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Whats better Powerstroke or Cummins?

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Whats better Powerstroke or Cummins?

Most diesel enthusiasts seem to agree that the Cummins Turbo Diesel is the better engine in terms of reliability, but the Ford pickups tend to last longer and be more reliable than the Ram pickups.

How many injectors are in a 6.0 Powerstroke?

If the fuel injectors fit into this range we highly advise replacing all 8 injectors simultaneously to reduce labor cost and time. If a single high mileage injector fails, the remaining seven are likely close to a similar fate.

What are the problems with the 6.0 PowerStroke diesel?

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  • EGR Valves&EGR Coolers
  • Oil Cooler Failure
  • ICP&IPR Sensor Failures
  • Sticking HEUI Injectors
  • High Pressure Oil Pump Failure
  • Turbocharger Lag,Sticking VGT Vanes,Turbocharger Failure
  • Wire Harness Chafing
  • Oil Rail&Plug Leaks

    • What is the most reliable diesel truck?

    Ford 1999 – 2003 Super Duty with 7.3-liter Powerstroke. The 7.3L Powerstroke is still considered one of the most reliable diesel engines ever made.

  • Ford 2008 – 2010 F-250 and F-350 with 6.4-liter Powerstroke. Perhaps the biggest claim to fame for the 6.4L Powerstroke is how easy it is to tweak and modify.
  • Chevy 2001 – 2004 Silverado 2500 HD with LB7 Duramax. It’s fairly common knowledge among diesel enthusiasts that pre-emissions diesel trucks were more reliable overall.
  • Dodge 2003 – 2007 2500 with 5.9-liter Cummins. This model year range of Dodge Ram trucks was one of the most reliable,both in terms of the 5.9L Cummins and
  • Dodge 1991 ½ – 1993 with 5.9-liter 12-Valve Cummins. This older version of the 5.9L Cummins was virtually indestructible.

    • Is the 6.2L a “flex fuel” engine?

    The 6.2L SOHC 2-valve Flex Fuel V8 is a gas-powered engine and it comes standardly equipped on all 2020 Ford F-250 trim levels. This engine is designed to deliver peak torque at a lower revolutions per minute (RPM) and generates high torque throughout the midrange of the powerband.

    What is a Ford diesel engine?

    Ford diesel engine history. The engine was a joint venture between Ford and International (which is now Navistar). It got fuel from a Stanadyne DB2 rotary distributor fuel injection pump and had a sky-high compressions ratio of 20.7:1. The fuel system also gave the engine its name – IDI stands for indirect injection.

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