6.4 UPDATE
Okay, I have some information about the results of the 6.4 problems I've been having. I'll try to keep this brief but clear. I would ask that there not be any brand bashing. I'm looking for advise and...
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blackeyed1 wrote:
I have a 2008 6.4L. For most of us, we don't know how to work on these trucks. Even looking under the hood is intimidating to me. We are kind of at the mercy of dealers. Luckily I found a local diesel repair shop that I trust. I just research the internet like crazy, so when I visit the repair shop I have a bit of knowledge to share so they know I'm not completely stupid when it comes talking shop with them. It seems they are more forthcoming and honest if you kinda know what you are talking about but still ignorant on details. My latest endeavor was doing a DPF delete and tuner thru this shop. Truck runs great now. But overall, I still do not trust the truck. Hope you get it straightened out.
I have the same truck and the same problems. In fact I've had to replace the motor at 95K. Regardless, I think the oil level rises because of the diesel in the exhaust stroke for the DPF rather than the coolant. You really have to baby these trucks and do the DPF delete, and get rid of the EGR to get any real miles out of them. Sad Ford let's us pay for their bad engineering...
