This is the best buyers guide I have ever seen. It is in such detail. No stone is left unturned. Love your video!

If you want a work horse, bullet proof it, use OEM parts. It will last 500,000 miles. I use a tune for fuel economy only.

@chinochino8519

Ай бұрын

Best mpg you get currently?

Great video, I’ve been doing research to buy my first 6.0. The one that caught my eye is an 06 with 132,000 miles on it. This is going to help tremendously

This is probably the most helpful, straight to the point, youtube video I have seen in a long time, thank you. Starting some research into the 6.0s because wanting to buy one soon and this video taught me so many good things

Ahhh, the good ole 6-blow. Love these things! And that’s not being sarcastic, beautiful trucks.

@dirtydieselcustom

2 жыл бұрын

Fun to drive and fun to modify!

@braynmcnair5175

2 жыл бұрын

Bryah

@Alien.Dog_

Жыл бұрын

6.blowing Chrysler and GM out of the water!

@testosteroneinc.3800

7 ай бұрын

Six point NO 😊

Nice, clear, and informative. I just got my first diesel 04 F250 there are some issues but but was planning on it. Good video

Great video that I've watched several times because you go into depth describing the undercarriage components and what to watch for. Another key component to inspect underneath are the body mounts. You'll know when your truck sounds like the exhaust piping underneath has broken hangers when in fact the stock polyurethane body mounts have deteriorated completely to the point where it's metal-on-metal.

Good ways I found to prevent rust when you change your oil take it and spray it everywhere under the truck take the taillights out and get it in there when it's saturated take it down a dirt road all my trucks are really good because I do that and I drive them in the winter

@teleitatauteoli7766

Жыл бұрын

I do the same thing 😄

@Tera_Hai

Жыл бұрын

It works and it makes Gretta cry lol.

@flux_core_fx

Жыл бұрын

I used RP 342 this winter and it worked amazing

Excellent video.

When starting it is completely normal to hear a clicking coming from the engine (injectors priming) just make sure they are not random but instead a steady uniform clicking.

@thomasmiskimin8970

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! He had me worried something was wrong with my truck! LOL

Very informative . This video saved many people in passed attempted sales .👍

I've watched pretty much all the buyer's guides on youtube regarding the 6.0 ps trucks, and this one is probably the most concise and informed. Great stuff!

I bought my '06 E-350 four years ago with just 124k. I don't put that many miles on per year so it only has 152k now. When I got it there was not a speck of rust on it. It came from southern New York but now lives in salt county. I was too busy last year to do much to the body but it's not really that bad at all. When I went to look at the van I took my Ford mechanic with me. He asked all the right questions and told me I'd be crazy not to get it. He would buy it if I didn't. He does all the work and maintenance. This thing, as you say, is noisy, especially in the winter on cold mornings. I usually start it about 15 minutes early and then it runs fine. If I don't start it early enough it has trouble shifting out of first gear. Thankfully I live on an old back road with no traffic so I'm not holding anyone up. It had poor tires and brakes when I bought it so they were the first things to get replaced followed by two 850 batteries. Oil is changed every 5k with Rotella T4. All filters are OEM. What it really needs is a louder radio. Sitting next to the dog coop drowns it out.

Awesome info for dudes new to diesel👍

I love my 6.0 4x4 crewcab shortbed Super Duty. Expensive to maintain. A blast to play or drive. Comfortable to drive from Chicago to Key West a couple times a year

That was such a bass- video bro. Thank you. Watched it 3 times. Lol

This is a great video. I have an 06 6.0 with 206000 and had to replace the FICM early. PIA. I had all fluids replaced for the second time and a complete front end rebuild as it wandered last year. The reason I liked this video is that it gives me confidence in this engine after hearing all the bad talk about it. I have had it tuned with a Super Switch at full power almost since new. I do not beat the truck, but when I need power, I have it. Thanks again. Great job on this video.

Great information! Thanks

Good informative video i just blew a 7.3 and kind of scarred of the 6.0 good info to go have a look at one

Ladies & Gentlemen I give you --• The Reincarnation of Mr.Diesel Tech Ron..... Simply an excellent presentation .Bravo!

