The 6.0L Powerstroke was mostly a failure, except for a few positives, including the variable geometry turbocharger (VGT). The VGT is effective at high and low speeds thanks to a clever vane system regulating exhaust gasses in the turbo. Unfortunately, as with many parts on the 6.0L Powerstroke, the VGT has its gremlins. The symptoms …
Your vehicle can only ride smoothly when the engine has suitable motor oil. Castrol satisfies all engine needs with its range of motor oil products, including Edge and GTX, which are both so excellent that you might find yourself unsure which to use. Choose GTX if your vehicle is old and has high mileage, as …
Selecting the optimal fuel type for a car can influence the performance and longevity of the vehicle’s engine significantly. This distinction is particularly relevant for diesel fuels like Diesel 1 and Diesel 2. So, what’s the difference between Diesel 1 and Diesel 2? Diesel 1 is higher in quality than Diesel 2. Due to its …
Since its debut in the market in 1985, the presence of the General Motors Vortec engine has increased, playing a significant role in consumer and commercial vehicles alike. Since then, drivers have fallen in love with the 5.3 and 5.7 Vortec model engines. But how do these two Vortec engines compare? Horsepower is the most …
Engine components nowadays are becoming more and more complex. Each component is now heavily integrated with each other. As such, car owners can feel whenever a component is faulty, which is especially true for something as crucial as the MDS Solenoid. The symptoms of a faulty MDS Solenoid include bad fuel economy, surges, MDS noises, …
Whether you call it a splash guard, a splash shield, or a skid plate, this is one piece of equipment on your car that you seldom see unless it’s been damaged in some way and is hanging down from below the engine bay, often scraping on the ground. Even if your most adventurous trip is …
Nothing beats the sound, power, and sheer driving pleasure of a muscle car with a V8 engine. The V8 engine is uniquely designed to boost power, speed, and performance. In simple terms, two four-cylinder engines mashed together with a single crankshaft. But if it has one crankshaft and eight cylinders, how many camshafts does it …
The 7.3 liter Powerstroke and the 7.3 liter International Harvester IDI (indirect injection) are two robust Diesel engines from 1988-2004 and were once used by Ford in many of their trucks. The IDI is the older engine, though other differences between the two are also notable. The 7.3 IDI did not use sensors to regulate …
Car owners would often confuse fuel injection cleaners with fuel system cleaners. They do perform very similar functions, after all. But using the wrong cleaner may produce undesirable effects on your vehicle, and I know you’d want to avoid that. Fuel injection and fuel system cleaners remove unwanted debris from your car’s components. The fuel …
The 6.0 Powerstroke engine uses a hydromechanical fuel injection system, with one of the most critical components in this system being the Injection Pressure Regulator (IPR). Having trouble with your IPR can cause all kinds of problems, which, left untreated, may even cause irreparable damage to your engine. Symptoms of a 6.0 Powerstroke IPR failure …
