WILL ARCHOIL HELP MY 6.0 POWERSTROKE?
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- My 2003 F250 Powerstroke runs like crap. Always has. Too broke to buy injectors... will Archoil help me limp along until I can fix it right?
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As a diesel tech this works damn well!!!!!
I found Archoil ten years ago when I was quoted 1,500 dollars on new injectors. I'm running the same injectors now and do 10k mile oil changes without any major issues. 100k miles in that time frame. I did update the egr cooler to a bulletproof version and replaced the oil pump 5 years ago out of fear. I have an early 04. 6.0. I saw results in 200 miles of driving. Archoil is worth every penny, especially considering the oil life extension pays for the product. Send the Ficm out for repair I have also sent my dash hud out for repair. No more issues. I run Shell T-6 Rottela oil.
These engines do no like extended oil changes. The high pressure oil system shears (cuts the viscosity) of the oil, and friction modifiers cannot stop that. The only way to keep things in check is to change the oil often, especially if you tow. Even the factory recommendation of 7500 is to long. The oil is sheared much before that mileage. Im doing 3000-5000 miles oil changes depending on my towing time. I use 2 shots of Revex, and Schaefers 5/40, which is the best oil available to me. I too am on my original injectors. I have the Amsoil bypass filtration, and I tried to go 10,000 between oil changes, and I had problems with boost codes, due to the sheared oil.
2003 6.0. 325,000 Rotella T6 and Archoil every 5000 miles. Runs very smooth. Starts up instantly and smooth as can be. No driveability issues. Good oil and Archoil is a must for longivety in a 6.0.
I have been using this every other oil change & haven't put an injector since. Absolutely works
Use the Archoil for the fuel too!
Keep the videos coming! Good luck with beating your beaters!
Great video ,I have been using Archoil for past 6 years in my 03' F-350 6.0 and it has been great ! EGR delete ,studded ,blue spring , STCX4 tune -runs like a beast! You should try thr Archoil fuel injector cleaner as well !
Damn that thing sounds rough. I can’t wait to check out future videos on her
My father in law passed away and left a 2006 F250 6.0, V8 with 205,000 miles to his daughter. She plans on selling it. Fortunately he installed a Scan Gauge 2 on the vehicle. Makes a world of difference knowing how it is operating. It is pushing codes on the gauge for a couple injectors. Much have to try this. Thanks for the video!
I also have an 03 F250...........had cold weather starting issues............went to best full synthetic oil---ARCHOIL 9100 and stanadyne fuel additive for every fill and truck starts without heater much quicker than before in sub freezing temps.....will use the additives from now on.............thanks for the tip on the Tap Shifter...gonna have to look into that............
I forgot to add I have the Tap Shifter by BD diesel. That includes exhaust brake. BEST thing ever! I get to pick the gear. I get to down shift whenever I want. I can take it out of overdrive in traffic. It's the best single thing that I've done besides the trip to Bulletproof Diesel.
I’ve been running Hot shot’s Stiction eliminator in my oil, switched to Rotella T-6 after I did injectors. I run hot shot’s extreme diesel additive in my fuel as well. However I am currently working under the lights to replace dummy plugs and standpipes so I can haul my tool trailer to the job tomorrow. Gonna be a short night for sleep. I have a late model ‘04 and am so far underwater on the damn thing that I can’t possibly trade her in. Gonna drive her til the wheels fall off. I’ll tell you what, when this truck runs well, it’s a heck of a ride, but when something goes south, it’s usually a couple to 5 grand. The 6.0 is a good motor but whoever the hell was behind the components is hopefully working at Hot Dog On a Stick.
Excellent watchable video. Hope your truck is running much better now and did not need new injectors. Use a decent injector cleaner like Archoil or BG. Thank you from the UK.
When was the last time you changed the fuel filters..mine did the same when I bought it..changed the fuel and oil filters and it was a different truck..added arch oil to fuel and oil and it was even better.
Try using the hot shot secrets. I had the same issues in my 7.3. Did an oil change with the hot shot, never once had an issue with the stiction.