Another thing to look for is if it has an aftermarket oil filter on it because the aftermarket oil filters come with their own cap which are taller than factory oil filter cap which caused the filter not to be seated all the way in the bottom of the filter housing and they don't filter the oil correctly and bypass the oil cooler I noticed you have enough to market oil cap on that truck you have on the video

I've got an 05 Excursion with a 6.0. All stock, NO rust, mint interior . Lucked out, I live in Edmonton and bought it in Richmond, Va. Drove it home. Real happy with it, had it now for year and a half.

@lordoftheturps9337

Жыл бұрын

Lucky mofo got my dream truck right there…

@fleshlight4u2

Жыл бұрын

Davis off road by chance?

Another thing about the degas bottle. On mine it’s very temperamental. I’ve been on psd and all data and looked at fluid capacity and have done EXACTLY what they will say for coolant and every time. After ONE drive it falls a tiny bit below the min line. Temps are good. Heads are good. Everything is fine. It just always falls low. Take that as you will

I love my 6.0 once they are made reliable (AKA bulletproofing). Take care of these trucks and they will take care of you.

My 03 dually crew cab with 8 ft bed 6.0 powerstroke mated to 6 speed manual has been so reliable , after 11 years still looks like a beast running on semmi rims with over 300k miles I don’t have any plans to get rid of it .

@GanceFugac

Ай бұрын

Яка модель коробки стоїть на твоєму траку друже?

Thank you for doing this video. Go to your local Council meetings. So if the DOT is USING SALT BRINE instead of bulk SALT mixed with sand in PLOW dumps. It's so important on the RUST issues in my Humble opinion. The SALT BRINE you can easily wash off your undercarriage. Bulk SALT your wheels fling it into the trucks undercarriage. It starts to work real hard on RUSTING out your truck.

I have 6.0 only problem I have is stand pipe no start since doing that did studs new heads, bullet prof diesel oil cooler and million other things now just ordered some 155/30 injectors hood those come soon

Thank you so much for your amazing insight. I’m very inspired to own a 6.0 but dually? What do you think is it worth the extra duty pulling power?

What was the tuner you recommended? Exact brand and model please?

mine sounds like a ufo taking off I like it

Whats does putting in an etg probe entail?

What’s the scan tool turner you are using? Thanks

Will always be a bit of smoke when starting in -35c weather lol.

Thinking about buying my first 6.0

@baus200

2 жыл бұрын

Any luck? I sold my 2022 6.7 for a 6.0 this week 😂

@craigford6551

2 жыл бұрын

I’m actually on my way to check one out now so hopefully if it checks out I’ll be joining the club !

What’s a good little tuner computer scanner?

Thank you for using a real truck that has flaws in your video. I hate watching “buyer’s guide” videos when the truck is 100% cherry-pristine.

I've found that the red paint and dark paints tend to lose their clearcoat much quicker down here in the southern USA. White trucks do OK

@jace1414

Жыл бұрын

Same

my batteries rest at 15.1 v with the mechman 320amp high output alt. in my lly duramax. that's with 4000+ watts rms of sound system on blast too.

@georgesrisomsak9650

Жыл бұрын

You're batteries don't rest at 15.1 if they are lead acid. Maybe lto batteries, or other lithium batteries. If they are lead acid, your cooking the plates and boiling the acid. Not good for longevity. Max voltage should be 14.8, pending temperature. I have over 10k watts in my Tc. Digital Designs subs, sundown amps, 370a DC power alternator. Does 50+ at 28hz.

