Ford 6.4 6.0 diesel oil change questions and problems I've seen

[@mikepurcell2251]

The greatest Ford Diesel guru....RIP Ron, we miss U!!

[@themicdfiles1865]

Ron, you keep helping me even though you’re not around these parts anymore. I’ll always appreciate what you did to help us all out with our struggles. Travel light. You did the world well and even in your absence you continue to help dummies like me.

[@acesalvage6718]

Rip diesel tech Ron. Awesome guy who knew his stuff about these trucks. Helped me out on my oil change today on my 6.0. All the way from Canada. Very knowledgeable guy, great teacher.

[@iceisnice61]

Bummer to read the comments. WAY to young to be gone. My thoughts and prayers to this gentleman's Family. Great presentation. All the "Good ones" seem to depart way to soon. RIP my fellow 'Diesel Brother'.

[@richardbayne7566]

This man, Ron, is gold. Why do the good ones die too young?! A truly giving person. Wow.

[@Ogrodii]

The best diesel mechanic ive seen work and able to explain things and cover every detail of what to do and not to do. Was a true walking Diesel Encyclopedia R.I.P.

[@rogerabutcher8479]

I loved you Ron and still miss you so very much, you were my confidence with this god damm 6.0. Thanks for all you gave.

[@togodbetheglory9725]

I wish you were still here.i love your videos.... so much knowledge. On ford diesels you were one of a kind.

[@mf8913]

Thank you Ron. Even though you’re gone you still help. This is the first place I go to learn!

[@ironjohn5914]

Making your own oil is best, with my oil i have over 450k miles on my 6.4l powerstroke.....

[@markgonzales9831]

Ron, some very good information and well appreciated my friend. Since owning my truck, new in 2006, I've never changed my own oil....but that has changed as of my next oil change. I purchased the Rotella oil and the Motorcraft oil filter. Looking forward to doing my own work. Thank you again for taking the time out to help educate those of us ignorant on doing our own work on these diesels. Mine actually is a 2006 F-350 6.0L with bullet proof work done.

[@jasonborne5724]

Need to watch you every year Ron. R.I.P.

[@AlphaBobFloridaOverlord]

RIP Ron! Thank you so much for your help! You are genuinely a master craftsman!

[@markwolfe4378]

Wow awesome video... I was able to change my oil for the first time by myself and it came out perfect the details of this video is absolutely right on to the T. Thank you so much for your help I'll be watching all your videos

[@1stgencamaro896]

Senior master tech and ron were a huge part of me repairing my 6.0

[@maximusbullseye1128]

The only place to go for diesel questions.

[@boxathey]

Thank you so much for your video I have a 04 6.0 Ive owned it for about eight months . I only use moto craft fuel and oil filters. After watching your video I decided to check my oil cap. And sure enough it is a wix cap. I opened the cap and low and behold no oil on filter or in houseing. This is very upsetting that previous owner switched caps and filter and didn't save it say anything. I've put about 10'000 miles on it so far I just hope I didn't hurt anything up until this point .

[@TRoysAdventures]

Great video! I just changed my 6.4L oil and found that the Ford shop changed my oil 700 miles ago...soot black oil now! when I pulled the oil found it dry as a bone with an aftermarket oversized disposable Wix cap! Thanks for the info or I'd never known.

[@jerseywild]

Ron, I have a 2003 F350 with the 6.0 engine. The first issue I had was the truck seemed to be running a little rough. I noticed more vibration in the cab than normal. I drove about 30 to 40 miles into town and back with no change. I changed the oil checked the cooling level and replaced both fuel filters with motorcraft. The oil filter housing is stock and I also used motorcraft oil and filter. The issue started getting worse with these symptoms. Runs rough cold and when warmed up. Sometimes not all the time the truck will stall when put into gear. Several times there was no pedal response when in drive. In park or neutral I can rev up the rpms. If the truck stalls it will be hard to restart. I purchased the scangauge 2 and programmed for the 6.0. The FMP was running 47. The ICP was zero key on engine off and 836 or so at idle. The IPR was 30 or so at idle. No codes are coming up. Any thoughts? Thanks, John

[@Ghost-_-777y]

I have a 2010 f250 6.4,,, And is been giving a lots of problems related to turbos,,, the oil indicator light came on , so i went and changed the oil pressure/temperature sensors ,then i took my truck for a ride and it ran smooth for a couple of miles , But same light can back on again , then i ent and do the process again , but this time i also replaced the map/AIT sensor too, including oil pressure/temperature ,, and also turbos , truck ran ok for a while (though didnt get much boost from turbos ) this time my truck ran longer until the oil indicator light came back on again , but managed to drive back home , though white smoke kept coming out of the exhaust , same thing happened before i replaced this turbos ,,, oh i got a code P0179A is about power to turbo actuator circuit , ,,,

[@AdvanceOne24]

this is a great video .... love it when small details are explained .... just it is here .... thanks for making this and posting it

[@agrumpymom]

R I P Ron, we miss having u down here.

