Power Stroke 6.7 Owners: How To Avoid Common Issues And Make Your Truck Reliable
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- Опубліковано 5 лип 2024
- In this video, I'll discuss what to expect from the Power Stroke 6.7 engine in terms of reliability and common issues that you might encounter. I'll cover important topics like regular maintenance, using high-quality fuel and oil, monitoring warning signs, and keeping the exhaust and emissions system clean.
Whether you're a seasoned Power Stroke 6.7 owner or a new owner, this video will provide you with valuable information on how to ensure the reliability and longevity of your engine.
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What issues did I miss?
critical: "The Trooper" ale is not readily available in my area and it is July.😢
More seriously, thank you. Someone comment about the ccv which will also lead to oil leaks. I am grateful to have watched this as I didn't hear about turbo issues before (outside of proper cool down time). I am looking into getting a 6.7 in 7 to 10 months so getting my research in! I appreciated you time. (I am #69 on the thumbs up too) Do you currently have a preferred oil and oil filter? (I plan on Shell T6 and I have become a huge fan of WIX.) Subscribed!
@@tattooedmillionair Thank you very much for the comment! Glad the video helped. I am currently using Amsoil 5W-40 Signature Series with the Amsoil filter. I think as long as you're using a high quality oil and filter (and changing them regularly) you'll be all set!
S&S now offers a DCR pump conversion to completely eliminate the CP4 forever. I'd also replace the cold side charge pipe as they tend to pop frequently as well as checking cab mounts since they rot on the 11-16s.
Good call!
I agree on the CCV reroute as mentioned and would add that to your list. I installed the one from SPE with the internal catch can and it has worked great. Frees up space in the engine bay and prevent all that crankcase vapor from being put back into the intake/turbo. Great video and good information for some of the worrisome issues. I like how you stressed the point about fuel additive and the low quality diesel we have. I have used mostly Stanadyne Performance or Archoil on every fill-up since new. I would consider the new DCR pump but would like to see some reports on it after 6-12 months.
Basically to put things simply gentlemen all you got to do is to completely delete your truck and add a nice fuel filtration system and pump 🤠
I don’t know what you’re talking about 😉
And upgraded turbo. 👌
Just dont use metal filters or filter housings that can rust in case you get water in the fuel
Metal filters?
@@powerstrokemaintenance like your donaldson and cat filters. They are metal body with the filter inside instead like the stock ones which are plastic. I know this sounds crazy but s&s diesel just did a video on a truck they did a dcr swap on. The truck got water in the fuel and rusted everything thing that was metal. I hate plastic as much as the next guy but it made sense.
Blinker fluid is important because it keeps the lights from overheating. :)
Roger that and also the floor mat alignment
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I see so many drivers in desperate need of that maintenance!!! And proper floor mat alignment, for the safety of all vehicles on the road when you drive is key!
@@tattooedmillionair hahahaha
I'll still keep my old 7.3 diesel. Running trouble-free since I bought it in 2001.
Good call. Those early 2000s 7.3 are gold!
I had 4 of the 7.3'S. Best diesel ever made for pick-ups. 300,000 on my first one. Only put batteries, starters and transmission only because I pulled twice rated from factory.
The 6.7 is definitely the most reliable out of the powerstrokes as long as it’s driven like a diesel and maintained like one, got one right now with over 9000 hours and haven’t replaced a single thing and another one with almost 7000 and all I’ve replaced is the vacuum pump seal, my 7.3s would have had everything go wrong with them by now.
That's impressive. What sort of work do you use them for?
@@powerstrokemaintenance one of them was an oil field truck that now retired from that and now it’s with the other doing trash out in the socal area. Both still get worked daily
Awesome video great advice I always say waling the extra mile with these trucks is well worth it!
It is indeed always worth it! Thank you for the comment, glad you liked the video
Love this channel
Thanks for checking it out!
change oil every 7000-7500miles (still life left on the monitor), change fuel filter every other oil change, drain water every 4-5000 miles..... run extreme diesel treatment every tank.....