@bass-n-truth-inthestix9083

Жыл бұрын

@George Srisomsak it's technically not resting it's only for the 1st 10 minutes or so when I start up but it rests... uhg, rested(totalled the truck) at 14.7-15 almost always. I also had not 1, not 2 but 3 Agm batteries not lead acid as well as the big 3/big 4 done with 1/0 ofc xs power wire with the mechman elite 370 alternator. So, yup... that's what my voltage is/was like in the ol modified LlY duramax. Luckily the engine and all my goodies didn't get destroyed. So now I need a new(old) truck to swap all my good into. Wrecked my damn dream truck. Well, we can always dream bigger lol but I was definitely satisfied with what I had. Thing was a hellcat killer too. Smoking the doors off everything that rolls up trying to pull on me in that thing. That's what I get for fucking around too much. I fucked around and found out. Got videos of the damage etc on my channel.

@bass-n-truth-inthestix9083

Жыл бұрын

@George Srisomsak I need to get my shit fixed and then get my system installed and start building back bigger. Sooner than later. Took the system out and haven't put it back in for over 2 years. I'm slacking.

@bass-n-truth-inthestix9083

Жыл бұрын

8 never saw less than 14.7 for voltage. I suppose it's possible for all 3 voltage meters to be slightly off by a digit or so but for the most part it's always been like that once I installed the mechman.

didnt know there were front leaf trucks with the 6.0, maybe just a canadian thing?

@250r6

Жыл бұрын

from 99-04 they were all leafs 05-07 they updated the front end dash and updated to coil spring front suspension

Looking to buy a 05 f350 dually with about 135k. Only 5k$ Was a company vehicle that’s upgrading their fleet. I’ll only put 5k miles on it per year hauling firewood and Christmas trees. It’s overkill for sure but seems like a good deal. I’ve never owned diesel before. Is this a bad idea?

@dirtydieselcustom

2 ай бұрын

That seems like a pretty good deal for a low-mileage truck! It's always hard to say for sure but once you get it change the fuel filter and do an oil change just to ensure they're good, maybe run some Hot Shot fuel additive to the tank because it'll sit for quite a bit. Don't overheat it and it should be a good unit!

@scott3866

2 ай бұрын

@@dirtydieselcustom thanks! Going to take a look tonight at it...most similar trucks round here in seem in the 8-12K range. Just saw a for sale sign on it driving by the company yard a couple days ago so thought it wouldn't hurt to have a look even though I haven't been shopping for a truck like that before....I'll keep ya posted and yes that was the first bits of maintenance I was going to do right away.....

How much lift and level was added to that truck? 3-4"?

@dirtydieselcustom

4 ай бұрын

Hi, that truck had a 4" lift on it

Why is that front end so unfortunately higher than the rear? Bad leveling kit or what? Bad rear suspension?

@fiddynutz68

Жыл бұрын

Probably factory original old sad saggy balls, I mean springs.

I found a beautiful 2006 f-250 4x4 all original not studded or EGR delete completely unmolested with 84.000 miles for 22000. What do you think should I go for it ? It would be financed of course

@CrfMateoo

Жыл бұрын

Thats too much for an 06 truck, just save up a little more an get a older 6.7

@jimmymartin1902

Жыл бұрын

NO. I would never finance any truck that old. Banks will feel the same way.

@georgesrisomsak9650

Жыл бұрын

Wow, that crazy high. Then interest and registration and tax? No way. The bank won't loan more $ than the truck books for. You'll have to do a cash loan, and put up something that is more valuable to obtain it.

Be very careful who is under your hood #1 everyone is an expert today, change your oil, cat ec1 coolant, blue spring, update oil cooler and egr cooler oil return line on turbo and stud if you want to tune love mine in an 03 1ton dually reg cab I never saw another one

Why do you have leaf springs, 3 piece headlights, and a 7.3 grill? all 6.0s came with coils springs, 1 piece headlights, and an updated grills.

@dirtydieselcustom

2 жыл бұрын

2003-2004 6.0's had leaf springs, older style headlights and grilles. Only the 05-06 6.0's were Coil springs with the facelift.

