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Oct 3, 2006 | 12:27 PM

TOW4H2O

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Emission System Warning Light

Have a 2004 6.0 PSD. Cruising down the freeway, light came on. Any suggestions to keep me away from the dealer? Thanks!

Oct 3, 2006 | 01:07 PM

RubenG

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I had the same problem. below is my thread.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...ml#post3986295
turned out to be injector #5.

Oct 3, 2006 | 03:26 PM

TOW4H2O

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Thanks Ruben. Did you have any issues with the way it ran with the bad injector? Can you have a faulty injector and still run as usual? Mine is unchanged from before the light went on.

Oct 3, 2006 | 04:26 PM

RubenG

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Well,

The first time the light came on I was coming from Arizona hauling my Travel Trailer. The performance never changed a bit. It did well on the hills. I took it in and they replaced the EGR Valve, Light went away. Then a month or more later I went up north and thats when the light came on. we had 8 people and it was 4 hours each way. the truck rode fine, plenty of power and averaged 17MPG.

This weekend Ill probably head to Bakerfield and see how it goes.

Oct 3, 2006 | 05:33 PM

XHunter

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RubenG

I had the same problem. below is my thread.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...ml#post3986295
turned out to be injector #5.

same thing on mine ('05) @ <5k miles, had the dealer scan to tell me what it was (I was out of town). light went away and I'm @ 19k and nothing yet...

Oct 4, 2006 | 05:40 PM

TOW4H2O

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Maybe I will try throwing on a new EGR valve and keep my fingers crossed. I am dealer phobic but if all else fails...

You guys using the fuel additive? Ruben mentioned the Diesel Kleen, are you happy with that? I am new to diesel powered vehicles.
Thanks again.

Oct 4, 2006 | 06:04 PM

RubenG

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TOW4H2O,

Yup, I use Diesel Kleen. I dont see/feel much difference. I guess I just use it for peace of mind. Theres a thread going on right now on the 6.0 forum. It mentions some of the benefits.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...-question.html

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Oct 4, 2006 | 07:42 PM

Tedfrd

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Been using Deisel Treat, (made by Howe), since I got my Ex - added 1 mpg solid and it seems my filters are as clean as when they went in. Also, in 200K+ miles I've only had the water light come on once and that was after I missed a couple of additives. I use 1 oz per 10 gals.

My mechanic told me it will help keep the injectors clean too. He works primarily on the "Big Rigs" and has seen 350 - 400K injectors with seemingly little wear with regular usage of this stuff.

I usually get it at Pilot - 12 bucks a half gallon and it seems to last a long time. The only thing I have to put up with is the funny looks from the gassers at the fuel stop when I'm measuring it out in a shot glass. I just tell em that Everyone needs a shot!