Newbie with questions
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Newbie with questions
I have 2004 6.0L that I have had zero problems with - it has 30,000 miles. I keep hearing about the EGR valves and other stuff going bad - now that it's out of warranty I don't know what I should do with it. Is there anything I should do to it to ensure I don't have these problems? It has an Edge used primarily to check temps.
thanks
luke
thanks
luke
Fleet Owner
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 27,901
Likes: 3,617
Use the Edge ONLY for information
Make sure you do your oil and fuel filter changes as required
Use only OEM or OEM style filters
Get a coolant filter
Make sure you have the most recent flash
Keep your batteries and electrical system in good working order
Don't work it hard cold
I changed my EGR valve out on my own dime at 30k - glad I did - it was filthy
Do the ccv re-route mod
After towing hard, do not shut it down immediately - you need to let exhaust temps cool down
Many discuss the pro's and con's, but use a good synthetic oil
Make sure you do your oil and fuel filter changes as required
Use only OEM or OEM style filters
Get a coolant filter
Make sure you have the most recent flash
Keep your batteries and electrical system in good working order
Don't work it hard cold
I changed my EGR valve out on my own dime at 30k - glad I did - it was filthy
Do the ccv re-route mod
After towing hard, do not shut it down immediately - you need to let exhaust temps cool down
Many discuss the pro's and con's, but use a good synthetic oil
Fleet Owner
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 27,901
Likes: 3,617
IIRC there was an update on the EGR valve so I bought a new one to get the "latest and greatest". I cleaned the old one and I now have it to use as a spare, mainly to have in case it ever becomes necessary to change it while on a trip.
If you do choose to pull it and clean it, there is a specifc cleaning procedure to make sure you do not damage the unit.
That being said - if you wait til you have problems with it, the dealership will change it out on your 100k warranty (no deductible since it is an emissions component). I did not want to wait for problems - glad I didn't wait - it was very sticky/dirty.
If you do choose to pull it and clean it, there is a specifc cleaning procedure to make sure you do not damage the unit.
That being said - if you wait til you have problems with it, the dealership will change it out on your 100k warranty (no deductible since it is an emissions component). I did not want to wait for problems - glad I didn't wait - it was very sticky/dirty.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
gskershner
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
22
Jan 30, 2007 10:45 AM
ocgirlywantford
General NON-Automotive Conversation
67
Nov 19, 2004 01:33 PM