[@MrMotoden]

I wish Diesel Tech Ron lived next door to me.

[@CanCoMe62]

Even though it was @ yr ago, still great for today! Tha ks

[@gregldalle]

Thanks for video Now that makes sense why some other brands tell you not to reuse cap. I see even Ford has filter available with or without cap. In the manual it mentions leaving the oil drain plug out when changing filter. I assumed this was to help drain filter housing maybe not needed? I believe the other weights are 5w-40 10w-30 0w-30 & 0w-40, did not see 5w30 as mentioned. The thinner weights were not recommended in warm temperature. I just changed & 15w-40 is recommended down to 20 degrees, I prefer to put in 5w-40 synthetic during winter cause it does get below 20 F here. It seems to start & run better if left out in cold with 5w-40. Thanks Again.

[@Mebob2001]

i really need to doa video on my buddy's 6.0 the oil in his engine is still semi clear, its amazing how well his maintance is

[@tazaxx21]

Ron your help is priceless, thanks....

[@artlopez9617]

DIESEL TECH RON 2024 WE MISS YOU RON!

[@grbta1124]

Miss you Ron you really were the best!

[@RandyJoyce1960]

He sure knew his business that's for sure.

[@coderedfit]

Still coming back for tips. Thanks Ron.

[@GSRJosh33]

I would also like to see some trans service. Thanks for the tips Ron, our truck loves ya for it!

[@fuku102]

R.I.P Ron.

[@psd6ohslow]

Good tip on changing the oil filter first! Never thought of it like that! Thanks Ron!

[@mlb0611]

FYI, Racor makes the Motorcraft filters, and last I heard Fram repackages Racor filters, but that was before the fram/ champ merger. the reason WIX/Napa/CQ filters have the attached cap is the Racor filter system is patented and they will not pay for the use of the patent so that is their work around. 12K engine I would rather use a Motorcraft/Racor filter anyway cheap insurance

[@kevinandtriciapearson2267]

Very educational! RIP Ron.

[@Kenocala]

R.I.P.

[@BuhlzI]

I'm partial to Amsoil in my truck. I love the extended oil changes.

[@josecardona7914]

Great information Ron, Thank you so much, I just replace all the filters but I didn't know that NAPA filters are not that good. Hey, How many miles or how long do I have to use then to replace them again?

[@claudesmoot1880]

Jose Cardona Ron passed away over a year ago.

[@AceBoy2099]

If/when you can you could make a "series" of videos doing maintenance work. You already have oil/fuel filters, now when you get a chance you could setup videos for things like transmission fluids, diff fluids (front and rear, 4by s) and the slightly more intricate things like repairing/re-greasing the esof hubs and parking brake jobs. I think service brakes are kind of self explanatory but it could be made a FULL brake service if you get the chances. Thanks for the videos you already have, they're very informative and help me to understand whats what and how to try and save a buck where I can or to know if its out of my league.

[@MrRexquando]

Just changed my first 6.0 filter set. It wasn't fun. An impact (deep) 36mm doesn't go well on the lower fuel filter! I bought a filter wrench on amazon for $9.00 which works great. You mentioned taller caps. I changed it with motorcraft filters but after seeing this how do I know it isn't a taller cap? Can I check this without removing the filter? It went on as I expected.

[@4truecarlovers]

Thank you, mission complete

[@mwyson4095]

I have a knock that I believe is coming from the rear lifters. Can I raise the oil pressure by changing the spring?

[@grandazzo6634]

I have an 05 Ford 250 diesel 6.0 in 7 months I need head gasket turbo needs to be clean fuel injectors fuel pump I am the second owner all this problem at happen to the first owner never take care it or it just happen with me I just bought my truck 7 months ago thank you

[@rogelioibanez7499]

I, MISS YOU RON.

[@dorel9647]

White smoke (excessive) coming out in normal operation Not when engine is cold or idle, what can be the issue? 6.4 f250 2008 130k mi

[@boxathey]

Ran out of room on first post. The first thing I did when I bought the truck was change fluids and put OEM filters on it. So its my fault for not catching the oversized cap.

[@Mark-wz4ez]

WOW! Great stuff. Sorry I only just found this. RIP. I changed my oil after watching this video. Ron said the filter should have a spring action when inserted. Does anyone know what it means if it doesn't spring up and down? Should I be worried? I used a Motorcraft FL2016W oil filter.

