engine loosing power
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engine loosing power
I purchased a 2000 F250, with of coure the 7.3, diesel in March. This truck rocks! The engine idles O.K. but seems to not have the acceleration it did when I first got it. I have already changed the fuel filter and the CPS. Thanks to all for the instructions and the idea of checking the International dealer. They were the only ones that had the CPS in stock and were the cheapest! The engine oil was changed before I purchased it and I recall someone posting here that their truck didn't run as well with the Ford dealership oil? I am about at the 5000 mile interval for the oil change and plan to change it to Rotella 15w-40 when I have access to the shop this weekend. (180 miles to home.) Is it possible for the oil to cause something like this or should I be looking for something else? It dosen't smoke under acceleration and the air filter looks good. It also has been chipped. I plan to take the chip out and try it without it tonight although I don't think this is the cause because this has happened progressively.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
P.S. anyone on here live in northwest Iowa?
Thanks in advance for any advice.
P.S. anyone on here live in northwest Iowa?
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From: River Valley AR
The filters are a good place to start. I wonder if your transmission may have something to do with the problem?
I don't know if it's on your year truck or not but there is a screen in the fuel bowl that needs to be cleaned occasionally.
You may also try to check for codes in the computer. Sometimes a vehicle gets the CEL light bulb removed before it gets sold so you don't know there's a problem.
I don't know if it's on your year truck or not but there is a screen in the fuel bowl that needs to be cleaned occasionally.
You may also try to check for codes in the computer. Sometimes a vehicle gets the CEL light bulb removed before it gets sold so you don't know there's a problem.
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99.5 and up dont have the screen but it is inside the fuel filter bowl towards the top on the right check to make sure your ebp valve is open and check exhuast for a plugged muffler or converter if your truck has one
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From: Denton,TX
Originally Posted by JdDiesel
bodabdan -
I have a 96 7.3 and I was wondering about the comment you made anbout the screen in the fuel bowl. Where is that located Id like to check it on my truck.
thanks
I have a 96 7.3 and I was wondering about the comment you made anbout the screen in the fuel bowl. Where is that located Id like to check it on my truck.
thanks