That's a damn good maintenance regiment! It sounds like you're on top of it
Great advice! Also, keep it clean and periodically apply wax or some other UV protectant to the paint. I'm not afraid to have some offroad fun and get my vehicles dirty, but I will generally wash them within a day or too afterwards. I like driving a clean truck that will turn heads!
Keeping your truck clean is the way to go! I could definitely be better about waxing my truck and washing it more often. What sort of product do you use on the paint?
@@powerstrokemaintenance in the past I always used the old school method of rubbing in carnauba paste wax 2-3 times a year and the paint has always lasted many years. But now I started using that Turtle Wax Ceramic Spray coating because it so easy to apply. Time will tell if it protects as good as the ceramic products claim to be. I'm in Nevada and our desert southwest sun is brutal on paint.
Gotcha I’ll gift that turtle wax ceramic spray a look. It sounds super tricky to protect your paint with how hot it gets down there!
going along with that, get an undercarriage spray cleaner too. (I got a unit from lowes to attach to my power washer $50)
@@tattooedmillionair Thanks for the tip!
Crank Case Ventilation, can clog and push oil through your upper pan gasket.
Good call, that can be a real problem. Thanks for the comment. Have you experienced this issue yourself?
Yes! This is the number 1 problem on 17-19 f350 and up that I saw in the dealership.
Only thing I would add is the cold side pipe before it breaks which you stated towards the end. Ran my CP4 for 160k miles before getting cold feet and upgrading to the DCR pump. Another maintenance task is after 50k miles tighten the vacuum pump bolts and add loctite.
How do you like the DCR upgrade? Seems like a solid option to replace the CP4. And how did you come to need to tighten your vacuum pump bolts at 50k?
@@powerstrokemaintenance they are known to vibrate loose and start leaking oil. Many mistake the oil leak for an upper oil pan leak which is prevalent if you don't maintain your CCV filter. DCR pump is a no brainer, timing when to replace the CP4 is voodoo math.
Makes sense! Thanks for sharing
@@rangervapes571 I am definitely interested in the DCR and likely something I'll add at some point. I'm a little skiddish on something so new BUT you are right about the CP4 as I have little confidence in it lasting the life of the truck.
For the vacuum pump that only applies to the 11-16. After 17’ they changed the seal.
Dude! Thats right outside of Parker, CO! I used to live 5mins from there.
Nice!
DPF cleaning fluids? Which one do you use?
Yes! They help a lot. I like Archoil's AR6400-D or Rislone DPF, Exhaust, and emissions system cleaner. Both work great! You can use the code PSM10 to get 10% off the Archoil stuff if you end up wanting to try it
Once every other week or so, I like to take our '19 F-450 for a good long drive on the interstate. Keep the tach at a steady 2500 rpm for an hour or so. Do a couple of speed runs to get RPMs up. Maybe it helps to keep the engine and DPF clean. I dunno. 🤷🏼♂️But, I'm always in a better mood after a nice drive that's not in stop and go traffic.
It definitely helps to keep the engine and DPF clean! These trucks need to run 30-45 minutes at higher RPM to regen so your routine is perfect! I might have to start doing that when Im home for awhile haha
Sounds about Right. My friends just set a High idle when parked to avoid idling at Pre programmed rpm’s and Idle shut off. I’m not in a newer truck 1999 Mack but everyone I know that has a New class 8 highly recommend ever idling it. They’ve never had to clean or do many maintenance on the emissions systems.
I idle our 450 for about two minutes before shutting it off, as suggested in the owners manual. Other than that, I try to avoid idling.
I have a 2019 with 100k
Oil changes every 10k
Only issue is an upper pan leak covered under warranty.
Truck has a lot of idle hours I sit in and run the AC in the summer. I’d say about half my engine hrs are idle hrs.
Overall I feel confident it will make it 250k and I’ll turn it in for my next on in about 4-5 more years.
And I’ll get another f350 cclb
It sounds like you’re good about staying in top of maintenance!
@@powerstrokemaintenance already at 105k now shortening up oil change intervals to 5k as a cheap investment for the long haul.
@@jimmy4x4socal44 It certainly is! Just doing basic maintenance regularly will save you thousands!
2011 with 190k. I doubt you will make 1 million miles with an EGR.
Before I bought my truck it had a delete (if you can) and a new turbo.
