Originally Posted by jmaskew

Install a coolant bypass filter to help prevent the oil cooler from becoming plugged which will cause the egr cooler to fail.
I know a lot of people like to delete the egr cooler; are there fines associated with deleting it if you're caught? Will it have an effect on passing emissions? Is the oil cooler really that necessary? Is there a way to set the oil cooler up as a bypass just like the coolant bypass filter set up (if that sounds silly it's because I'm not a mechanic but I had to ask).

Originally Posted by bismic

3. Injectors

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Heat induction flash (replaces the buzz flash)
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Resolve Injector Stiction (oil side):

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According to the manual - use an additive when suspect fuel quality problems : non alcohol, water demulsifier
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</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 11.25pt" height=15><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 11.25pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=15>Biodiesel is a great lubricity additive, just remember it can gel. Use an antigel additive, especially in winter

</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 11.25pt" height=15><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 11.25pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=15>Mods -- ITP Return Regulated Fuel System (equal pressure to all injectors), FASS System - pressure control, air removal

<TABLE style="WIDTH: 476pt; BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=634 border=0 x:str><TBODY><TR style="HEIGHT: 11.25pt" height=15><TD class=xl25 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; WIDTH: 476pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 11.25pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=634 height=15>Resolve Injector Failure:

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Originally Posted by timmytoes

The things critical to the injectors are good oil, good oil pressure, and fuel. The injectors use oil as a basic hydraulic fluid to inject fuel in the cylinder at around 3000 psi. If the injector lacks fuel, you have about 3000 psi goig to a small piston with nothing stopping the piston from slamming down. Thats why running out of fuel can be so damaging. As to whether the injectors are damaged... Time will tell.
Hard starts can happen for a variety of reasons but one of the common ones is a high pressure oil leak in the system somewhere.
I know that doesnt answer your question but you might be better served starting a thread for your particular problem.
Someone a lot smarter than me we help you im sure.
Last thing, if you can get some live data ie. It will help diagnose it.
Good luck!

Originally Posted by Drew C

Hey guys, I am possibly purchasing a 2005 F250 6.0 tomorrow (182k miles/EGR delete(supposedly) and rebuilt injectors according to previous owner). The guy I am getting it from is a friend of mine. His wife has been driving the truck, and a few days ago she ran it out of fuel as she was pulling up to the station. I noticed in this post, that if this occurs, it can potentially damage the injectors. Can anyone tell me what they think about that? Do you think damage is for sure done to them? or is it just "possible"? He told me that its been a little hard to start up the passed couple days if it is not plugged in, but if its warm its no problem at all and has been running fine. (also note, it does have brand new batteries. He also told me it definitely needs an oil change soon. I plan on getting fluids/filters changed when I get it.

Thank you for your help.

Originally Posted by FICMrepair.com

The #1 cause of hard to start cold is a weak FICM. A scan tool or a digital volt meter will tell the story.
17. Can I test my FICM to ensure that it is the culprit?

Good luck!