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Cargo Master
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I use the OEM filters and change it every 7,500 miles. My truck has 83,000miles on it now and I switched to it at 60,000 miles when I first bought the truck. I don't use a bypass setup because I don't see the benefit. Beachbumcook has one and showed his used oil analysis' from before and after which show no real improvement.
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Cargo Master
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From: Lubbock
If I were to drive to florida to gave my truck worked on I'd. Go to one of two places. 1st would be gogo diesel. Doug seems to know every nut, bolt, clip, torx etc that is on our trucks. second would be first coast diesel performance. Adam seems to be very 6.0 savvy and given his activity on the forums I'd say he would be behind anything he touched and beside you helping if he didn't sell it to you. Power stroke help? Never seen them other than on their web site. Anyone can make a video but someone that day in a day out is on the forums consistently giving good, correct and knowledgeable advice is the guy that would be wrenching on my truck
Post Fiend
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: N. Fort Worth, tx
Now I know why I never get work.
I do hate it though when Mark corrects me.
Cargo Master
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From: Lubbock
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Fleet Owner
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Yeah - I think I may be up to what? twice maybe?
Seriously, I hope to be very clear in my posts ...... I am not a tech and I will readily admit that the techs that are active on these boards are some of our most valuable resources - and they know much more than I do. Cheezit, you are especially appreciated for how much you bring to us.
Seriously, I hope to be very clear in my posts ...... I am not a tech and I will readily admit that the techs that are active on these boards are some of our most valuable resources - and they know much more than I do. Cheezit, you are especially appreciated for how much you bring to us.
Cargo Master
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Lubbock
Yeah - I think I may be up to what? twice maybe?
Seriously, I hope to be very clear in my posts ...... I am not a tech and I will readily admit that the techs that are active on these boards are some of our most valuable resources - and they know much more than I do. Cheezit, you are especially appreciated for how much you bring to us.
Seriously, I hope to be very clear in my posts ...... I am not a tech and I will readily admit that the techs that are active on these boards are some of our most valuable resources - and they know much more than I do. Cheezit, you are especially appreciated for how much you bring to us.
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Joined: Apr 2007
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I Amsoil for the bypass and Motorcraft for everything else.
Tuned
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From: Castalian Springs tn
Post Fiend
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: N. Fort Worth, tx
Im from Ca.
I dont really ever do side jobs and the ones I get involved with are more for fun. I spend all but maybe 2 months of the year ahole to elbow in my daily job. I will say as time passes I keep thinking of going and venturing out, just the cost of being self employed is risky.
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From: Denison, Tx
cheezit,
Do you work for a Ford dealership owned by Sonic Automotive? Reason I ask is I do computer work for Sonic automotive dealerships in the Oklahoma City area.
On a different subject I have watched his videos also and I would say I would consider letting him work on my truck he probally is a little big headed and I can see how he would rub another diesel tech the wrong way. But in the end those of us who are not technicians usually have to trust our instincts in choosing an independent tech to work on our prized possesions and just cause you are a ford certified tech doesn't always guarantee you do a professional job at a fair price. If he isn't what he seems, a very knowledgable tech, then just having so much exposure you should find plenty unsatisfied customers telling all about his incompetence on the web. jmho
Do you work for a Ford dealership owned by Sonic Automotive? Reason I ask is I do computer work for Sonic automotive dealerships in the Oklahoma City area.
On a different subject I have watched his videos also and I would say I would consider letting him work on my truck he probally is a little big headed and I can see how he would rub another diesel tech the wrong way. But in the end those of us who are not technicians usually have to trust our instincts in choosing an independent tech to work on our prized possesions and just cause you are a ford certified tech doesn't always guarantee you do a professional job at a fair price. If he isn't what he seems, a very knowledgable tech, then just having so much exposure you should find plenty unsatisfied customers telling all about his incompetence on the web. jmho
Cargo Master
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From: Lubbock
I know how the side work turns out. I do hvac and plumbing and 80% of the time it is more hassle than its worth. I'm mechanically inclined and have done engine repairs, swaps, replaced trannys, rebuild tcases and put lifts on a lot of my vehicles largely because I couldn't afford to have it done. I'm kinda on the fence about dismantling half of the engine on this truck. I'd feel a lot better if I could pull the cab. Lol I'm sure I can get it back together. I'd just like to have a guide. I also am really skeptical about dropping it off at a shop, not actually knowing people that work there. I talked to a guy that gave me a really cheap quote and claims to be a certified diesel tech but again I'm worried that I will end up having to go back thru the truck if something dosent go right.