Neglected 6.0 Powerstroke

We address several problems on this 6.0 from Diesel leaks to overheating and a rust filled coolant system.

[@freddyhollingsworth5945]

With Ron and Bill gone someone needs to pick up and carry the 6.0 torch....This channel is just perfect to carry on with their diesel legacy....Your voice is easy to understand and clear and you go into great detail that normal guys like me can understand... Please take up the 6.0 torch and start sharing even more of your knowledge, experience, and tips that no book mentions, maybe a video a week or so... Great channel!!! Freddy in Arkansas... 2005 F250 6.0 CC 4x4 auto 240,000 miles-all stock..

[@AutomedicGarage]

I appreciate that Freddy

[@phillipteems6617]

Yeah with (powerstroke) Bill Hewitt and diesel techRon gone there’s definitely a vacuum! Thanks for the sharing your knowledge and straightforwardness.

[@joecalvo3639]

I couldn't agree more, I love watching his videos I've learned so much. He make working on my 6.0 so easy.

[@JoshuaFletcher]

I second this! They got my truck to 283K miles only doing my own wrenching. Keep up the great work man!!

[@whitechurchfarm]

Excellent vid! I learn something every time!

[@geraldhawkins2643]

Awesome video very well explained thank you sir

[@trulyhappy8855]

Not a lot of channels for 6.0 owners unless you’re into watching 20yr olds try to build “1000hp drag monster!” 🙄. Anyway, appreciate the content. Been going through all your stuff trying to learn what I can. Not trying to be a mechanic just a good 6.0 owner that doesn’t piss his mechanic off like this guy 😂

[@huronhockey8]

Great job. Love the videos. Keep the good work going

[@AutomedicGarage]

Thanks bud.

[@swashington942]

Thank you for making these videos brother.

[@AutomedicGarage]

Sure thing bud

[@markjauregui8138]

When ever I have to do the oil cooler I plan on doing the OC relocation to make doing this task easier when needed. Thanks for sharing this.

[@scottp1111]

I did the bullet prof air to oil and deleted that stupid cooler

[@sveinhaland2975]

Awesome job!

[@adamjohnson319]

Nice video! Just subscribed

[@lancelacour6717]

Another great video, thanks. On my 2005 6.0, the prior owner installed a 7.3-style viscous drive clutch fan. I kinda like it because it's not likely to fail. What do you think? Another question please. On a road trip, I got a pinhole leak in the heater hose near the connection for my bypass water filter. I had tools and a piece of heater hose with me, so I fixed it before any overheating happened. But I had to settle for adding Prestone Coolant on the road. When I got back from the trip, I drained, flushed and refilled with Ford Gold and distilled water. Did I hurt anything with that Prestone in there for a couple thousand miles?

[@workingmansrestorations7071]

Good stuff. Amazing how complex all that is. So what was the actual problem? Engine fan letting engine get hot and overfow coolant?

[@williamshultz3598]

I bought a whole house water filter and plumbed it into my heater hoses. Ran straight white vinegar in the system for 300 miles miles before I changed my oil cooler.

[@robertbarnett7993]

Hello, great videos, very helpful. I have a question, just put new KDD on ring heads, oil cooler, injectors, KC turbo, blue spring kit, arp studs, glow plugs and harnesses...pretty much everything and my truck is throwing out some white smoke, what's causing this? I've not driven it, I'm a little worried I could screw something up. Any suggestions?

[@edvaldorozendo]

Good afternoon friend. Which scanner do you use for Ford F 350. Thank you.

[@terry-ut4wi]

Where you getting your new oilcoolers from in fl. Ford dealer has the new Chinese made dorman looks like crap, But love your videos long time subscriber Grate job,,👍

[@AutomedicGarage]

I buy from either my local ford dealer or full force diesel. Both of which have been selling me the MADE IN USA OR MADE IN MEXCIO oil coolers

[@bdradley1]

Awesome channel love the content on 6.0! Where exactly are you located? I believe I heard you say TN but cant that video now? Thx

[@AutomedicGarage]

Yea we are in Arlington tn

[@AutomedicGarage]

And thanks for watching

[@mileage_master]

Did you do a cylinder contribution test on it? It sounded like there was a low compressiom cylinder when you were cranking it up after the work.

[@AutomedicGarage]

No, it was beside the fact. I knew he wouldn’t do anything about it if it was. Just trying to keep it running for him. He’d park it before he sank that kinda money in it. That’s why he hasn’t fixed the bed plate leak either.

[@freddyhollingsworth5945]

36:58 does the compression sound fairly even? it sounds fairly good to me, but maybe a little uneven? Maybe one or two cylinders with lower compression?

