Maybe you guys can help me out...

[ArmyGuy45]

The truck forum I am a part of really doesnt listen to newbs. I inherited my dads truck after his passing and really dont know much about big trucks. So.....


This is my first diesel I have owned so is it anything like gas on the maintenance schedule?

2000 F350 4Dr 4x4 7.3L Powerstroke

3000 oil change, air filter clean/recharge, tire rotation if 4x4 tires
30000 diff fluid change
50000 tranny and tcase fluid change
100000 power steering and brake fluid change.

[XJ Wheeler]

Its been a few years since we've had a diesel but a couple things are

- oil change intervals are typically longer, 5,000 miles and they are EXPENSIVE because they use so much oil.
- drain the excess water out of the water seperator, consult the owners manual for instructions. I believe that's every oil change. Here's a video on how to, although this is for a 2008 6.4 but you get the idea. f 250 water separation drain - YouTube


What fuel additive do you use? Stanadyne was recommended to us.

[Chaseweston]

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=2000+F350+4x4+7.3L+Powerstroke+maintenance+sche dule

[jschmidt250]

I have an 08 F250. The manual shows 10k on oil changes for standard use and 5K for heavy use. The diff is 60K.

[ArmyGuy45]

Its been a few years since we've had a diesel but a couple things are

- oil change intervals are typically longer, 5,000 miles and they are EXPENSIVE because they use so much oil.
- drain the excess water out of the water seperator, consult the owners manual for instructions. I believe that's every oil change. Here's a video on how to, although this is for a 2008 6.4 but you get the idea. f 250 water separation drain - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fwo_jeXhzE&feature=youtube_gdata_player)


What fuel additive do you use? Stanadyne was recommended to us.


The only additive I use now is Stable to keep the diesel in it lasting while I am deployed. Is there something else I should be using along with normal fuel?

[ArmyGuy45]

I have an 08 F250. The manual shows 10k on oil changes for standard use and 5K for heavy use. The diff is 60K.

I dont think the book came with mine so just seeing what you guys use for a schedule. Thanks.

[jschmidt250]

I dont think the book came with mine so just seeing what you guys use for a schedule. Thanks.

Here is link I found that should have the owners manuals you need.

http://owner.ford.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Owner/Page/OwnerGuidePage&year=2000&make=Ford&model=F-350

[ArmyGuy45]

Here is link I found that should have the owners manuals you need.

http://owner.ford.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Owner/Page/OwnerGuidePage&year=2000&make=Ford&model=F-350

Awesome thank you!

[XJ Wheeler]

The only additive I use now is Stable to keep the diesel in it lasting while I am deployed. Is there something else I should be using along with normal fuel?

Yes, a few years ago the "government" decided to mandate "ultra low sulfur diesel" which sucks. The "u.l.s.d." does not give the mileage, power, and lubricity that the previous diesel fuel did. A diesel fuel additive gives that back to your engine, as well as a cleaner, stabilizer, and keeps your fuel lines and injectors lubricated. Right after they switched the fuel endless diesel owners were replacing injectors, so the additive is necessary.

Here's a link to that Stanadyne additive i previously mentioned. http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CDIQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stanadyne.com%2Fview.php%3Fid %3D45&ei=oGpGUPVPh97wBLWOgYAL&usg=AFQjCNEtD089hhvvzA2Hui0tOGLKFnzakA