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Tune up on a 99 f350 7.3. What should I do?

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Old 02-14-2011, 09:32 AM
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Default Tune up on a 99 f350 7.3. What should I do?

I have about 169300 miles on it now. I don't drive it very much. It sits in the driveway most of the time. I keep up on the oils and the fluids, what else do I need to think about when it comes to a tune up on a diesel? If you have any input on this or what you would do, your info would be great. I do want to do the work myself if I can.

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Old 02-14-2011, 02:04 PM
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not really anything you can "tune up". keep fresh fluids and filters in it and thats about it.
 
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Ok I knew that, but wasn't sure if there was anything I was missing. Thanks joebob3093
 
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Old 02-14-2011, 02:56 PM
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someone else might have something to add, but i cant think of anyhting.
 
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Old 02-14-2011, 09:27 PM
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change the engine oil and filter. change fuel filter. if it's needed you can flush the cooling system. if you get bored you can change the oil in your diffs. tranny flush. that's about it.
 
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top end oil/ injection tune up
i was surfing youtube and found this idk is its worth the time or even helps but maybe someone else will let us know
POWERSTROKEHELP.COM - The Information Source for Ford Power Stroke Diesel Owners
 
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Old 02-17-2011, 02:50 PM
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that guy is an idiot, you do not need to do that. the oil is the reservoir get changed out as fast the injectors can use it.
 
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yeah what he said
 
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Old 02-17-2011, 07:01 PM
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No tune up needed. If something is broke, fix it. Otherwise change the fluids when needed and drive it.

No valve ajustments on a psd, no sensors that need replaced. Just enjoy!

And dont do the "top end oil change"... If you want to change the top end oil, blip the throttle hard once or twice... Oil changed.
 
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the guy has some interesting knowledge but all u guys say hes a clown? if u watch the video the oil he pulls out looks like hard core syrup....
 


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