I am approaching the end of my warrenty period and I am wondering most of the problems? I have seen at least most major problems on here are trucks with improvement add ons, do stock trucks have less major problems or is it a luck of the draw thing? I have put on an airraid intake and magnaflow 4" turbo back on my truck so far no concerns. I do not want to have something serious happen after my warrenty runs out. Has any body kept "stats" on the effect of more serious addons and the resulting problems? I don't mean EGR stuff or minor things like this but the more costly headgasket blow or worse. I have no intention of putting on any turner as I feel I have enough power for my application but I was curious? I certainly don't want to start any type of arguement if your can afford the potential effects of tuning then do it I just want to know if my truck is going to have the same type of problems regardless of modifications, I know one cannot predict this but what can a fella do to help with a less problimatic life from his truck. I do oil changes religiously and all other scheduled maintainance as well. I also realize there are many other variables involved such as driving habits and climate etc.

 

I have a 4" Banks exhaust, Accufab elbow, boost gauge, egt gauge and stock program. I tried the SCT chip and almost blew the engine so I got rid of the SCT at 35k miles and have been running stock program since without a problem. The truck has 122k miles and I pull a 12k# trailer fulltime. The truck runs like a dream and pulls the trailer without a hitch. The only drawback now is the price of fuel. I see $4.00 a gallon on the horizon which means trucky won't be traveling so much this summer.

 

The EGR system is not an isolated problem. Sooty EGR systems can cause serious turbo problems and these can lead to blown head gaskets.

The #1 best thing in my opinion is to keep the EGR system (and everything downstream) clean OR eliminate it. Add to this a ccv re-route to keep oil out of the air intake system.

Next is to monitor your vehicle vitals with gauges.

Then, install a return regulated fuel system - low fuel pressures kill injectors.


<TABLE style="WIDTH: 550pt; BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=733 border=0 x:str><COLGROUP><COL style="WIDTH: 550pt; mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 26806" width=733><TBODY><TR style="HEIGHT: 11.25pt" height=15><TD class=xl26 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; WIDTH: 550pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 11.25pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=733 height=15>Prevent EGR Plugging/Sticking (A stuck open EGR valve can cause low power and smoke):</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 11.25pt" height=15><TD class=xl25 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 11.25pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=15>Get the most recent flash (it eliminates EGR operation at extended idle)</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 11.25pt" height=15><TD class=xl25 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 11.25pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=15>Minimize extended idling - especially at rpm's under 1200.</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=17>https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/706082-idling-for-extended-period.html</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 11.25pt" height=15><TD class=xl25 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 11.25pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=15>Use good quality fuel and occasionally "drive it like you stole it"</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 11.25pt" height=15><TD class=xl25 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 11.25pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=15>Synthetic oil and fuel additives may help prevent soot which can deposit on your turbo (exhaust side).</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 11.25pt" height=15><TD class=xl27 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 11.25pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=15>http://www.forddoctorsdts.com/articles/article-05-01.php</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 11.25pt" height=15><TD class=xl25 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 11.25pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" height=15>Eliminate it completely (if you do, do it the right way)</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

What kind of trailer doesn't have a hitch must be a dream.

Sorry bud...just couldn't resist.

 

Proper maintenance is definitely paramount with the 6.0. Have you considered adding a coolant filter?

 

That is a classic!!

 

Ok guys..... it has a Pull Rite Super Glide "hitch" and pulls like a dream.

 

From all the information I have managed to sort of understand here a coolant filter is a good option, as well the EGR elimination. CCV? not too farmilar with this, as well as the regulated fuel system? not sure what these do. My goal is long life after warrenty! Which one should I do first as this would be a budgeting improvement project unless it's not too expensive to put on. I would think I could do all the work myself I am fairly good with tools.
I will be towing a 20" 5th wheel on occasion and getting my wood for the winter this is all the hauling I would do with it. Are studs a necessary upgrade?

 

