EGR Cooler Leak
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EGR Cooler Leak
I know this is a problem with the 6.0's. Over the weekend, was driving to Mexico from Tucson and noticed the Check Engine light came on about the time I crossed the border (towing trailer). Truck was running fine and imagined some kind of emission control issue I'd take care of when I returned. Next day after refueling, Check Engine light went off. Great. The morning of returning home, noticed whitish smoke coming out of exhaust. Check Engine light still off. Read manual which says smoke may be from air in system and will purge and be OK. White smoke stopped after a few miles. Got home and Check Engine light came on again.
Took truck to dlr yesterday and they said may be EGR cooler leaking. I was asking if coolant could have gotten into engine and done damage. They said if the EGR leaks, it doesn't go into engine, only out the exhaust, which is harmless.
Is that correct?
Truck is '06 F-350 KR, 25K miles
Thanks a bunch.
Took truck to dlr yesterday and they said may be EGR cooler leaking. I was asking if coolant could have gotten into engine and done damage. They said if the EGR leaks, it doesn't go into engine, only out the exhaust, which is harmless.
Is that correct?
Truck is '06 F-350 KR, 25K miles
Thanks a bunch.
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have them replace the oil cooler as well and look into installing a coolant filter. http://www.dieselsite.com/index.asp?...ROD&ProdID=324
Jäger
Joined: Jan 2005
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It may have also blown the head gaskets. Has the engine been running hotter than usual, especially when towing or ascending grades? If so, the head gaskets are toast as well. Just had the head gaskets and EGR cooler replaced on mine, 36,700 miles.
Edit: Definitely add the Dieselsite coolant filter!
Edit: Definitely add the Dieselsite coolant filter!
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