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  1. NASCAR Mike

    Water in fuel

    My 05 X has just hit 8,000 miles and my water in fuel light has never turned on. I only use diesel from a heavily used truck stop near the interstate. Is it possible that I have gotten such quality diesel it never had water in it? My X is garaged so it doesn't sit in the cold, hence I...
  2. NASCAR Mike

    I hate my dealers service Dept.

    I would send a letter to the dealership about the high oil level and oil cap missing. It might come in handy if you have any enginer warranty claims down the road. I would also find another dealer.
  3. NASCAR Mike

    Newbe question: current status of the 6.0

    I would go for the 6.0 as most of the bugs have been worked out of them. I am sure the new twin turbo 6.4 will have bugs to be worked out. The particulate filter on the exhaust would really concern me. I guess the only thing I would ask myself is "Do I want to be a guinea pig and try the...
  4. NASCAR Mike

    16" Rims on 2006 F-250

    I'll trade you my 16" rims for your 17" rims. :D
  5. NASCAR Mike

    Who makes locking wheel locks for 05X?

    The McGard website shows a locking wheel lock but it is meant for aftermarket rims that use conical lugnuts. Does anyone make locking lugnuts for stock 16" rims?
  6. NASCAR Mike

    Recall 05E17 VS 06E17

    What is the difference between these? My 2005 X (build date Aug 2005) just had the 05E17 reflash after the 2nd turbo went. After the 3rd turbo was installed I asked about 06E17 and he said it wasn't for my year 6.0. I see some people with 2004's 6.0's and they have the 06E17 reflash...
  7. NASCAR Mike

    Walker BTM Install Questions

    Is the stock exhaust 3.5 inch or 4 inch diameter? Other than the muffler, what parts do I need to install the Walker muffler? Special clamps? Pipe extenders? Does the old muffler unbolt or do I have to cut it off? Thanks all....
  8. NASCAR Mike

    New Turbo for me.......

    I am on my 3rd turbo on my 05 X. First one went at 4800 miles. 2nd went at 6500 miles. I have no mods to my X except a push bar on the front. I only tow a 750cc jetski. The first time the dealer said I had a bad turbo from the factory. Vanes were sticking. 2nd time some wire shorted...
  9. NASCAR Mike

    Mileage #3

    The MPG I have gotten so far is 20.8. It was a trip from NJ to VA. My X is completely stock. I keep my front tires at 65 psi and the rears at 60psi. I set my speed to about 71MPH, which is 2000 rpm on the tach. I am at my peak torque and the trans never downshifts for hills. My engine only...
  10. NASCAR Mike

    First Oil Change

    Maxtor I had a Fumoto valve on my 94 Mustang GT and it never opened on it's own and it never leaked. The slide valve has a spring on it and it sits in a notch so it won't slide without pushing it down first. The only thing I didn't like about the Fumoto valve is that is does not drain all of...
  11. NASCAR Mike

    Fuel Mileage?

    I have an 2005 Excursion with a 6.0 but we should be pretty close. I keep my RPM's at 2000 which is about 70-71MPH. Last trip from NY to VA I got 20.8MPG. This was with the family and all the junk they bring for a week long trip up north. I only have 5500 miles on my X so it's not even broken...
  12. NASCAR Mike

    2nd row AC Controls Removal

    I just bought a Sony DVD system for my X and I am not sure how the 2nd row air condition controls are removed. Does anybody know how to remove it?
  13. NASCAR Mike

    Oil change interval question

    I know the old saying of change your oil every 3 months or 3000 miles doesn't apply to diesels. So what is the max time period between oil changes? Is it every 6 months or 5k miles which ever comes first? Or should i just wait until I hit 10k miles regardless of how long it takes me (maybe...
  14. NASCAR Mike

    Dead turbo and Recall 06E16

    No other symptoms other than feeling like someone removed my turbo. Dealer told me the vanes on the inside of the turbo got stuck. They told me it looked like someone dropped the turbo before it was installed and it was just a matter of time before it broke.
  15. NASCAR Mike

    Dead turbo and Recall 06E16

    My turbo died at 4700 miles this past week. I noticed a lot of black smoke out my exhaust pipe and the X was very very sluggish. The CEL also came on. Dealer ran codes and it said turbo has no boost pressure. The dealer replaced the turbo under warranty and then reflashed the computer with...
  16. NASCAR Mike

    06E17 Flash Scheduled Tonight

    Madkaw, how did your reprogram work? I need to do mine also but I am having my doubts....
  17. NASCAR Mike

    Oil filter cap

    Powerboatr, I think those are just covers to make it look pretty. :confused:
  18. NASCAR Mike

    Oil filter cap

    Where can I buy a metal oil filter cap for my 6.0 engine? I have seen them available but only with the oil filter bypass kits. I want a nice aluminum oil filter cap. I am nervous about the cheap plastic one that came with the truck and I will be changing the oil shortly so now is the time...
  19. NASCAR Mike

    Cat Delete Pipe Costing Me Big MPG Loss . . .

    WIll this test pipe work on a stock exhaust system? I have a 2005 X 6.0. :thanks
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