REDNECKDZL
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Tell your neighbor to get about 4 cans of Seafoam (about $40). Remove the fuel filter on the engine and remove the diesel fuel. Fill the bowl with Seafoam to the level where the diesel fuel was. Replace the filter (must be done or engine will not start) and start. It will run rough and make a lot of smoke. If that does not help, put 2 to 3 cans in the engine oil and run it hard for about 50 to 100 miles. Drain the oil and put in a good SYNTHETIC oil. I have a Ford 6.0 X with 100K on it and Seafoam has been in the fuel and oil since 15,000 miles. Have never had a turbo or injector stiction issue. I use Royal Purple synthetic oil and lubricants.I sent the link to a neighbor who is planning to have all eight injectors replaced on his 65K mile 6L powerstroke to fix stiction. It may be worth a try to avoid that $1800+ bill.
You are absolutely right! That is SOLID advice! You see I have actual experience with RP products and don't believe the fairy tales that others put forward who have never tried RP products.theres solid advice...
use royal purple
I'm not sure how much the Royal Purple 5W-30 costs... even if it was $2 cheaper per quote compared the cost of the 507.00 oil at the dealer you are only saving ~$50 by the time you get to 100k miles.I have had and continue to have nothing but outstanding results with Royal Purple products and will use Royal Purple 5W-30 motor oil in my TDI when the 36,000 mile free maintenance expires.
ED
No real risk.I'm not sure how much the Royal Purple 5W-30 costs... even if it was $2 cheaper per quote compared the cost of the 507.00 oil at the dealer you are only saving ~$50 by the time you get to 100k miles.
You are saying that Royal Purple is so awesome you are willing to save $50 and risk your $15,000 engine on it?
He was running Rotella 15W-40 and just switched to Rotella 5W-40. Reports problem is slightly less bad with the 5W-40. What oil does your friend recommend?What kind of oil is currently in the powerstroke with injector issues? DO NOT USE ROTELLA in a 6.0L....causes injector failures. My friend has a ford high performance company in KY. He know's PowerStrokes in and out!
Tell your 6.0 friend to use a 5W-40 or 15W-40 SYNTHETIC oil. The motor will start easier and run quiter.He was running Rotella 15W-40 and just switched to Rotella 5W-40. Reports problem is slightly less bad with the 5W-40. What oil does your friend recommend?
He was running Rotella 15W-40 and just switched to Rotella 5W-40. Reports problem is slightly less bad with the 5W-40. What oil does your friend recommend?
Ya let's move a 3 year old threadHow 'bout we shift this thread to the powerstroke forum...sheesh
And who also have a vested interest in touting the company line, which is buy ford stuff no matter what. So if there are better fluids out there for the engine, you won't hear it from the experts who know so much. And this goes for any manufacturer....I generally believe the factory engineers who have more experience and knowledge than any shop around.
Mike