<TABLE style="WIDTH: 607pt; BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=809 border=0 x:str><COLGROUP><COL style="WIDTH: 607pt; mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 29586" width=809><TBODY><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; WIDTH: 607pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=809 height=17>Reliability / Helpful Modifications - 1/2</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl25 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; WIDTH: 607pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=809 height=17>Coolant Filter</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl26 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; WIDTH: 607pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=809 height=17>http://www.dieselsite.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=324</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 13.5pt; mso-height-source: userset" height=18><TD class=xl25 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; WIDTH: 607pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 13.5pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=809 height=18>Fuel Filter (HFCM) drain plug upgrade</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl26 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; WIDTH: 607pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=809 height=17>http://www.forddoctorsdts.com/articles/article-05-19.php</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl25 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; WIDTH: 607pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=809 height=17>Fumoto oil pan drain valve</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl26 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; WIDTH: 607pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=809 height=17>https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gallery/sizeimage.php?photoid=130398</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl26 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; WIDTH: 607pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=809 height=17>http://www.dieselsite.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=33</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl26 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; WIDTH: 607pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=809 height=17>http://www.quickoildrainvalve.com/</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 18.75pt; mso-height-source: userset" height=25><TD class=xl25 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; WIDTH: 607pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 18.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=809 height=25>High Idle mod. Look in Tech Folder (1st link below) and in the second link below (specifically 119th post)</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl26 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; WIDTH: 607pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=809 height=17 x:str="http://dan.prxy.org/Truck/Other/High_Idle/High_idle_mod.html ">http://dan.prxy.org/Truck/Other/High_Idle/High_idle_mod.html</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl26 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; WIDTH: 607pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=809 height=17 x:str="https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/301352-engine-idle-control-3.html#post2327760 ">https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/301352-engine-idle-control-3.html#post2327760</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl25 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; WIDTH: 607pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=809 height=17>Elimination of door chime</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl26 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; WIDTH: 607pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=809 height=17>https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/494949-elimination-of-door-chime.html</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl25 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; WIDTH: 607pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=809 height=17>GAUGES: EGT (pre and post turbo), Fuel pressure, Oil temp, Tranny temp, Boost, etc.</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl25 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; WIDTH: 607pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=809 height=17>ITP Return Regulated Fuel System</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl26 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; WIDTH: 607pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=809 height=17>http://www.itpdiesel.com/store.php?crn=179&rn=543&action=show_detail</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl25 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; WIDTH: 607pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=809 height=17>Fluidampner</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl26 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; WIDTH: 607pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=809 height=17>http://www.xtremediesel.com/index.asp?PageAction=MFGSEARCH&ManfID=74&Page=1&gc lid=CLOU2qCzrosCFSE7SgodPiknOQ</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl26 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; WIDTH: 607pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=809 height=17>http://www.elitedieseleng.com/engine60ext.htm</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl25 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; WIDTH: 607pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=809 height=17>MOOG or Beck Arnley greasable ball joints when the time comes to replace OEM</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl26 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; WIDTH: 607pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=809 height=17>https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/354091-how-to-replace-your-super-duty-ball-joints.html</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl26 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; WIDTH: 607pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=809 height=17>https://www.ford-trucks.com/contents/getitems.php3?Ball%20Joint%20Installation</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

<TABLE style="WIDTH: 607pt; BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=809 border=0 x:str><COLGROUP><COL style="WIDTH: 607pt; mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 29586" width=809><TBODY><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; WIDTH: 607pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=809 height=17>Reliability / Helpful Modifications - 2/2</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

<TABLE style="WIDTH: 607pt; BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=809 border=0 x:str><COLGROUP><COL style="WIDTH: 607pt; mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 29586" width=809><TBODY><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl25 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; WIDTH: 607pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=809 height=17>Bilstein shocks</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl25 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; WIDTH: 607pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=809 height=17>Dual steering stabilizers (Death Wobble)</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl26 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; WIDTH: 607pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=809 height=17>https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/695337-steering-dampener-shock-recommendation.html?highlight=death+wobble</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl26 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; 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BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; WIDTH: 607pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=809 height=17>email NCHornet on https://www.ford-trucks.com/forum ($85 plus shipping)</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; WIDTH: 607pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=809 height=17>walknmiracle@triad.rr.com</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; WIDTH: 607pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=809 height=17>http://www.thedieselgarage.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15797</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl25 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; WIDTH: 607pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=809 height=17>Open up the exhaust to lower EGT's</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl25 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; WIDTH: 607pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=809 height=17>24 inch wiper blades - Really nice!</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl25 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; WIDTH: 607pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=809 height=17>Alternator changeout, serpentine belt replacement</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl26 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; WIDTH: 607pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=809 height=17>https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/681901-alternator-finally-went-install-not-too-bad.html</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl26 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; WIDTH: 607pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=809 height=17>https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/706897-alternator-change-serpentine-belt.html</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl25 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; WIDTH: 607pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=809 height=17>Lots, Lots more if you have the $$'s!</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

As long as the truck is kept fairly stock I would not worry about the head studs. I know there are some who have lost head gaskets without a tuner but I do not believe that it is as common with trucks that do run tuners. What have you got to loose anyways, if you do not put in head studs and the head gaskets start to leak just put them in at that time the cost is still the same. What I would do is put a boost gauge in to keep a good eye on it, because if the turbo vains start sticking and you get over boost it will destroy the head gaskets. This is especially prevelant when towing and climbing a grade.

 

What are people's thoughts on the stock boost gauge?

 

From what i have read, it is pretty accurate unlike the idiot stock water and tranny gauges

 

Wow this is a great post. I just picked up a used 06. Now I know what I ned to start saving and adding to the truck before it comes off warranty.

 

My stock boost and ISSPRO boost are always within 1 psi. If I did it over again I would put in a water temp gauge. I've also got an EGT gauge and trans temp. The stock trans temp gauge is crap.