Here is what I am thinking right now:

Hot shot w/ synthetic oil. Running like crap till it warms up.
Latest flash, I think I am running the old inductive flash. It was last done in 97.
Coolant flush, already have a new t-stat.
EGR block off. It seems like my 03 EGR cooler is stronger than the newer ones, and just blocking off the inlet to it will save money right now for other things. May do a whole delete later on. Has been unplugged for the last 5k miles.
CCV re-route. Haven’t decided on filtered or open air yet.
Hope to put in gauges before next spring also.
This is my thinking, anything I should do before these?

 

You might want to consider a coolant filtration system.

This is just one of a few on the market:

http://www.dieselsite.com/index.asp?...ROD&ProdID=324

 

Thanks, somehow forgot about the coolant filter.

 

I'd probably get an Airdog or Fass system put on there to keep air from getting to the injectors. Prolong the life of em anyway.

 

If you want a "lifer" of a truck:
1. Be METICULOUS on ALL the fluid and filter changes.
2. Properly maintain and check your coolant properties twice per year.
3. Properly maintain and check your battery and alternator twice per year.
4. Be very picky about where you fuel up - bad fuel can cause a lot of issues.
5. GAUGES - fuel pressure, boost, EGT, EOT and ECT - minimum
6. Head studs
7. Coolant filter
8. CCV re-route
9. Maybe EGR delete - I think an engine can be reliable WITH the EGR, but that is probably a minority opinion. If you delete the EGR, do it properly and get a tuner that properly takes into account the deleted EGR system.
10. SCT tuner or Spartan Phalynx
11. 2008 Tranny pan with filter (instead of a screen)
12. Power Steering filter
13. Return regulated fuel system (or FASS or Air Dog set-up)
14. HIgh idle mod in case you have to idle for very long.
15. Depending on the year model, you may need the updated turbo drain tube.
16. For 05's and 06's - replace the STC fitting with the updated one piece connection.
17. Get the latest flash update for your trucks computers

 

Moving to synthetic oil is probably the greatest change....

Get an hour meter, and change things by hours operated / miles / time between changes, whichever occur first.

 

I this something you would do with any 6.0L with the 5 speed auto with tow haul mode? What is the approx cost? TIA

 

Mark,

Once again a very detailed list from you.

Thanks

 

Just a comment; The CCV reroute will more than likely make your EGR system very happy and a lot more reliable. Reroute is easy to change back if they start smog insp. in your area. Not so easy with EGR delete.

 

16. For 05's and 06's - replace the STC fitting with the updated one piece connection.


Mark-
What's this??

 

For the 2005 MY on, the HPOP on the 6.0 was updated to a V4 Style pump. The STC or Snap To Connect fitting is was connects the HPOP to the HPOP rails so it can pump oil to the injectors.

Over time, this connection becomes loose allowing oil to leak, causing a crank no-start condition when the engine is warm. This occurs because with the leak, the HPOP is unable to build the necessary oil pressure (500 psi) for the injectors to fire.

The updated fitting uses a bracket to prevent the leak from ever occurring again.

 

Thanks for the info.

 

Hi,
Feel free to direct me to a more exact post if you need to as I may turn this into an oil debate. Anyway, i have one of these trucks and would like to get the maxium amount of life as possible out of it. I see a lot of debate on synthetic vs conventional oil. Currently i am using shell rotella T 15-40 conventional and change it every 4K miles (and filter). Yes, I do believe synthetic will last longer but my goal is not to be able to go a long time between service intervals but get the maxium life out of the engine. I did buy this truck used at 75k miles, previous owner took good care of it and used shell conventional oil. I am just not convinced that the synthetic is going to make that much difference over the long term vs using conventional oil changed properly. I know of plenty gas burners with over 300k miles that used castrol (not synth) and many Mack big trucks & dump trucks that have over million miles on them that use conventional oil.....i don't mind spending a little extra money on longevity but just not convinced. If yall can convince me I will give it a try. Whats your opinion on this? THanks

2005 PSD 6.0, FX4, 120K

 

Do the research and decide for yourself. You might start with this thread:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...synthetic.html