[@gsibert1]

May have aftermarket/wrong oil filter cap

[@jimmylightning7918]

When I change my oil the other day it took 14 quarts of oil and now shows full on the dipstick. It is at the very end of the dipstick right where the wire starts. I pulled the oil filter first with the filler cap open and dipstick removed pulled the drain plug and let it drain for over 20 min. I also had the truck parked on flat surface overnight. Do you think I will need to add the 15th quart soon?

[@sunshinesunny5298]

RIP Ron.....huge ty

[@JosePerez-er3ux]

I HAVE A 2004 F250 6.0 I CHANGE THE OIL ON MY TRUCK, I HAVE THE ORIGINAL CAP AND FILTER ,I CHECK AT THE DEALER, BUT WHEN I TOOK MY FILTER OFF, IT DIDN'T GO UP WITH THE SPRING, SO WHAT CAN I DO NOW.

[@MasterJediJason]

I have the orginal cap also. Mine does not go up or down either. I only use ford oil filters also. I have an early 2004 f250.

[@rondyechannel1399]

Ditch that regen system if you want your truck to last. Diesel fuel makes a crappy lubricant so keep it out of the oil. My 6.4 has over 300,000 miles and have never had a problem (starter, trans at 270k) because it has been deleted since near new. Full delete and a tuner, which you may have to go to Mexico to get done. hint hint. This truck rips 4"straight pipe , K&N, tuner.

[@69A12SuperBee]

R.I.P. Ron

[@savagehound1628]

Good vid thanks for the good information!

[@PaladinJSR]

I did an oil change before doing any research. I just got an oil filter and changed the oil and filter. ...well I did a few things wrong according to your video. I drained the oil first, then changed the filter. I got a Napa gold filter and didn't have a clue to check the filter length and cap size. I did notice that there were some instructions with the filter describing two different spring systems inside the filter housing. The spring system in my truck matched the one for the filter I got. Hopefully that means it is okay. I also didn't lubricate the gasket when I put the cap on. Should I pull the filter back out to check if I am getting full coverage?

[@PaladinJSR]

I also overfilled it.

[@worstedcdogg]

is this on a 6.0 or 6.4?

[@PaladinJSR]

6.4... I have since changed the filter and cap. Truck is running fine.

[@worstedcdogg]

***** be very careful with these trucks!

[@Mebob2001]

***** i hope you didn't throw away the ford cap... the o ring on the napa filters like to blow out and puke the oil all over the top of the engine, take it from eexperience of replacing a 6.4 engine for a friend who had this happen and ended up with a rod knock... he tired to sue napa which didnt work:) 15 grand later new complete and do NOT overfill the engine oil on any engine if its like 1/16th of an inch to much then whatever but like 1/4 of an inch is to much

[@davidbyrd8902]

I have a 2008 6.4. I have done a dpf delete and a cat delete. I was told I would be getting around 20 mpg but I'm getting 13.5. My tuner is set to economy. Any suggestions?

[@Mebob2001]

David Byrd EGR gone?

[@daironmesa820]

I have a 2005 superduty with 146k miles harley edition Im getting a hesitation the first 10 min of driving and while im driving if the truck goes into 5 gear when i accelerate it dosent down shift until i release the gas and then accelerate it down shifts to 3 gear I changed all filters including fuel filters What can that be ?? Thanks

[@jtturner7581]

got a question we got a 6.4l powerstroke in and on top of the spring housing theres suppose to be a white plastic piece and its missing they said after they just got a oil change it shows the oil light comes on at a idle but as soon as u hit the accelerator light goes away? does that plastic piece have something to do with it and if so what is it called? i have never came across this before.

[@fredsmall1376]

jt turner

[@jtturner7581]

Thanks we got it already it was a failure in the wix filter

[@markf3507]

my 2007 f 350 dully diesel 6.0 powerstroke has a slight miss or bucking when going up a hill starts real good idols real good any ideas

[@mrass2424]

great video, thank you!

[@carlthornton3076]

Very Good!...

[@millerfamily1728]

great videos!

[@awdturbo4211]

Rest in peace Ron 😢😢

[@5871rose]

how do u fix the rocker box that is stripped valve covor bolts and oil rail it a 03

[@arthov910]

Hi I just bought 2004 Ford F250 6.0 power stroke diesel can you help me please about this question how long I can drive in the 1 oil change

[@arthov910]

I put 15w40 and already drive 4000 miles

[@jasonborne5724]

Ron, I what do you do if the oil filter spring sticks hard in the up position? I have to press down hard to get it down, then the spring action is smooth and easy through its range, but when I let it back up it freezes again. Thanks for the great videos

[@threep1719]

Unfortunately, Ron passed away in May.

[@timwolfe62]

What....?..So sorry He made very good video's of this maint. work... thanks Ron.... God bless his family

[@rudedg6921]

Nice video...Thx!!!

[@mechanictech.abodunia4811]

R.I.P MY FRIEND

[@psd6ohslow]

Do you ever service transmissions in these trucks? If so can you record it next time like changing the fluid and filters? Thanks Ron!

