What is HPOP?
What is HPOP?
The high pressure oil pump is primarily used as lubricant for the entire engine but it has been found to serve additional purposes in the Ford trucks, including as a hydraulic fluid that helps to run small actuators within the engine as well.
How much oil pressure does a 6.0 Powerstroke need to start?
1 on page 38 shows a simple oil flow schematic for the 6.0L diesel engine. In order for the fuel injectors to operate, a minimum of 500 psi oil pressure is required for start-up. The high-pressure oil pump can deliver up to 3600 psi, but only if the low-pressure oil system delivers the oil to the high-pressure pump.
How much oil pressure does a 6.0 need?
