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<blockquote data-quote="cbcr" data-source="post: 1124850" data-attributes="member: 16303"><p>We have been contemplating getting a diesel pickup and like others was told that the 6.0 were junk. But it was the 2003 and 2004 that had the most problems.</p><p></p><p>I have talked to diesel mechanics and others who have had the 7.3 and the 6.0 engines. One thing that they have all said is that you should not use the rotella oil as it foams and doesn't allow the oil to flow thru the engine properly.</p><p></p><p>The other thing, spoke to a Ford tech specialist and with the diesel being low sulfer, the zinc has also been removed from the fuel and that is part of the life of a diesel engine. He said need to use a good quality c-tane additive, Lucas Oil and others make great products. It will boost engine performance, mileage and the injectors will last much longer as well.</p><p></p><p>Also was told that it is very important to change the oil at least every 5,000 miles and do not skimp on filters. Ford filters or Wix filters are about the best. And use a good high quality oil recommended for diesels.</p><p></p><p>From what we have been told these things are of importance no matter what diesel engine or brand of vehicle you have.</p><p></p><p>So from once being leary of the 6.0 engine, I am not as concerned about it now, and I would probably buy a pickup with one in it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cbcr, post: 1124850, member: 16303"] We have been contemplating getting a diesel pickup and like others was told that the 6.0 were junk. But it was the 2003 and 2004 that had the most problems. I have talked to diesel mechanics and others who have had the 7.3 and the 6.0 engines. One thing that they have all said is that you should not use the rotella oil as it foams and doesn't allow the oil to flow thru the engine properly. The other thing, spoke to a Ford tech specialist and with the diesel being low sulfer, the zinc has also been removed from the fuel and that is part of the life of a diesel engine. He said need to use a good quality c-tane additive, Lucas Oil and others make great products. It will boost engine performance, mileage and the injectors will last much longer as well. Also was told that it is very important to change the oil at least every 5,000 miles and do not skimp on filters. Ford filters or Wix filters are about the best. And use a good high quality oil recommended for diesels. From what we have been told these things are of importance no matter what diesel engine or brand of vehicle you have. So from once being leary of the 6.0 engine, I am not as concerned about it now, and I would probably buy a pickup with one in it. [/QUOTE]
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