that.
3) If you live in a moderate or cold climate area, you may be getting winter-blend fuel???
Run a diesel additive, but diesels do that.
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Oil level is o k. It probably is the fuel cetane,i haven't used any power service since last wiinter. Just for the heck of it last nite i plugged in the engine block heater, well the truck ran a lot better this morning, not to say that it ran perfect, just a lot better. I want to thank you guys for you input. ziggy
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Originally Posted by ziggy23231
Oil level is o k. It probably is the fuel cetane,i haven't used any power service since last wiinter. Just for the heck of it last nite i plugged in the engine block heater, well the truck ran a lot better this morning, not to say that it ran perfect, just a lot better. I want to thank you guys for you input. ziggy
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Originally Posted by ziggy23231
After the truck has set for a day or two, when i start it ,it misses hammer, rattles, sputters. It will do this for about 10 to 20 minute. you can't even accelerate,it very much.Sounds like the thing going to go to pieces. After it warms up every thing is fine. I'll run great until i shut it down for a couple of days. The ford shop said the last time i brought it in that the computer lost it's memory,they updated the comp. and said every thing should be o k. Well this morning was the worst yet, it stopped twice while idling. The truck is a F350 SUPER DUTY 6.0 FX4 CREW CAB. 2004. 16000 MILES, Straight exhaust, banks six gun pkg. I'm hoping for some answers, Ford doesn't have any at this time....thank
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(Since you let it sit for a couple days at a time. It would be a very good idea to NEVER let it get below 1/4 tank. Also since it sits so much the probability for condensation and algae growth is so high) quote
I thought it was if the fuel sits in the tank for weeks on end that you might have problems..not just for a few days???
I thought it was if the fuel sits in the tank for weeks on end that you might have problems..not just for a few days???
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Originally Posted by s2gots
(Since you let it sit for a couple days at a time. It would be a very good idea to NEVER let it get below 1/4 tank. Also since it sits so much the probability for condensation and algae growth is so high) quote
I thought it was if the fuel sits in the tank for weeks on end that you might have problems..not just for a few days???
I thought it was if the fuel sits in the tank for weeks on end that you might have problems..not just for a few days???
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Originally Posted by RealMenPowerstroke!
Well to answer your question, most likely if he lets it sit for a few days and drives it, and then lets it sit for a few days etc... The same tank of fuel is most likely in there for 3 or 4 weeks. Usually 4 weeks is about the most you can get SAFELY without adding an additive. Supposedly 3 months is the average life of untreated diesel, and you figure two months for shipping and storing and waiting in the tank at the fuel station. Plus, of course temperature and many other things affect it. Also, if you got one tank of "older" fuel, say 6 weeks it was sitting in at the fuel station, what can happen is algae will start to form in it, now it may not be enough for it to do a noticable amount of performace loss, but that algae will remain in your tank and "grow". "Happy Halloween!!!" Now that is a camp fire story...
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"Happy Halloween!!!" Now that is a camp fire story...Best of Luck,
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Originally Posted by s2gots
Thanx for clearing that up!! So if this seems to be a notable problem that can cause some serious bad stuff to the fuel, I wonder why the fuel companies dont do something about it?? Like additives already in the fuel from the plant??? It would really suck one day to open my fuel cap,and have green stuff coming out of the fill neck!!!LOL Though that would probablly take a long long time!!
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Definitely, watch where you fill up. Myself, I will pay a little more to get the "better" fuel at large truck stops and sometimes you can get it there cheaper because they sell such large volumes. Also, in the winter they tend to treat it a little better. I always run Power Service even though I live in TX. I have found it helps with cetane levels (perfromance and mileage) and should be helping with soot levels. Also, one other question.... did the dealer say anything about the "upgrades"???
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Originally Posted by Tim Lamkin
I normally let mine sit for 30 to 50 days all the time, run additive and never had any problem. I am extremely careful where I fill up also.
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Originally Posted by RealMenPowerstroke!
... I would advise you to add power service according to the amount of fuel you add at eah fuel up. For instance, if you refill with only 20 gallons, make sure you only use enough Power Service for that 20 gallons...Corey
My average fillup is about 20-25 gal (38gal tank). The power service addative is 32oz/100gal (.32oz/gal) so for 20 gal I would need to add 6.4 oz.
Like many others this is my 1st psd and love it but want to keep it running for a long time.
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Bill