5 Tips For New Diesel Truck Owners

[@powerstrokemaintenance]

If you own one of these trucks, what advice would you give to someone who just purchased one?

[@kgsstudiosfineart]

A stationary regen can work wonders.

[@powerstrokemaintenance]

Good advice!

[@gerlandkent6377]

[keep, the oil and filters changed]👍

[@powerstrokemaintenance]

That’s super important!

[@justsaynrush9689]

Fuel and oil lubrication and filtration. I run amsoil dual filtration oil and oil filters. good lubricating fuel additive especially when towing. Diesel engines need good air in and exhaust out.

[@northerniltree]

Just did a 2000 mile round trip on the interstate out to the east coast and back in a Corvette. Thought I was cruising along fine at 75 MPH, but would always get passed by diesel pickup trucks like I was standing still. Of course I could go faster, but the trucks just want to RUN, dude. Respect!

[@powerstrokemaintenance]

That sounds like a fun trip! Must’ve been sweet in a corvette. It seems like for any engine the best thing for it is to DRIVE it

[@paul91103]

Well done! Keep ‘em coming.

[@powerstrokemaintenance]

Roger that!

[@scottpulver4920]

The 2012 F250 was the 6.2. It’s been a farm truck since 2015. So it’s working.

[@powerstrokemaintenance]

Nice! How long have you owned it for?

[@poireauer6517]

Tip 5 : 👍👍👍

[@Pjnow1366]

Great video. Also if you have to idle your 6.7 I advise getting a high idle switch installed. Best thing to do if you must idle for any length and f time

[@powerstrokemaintenance]

Thanks for the comment! That’s a great point to add!

[@cwilks5592]

Get the right 6.7 and you won’t have to install a switch. 😂

[@lenzkevn]

So which is the right one? I have a 2022 Cummins 6.7.

[@cwilks5592]

@@lenzkevn Cummins. Turn on your cruse control and push the set button to idle up. Push the speed up button to increase the rpm

[@sweb4614]

I like number 5. My Power Stroke is a beast on the highway - it really likes running right at 70 mph. It sounds so good. But, also need to take care not to over do it especially whe towing loads up long steep grades.

[@powerstrokemaintenance]

It does seem like these trucks love highway miles. What do you do to reduce strain on the truck when towing up hill?

[@sweb4614]

Thanks for the reply! It's just a matter of not gettig too heavy with the pedal. Let the transmision downshift to keep RPM's up and not lug and over heat the engine - or transmission.

[@RodneyTurner-l7u]

@@powerstrokemaintenance drive it don't lug it under a load but don't grandpa it around keep it clean out with your foot 💯 good luck

[@6.7Pstroke]

@@sweb4614 it's very hard to not over do it while I towing. I don't tow to heavy. 10-12k but when you're on a steady grade when it's 102° out and the truck just wants to go fast which is very easy to do with this engine you should take it easy sometimes. I don't but it's probably not good for it. Lol

[@raulmarquez9206]

Sup man I just bought a 5th gen ram with the Cummins. Super excited . How do I know if the truck is doing a regen??

[@powerstrokemaintenance]

Congratulations! Those are awesome trucks. Do you have a DPF percentage readout on your dash? If not I would get a dealer or shop to enable it for you. Outside of that it’s hard to tell but the exhaust note and engine sound does change when the truck goes into regen

[@raulmarquez9206]

@@powerstrokemaintenance thank you! I found it. It’s on the dash where it should the dpf percentage like you said.

[@powerstrokemaintenance]

Awesome! you're welcome

[@6.7Pstroke]

Advice, I guess just change the oil and fuel filters. If you live in the salt belt watch your transmission cooling lines. Mine just started seeping oil at 155k miles

[@powerstrokemaintenance]

Ah that's a good tip. Wouldn't have thought about the transmission cooling lines. Thanks for the comment!

[@brandonsheffield9873]

I keep seeing videos of mechanics saying these emissions systems, especially DEF, causes unnecessary engine wear, which is why many newer trucks stop working at 100k miles or earlier, when the older trucks last well over 200k some even have over 300k miles.

[@powerstrokemaintenance]

It’s because the mechanics only see the broken ones 😂

[@fireflyraven2760]

​@powerstrokemaintenance which is why they hate em if I had to fix emissions 90 percent of my career I would have a problem, with it as well not to mention it's expensive

[@goprozack4255]

@@powerstrokemaintenance I like that saying

[@Skunnt]

This had been helpful for sure. I already know a bit of this stuff from driving MTVs and the PLS in the Army but sometime in the near future I want to have a diesel to use as a daily as well as for my future job so I am making sure to learn all I can to make it last. I made sure my almost 30 year old Toyota lasted for this long once it passed onto my hands so I want to keep that vibe going lol

[@powerstrokemaintenance]

Glad the video was helpful! Thank you for the comment. Best of luck!

[@gerlandkent6377]

[thank, you for you're great helpful video.👍 I, just bought a 2004 Dodge ram 3500 diesel truck with low mileage at 164 400]👍🙏

[@powerstrokemaintenance]

Thanks for the comment! Good luck with your truck!