I love your videos keep it up also your engine might be having a couple pistons misfiring so you may have to pull the engine and take a look at the pistons
My was running the same, I checked my FICM voltage and it was bad, replacing it today, by the way that's pretty good pouring that stuff without a funnel.
Good video overall but... LOL Regardless of the price per gallon. Putting it in perspective, it is $50 extra per oil change. Or, the two options. 1 - Keep driving and do some other potential damage or 2 - spend $2K for new injectors. You'll need new injectors eventually but that is 40 oil changes (~200,000 miles) if the injectors do not fail in between.
Sounds worth it to me.
Reflash the PCM, TCM, and Ficm with the latest update. It will run like a totally different truck. I had to do that with mine.
My 09 6.4l 137K dpf and egr delete, I run all the ArchOil products and the Truck has never had any issues, ever. Runs Perfect. Yes the products are worth the money, but not one time, Everytime!
I hv two BMW M57 Twin Scroll DIESEL engine and Ive used Amsoil , Hot Shots Injector cleaner for the past 10 yrs and NEVER had any issues w them. Give them a try even if its Archoil Injector cleaner
Do an oil change,add the arch oil with the fuel injector cleaner arch oil and run it. It did wonders for my 7.3 it's not a fix all. But definitely helps
I double the amount and it works wonders especially with full synthetic.
@better beaters. when you use that stuff its recommended using fresh full synthetic oil & dont be nice to the truck. i used archoil and T6 5w40 on my 03 truck 5 oil changes in a row, archoil recommeneds lots of medium to heavy throttle during the first 500 of each oil change.
Do you add it on top of the oil capacity?
Or remove and top it off with the arch oil to capacity spec?
Better Beaters is a hilarious channel name right on
How many miles? That’s awesome you don’t have any blow by.
I have a 6.0 that’s studded and deleted, blue spring mod, new OEM oil cooler, coolant filtration kit, dummy plugs, stc fitting, etc etc.... I have had my 6.0 for almost 2 years now and I have 162,000 miles on it. It’s never let me down. I use Archoil with every fill up and oil change. Hot Shots Secret is also good stuff as well. Good luck with your truck man. 😎👍
Truck has 192k miles - all stock besides 4" straight exhaust. It has been a great truck but starting to show signs of age, so going to go through it and see what I can do! New trucks are $80k.. I think I can make mine just as powerful and reliable for around 6-7k, so that's what I'm going to do :)
@@betterbeaters EXACTLY!!!
😎👍
I have an all stock 6.0 with 500K miles that’s just been kept up with normal maintenance and it has 0 issues and 0 blow by
I changed the oil every 3000. The 6.0 is rough on oil. I use good quality oil and a wix filter. My truck was built by bulletproof diesel in Arizona. I have zero problems, it's very reliable.
Should definitely quit using the wix, buy a motor craft
Maybe you can’t loose the wix filter, if you had the bullet proof remote oil cooler, with the spin on filter installed. That’s one reason I wouldn’t go with that system. I like OEM filters , along with the amsoil bypass filter.
@@rodgraff1782 I have the remote Bulletproof filter. It's a BIG filter.
I can cross reference the Wix to another brand but after a few oil analysis, the Wix is filtering well.
There is one downside to the Bulletproof setup I have. Since I live in the Southwest (hot weather) I have the Bulletproof hot weather cooler. It doesn't work well below zero. Driving from Vegas to Chicago for a funeral, thru Iowa it was -15 F and the truck was sluggish. Engine temps stayed cold. I had to cover the front coolers with a piece of cardboard just to get enough heat.
@@TheBandit7613 Didnt bulletproof have an option with an oil thermostat for cold weather operation, so your engine oil would run at the proper temperature if you got into a cold weather situation?
I’m about to order stage 1 Alliant injectors. I was told they are the only injector on the market licensed to manufacture new ones by Caterpillar. Everything else is just new parts mixed with old
In most cases if the injectors are close to going out the oil will for sure help to extend a little longer but eventually replacement is coming. The best results is once new injectors keep running the stuff that being the oil treatment and the fuel treatment. In theory if oil changes are done at the 5-7K miles with good oil, the " Correct fuel and oil filters" they claim to allow the injectors to reach 150-200K miles out of them. If everything else is good to go and maintained. These trucks are like porches they are a lot of power form a small engine but high maintenance. Trust me I own one and done a tone of research on them. Also make sure you run the correct oil weight for the region and type of driving you do.
