Ford diesel service, specs, and known failures
6.0 Powerstroke ICP Sensor Replacement: Diagnosis & Guide
A 6.0 Powerstroke ICP sensor replacement may be a relatively accessible valve-cover job or a difficult reach behind the turbocharger. The difference is not…
By Ray Cardenas · Aug 17, 2026Latest
ICP Sensor 7.3 Location: OBS and Super Duty Guide
The 7.3L Power Stroke ICP sensor is near the front of the driver-side cylinder head, on the inboard side toward the engine valley. The sensor threads directly…
What Is Urea in DEF Fluid? Composition, Purpose, and Myths
Urea in diesel exhaust fluid is a nitrogen-containing compound also called carbamide. Its chemical formula is CO(NH₂)₂. In DEF, urea is the active ingredient…
Ford Recommended Oil for 6.7 Powerstroke: Specs & Viscosity
There is no supported universal oil viscosity, Ford material specification, refill capacity, filter, or brand for every 6.7L Power Stroke. The correct choice…
EBP Sensor 6.0 Power Stroke: Fitment, Testing & Buying Guide
Do not buy an EBP sensor for a 6.0 Power Stroke from model year or symptoms alone. Seller catalogs generally divide applications into an early 2003–2004 group…
Powerstroke Engine Repair: Diagnosis, Costs and Repair Options
A hard-starting truck, white smoke, coolant loss, low power, overheating, or a warning light can make major engine work seem inevitable. It is not. Each…
What Is Blue DEF Exhaust Fluid? Uses, Ingredients & Safety
BlueDEF is a commercial brand of diesel exhaust fluid, commonly shortened to DEF. It is intended for diesel vehicles equipped with selective catalytic…
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How Much Oil Does a 6.0 Powerstroke Take? Capacity Guide
6.0L Power Stroke oil capacity: The widely cited service-capacity figure is 15 US quarts (approximately 14.2 liters) for an oil-and-filter change, including…
How Much Oil Does a 6.7 Powerstroke Take? Capacity by Year
There is no universal oil capacity for every 6.7L Power Stroke. The reported service-refill amount depends on the truck’s model year, series and, for some…
7.3 Powerstroke Oil Type and Capacity: 15W-40 vs. 5W-40
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6.0 Powerstroke Oil Capacity: 15 Quarts or 14?
For a routine oil-and-filter change on a 2003–2007 6.0L Power Stroke, plan on 15 US quarts. That equals approximately 14.2 liters or 3.75 US gallons, and the…
7.3 Powerstroke Oil Capacity: the Real Numbers & Why They Matter
Exact oil capacity for the 7.3 Powerstroke, the right weight by season, and why this engine punishes low oil like no gas motor does.
F450 Tow Rating: Capacity by Hitch Type, Year, and VIN
Several dealer-authored 2026 towing guides report an F-450 maximum of up to 30,000 pounds for conventional towing and up to 40,000 pounds for gooseneck towing…