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    Coolant questions & 6.0 longevity?

    Flat ground and 60mph (speed limit).
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    Coolant questions & 6.0 longevity?

    Well..... I was a bit timid about doing this in my driveway and finally took it to a mechanic. I talked to him beforehand and he seemed to be quite familiar with the 6.0, oil cooler & flush procedure. I spec'd the Fleetguard Restore & EC-1 rated coolant. Picked it up today and first off I...
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    Coolant questions & 6.0 longevity?

    If I understand properly I will be doing the following: 1) Remove thermostat 2) Garden hose flush 3) Restore 4) Garden hose flush 5) Distilled water flush (twice) 6) Fill with Final Charge & distilled water (50/50)
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    Coolant questions & 6.0 longevity?

    Looking at flushing instructions I found this video: https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+flush+coolant+6.0+powerstroke&rlz=1C1CHBD_enUS711US711&oq=how+to+flush+coolant+po&aqs=chrome.3.69i57j0l5.12767j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#kpvalbx=1 This guy gives instruction (at about 5:10 on the...
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    Coolant questions & 6.0 longevity?

    bismic, I was not clear on how to add the PID that you detailed. I did find the following advice: Go into settings and choose "Manage extra PIDs/settings". Then choose "add predefined list" from the drop down. Then, "Ford (incl Powerstroke)". Then choose items from there. You may have to...
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    Coolant questions & 6.0 longevity?

    Thanks Scott! I am getting the idea that a thorough flush and replacement with Final Charge may be in order.
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    Coolant questions & 6.0 longevity?

    I just spoke with the prior owner and was told that they ran "Old World Final Charge" in this rig. I Googled it and found the following: The reason FINAL CHARGE GLOBAL Coolant/Antifreeze does not meet the chemical requirements of TMC RP-329 is that FINAL CHARGE GLOBAL Coolant/Antifreeze’s...
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    Coolant questions & 6.0 longevity?

    Thank you for the info. I have the TorquePro app and a bluetooth OBD2 dongle. It SHOULD read oil temp but I have not gotten it to play yet. I can read numerous other parameters but when I add an oil temp gauge it stays on zero. I am working to figure that one out. Regarding flushing, I am...
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    Coolant questions & 6.0 longevity?

    Hello Everyone, I have a 2005 E450 with the Powerstroke 6.0 and have cooling system questions. It is a "short bus" built by Thomas on a Ford E450 cutaway van. Either Thomas or the original owner removed the original coolant that Ford used and replaced it with a red colored antifreeze. I...
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    Short Commute?

    Thank you for your reply's. My concern is based on info that I saw regarding upper cylendar pitting from repeated operation at below normal operating temps as well as the prospect of diluting the oil with diesel that makes it past the compression ring. Any suggestions for bringing the...
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    Convex Mirror - Factory Trailer Mirrors

    Rob, I had a similar experience. My drivers side fell off. Only mine didn't break when it hit the ground. I had to run over it to break it :( I to went to the dealer and was shocked when they told me I would have to buy the whole mirror for $300+. I wound up buying a round replacement at the...
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    Short Commute?

    Hello All, I have a concern regarding the long term health of my '01 Dodge/Cummins 5.9 . I have changed jobs and my new commute is so short that the engine never warms up. I have tried letting the truck sit and idle for several minutes (on $4.90/gal fuel) and that does not help. I just...

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