[@AutomedicGarage]

Oh I agree with you it ain’t perfect, this truck is a wreck everytime it gets brought to me. Makes me sick. I mean just maintain you stuff.

[@Pecos33109]

Should only have to remove the starter once to break the passenger side block plug loose. You can get to it for multiple flush and drain cycles without removing the starter with a ball end Allen key. A little thread sealant and an extra turn with a pair of pliers after the last flush, still no problems.

[@AutomedicGarage]

Correct or just remove the block heater like I did.

[@kirkmcintyre794]

I just got done watching a few of your vids, I got a 6.0 07 but it's a split yr so it's like a 06 on a lot of the parts. It's my 1st diesel and I have a lot of ??? about it cause it's not happy when it gets cold outside at all.. I'm a few hrs away form you would like to come by and have a talk about it if possible...

[@AutomedicGarage]

Sure

[@williamshultz3598]

06 should be identical to a 07

[@AutomedicGarage]

@@williamshultz3598 correct

[@chrisrogers8694]

When my son and I did my blue spring upgrade I think we stripped the threads on the bolt that is bottom left where the cover goes. besides replacing the whole oil/fuel bowl what is the next best fix?

[@AutomedicGarage]

You could try retapping 1 size bigger and maybe have to drill the hole larger in the cover also. Replacing the whole thing really isn’t bad.

[@gregorybarth930]

Well I guess I don't feel so bad about the oily mess under my 06. Do they all leak, seep oil? Only clean one I've seen was a fresh rebuild going in a truck.

[@AutomedicGarage]

The neglected trucks leak. Trucks like my own which have the maintenance kept up on them don’t leak much. The big problem is when the bed plate leaks cause you gotta pull the motor and get it on a stand to replace it.

[@freddyhollingsworth5945]

33:45 I am assuming the FICM doesn't have to be "grounded" to the truck to work properly? I guess it gets everything it needs via the wiring?

[@AutomedicGarage]

The FICM body itself does not create a ground. There is a ground in the FICM/injector harness that gets its ground through the rear most drivers side intake bolt.

[@DN4AGDX]

Does a 6.0 need studs if you’re not running a tune. I’m looking at add a BulletProof egr cooler, remote oil cooler, water pump with7.3 f/c, radiator and FICM. It’s a 05 F450 4x4 dually that I’ll be using to tow my trailer.

[@AutomedicGarage]

I’m ok with no studs if you don’t have a current problem with head gaskets and you don’t plan on a tune or more boost getting thrown at it

[@ardenbriggs1190]

The van blue spring mod is a different than the pickups..

[@psalm6408]

1. How much oil do you put in the valley before installing the new cooler and 2. Is the IPR coolant filter worth it or are spin-on types better. Thanks. In the process of flushing mine now with restore/ restore plus.

[@AutomedicGarage]

It’s probably around 1.5 quarts. Just don’t overfill cause you’ll push out and waste your new oil when the cooler goes down in there. I think the IPR is worth it however get what you can afford either is better than nothing

[@psalm6408]

@@AutomedicGarage Thanks.

[@jimlo7682]

👍👍👍

[@SVerucci]

What is the cost for the oil cooler replacing all the flushing out?

[@AutomedicGarage]

$600 labor

[@jayjobes5344]

Sadly, Ford has now outsourced their OEM oil coolers to Dorman. Just bought one from a dealer and it is made in China. Lots of data about this in the forums. I ran it on my new engine build (2003), but as soon as my numbers start going adrift, which they are fine now, I will be going to an external cooler.

[@AutomedicGarage]

Check out the international

[@leedeputy62]

I changed my oil cooler and ipr. truck was running but had a crank no start hot. after change truck will not run. Any recommendations?

[@AutomedicGarage]

What are the PIDS while cranking? How long did you crank after oil cooler? There is air on in the system and will take some cranking. What’s icp, ipr, FICM main and sync and fuel pressure while cranking? Was it a OEM IPR?

[@leedeputy62]

BAD IPR. REPLACED IT AND FIRED RIGHT UP. DROVE IT FOR A MONTH AND BLEW OIL EVERYWHERE AND LOST INJECTION PRESSURE AND DIED. HAD IT TOWED HOME NOW TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHERE THE OIL IS COMING FROM.

[@lmlm400b]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@tomdelaney2480]

I just did my cooler. Interesting that you left the turoc in place--that rear exhaust clamp was horrible ;-(

[@tomdelaney2480]

*Turbo

[@AutomedicGarage]

Naw them turbos aren’t bad to put on but there’s no need to remove it unless you have the early style intake with the rear crossover

[@tomdelaney2480]

@@AutomedicGarage So I lived and I just learned--thanks!

