Notices
6.0L Power Stroke Diesel 2003 - 2007 F250, F350 pickup and F350+ Cab Chassis, 2003 - 2005 Excursion and 2003 - 2009 van

cold start problems

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 29, 2010 | 02:35 PM
  #31  
blowhole's Avatar
blowhole
Senior User
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 449
Likes: 0
From: Central Florida
Originally Posted by Sarge261
Chances are if the oil cooler is plugged the EGR cooler is leaking. So the best way to go about diagnosing that would be to point the nose of the truck on a downaward slope, pull the egr valve and see if the intake is wet.

The intake cleaning was what they did with mine first, it lasted about 3 months before the choo choo train amounts of smoke came out the tail pipe.

Sarge
Well, I am not getting anywhere near 'choo choo train' amounts of smoke out the tail - just some at start and hard throttle. I guess I can pull the new EGR Valve and see what is going on. Idles fine, cruises pleasantly, not losing coolant - yet. BUT, before all this work and software updates, it wouldn't blow any smoke, even at WOT - no matter how hard I tried!!

I think I am going to get the ScanGaugeII, it reads EOT and ECT, and reads DCT's, and clears them. Good value for the buck. That way I can have a little bit more insight as to what is going on.
 
Reply
Old Jun 30, 2010 | 07:54 AM
  #32  
Sarge261's Avatar
Sarge261
Logistics Pro
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 4,460
Likes: 14
From: The Land Of Time
Club FTE Gold Member
Thats a good choice, also the edge insight isnt bad either. I went with the Dash Daq, but I am able to buy parts through my buisness and write it off so I had the opportunity to buy it and I jumped at it.

Good luck and I hope you get it resolved. I wasnt loosing much coolant either, but man did she smoke.

Sarge
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
gearloose1
6.0L Power Stroke Diesel
6
Jan 17, 2011 12:22 AM
msmenne17
1994.5 - 1997 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
22
Jan 3, 2010 03:52 PM
MPHorvat
6.0L Power Stroke Diesel
25
Jan 28, 2008 06:08 PM
dchamberlain
6.0L Power Stroke Diesel
5
Oct 22, 2007 09:19 AM
keeno
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
32
Mar 22, 2007 08:12 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:17 AM.

story-0
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

Slideshow: Top 10 Fords at 2026 Ford Nationals

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 11:10:08


VIEW MORE
story-1
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

Based on years of owning multiple modern Ford products.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 10:53:36


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

SPONSORED: From muddy boots to rain-soaked cargo, these upgrades address some of the most common frustrations Ford truck owners face every day.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-06-08 18:50:34


VIEW MORE
story-3
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

Here's everything you need to know about every Ford engine available for the 2026 model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-05 12:58:01


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-6
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-8
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-9
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE