is this normal?

[Cyclist 06]

It got pretty cold for a few mornings and my batteries did not like it so I had to change them both out but while doing so, I noticed both my inter cooler boots had black oily grease on them. is this normal? I pulled the codes and the only one on there was for low voltage due to the batteries getting weak.
They seem to be intact, I don't see any cracks or rips and are on tight.????
I'm at about 51,000 miles now on an 06 6.0

Thanks for any input
Scott

[SCUFFY828]

very normal for there to be oil seep at intercooler tubes , if it gets real bad , may want to replace them ,they also can split if gets bad enough ,but oily film is normal

[Cyclist 06]

once again thanks for your expertise. Very nice rides Scott, are any of those Fords yours, or just ones you've worked on?

Scott P

[SCUFFY828]

the blue one is mine ,i get tired of one way and ill change up for awhile , which other trucks were you referring to ,the ones i my garage?

[Cyclist 06]

yes in your garage.

Scott

[SCUFFY828]

yeah i work at the ford dealer but also ,run a small independant shop called (trucks unlimited )and we do alot of aftermarket lifts ,performance ,etc.