[@prqtgirl]

I have a Ford 350 2008 and 6.4 with 186,000 mileage. I bought this truck in a auction. Supposedly the motor had some noise but the motor is locked. I thought it was the starter and I changed the solenoid of the starter. The motor moved a bit but then it locked again. If the motor is locked what can it be or what can I do? A mechanic said that the motor may have water in it so that can be the reason why its locked. Can anyone help with any information you may have to this issue? I will really appreciate it. Thank you in advance.

[@392nightrunner]

Hydrolocked. Pull the injectors and then try to turn it by hand.

[@rusty299]

How much did it cost you at auction

[@marcpugliese7721]

GOOD INFO!

[@Crazyjokerr]

R.I.P Ron

[@hunterkennedy2429]

are they 6.4L problematic? are they Any good besides the bad fuel mileage.

[@tommybragalone1350]

They have problems with the dpf and egr coolers

[@bryanmartinez6600]

Hunter Kennedy I wouldn't get a 6.4 they sometimes have fuel dilution in which fuel ends up in the crankcase over time and can destroy your engine

[@positiveprepper]

Delete kit. 20 mpg 250 horse power

[@garygonzalez1416]

I need help, I changed the oil on my 2005 f250 6.0, I let it warmed up for 15 minutes, I revved it up to 2500 rpm it died out and now it won’t start 🤷‍♂️

[@gabe7773]

Gary Gonzalez did you use a motorcraft oil filter?

[@garygonzalez1416]

Gabriel Martinez no I did not, but for some reason my IPR valve went out with the new oil, I removed the valve and the screen on the valve itself was stuck , long story short I cleaned it out and put a new screen and started right up and still running good, thanks for replying 😊✌️

[@levijones1874]

he is like Doug from roadkill

[@dryzn1]

😍👍👍👍👍

[@sv-macgyversridewjackbabbj6739]

I took the exhaust filter off started the 6.4 ford and ran for a few minutes turn it off now it has a lock near the dash light panel. will not start now. anyone with a help thank you

[@mikewalker4075]

I am trying to change my water/fuel separator on my 2004 F250 6 liter and it keeps draining and want stop. I have a full tank. I have unhooked both batteries, taken the fuel filter cap off. It will not keep drain fuel so I can change the filter. Can you or anyone help me. Thanks

[@DieselTechRon]

I usually do it quick or raise the lines. leaving caps and stuff on helps to stop it because it may cause a vacuum. it siphoning so you can't stop it without pushing the fuel back or raising it above the source

[@kylemcavoy6397]

+DieselTechRon hey ron quick question what is the factory tq spec for the drain plug on the pan of a 08 six four?

[@amangill1414]

RIP ron

[@sabas7007]

overfilling oil powerstroke 6L

[@sv-macgyversridewjackbabbj6739]

6.4 shows A lock on dash panel now truck will not crank

[@carlosguevara4708]

esta informacion es muy Buena pero si estubiera traducida al espanol mucho major

[@dandau8645]

Can i have your tools...

[@grandazzo6634]

05 Ford 350 6.0diesel no 250 sorry

[@davidbyrd8902]

No, but it is turned off.

[@danzdog]

Ya mine was 5 gallons jesus

[@sunshinesunny5298]

****TIP**** FILL THROUGH OIL FILTER HOLE...... BIGGER AND EASIER

[@TrueBlueYukoner]

Where did this guy learn to change oil?? First, loosen the oil filter cap, this lets air in and helps drain the oil and filter. Second drain the oil from engine. Third, change filter while oil is draining. Saves time. Fourth, Replace drain plug, add oil. Then check for leaks etc.

[@gregd8038]

Get rid of your 6.4 thier just alittle bit less of a piece of shitt than the 6.0s but still pieces of shitt.

[@mikemccormack3997]

Ford in their Brazil market sells the F-250 with a Cummins engine. If they could put an Allison transmission behind that I'm moving there. Mainly the biggest problems with the 6.4 are a result of EPA compliance part. There are plenty of aftermarket parts to make these problems away and continue to make this trouble free truck. Hand down the fit and finish of the Ford products are superior, like the GM I had pull the door shut and your left with a door handle in your hard. The 6.4 turbo has great acceleration from start to finish. So Greg what do you think is better?

[@gregd8038]

I've always been a Ford Guy, but if your gonna get a Diesel I would get a Cummins just for thier ease to work on, lower cost in parts and still get good power. The Chevy Duramax are great but they have injector problems. And I wouldn't own any diesel from 2008 and newer cause of all the emissions crap.

[@positiveprepper]

I have a 08 6.4 300000 .. deleted . I don't know what you are talking about.. plus this truck will smoke what ever you drive