[@dandennis8465]

I have an 04 2500 Dodge with 250k miles on it.

[@themis828]

Just got a 2017 ram 3500, 149km on it. Less than 45k purchase price. I keep reading something about a coolant pump on the 2017s that tend to crater but I haven't heard anything from any mechanics I've talked to. Has anyone experienced this?

[@cadencollins816]

1:13 do not pause at here

[@powerstrokemaintenance]

lol

[@WillfulTangentOutdoors]

Well…I fell for it

[@scottpulver4920]

Love diesel…not the price. My first diesel was a 99 F250 7.3 red crew cab. Loved that truck. I had it for 13 years. Only had 160K on it when I traded it for a gas truck. I went from smart power to dumb power. Now I have a 2020 F350 6.7L. So far I love it. Tows my dump with ease. Highway travel at 76-78mph I get around 22mpg with 1500lbs in the bed. Now when to spend lots of money on ALL fluid and ALL filter changes? I do normal service every 5K. It’s nearly at 60K. Good information thank you.

[@powerstrokemaintenance]

Thanks for the comment! Definitely agree with you on not liking the price. The price to buy and maintain these things is absurd...even if you do most of your own maintenance. What gas truck did you have?

[@themis828]

The funny thing about all these 100k or more trucks, is that the build cost is only about 50-60k per vehicle as long as they are able to sell the amount they expect to, they are making a clean 50-80k profit off the customer.

[@jedi_knight_PhD]

Idle time is also an essential component in modern emissions Diesel engines. I would not idle the engine for over ten minutes, 15 tops, even with an idle switch. I only idle my 2020 6.7L PS when I have pulled a heavy load and need to let my turbo cool down. One or two minutes are all that is required.

[@6.7Pstroke]

I dont think i have a block heater on my 17 kimg ranch. I live in ohio so it gets cold 🥶 it starts up everyday all day

[@themis828]

From what I got told when I was looking at newer models block heaters, spare tires and even Jack's to do a tire swap are addional costs that are often not mentioned by most salesmen. Get a good one and he'll ask you about all of it. But most won't even think to mention it these days

[@MrNobuddy22]

You need to do one on old diesel pre def I got a 05 ram first diesel owned I don’t know 💩 about what to do

[@powerstrokemaintenance]

Oh shoot! Well a lot of the same principles apply, except you have yourself an engine that will last a lot longer than mine haha

[@Kdavis8377]

6.7L is pretty damn reliable.

[@6.7Pstroke]

I see 6.7's with over 300k miles on them no problems.

[@Driller56]

What year requires def

[@powerstrokemaintenance]

2010 or newer

[@Shelby-e2c]

Stick to old school my advice dont buy new

[@powerstrokemaintenance]

What truck do you have?

[@Shelby-e2c]

,96 ford 7.3 power stoke no emission no def no problems

[@ethan5610]

Sure but you could also say just run a gas truck. Not the point

[@6.7Pstroke]

I have an 01 7.3 excursion and man it is a totally different animal. No comparison in power,comfort or reliability. My 7.3 has been pretty reliable but the 6.7 is much more superior.

[@dewaynem559]

As a truck driver since 1973 I wouldn't waste my money on a new diesel give me a 12 valve or 7.3 all pre Gove reg bs😊

[@powerstrokemaintenance]

Fair!

[@timmyburch9126]

What's an emission system? 😂😂

[@powerstrokemaintenance]

Good one 😂👌

[@rahulrane1658]

😁👍

[@cigarsgunsanddiesel8032]

Something the Govt forces on us, but mysteriously it's absent on their vehicles...

[@turbosupra2jzdragracingtob249]

Investment? To me…investments go up in value.

[@powerstrokemaintenance]

True! Should’ve said asset

[@kirkdunn1379]

if you have a business its an investment

[@erg2]

Liability until it’s paid for…

[@JBrown79331]

Investment puts money in your pocket, liabilities take money out. Which one is a vehicle…..

[@powerstrokemaintenance]

Well, mine is paid off and it makes me money. But if you’re going to nitpick, it’s an asset. It’s not a liability or an investment.

[@TecumsehRulesbcserk]

Worst thing you can do to a diesel is idle it for long periods of time, builds up a lot of carbon on the internal engine parts and also contaminates the oil.

[@powerstrokemaintenance]

Great point! Thanks for the comment

[@robsnodgrass915]

Don't quit your day job

[@powerstrokemaintenance]

Ya lol

[@msilver4888]

tip 1 don't buy a diesel

[@powerstrokemaintenance]

Ya that’s a good one 😂

[@alfredstevens9586]

Here’s a tip save your money don’t buy a new diesel truck They are garbage

[@Shelby-e2c]

@@alfredstevens9586 I agree 👍

[@powerstrokemaintenance]

Which one have you owned?

[@themeyer2010]

@@alfredstevens9586 get back in your Prius 😂🤣

[@powerstrokemaintenance]

😂