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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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    Cold Air Intake

    2005 SD have the 4" Magnaflow TB and AFE Stage 2 with an Acuflow elbow- no programer waiting for warrentee to run out now at 85K. At the end of day sounds good- no big change-
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    Oil cooler / EGR cooler repairs

    Also live in San Diego, I have had my share of dealer issues, would appreciate a name. I have used a guy in Santee- he has worked on my sons truck good guy, installed a bipass filter and couple of other things on my 2005 SD. Always nice to have some other source.
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    Turbo back exhaust benefits

    I have had my rig in to dealer numerous times- just recently EGR issues-last summer injectors. I have a Magnaflow TB- there has not been any issue- as a matter of fact- the last time in they had to pull it apart. After driving it heard a banging noice at the firewall- took it in they readjusted...
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    Help Needed Little throttle response, very sluggish

    check the EGR valve
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    Opinions on bed liners

    Go Rhino- got 4 yrs on mine - no problem
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    06 250 oil leak again

    been there my problems started at 30,000 been in and out of dealer- month of june 3 weeks out of the month. Now have 80,000 on it. I will say Ford stuck behind it. Good luck................
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    to buy or not to buy

    Back at ya It has all been under warranty. I has been to (2) different dealerships. This is not my first diesel- so I know the drill. Still a pain- its a daily driver and depend on it for work.
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    to buy or not to buy

    2005 FX4 76000 lots of little things, in the shop alot. No mods except exhaust. Dont race it. Change oil evrey 5000 miles, so its not lack of maintenace or abuse. I love the truck - not happy with the engine problems and the amount of time it has been in shop. Have aways been a Ford guy...
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    Heart transplant for my truck

    Thanks. I bought my 2005 in July 2005- still have another year except thinking about the mileage. Love the truck- up until this last month just little things-was told today the got ok from ford to replace EGR then they test it - if still leaking then they check for head gasket- then they will...
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    Truck is down!!!!

    Same issue. I took mine in Ford replaced 3 injectors.

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