[@AutomedicGarage]

@@tomdelaney2480 thanks for watching.

[@joolme7829]

What coolant was used? Ford Gold or Zerex G05?

[@AutomedicGarage]

No you should never use ford gold. I use rotella elc. Anything that is silicant and nitrite free is all that matters.

[@joolme7829]

@@AutomedicGarage Thank you sir, appreciate your reply! Great videos by the way

[@AutomedicGarage]

@@joolme7829 thanks bud

[@AutomedicGarage]

@@joolme7829 thanks bud. Thanks for watching.

[@juancarrasquillo2236]

I have a f 350 6.0, 04 harley davidson edition. When the truck runs on the road, it start to shake to the rear- axle. I put a New tires but the problem continúes. What can be??

[@AutomedicGarage]

Shake to the rear axle? Are you trying to say you feel the vibration at the rear axle?

[@juancarrasquillo2236]

@@AutomedicGarage yes rear axle. Feel it lika a left side but i am not sure. I make a little inspction but i see all correct!!

[@AutomedicGarage]

@@juancarrasquillo2236 check your ujoints and rear axle hub bearings. Make sure you don’t have a bent wheel and see if they will rebalance that tire

[@juancarrasquillo2236]

Thanks very very much!!

[@Natesautorepair]

Can anyone help me out. Is it worth doin the air to oil cooler if I’m not towing a lot just mostly daily with the occasional lighter tow ?

[@AutomedicGarage]

It’s the ultimate fix in never having oil cooler problems again but the factory coolers work fine if you thoroughly flush the system, use elc coolant, coolant filtration and and quality oil other that 15-40w conventional.

[@Natesautorepair]

@@AutomedicGarage thank you for getting back to me. I was worried about that the truck needs an oil cooler running 190 coolant and 208 oil. At 70-75mph on 35s unloaded no wind 😂. But it’s all stock still stock head bolts with new heads befor I bought the truck and stock egr cooler and oil cooler with 217k on the truck.

[@AutomedicGarage]

@@Natesautorepair long as you don’t get more than a 15* delta your good which if what your saying is correct you have a 18* delta

[@bbeeprobst]

What diagnostic tool do you use?

[@AutomedicGarage]

Autoenginuity

[@maximinohernandez118]

@@AutomedicGarage How much is that

[@joeshearer1247]

I heard that new Motorcraft coolers are now just doorman has a new part #

[@AutomedicGarage]

I can’t prove it’s dorman but it sure looks just like a dorman. I don’t use oem anymore

[@joeshearer1247]

@@AutomedicGarage what would you recommend? My truck has that IPR research external system with the billet oil filter assembly with hoses. Have you heard of that System

[@AutomedicGarage]

@@joeshearer1247 diamond performance. It’s a rebranded international cooler. Made in USA

[@kalsek100]

I need some help with my 6.0

[@AutomedicGarage]

Contact info is on our website

[@geraldhawkins2643]

I dud subscribe

[@freddyhollingsworth5945]

02:55 I guess you technically can't hurt the 6.0 by running them dry on engine oil like most vehicles can....The 6.0 will just shut down due to not enough oil to keep the injectors firing..

[@AutomedicGarage]

Correct unless you have a catastrophic leak at interstate speeds.

[@CFL_Rutas]

I need that software from laptop ! 👀

[@AutomedicGarage]

Its Autoenginuity. I’ve been happy with it. I have the enhanced software for GM, Chrysler and Ford.

[@LauroPol]

Where is Your locations sir

[@AutomedicGarage]

@@LauroPol Arlington tn

[@tfriesen3866]

36:13 that is called lazy.

[@richardvarela5064]

How much do you charge for this job.

[@AutomedicGarage]

Flush and oil cooler replacement is $600 labor.

[@richardvarela5064]

Where are you located. And whats a number I can reach you. I have a 6.0. 😔

[@AutomedicGarage]

@@richardvarela5064 Arlington tn contact info @ www.automedicgarage.com

[@richardvarela5064]

Have you ever used a ppe oil cooler or do you always us original

[@AutomedicGarage]

@@richardvarela5064 I’m big on the ford oem and the only other thing I’d recommend over that is any of the BPD external coolers.

[@cliffhuseman124]

Sorry this has nothing to do with this video but will a E-350 6.0 diesel fit into a F-350

[@AutomedicGarage]

Yea motor is the same with minor differences

[@cliffhuseman124]

@@AutomedicGarage Ty

[@tfriesen3866]

Dorman