Common Powerstroke Problems & How to Solve Them

Common Powerstroke Problems & How to Solve Them. con’t

When the 6.4L was introduced for the 2008 model year it came with a slew of new problems, brought on by all the components required to meet the strict new emissions requirements. These engines required the use of 15ppm Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) and a special API CJ-4 engine oil to be compatible with the on-board Diesel Particulate Filter. The 6.4L now incorporated a common rail fuel system that was used for both Injection Control Pressure (ICP) and the fuel supply being injected into each cylinder. With this design lubrication of the High Pressure Pump was done solely by the fuel. This made lubricity a key factor which the new required ULSD fuel just didn’t provide. A small amount of water in these complex fuel injection systems could now destroy it, resulting in unbelievably large repair bills, requiring the replacement of the entire high pressure fuel system. This failure happened so often Ford started producing a kit, with all the components needed to help expedite the repair process and that kit alone cost $4,100 plus labor. The high pressure fuel pumps also incorporated volume control valves and pressure control valves that were extremely sensitive to any debris in the fuel system. The fuel injectors are of a piezo actuated design which is a very precise fast acting design but is also extremely sensitive to fuel quality.

The 6.7L Scorpion engine was an all-new in-house Ford design in 2011, which has proven to be very reliable compared to previous generation Powerstroke engines. The fuel system components are even more precise, allowing for extremely high pressures and multiple injections per cycle making them quieter, more efficient

and able to produce more power, all while reducing emissions levels to meet even tougher standards. Both the 6.4L and 6.7L stand to benefit the most from diesel lubricity additives and cleaners, which keep them in tip top condition for the best fuel economy and power. I recommend a combination cetane and lubricity additive be used at every fill up such as, Hot Shot’s Secret Everyday Diesel Treatment (EDT), it will compensate for the poor diesel fuel quality at the fuel pumps. EDT will help with more power, fewer emissions and less frequent regeneration of the Diesel Particulate Filter, and will lead to longer life and improved fuel economy. Diesel engines are the only powertrain I have ever seen Ford promote the use of additives for the fuel system, and I agree 100%, the alternative is just way too costly and not worth the risk. For more help with your Ford Powerstroke problems check out my YouTube page http://www.youtube.com/ user/FordTechMakuloco where I have playlists made for each of the Powerstroke engines detailing common problems and how to fix them.

Summer Maintenance. Take your diesel to the dentist.

Dentists across America recommend brushing your teeth every day and getting a professional cleaning twice a year. That’s because no matter how often you brush, eventually plaque will build up on your teeth and a professional cleaning will be required to remove it.

Stiction builds up like plaque. The same is true for your diesel. Deposits from burnt fuel and burnt oil create a gummy, sticky friction called stiction. Like the plaque covering your teeth, stiction builds up on your injectors, camshaft, turbo and fuel lines with each mile on the road. Stiction exists not only on the oil side of your diesel, but also in your fuel system.

Two-sided cleaning is required. To remove stiction completely from your engine requires a two-sided approach. Hot Shot’s Secret Stiction Eliminator (oil additive) and Diesel Extreme (fuel additive) were specifically designed to remove stiction from your diesel.

Signs of Stiction. Experienced drivers will have a sense that something is not right as the signs of stiction build. Eventually you’ll notice a gradual loss of power, decrease in oil pressure, black smoke from the exhaust and bucking or chugging. Worst cases end up as a diagnosis of a failed injector.

The Oil Side Answer. Even top of the line synthetic oils are subject to stiction. Engines produce tremendous pressure and heat that eventually burns the oil leaving behind a gummy coating of stiction. Hot Shot’s Secret Stiction Eliminator scrubs 100% of the stiction from your engine and restores 9 out of 10 “failing” oil-fired injectors.

The Fuel Side Solution. Hot Shot’s Secret Diesel Extreme (fuel additive detergent and dispersant) scrubs your fuel system to remove 100% of the stiction from your injector tips, tank and fuel lines as well as any IDIDs (Internal Diesel Injector Deposits). Diesel Extreme CLEANS your fuel system first and then BOOSTS your fuel with a potent cetane formula.

Hot Shot’s Secret Diesel Duo. Stiction Eliminator and Diesel Extreme offer a complete two-sided cleaning for your diesel that is unmatched by any other combination of products. Hot Shot’s Secret Diesel Duo is so potent, it is recommended to be done only twice a year. Just like having your teeth cleaned.

Chris Gabrelcik President & Owner EY Entrepreneur of the Year Winner ®

Chris Gabrelcik is certified with STLE as a CLS & OMA. He personally developed & tested a product designed to remove stiction called Hot Shot’s Secret Stiction Eliminator.

Diesel Duo to beat the heat.

Use Stiction Eliminator & Diesel Extreme in your diesel truck to eliminate expensive maintenance costs & dramatically increase engine performance by knocking out stiction. Your engine will run cooler & more efficiently in the summer heat. Use what the pros use, Hot Shot’s Secret are some of the strongest products on the market.

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