Have you tried anything else? Sounds like a more in depth fuel issue. Blue spring mod done? All connectors securely attached to ficm? Lift pump condition (psi) and obviously filter conditions but you seem like you’d be on top of that.
Blue spring mod has been purchased. Video coming soon. Going to send the FICM off for another video as well. Truck is definitely a beater but we can bring her back!
At the fuel filter change you need run archoil diesel fuel system cleaner or hot shots secret in the bowl too (not in the tank, after a heat cycle, while the engine is still at running temp) and that will give you noticeable results quickly. Every fuel filter change I run either archoil or hot shots secret in the bowl or some combination. That has made a very noticeable difference in the mileage/performance for me. I was having the jerking sensation as well and I tried archoil. Never looked back at anything else.
friends( my friend does this on his 1996 dodge) uncle who opperated heavy equipment said to put kerosene in the bowl when changing the fuel filter. Any thoughts??
@@robertkwiatkoski1292 I don't know about the cleaning power of kerosene. I do know that it burns much hotter than diesel. I have never tried it. Archoil works very well.
Hotshots....😂😂😂😂 . No thanks.
@@larryhurley2314 Both clean. One cleans better than the other.
You're aftermarket oil filter will cause you problems eventually with archoil or not.
The weakening FICM is probably the bigger problem.
Archoil does perform it's intended task as claimed.
Run it with every oil change.
Archoil is absolutely brilliant.
How much does it cost per gallon?
I have 500,000 miles on my 2007 6.0. I use it as preventative maintenance every oil change. It will prolong the life of good injectors. If they are shot you have to replace them. A set of injectors is nothing compared to the cost of a new rig. It's like not even 2 payments. I use the new AR6500 fuel treatment too.
Planning to replace them all soon.. was just curious if it would help and I was surprised at how well it did.
Will it work the same in heavy commercial trucks?
thats impressive miles! What all have you done to get those kind of miles on the 6.0?
Terry Slay I never abused the truck or pushed hard. It’s towed and worked a lot but never raced or had a tuner / lift kit on it. Meticulous maintenance. 6,000 mile oil changes and set of fuel filters every other oil change (12,000 miles). I deleted the EGR valve also. I just had an oil analysis done and they said everything looks great and that all wear metals in the oil are below average. The engine has a lot of life left. I use an oil with a high TBN, (Amsoil 15W-40 Heavy Duty Diesel and Marine) and when I sent the oil in they said I should try extending my oil change intervals out to 7,500 miles because the oil looked so good. I think the Archoil also acts like an additional additive package for the oil and preserves it so to speak. Another great oil I have run in the past is John Deere 15W-40 Plus 50ll; it also has a high TBN and I’ve gotten amazing oil analysis reports with it. Better than Rotella, Delo, Delvac, etc.
Michael Samuel. It isn’t necessary because they don’t use the same injection system. The 6.0 and 7.3 Power Strokes use high pressure oil to fire the injectors. The oil is being used like hydraulic fluid. In a HD truck like a semi all I would do is run a lubricant in the fuel because ULSD is hard in injection systems. They are supposed to add a lubricant/cetane to it but who knows how much they really do. I like OptiLube XL or Archoil fuel treatment. The OptiLube will cost less.
Change that oil filter cap! That’s the wrong size. Put an OEM one on it.
I’ve got a 2003 original everything, I was having same problem and I was told put hot shot secrets stiction eliminator in it run it rest of the oil life, then change oil and put schaffers 10w30 full synthetic diesel oil with a pint of achoil in with it and it would fix it, still got the original ones to this date, the 15w40 causes stiction bc it’s gummy and the synthetic doesn’t do that
how many miles does your 03 have?
Damn the first start up is rough. Mines doing the exact same thing but it clears up in 20 seconds.
I would have done a flush with something light first. She seems to have had a couple of dead holes when the oil pressure was low. How did it go long term?