I've done the fluids and maintained it regularly. I've also had the glow plugs switched out and planning to do a new main radiator, DPK, intercooler hot side and cold side.
After that there isn't much else.
Makes sense! Thanks for sharing. What problems have you had with the Ford steering components? Or were those already done before you bought the vehicle?
Dang already got AutoZone batteries in it. My 2017 still for factory ones. The coolant level way above max.
Yeah a couple days below zero fried my factory batteries haha thanks I’ve drained some out since then
I have a 2020 6.7 with 91k miles and just replaced my factory batteries with the AGM's that ARod did on his truck. It surprises me that batteries don't last more than 3 years these days in a lot of cases. Is it an indicator or poor quality batteries or do these diesels put more strain on a battery? Also, I had to replace mine due to them failing not just for the AGM upgrade.
@chadh6899 mine are at 6 years old and I live just outside the coldest city in the USA 🇺🇸.
The ford employees must’ve been in a good mood the day they built your truck 😂
I also think it’s a combination of additional strain and poor quality. I trust motorcraft less than I trust a politician lol
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86K for the powerstroke I built online. Doesn’t make sense to me to have to do all this with a new vehicle! Maybe Ford should come up with a fix to these issues with the price of these vehicles! I’m not adding all this bullshit every time I need fuel. I keep driving me bulletproof Tundra!
Tundras are solid. What year do you have?
@@powerstrokemaintenance 2019… I had a 2013 & 15 also. All were awesome. I am considering starting a dump trailer business removing and cleaning garages, attics, ect. I’m going to need a little more capability which is why I’m considering the diesel
Got it, makes sense!
Well it's not a Ford thing, it's a modern diesel thing due to the EPA. So, your Tundra is gas not diesel and if it were diesel, it would have most of the same issues. Happy limited gas towing capabilities
@@mikz86ta1 ✌👌
Maintain your truck! Emissions is here to stay just deal with it. Deleting it will only get you and your diesel mechanic in trouble with the law. Just maintain your truck!
Well said! Thank you for the comment!
Use the code PSM10 for 10% off your order of Archoil additives at www.archoil.com/
Do not run non ford approved addititves. The nox sensors and the scr are very sensitive to contamination. There is no magic in a bottle that will clean your def. Like this guy said dont ignore the truck when it has a problem and perform regular maintenance.
What experiences have you had with additives contaminating the nox sensors and SCR?
Drain the water separator
Thanks for the comment! That's a great one. Will save a lot of trouble if you do it regularly. How often do you drain yours?
@@powerstrokemaintenance Good ?. Out here in Cali far less issues with water in bulk tanks from humidity condensation. I do it about every couple months and never found even a drop even after letting sit in clean glass container for months. Usually get fuel at Costco where they also keep nozzles squeaky clean to, and ff change every 10K. But all it takes is 1 with CP4, which thank God was removed last week, just got S&S DCR pump installed and loving it.
That's awesome! Heard nothing but good things with the DCR from those that have installed it. Im jealous of your setup haha
@@powerstrokemaintenance with other stuff I had done the shop bill was $4K, the DCR WAS $2K. Next LOF will include ATF change, but the next big expense will be getting rid of that ridiculous 26 gallon fuel tank. S&B 60 Gal is probably the last upgrade, another ~$3k. But then she's done except routine PM.
That’ll be an amazing rig then too. You’ll have all the goodies. It sounds like you’re excited for it to be done
step1: go gas
step2: truck is reliable
Go gas?
step3: Learn basic grammer and writing skills.
@@TexasHarleyBoy65 imagine being a dried up dinosaur clown that misspells grammar when trying to correct shorthand bulletpoints for proper english
😂
Yep if you want, dependability and reliability, go with the gas
Smog device are the biggest problem with these trucks got to drive them like you stole them or you will have a problem if you’re in an area where they don’t do smog delete it . However, you will not get better mileage just to let you know if you know anybody who really does I like to know what they do to get it.
Yes the emissions equipment does cause a lot of longevity problems!
#1 replace the letter F , O , R and dont forget the D!
Clever!
Ya with an Obama truck. Ford not built with tax payer money