@fiddynutz68

Жыл бұрын

My 04 has 3 piece headlights and leaf springs, will be doing a coil conversion eventually

What you should do is bring a trailer when you go to get it

I have a question. Where can I get the READER for my 5 G phone. I have a 2000 F-250 two wheel drive. I have always service my Truck per Factory recommended times. I HATE the FORD gages(GM) gages actually tell you something My 5.7 Lt. on my boat I pull with my Ford, it is a GM 350 block. It's gages tell me everything when thermostat OPENs. ( My temperature gage moves back on Gage on warm up of boat) Real PSI for oil. The gages on my boat are super acute. I want one of those readers for my 5 G phone. Really nice and cool what you showed. Thank you if you can point me in directions to buying the add on for phone to plug into my truck reader. Or if anyone reading my comment can help. I really like reading actual true numbers on truck OIL, Cooling, ect, please can someone help me. Your video is so great. I'm not selling my Ford truck (60 thousand miles) on her it was ordered from factory in 1999, so I have put all miles on her, and like I said before always service. The problem I would have if selling the FORD computer system at Dealer lost it's memory. So I have Rec. From services. But FORD would NOT stamp my service dates book you get with trucks NEW. They seem to want to QUIT doing that after the truck has years on them. It's pretty low for FORD to do that. You can't force them to stamp your service manual. I want a new buyer to see the service in the Ford service manual did not trade in my 1979 Ford. I sold it with signs on windows. Got a lot more money for her, than on trade in by Ford. It had just reached 100 thousand miles. All my miles on her, and my service from new on the 79. I hate the trade in crap the Dealers, give you the run around. But I guess you have to look at what are they going to make, on resale. On are car vehicle what is funny KIA gave us a PRICE on trade in on service booklet on last service by Dealer. The Dealer really now with shortage in lots. The car lots by my home look like they are going out of business. NO new vehicle. They want are used KIA so bad. All are services are FREE for Life of vehicle. That's why we got a KIA car. Top of the line SPORTAGE. My wife misses her Ford FLEX it was a nice great smooth ride. It just started to have Leaks on engine. The electric FAN went out. Ford doesn't have the warranty Life coverage that KIA does. Plus the Dealers service dropped off after warranty went out on FLEX, they want you in a NEW car. Anyway have TALKED long enough. I want one of those code or Gage readers so bad for my Ford Truck. Please anyone can you help me. Point me in right direction. Thank you again for your great what to look for in trucks. I will use it even though I'm not selling my truck. It's great information when out just looking at trucks. Listened to them run. Understand what to look for, very informative.

An even clicking of the injectors is absolutely what you want to hear, not a hum

Awesome video

Owner of a 6.0 here, there’s no way of finding the best 6.0 they’re a hit or miss, don’t be surprised if you need to do high pressure oil maintenance, and if something doesn’t sound right don’t be surprised if it goes away through periods of time, these trucks are very finicky, but at the same time very great. Wish these trucks were dialed to exactly knowing what’s going, but no one will know exactly what’s going on. Overall these trucks are fantastic just know what your buying if something goes wrong don’t give up on it, it’s why these trucks run today with ridiculous miles. Got any questions comment below and I’ll respond!

@michaelbauer-ig3ik

10 ай бұрын

I just bought a 2006 with the 6.0 with 160K and has already had the EGR deleted but not bulletproof, runs Fantastic, and idles smooth, the injectors are original Motorcraft so I expect to have to replace them within 20-30 K miles or so because I hear between 150K and 200K it's usually needed but so far so good!! Fun to drive my 1st F-250 super duty 4×4 diesel!!! Roll on!!!

@dajeep2672

9 ай бұрын

@@michaelbauer-ig3ik bad ass my 6.0 at 215k miles I had to replace 2 injectors out of the 8 original ones no problems at all with injector performance. And hell who cares if ya gotta replace them at 200k that’s a lot of miles on a maintenance part like that!

@lonekiterrocky

8 ай бұрын

Bought a 04 f350 with 136,000 on it. Added the scangauge and my coolant temperature stays in the 180's to 190's, but oil temp has gotten up to 232 with heavy use, otherwise stays around 210. Cooler most likely getting plugged up. Should I stop driving immediately or think it would be OK to wait until I have downtime this winter?

