[jfalesi]

Hi all, I've been researching (legal) reliability upgrades for my 2012 F250. I'm wondering how critical these upgrades are. Please number them from highest to lowest priority, in your view:

• Water separator fuel filter - get a billet drain valve, or an auxiliary fuel filter (and drain the filter frequently)
• Cold side intercooler pipe (here, here or here)
• CCV re-route/internal catch-can
• High-flow low-temp transmission thermostat
• Upgraded trans cooler
• Metal oil pan
• 2.5" leveling kit and Rancho RS9000XL shocks
• CP4.2 Injector pump disaster prevention kit, or bypass kit
• Or CP4.2 upgrade
• Fuel delivery/separator upgrade
• Engine oil cooler upgrade
• Turbo upgrade, to either 2015+ or aftermarket
• Radiator upgrade (if experiencing low coolant/coolant leaks)
• Glow plugs - how to fix issues?
• EGR cooler - is there a fix for soot build-up, or just replace the cooler?
• NOx sensor failure - is there a fix, or just carry extras?
• EGT sensor failure - is there a fix, or just carry extras?

What am I missing?

Sources:

The 5 Most Common Ford 6.7 PowerStroke Diesel Engine Problems

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Heat Is The Enemy: Strictly Diesel's Trans Cooler Has Great Results

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Upgrade Your ’11-’14 6.7L Power Stroke’s Factory Turbocharger Before It Fails

Added horsepower and reliability: replace the turbocharger on your first-generation 6.7L Power Stroke before it’s too late.

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Performance Roadblocks of the 6.7L Power Stroke

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6.7L Power Stroke Problems

Common problems with the 6.7L Power Stroke diesel. Ford's first in-house diesel has experienced very few major concerns and a low warranty claim rate, but their have been a few common problems with the latest Power Stroke engine.

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Most Common Ford 6.7L Power Stroke Engine Problems

Through the years, we've found that first-gen Ford 6.7L diesels are the most problematic, but issues generally span through the entire run.

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[Jdaniel]

Delete the EGR and DPF.


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On a serious note… the only thing on that whole list I would consider is the DPK and the cold side pipe. But I’d wait till the new S&S DCR pump is released in a couple months rather than doing the DPK or new CP4.2.

The rest of that stuff can be done but won’t really help with longevity really.

 

[GregWork]

Cold side pipe first if you tow anything.
then use fuel additive every time you fill it up

I did both the DPK and an auxiliary fuel/water filter. If it ever fails I’ll do the S&S DCR pump

2012 will already have a metal pan.

transmission is designed to run hot vs previous generations. Ignore that stuff


wait until it fails to fix the other listed issues. BPD makes an EGR upgrade insert. Or you can just clean it out with soap and water
leveling kit is just personal aesthetics choice. I like the Fox brand shocks but Bilstein is good too.
I’m nearly 340K stock
I’ve had two EGT sensors go bad, but it will no longer leave you shut down. I carry a spare just in case supply’s an issue at time
of need. They’re relatively cheap.

 

[cpdubbs]

Cold side pipe,and fuel add every tank as stated. If you have the plastic oil pan, (pretty sure your 12 does not) then the metal pan is worth the time and effort.
The rest of the stuff, I don't see a real demand to increase reliability or longevity. My BIL's 2011 has 110k on it now with regular oil and filter changes, fuel filters, and trans, transfer case, and diff fluid changes every 50k. It just keeps on towing.

 

[GregWork]

Cold side pipe,and fuel add every tank as stated. If you have the plastic oil pan, (pretty sure your 12 does not) then the metal pan is worth the time and effort.
The rest of the stuff, I don't see a real demand to increase reliability or longevity. My BIL's 2011 has 110k on it now with regular oil and filter changes, fuel filters, and trans, transfer case, and diff fluid changes every 50k. It just keeps on towing.

Yes you MUST keep the filters and oil changed often! That is probably the best way to ensure longevity for your diesel engine.

 

[Jdaniel]

Cold side pipe,and fuel add every tank as stated. If you have the plastic oil pan, (pretty sure your 12 does not) then the metal pan is worth the time and effort.
The rest of the stuff, I don't see a real demand to increase reliability or longevity. My BIL's 2011 has 110k on it now with regular oil and filter changes, fuel filters, and trans, transfer case, and diff fluid changes every 50k. It just keeps on towing.

I keep hearing bad things about the plastic oil pan but my 2011 has the plastic pan and it’s still chugging along 13 years later without a single leak.

 

[GregWork]

I keep hearing bad things about the plastic oil pan but my 2011 has the plastic pan and it’s still chugging along 13 years later without a single leak.

Hi you must have done all of your own oil changes then?

 

[jfalesi]

Cold side pipe first if you tow anything.
then use fuel additive every time you fill it up

I did both the DPK and an auxiliary fuel/water filter. If it ever fails I’ll do the S&S DCR pump

2012 will already have a metal pan.

transmission is designed to run hot vs previous generations. Ignore that stuff


wait until it fails to fix the other listed issues. BPD makes an EGR upgrade insert. Or you can just clean it out with soap and water
leveling kit is just personal aesthetics choice. I like the Fox brand shocks but Bilstein is good too.
I’m nearly 340K stock
I’ve had two EGT sensors go bad, but it will no longer leave you shut down. I carry a spare just in case supply’s an issue at time
of need. They’re relatively cheap.

Do you have a link to the auxiliary fuel/water filter, or was it a DIY?

 

[GregWork]

Do you have a link to the auxiliary fuel/water filter, or was it a DIY?

DIY

Fuel Filter &Water Seperator Kit

This is that guide I promised for the fuel filter water separator kit I designed. I added an auxiliary fuel filter and water separator in front of my factory water separator on my 2014 6.7. I used factory style quick connects I found online so this is easy to remove if needed for some reason. I...

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[Jdaniel]

Hi you must have done all of your own oil changes then?

Every oil change that this truck has had outside of the factory oil was done by me. Is it shops that break them? Where to they break at?

 

[GregWork]

Every oil change that this truck has had outside of the factory oil was done by me. Is it shops that break them? Where to they break at?

I think the drain plug strips out.

Please help with 6.7 oil pan replacement

I'm really hoping someone here can help me with this... I have a 2011 6.7 and it came with the plastic oil pan and plastic drain plug. Well I got 135k miles out of it before it started leaking but it is, and it's definitely coming from the drain plug. I read that once this starts it won't stop...

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[Jdaniel]

That’s weird. It does t have the typical drain plug. But just changed my oil tonight and it looks great still with no leaks.

 

[Dan the man]

S&S Disaster Prevention Kit. Best $400 you’ll spend on your truck

 

[jfalesi]

Does it matter whose cold side pipe you go with? SPE is out of stock at the moment.

 

[Jdaniel]

Does it matter whose cold side pipe you go with? SPE is out of stock at the moment.

I’ve been running an H&S cold side pipe with their bladeless throttle body for 100,000 miles now and it’s still in great condition.

11-16 Ford 6.7L Intercooler Pipe Upgrade Kit (122010)

11-16 Ford 6.7L Intercooler Pipe Upgrade Kit (Tuning Required / Silicone Version)

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If you don’t want to run a tune, you can just buy the cold side pipe and not worry about using the bladeless throttle body.

 

[GregWork]

Does it matter whose cold side pipe you go with? SPE is out of stock at the moment.

Not really. I’ve been running the Rudy’s version for over 5yrs.

 

[kbnw15]

You essentially just want to get ride of the plastic one that will blow out.