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    Question programmer

    Have a 2005 6.0 has 130K just installed Edge w/ Attitude picked up about 2 MPG a lot more power
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    California Smog Check

    Just got my 2005 6.0 smogged again every 2 years I guess. Passed 2 years ago and then again last week my second go around. I agree helps to have cat on and engine clean. I have exhaust w/ TB yet left the cat on. I have AFE Stage 2 required CARB Sticker - just contact manufacture they will send...
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    Alternator Replacement

    Well the update: went with an Ultima 140 Amp alternator ( Part # 392570) got it from O'Reilly $ 200.00 fit perfect- easy install. New not a rebuild. Lifetime - could not pass it up. Thanks for all the imput.
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    Alternator Replacement

    Thanks guys. The first unit was factory unit with original batteries about 4 years old. The alternator went out For replaced on my extended they replaced it with a remanufacture< I questioned they said that was all they are were allowed to supply- so here we are 18 month later and I am...
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    Alternator Replacement

    I have a 2005 PSD 6.0 has 108,000 miles and maintained. I have now been told by the dealer that my alternator is not putting out enough and I will need to replace the unit soon. Ford replaced the factory unit 18 months ago- well the replacemnt is now gone and one my dime. I dont have extra...
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    Oil Bypass System

    Smokey to answer your question the oil is clean-honey- not black @ 7500miles. Different engine. I have had many diesels and I know the difference. My buddy has the same truck and has the Ansoil filter unit he mounted under the hood- his also works well. We both have the 6.0. I can't answer...
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    Oil Bypass System

    I have a 2005 6.0 with 110,000 on it. You have heard of all the problems with this engine. I installed a bipass at 7000 (FS2500) installed under the drivers side on the frame- it is out of the way-protected. I think it works- as I can push my oil changes to 7500 and the oil is still clean and...
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    Question Oil Coorler Upgrade

    I have 106k on my 2005 no issue with EGR or Cooler- maybe because I installed a coolant filter right off- or just luck, also have a oil bipass FS 2500 Good luck- also maybe go to another dealer- I had my share a dealer with a bad mechanic- changed dealers they fixed the problems so far so good
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    cali smog test time

    2005 PSD got mine smogged no problem at the dealer- have exhaust system, AFE- cat still on- no issue- the guy told me how clean it was.
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    PowerStep by Bestop

    had mine installed- they offered a smoking deal to install. They work great been on truck for 5 years and no problem
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    Question Do-Dad Mod

    don't waist your time- i was bored one day and did it- didn't make any difference. for the time it will take, wax your truck at least you can look at it.
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    Suggestion on vehicle maintenance software

    Excel has templates and they are free- they have maintenance template then you can change it
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    Which tires for me?

    2005 Crew SB Installed Nittro Terra Grabbers 285 /75/17 for the height didn't want to go to 35 on the TA. Just on only 3000 so far- jury still out. I had 33/70/17 BFG TA before got 50,000 out of them its a hard call- so far still favor the TA- if they had the extra height would have stayed with...
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    Amsoil filter location

    I have a 2005 and have mounted my FS2500 under the driver side on the frame.
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    6.4 or 6.0

    Have a 05 the 6.0 has its share of issues and I have had plenty of down time in the shop- mine started heavy after 75 K at least the 6.0 don't have the new emision items added - best of all its paid for I can live with it. Knowing what I now know stay away. For the record does not have any tunes...
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