@michaelbauer-ig3ik

8 ай бұрын

Do y'all think it's necessary to spend 6 grand for the studs since already deleted? It runs great now and no head gasket leaks so I was just thinking about driving it till it needs it and buy a rebuilt one that is studded since it's not much more money than the 6 grand.

@michaelbauer-ig3ik

8 ай бұрын

@lonekiterrocky7453 good question, I don't know about that because the guy I bought mine from got the coolant bypass filter and hose assembly and did it himself. Mines just not studded.

If you want your 6.0 to last and not have issues you'd better skip the "tuner". You can thank me later.

There better when their studded u can still blow the Heads but at least it’s better

@fiddynutz68

Жыл бұрын

Yeah blow the heads at 7-800hp after a true proper stud job.

LMAO THAY SOUND LIKE FART AMIRIGHT

I dont think i want a 6.0l shitbox. I want a 6.0l shitbox.

If you want to take this take it if not go ahead, but if I was you I wouldn’t buy one trust me ( never again ) after my gas F-250 is all love no pain

Worst part of owning a powerstroke is telling your parents.

The sound from any Navistar Diesel engine is so horrible in my opinion 😂

Do not buy the tuner first. That is terrible advice. They will be married to the truck you install it on and you only have 4 times you can marry it. And each custom tune is for the specific truck you’re buying it for. Once the 4 times are up the tuner is useless unless you send it back to the manufacturer for unlock which runs $150+. If you’re gonna buy the truck learn what to look for or ask the seller if they’re ok with a qualified professional inspecting it for you.

@dirtydieselcustom

8 ай бұрын

The SCT tuner can be run in a data log mode with all the information displayed on the video while unpaired to the truck. The SCT only marries to the vin number once it writes a tune. Up until then, they are useful diagnostic tools.

Step 1... dont

Ford 6.0 buyers guide in one word* Don't *

Don’t, just don’t

Way to trash talk my truck🥲😂

@devlinbonner3996

2 жыл бұрын

You didn’t watch the end I see ;)

So burning up tires proves the 6.0. How stupid!

Your gonna wanna take this to your local lot and drop it off for enough money go buy a proper 7.3 jk buddy ...But 6.00000 s sound so coooool though like all spinny turbo stuff and stuffff🏳️‍🌈🌈 like a jet engine thingy 😂

Dont listen to this guy period.... Hear me out. THIS IS A TRUCK, not a race car... treat it as such and you will never have any issues or very minimal. If you tune it and drive it like a mustang then it will break!.... I have 182k miles on my 2006 F350 dually ZERO issues. I drive it normal and tow a 4000pound boat flawlessly .

@dirtydieselcustom

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for the feedback and it sounds like you've got a sweet truck! I'm not sure where our paths got crossed, we just wanted to show common problem areas on these trucks regardless of what you use them for, and when searching for a used vehicle you never know how the previous owner drove it so it is worth checking out the known problem areas. Either way, toy or work truck they can be great trucks! Cheers

@fiddynutz68

Жыл бұрын

Screw that these are to much fun to not drive like a race car, if it breaks I'll just fix it.

@250r6

Жыл бұрын

you gotta at least mat it every once in awhile :)

@PorscheVlogs

Жыл бұрын

@@250r6 I have a Porsche for that.

@250r6

Жыл бұрын

@@PorscheVlogs well most of us cant really afford a porsche for that obviously it isnt a race car its a work truck but if you have a high HP diesel work truck so might as well use the power right?

The 6.0 and 6.4 is the worst engines that Ford ever came out with…you buy a truck that only works a quarter of the time then you spend 4-7 grand to “bulletproof” then you get a truck that works only haft of the time..I love fords but I’m ok to admit that the 6.0/6.4 is better for the scrapyard 👍🏾👍🏾

How to buy a ford 6.0...dont

@fiddynutz68

Жыл бұрын

Yes please don't keep the market price low so I can scoop them cheap!

CRAP! TRUCK DEALER FOR 30 YEARS. THESE THINGS WERE JUNK AND ONLY COST ME MONEY. RUINED FORDS REPUTATION!

Buyers guide don't buy one