So I went and did it, went from the 7.3 to this new truck. I drove it off the lot with only 6 miles on it, didn't want anyone else's foot in it except mine. I kind of like it so far, keep in mind these questions and comments come from a guy (me) who still uses a 80's Motorola Razor flip phone...
I have been doing a great deal of reading and research as not to fudge this thing up and all it's smog crap up before it's time. I am in a "BIG BROTHER NAZI state, (Maryland) so deleting (like I know what it is or how to do it is feasible for me) is not an option, even after the warranty.
Took it on a trip to NY state, towing a 16' tin boat, (not what I would call real "towing weight", left it in non tow mode) I had the recommended 500 miles on it before I towed with it, actually around 750, so I figured I was good. Had 2 new 2.5 gal of Ford def with me and the special little funnel, the gage still says def below 1/2 full and it still hasn't reached the 500 miles to go until warning, yet and I haven't added any, yet. It now has 2700 miles on it and I just, for the first time, saw the cleaning exhaust system message day before yesterday. I assume it has run this cleaning exhaust program before the day before yesterday, like on the NY trip, but I never say the message while on the road, really wasn't looking for it though either.
I talked to a long time diesel mechanic, actually his son (who isn't too far off the mark knowledge wise, in my opinion) he and his dad only work on heavy trucks for the last 40 years. He took care of my 7.3 until I sent it down the road with over 200k on it and a bad pan.
Before I took off on the trip to NY, and after driving it around at varied speeds for 700 miles, I read somewhere that you should drive these things somewhat hard to keep the smog system happy. When I told my buddies son I had this new truck, he said, don't let it idle, change the oil every 3000 to 5000 miles and to use 15w 40 instead of the T6 and the other light weight syn's out there. I always use block heat during cold months and this thing has that other optional quick heat system as well. (I carry an extension cord...)
He also said that what Ford doesn't tell you is that, the when diesel gets injected into the DPF for cleaning, that certain amount goes into the oil pan. This seems very wrong to an old school guy like me, I can't stand the thought of this little tidbit of information!
He also said stay on the fuel filters, every oil change, no-brainer here.
When I first got the truck I checked the oil after a few hundred miles and it was in the hash area of the stick. Now I check it, after 2700 miles and its making it's just a little above the hash on the stick.
Questions:
Will the information system show exhaust cleaning no matter what screen is being displayed on the dash?
Think it's done a clean or two before I noticed this message for the first time the other day? Like on the trip, at high speeds?
Should I drain some oil out of the pan to get it back in the hash mark area? I have read nightmares about overfull sumps and smog system damage resulting.
Or should I just change the oil now? I am sure its pretty broken in, I ran it varied speeds and up to 70 - 80 mph, highway, on the NY trip.
Should I use the heavier 15-40 wt Rotella in this thing in the hopes that diesel in the oil wont knock the viscosity down as much as it would with a lighter weight? I hate the thought of engine oil being diluted with diesel. Jeeeezee, that sucks, big time. I'm thinking spun bearings and all kinds of other nasty chit.
Is the Ford fuel filter system good enough for the long term? I have been looking at that Diesel Site two stage system. All my farm gear runs two stage water separator/filters, I like it.
Will the Diesel Site system, if I install it, void the warranty?
Do I need to buy a fricking smart phone and aftermarket monitoring software for this thing?
Does the software keep track of the number of re-gens and show status of the smog system?
My apologies for the diatribe but I always do my own basic work and I am trying to learn about this hi tech thing here. Except for major, warranty work, this thing will never see any dealer service unless I know the guy it goes to and I am sure he is actually doing the work.
Thank You for any help!
I have been doing a great deal of reading and research as not to fudge this thing up and all it's smog crap up before it's time. I am in a "BIG BROTHER NAZI state, (Maryland) so deleting (like I know what it is or how to do it is feasible for me) is not an option, even after the warranty.
Took it on a trip to NY state, towing a 16' tin boat, (not what I would call real "towing weight", left it in non tow mode) I had the recommended 500 miles on it before I towed with it, actually around 750, so I figured I was good. Had 2 new 2.5 gal of Ford def with me and the special little funnel, the gage still says def below 1/2 full and it still hasn't reached the 500 miles to go until warning, yet and I haven't added any, yet. It now has 2700 miles on it and I just, for the first time, saw the cleaning exhaust system message day before yesterday. I assume it has run this cleaning exhaust program before the day before yesterday, like on the NY trip, but I never say the message while on the road, really wasn't looking for it though either.
I talked to a long time diesel mechanic, actually his son (who isn't too far off the mark knowledge wise, in my opinion) he and his dad only work on heavy trucks for the last 40 years. He took care of my 7.3 until I sent it down the road with over 200k on it and a bad pan.
Before I took off on the trip to NY, and after driving it around at varied speeds for 700 miles, I read somewhere that you should drive these things somewhat hard to keep the smog system happy. When I told my buddies son I had this new truck, he said, don't let it idle, change the oil every 3000 to 5000 miles and to use 15w 40 instead of the T6 and the other light weight syn's out there. I always use block heat during cold months and this thing has that other optional quick heat system as well. (I carry an extension cord...)
He also said that what Ford doesn't tell you is that, the when diesel gets injected into the DPF for cleaning, that certain amount goes into the oil pan. This seems very wrong to an old school guy like me, I can't stand the thought of this little tidbit of information!
He also said stay on the fuel filters, every oil change, no-brainer here.
When I first got the truck I checked the oil after a few hundred miles and it was in the hash area of the stick. Now I check it, after 2700 miles and its making it's just a little above the hash on the stick.
Questions:
Will the information system show exhaust cleaning no matter what screen is being displayed on the dash?
Think it's done a clean or two before I noticed this message for the first time the other day? Like on the trip, at high speeds?
Should I drain some oil out of the pan to get it back in the hash mark area? I have read nightmares about overfull sumps and smog system damage resulting.
Or should I just change the oil now? I am sure its pretty broken in, I ran it varied speeds and up to 70 - 80 mph, highway, on the NY trip.
Should I use the heavier 15-40 wt Rotella in this thing in the hopes that diesel in the oil wont knock the viscosity down as much as it would with a lighter weight? I hate the thought of engine oil being diluted with diesel. Jeeeezee, that sucks, big time. I'm thinking spun bearings and all kinds of other nasty chit.
Is the Ford fuel filter system good enough for the long term? I have been looking at that Diesel Site two stage system. All my farm gear runs two stage water separator/filters, I like it.
Will the Diesel Site system, if I install it, void the warranty?
Do I need to buy a fricking smart phone and aftermarket monitoring software for this thing?
Does the software keep track of the number of re-gens and show status of the smog system?
My apologies for the diatribe but I always do my own basic work and I am trying to learn about this hi tech thing here. Except for major, warranty work, this thing will never see any dealer service unless I know the guy it goes to and I am sure he is actually doing the work.
Thank You for any help!