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    Setting off Check engine light when under load

    I have a 01 7.3 with a superchips programmer, 165k. I recently started noticing when under a pulling load or heavy excelleration the check engine light will come on and read the following codes. I wouldnt say they all come on at the same times, but they are all frequent. I also notice a...
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    Oil leak behind engine....

    I have noticed a small drip under the truck lately and decided to check it out. There is alot of oil in the rear of the motor and seems to be dripping from the cover in front of the torque converter. The rear of the oil pan seems real wet, and there is oil present as high if not higher than...
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    6.0 yes or no?

    My 7.3 has been a great truck, however the body is starting to rust. Im thinking of going to a 6.0 crew cab because they seem to be affordable these days. I have heard the horror stories about the dependability of the 6.0 and wonder if I should just spend the extra money and by a 6.4 or redo...
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    mysterious fuel leak

    I have been smelling diesel fuel for about 3 weeks now and today I let the truck sit and idle, noticed their was a puddle of fuel under the truck (about 6 inches around).* I looked around the filter housing and pretty much anything I could see on top, nothing caught my eye,* although the valley...
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    Fuel mileage. Whats normal?

    I'm currently getting 13-15 mpg's with my 7.3. Seems Years ago I got 15-17 and 19 on one tank. Truck has bully dog six position, k & n air filter, banks exhaust, 3.73 gears 285/75 tires. Just wondering if I should get a better tuner, intake or what?
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    power door

    My power door locks have not been working lately on my 01 F250. Niether the remote or the switches on the door work. Wondering if its the motor in the door or what?? Any ideas would be great.
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    Warn Lockouts for F250

    My 01 F250 is in need for some new lockouts. I have been looking at warns standards. Wondering if they look simaler to the factory when installled or if they sit recessed.
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    White smoke when starting in cold.

    When I start my truck in 40 degree and below temps I get alot of white smoke out of the exhaust. Did a fuel filter change today and noticed a heating element in the bottom of the filter bowl. Just curious if this element was to go out if it would cause the smoke in the cold mornings?
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    Fluids for F250 differential and transfer case

    Just wondering what I should use for oils in my 01 f250 transfer case and differential. Rear end is limited slip.
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    F250 rumble at 60mph

    Have been noticing a low rumble in what i believe is in the drive train or rear end. It comes around 60 mph and when turning after a stop. When towing a trailer its real noticable at turns. When coasting around 55 it does it briefly. Its driving me nuts!!! Not sure if i have rear end going...
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    Clunking on my 01 F250

    I am hearing a clunking or rattling when I hit small bumps. Sounds almost to be in center of truck. I have had some people tell me thats normal on the super duties. Any help would be great
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    Doom Light Stays On, Door Ajar ?????

    I have a 01 f250 PSD, the dome light will sometimes not shut off for an extended period of time, and the door ajar light comes on when all doors are shut? Both problems seem to happen when the outdoor temps are warm. Also powerdoor locks not working properly, both doors on driver side...
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    Switching Oil on 7.3

    My dad was using AMS ATM 10w30. Since then I have purchased his truck and I'm thinking of switching to AME 15w30. Not sure, what does everone else run?? Do I really need AMS oil, rotella is a lot cheaper!
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    Mileage on other 7.3's??

    I'm currently getting in the 14's for mileage, not to impressed. I have a bullydog 6 position chip, not matter what mode its in, its still in the 14's?!?!?! What are the rest of you guys getting????
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    Gauge mounts, Lets see em

    Not sure what gauge mount I like. Show me some pics of yours to help me decide. Thanks
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    New to Powerstroke, need help

    I just purchased my first diesel, 01 F250 7.3. The truck has a Bully dog 6 position chip, 4 inch exhuast, and K & N filter. Is there a better chip for this truck? Banks or Edge? What other add ons could I try for more power? What are you guys using to oil, brand, type, weight? Thanks for the help.

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