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    Help Needed ABS light and Cruise control

    While on long trips, 5-600 miles the abs light suddenly comes on and the cruise goes into coast mode. The cruise will reset speed ok but the abs light doesn't go off until the truck sits overnight. The abs light doesn't come on unless these circumstances are repeated. I have no trouble with the...
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    Losing Coolant

    coolant lose I've experienced coolant lose ( 2/3 gal over 4 months ) and called my dealer's service advisor. After inspection, tech said the EGR cooler gasket was leaking. They replaced the EGR cooler, engine oil cooler, and head gaskets on my truck. Don't know if all was really necessary or if...
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    Help Needed ATF Fluid/Filter change

    I have a 2006 F250 6.0 diesel. Has anyone changed their own transmission fluid/filter? I've been successful changing my own oil and fuel filters. Would it be difficult for a shade tree mechanic?
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    Fuel Filter Change

    I have a 2006 F250 6.0 liter and I am going to attempt a fuel filter change. I am aware that there are 2 filters and know their locations. Are there any specific instructions in changing these filters or is it as simple as replacing the oil filter? What are your recommended filter brand/s...
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    Black engine oil

    I am a first time owner of a 2006 F250 6.0 liter diesel. I changed the oil and filter using a Fram filter and Shell 15x40 Rotello oil. Pulling the dip stick after 50 miles to check level I noticed that the oil is already black. Is this a diesel thing or is something wrong? My gas engine oil...
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    Hypertech Max Energy or E-Con?

    I'm using Hypertechs Power Programmer III and have increased towing mpg by 2 mpg, paid for itself in 6000 miles. The trucks like a Hot Rod when I'm not towing but I haven't verified the MPG non towing. Your DIC mileage will be off by as much as 40% so calculate it manually.
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    Question 6 litre quit

    What have they done besides the Fuel Injector Mod and High Pressure Oil Pump? I've been stuck in Wheeling WV for 6 nights now ( was enjoying vacation and on my way back to Florida, towing a 39' RV ). Ford dealer promised truck back yesterday but has not delivered. Somethings wrong and they...
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    Question 6 litre quit

    My 2006 F250 suddenly quit with out any warnings. It was towed to the local Ford dealer and diagnost as needing Fuel Injector Module. That didn't fix it and now I am waiting on a High Pressure Oil Pump to be installed. After it was installed they found an injecter pressure regulator bad and...
  9. J

    2006 6.0 check engine light

    I have a 2006 6 liter automatic supercab and used Hypertech Power Programer 111 for better mileage and towing ability. I tow a 39' toy hauler. It weighes in at 14000 #s. The truck tows great and gets 14mpg with the stage 3 program. My problem is that the check engine light comes on no matter...

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