Got a friend who's thinking about getting rid of the ol' 7.3 for a 6.4. I know the 6.0 problems, but is there things to watch out for in the 6.4? Help me out here haha
These newer engines don't like water in the fuel system so you have to drain the water separator religiously. They also don't like the higher % bio fuels that some stations use, so know what fuel the station provides. Monitor the fluid levels more frequently, specially if you have the DPF. Stay on top of your routine maintenance schedules.
These newer engines require more attention then the older 7.3's so he will probably have to change his mind set a little regarding the above.
Funny thing is that guy had a 6.0L and says he loves it... Dealer techs see the same trucks every day so I can see how their opinion is jaded. But still had some relavent info in it... And yep banned woops
Tell ya the things I see most are problems with DPF, EGR coolers, and front covers(cavitation)... Fuel mileage stock kinda sucks? Just drove a 08 with DPF delete and tuner and WOW what a runner!!! Just not sure how it will hold together.:dunno:
I'm still reading that thread. Some comments about the Duramax engine are just down right ignorant. Not picking on Ford guys or any other brand, but I mean dam lol. Some of the comments are just stupid haha
It's a Power Stroke forum. Of course, our trucks are the best! Every forum/board thinks their trucks are the best. Have to take what you read on them with a grain of salt. Also doesn't help that the main troll in there, PSTech is a huge fan of GM so there no doubt would be some ignorant comments about them by other users. I wouldn't worry about it too much.
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