While generally, the Powerstroke has proven to be a competent engine, some versions hold more problems than others. When car owners purchase haphazardly, they end up being shocked at the number of complications. Your best choice is to know which versions are better avoided. The 1994, 1999, 2000, and 2002 versions of the Powerstroke 7.3L …
Diagnostic codes on massive and complicated engines like the 7.3L Powerstroke are lifesavers – they help us identify issues before they damage the engine any further. It’s invariably a good idea to clear a diagnostic code as soon as you notice the signs of a fault. A P0470 code on a 7.3L Powerstroke means there’s …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The 7.3 Powerstroke engine is a popular diesel engine used in many Ford vehicles. If you own a Ford truck with this engine, you might come across the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1247 on your infotainment cluster. What does it mean, and how can you fix it? The P1247 code on the 7.3 Powerstroke engine …
The Powerstroke engine is known for its power and performance on the road, but it can still experience problems, which trigger error codes when they occur. P00 codes are diagnostic trouble codes that help identify issues with the engine control system. One of these codes is P0046. The P0046 code on the 6.0 Powerstroke indicates …
Powerstroke engines have served truck lovers for decades. Though the 7.3 Powerstroke is no longer in production, many trucks still have it, and as their owners try to keep them well-maintained, many find themselves dealing with a P1670 error code. What does this mean, and how can it be fixed? The P1670 code on a …
If your Dodge RAM has a Cummins 6.7 liter (1.76 gals) turbo Diesel under the hood, you’ve got yourself a powerful truck. The Cummins 6.7 is the biggest engine available for the RAM 2500 and 3500. But when a computer check kicks back the P2262 code, what is it—the code—trying to tell you? A P2262 …
Received the P0191 Code on your Dodge Cummins? That’s a bummer, but here’s something that might cheer you up: it’s one of the most common problems of vehicles running under the Cummins. And if a problem is common, the solution must be easy to access. Your vehicle is receiving the P0191 code because of a …