Any Ideas - Quick Help Needed
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5th Wheeling
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Any Ideas - Quick Help Needed
In addition to my "new to me" personal 2005 F250, I drive a college group around in a F450 mini bus with the same 6.0 engine.
Last week while driving Charlotte to Charleston, it sounded like a jet was reving the engine up and down over and over.
Also seemed to have no acceleration power in 1 & 2nd gear and would actually sputter when slowing down before coming to complete stop or making a turn.
Now at the dealership - they can't get it to do either.
Anyone have an idea where to start?
Last week while driving Charlotte to Charleston, it sounded like a jet was reving the engine up and down over and over.
Also seemed to have no acceleration power in 1 & 2nd gear and would actually sputter when slowing down before coming to complete stop or making a turn.
Now at the dealership - they can't get it to do either.
Anyone have an idea where to start?
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5th Wheeling
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From: Summerville, SC
Probably a while back. I had the oil changed 2 weeks ago but that's all. I'm pretty sure its a 2005 only has about 25000 miles on it. Mostly weekend duty and sits most of the summer. I go out and drive it around every 2-3 weeks for a while to get it good and warmed up and get lubrication moved around.
Probably need to switch to synthetic oil, clean EGR, replace fuel filters, and run a batch of Hot Shots through it.
I'm a newbie in the diesel world but have been reading the forum stuff every night for about a week and a half. About the time I bought the F250.
Hopefully the F450 is just letting me know it needs some attention.
Probably need to switch to synthetic oil, clean EGR, replace fuel filters, and run a batch of Hot Shots through it.
I'm a newbie in the diesel world but have been reading the forum stuff every night for about a week and a half. About the time I bought the F250.
Hopefully the F450 is just letting me know it needs some attention.
Lead Driver
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Most folks here change the fuel filters at every other oil change (10-15K). Plugged or somewhat pugged filter will do weird things. These engine are very sensitive to fuel quality, flow and pressure. Personally I use a "premium fuel" and have never had a fuel related problem. I also do my own fuel filter changes and take the filter apart to see how much stuff is in it to see if i need to change more or less often. I have fuel delivered here to the farm so I know the quality. OH yes keep to major brands as some off brands buy wherever they can to get fuel the cheapest. Use a fuel additive to keep the algae at bay if you don't fuel it very often. (month or so)
Jäger
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In addition to my "new to me" personal 2005 F250, I drive a college group around in a F450 mini bus with the same 6.0 engine.
Last week while driving Charlotte to Charleston, it sounded like a jet was reving the engine up and down over and over.
Also seemed to have no acceleration power in 1 & 2nd gear and would actually sputter when slowing down before coming to complete stop or making a turn.
Now at the dealership - they can't get it to do either.
Anyone have an idea where to start?
Last week while driving Charlotte to Charleston, it sounded like a jet was reving the engine up and down over and over.
Also seemed to have no acceleration power in 1 & 2nd gear and would actually sputter when slowing down before coming to complete stop or making a turn.
Now at the dealership - they can't get it to do either.
Anyone have an idea where to start?
Does the service department have a Certified 6.0 Technician working on it? That makes a huge difference.
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Probably a while back. I had the oil changed 2 weeks ago but that's all. I'm pretty sure its a 2005 only has about 25000 miles on it. Mostly weekend duty and sits most of the summer. I go out and drive it around every 2-3 weeks for a while to get it good and warmed up and get lubrication moved around.
Probably need to switch to synthetic oil, clean EGR, replace fuel filters, and run a batch of Hot Shots through it.
I'm a newbie in the diesel world but have been reading the forum stuff every night for about a week and a half. About the time I bought the F250.
Hopefully the F450 is just letting me know it needs some attention.
Probably need to switch to synthetic oil, clean EGR, replace fuel filters, and run a batch of Hot Shots through it.
I'm a newbie in the diesel world but have been reading the forum stuff every night for about a week and a half. About the time I bought the F250.
Hopefully the F450 is just letting me know it needs some attention.
Fleet Owner
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 27,872
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Probably a while back. I had the oil changed 2 weeks ago but that's all. I'm pretty sure its a 2005 only has about 25000 miles on it. Mostly weekend duty and sits most of the summer. I go out and drive it around every 2-3 weeks for a while to get it good and warmed up and get lubrication moved around.
Probably need to switch to synthetic oil, clean EGR, replace fuel filters, and run a batch of Hot Shots through it.
I'm a newbie in the diesel world but have been reading the forum stuff every night for about a week and a half. About the time I bought the F250.
Hopefully the F450 is just letting me know it needs some attention.
Probably need to switch to synthetic oil, clean EGR, replace fuel filters, and run a batch of Hot Shots through it.
I'm a newbie in the diesel world but have been reading the forum stuff every night for about a week and a half. About the time I bought the F250.
Hopefully the F450 is just letting me know it needs some attention.
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5th Wheeling
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"Jet" noise is a problem with the fan.
Big problem is the turbo! Not sure yet if its a repair or a replace. Luckily, I have 3 months left on the warranty.
Many lessons learned in a short time.
Big problem is the turbo! Not sure yet if its a repair or a replace. Luckily, I have 3 months left on the warranty.
Many lessons learned in a short time.
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5th Wheeling
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Warranty is on the engine/drive train and is not chassis/model specific.
BTW - PM option not showing up on my view but I'd like to get the spreadsheets...
BTW - PM option not showing up on my view but I'd like to get the spreadsheets...
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