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Oil cooler issues on my F450.
Recently I reluctantly got my F450 smog tested by request of Ca DMV. Two years old and had to have it smogged, guess it's Ca way of finding modifications? The truck passed of course but inspector noticed a leak around EGE valve.
Took truck into Ford for 34,987 mile service. What they found was "failed oil cooler" and with that a major list of replacement parts and extensive cleaning out of system. Of course it was cover by the 36k warranty. Nearly $4000.00 worth I was told, including components that were deemed damaged by the tech. I am and have been assured my extended coverage would have also covered this entire repair should it happen again.
My point here was no forewarning, no lights or poor instrument readings. No oil under the truck. I am not a mechanic and would not have ever known. I service the truck at 5000 Mile intervals, or if on extended trips I have it serviced. I find it's a cheap way to keep eye on things. Please guys, no "Ford hate posts"! I posted this because I read some articles about this problem reported by other owners. So FYI to my fellow 6.7 owners.
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