I am putting together my "1 year review" now. Stay tuned but short story is the truck has never ran better. I'll use Archoil as long as I own this thing.
Four 16oz cans of seafoam in a full tank of fuel, 1 16oz can of seafoam in crankcase 100 miles before engine oil change with archoil and synthetic engine oil.
HOT SHOTS stiction eliminator
Better check your ficm voltage too, looking for 48volts all the time
FICM always read fine but I replaced it for the hell of it (video coming) and the difference is incredible.
I’d say if you replaced your ficim you’d notice a huge difference. A bad ficim is very hard on injectors.
I replace the bad injectors and upgrade my FICM to an Atlas40 in another video. It's a completely different truck now.
What is a Ficim?
@@ronh9384fuel injection control module. Basically controls injectors.
Use all Archoil products in my 07 6.0
Cetane needs to be at least 50, Cheap Diesel, Change fueling station
Propel HPR, 75
Syndiesel, 60
BP (Amoco branded), 51;
Countrymark fuels Diesel-R, 50
Chevron, 49; or 51 with Techron D labels in select markets
ConocoPhillips through the 76 stations (California) 47-53
PetroCanada, 47-51
BP (Powerblend 47, otherwise 40-42)
Shell, 46;
Sinclair, 46;
Sunoco Gold, 45 (often +1-5) Sunoco regular is usually 40.
Exxon/Mobile, 43-46
Holiday Stations, 40-43
HESS, 40-42, can be up to 45.
Husky, 40 + diesel Max additives raise another 1-3 from there (41-45 max)
Pilot/Love's/Flying J/Valero/Sheetz/Walmart/Wawa: 40
Always try to get the Propel HPR myself. Truck runs a lot better on it
I'd also use Archoil 6200 with the 9100
Same here and my Landrover Discovery 4 is running like a brand new car. Archoil is DEFINITELY the best stuff.
I’ve run both archoil and hotshots and from my experience the hotshots products are way better an than archoil. I use both oil and fuel additives.
I just ran the diesel extreme fuel treat on 1500 mile trip my truck loved it (7.3) changing oil in the morning and adding hotshot oil treatment
@@talonsoff-road8472that’s awesome! I’ve since traded my powerstroke in for a new Duramax and have started using Hotspots everyday treatment after the first 125 miles and I can tell the difference even with a new diesel truck. Run the everyday with every tank until 10,000 +/- miles then run another tank with extreme additive. By running the oil additive in your 7.🌳 I can almost bet it would start easier and run smoother. I’m waiting for my father-in-laws next oil change on his 7.🌳 to start with the oil additive in his. I’ve already started the fuel treatment. Using both did make a world of difference with my 6.4. Powerstroke. Good luck!
Your truck has under 200k miles it has injectors that are that bad? Maintenance is your friend buddy
So you over-filled it half a quart?
Actually more than that.. I dump all 4 gallons in at oil change, so 16.5 quarts total with Archoil.
but do you buy it in gallons ???. alittle confused
No it's like $45 for the little 16oz bottle. I just did the math to see how much that was per gallon.
That oil cap is an incorrect aftermarket variant. You need a Ford cap and Ford filter those aftermarket ones cause issues.
I will look into the oil cap. I always run OEM filters. Thanks for the heads up!
@@betterbeaters Yeah definitely change it the aftermarket Wix caps etc don’t close and spring up on the anti drain back valve on the bottom.
If ur running an oem filter u are not cleaning the oil with that cap
If you order it on Amazon it’s only 44 dollars and it’s worth it.
have you ever had a bulletproof 54 volt fikim do you really know
I've never done a 54v FICM... I've heard it can cause issues but I have no proof besides internet people on Facebook. I've been rolling with this particular FICM for over 2 years and it's still incredible.
Use also need Archoil 9100
U should’ve done a oil change and archoil and use the fuel system
I didn't mention in the video but I had just changed the oil. Going to add the fuel system goodness next time.
You’re a heavy footed dude!!
Not even a TANK will survive your bad destructive habits!
14 years in this truck and nothing has blown up yet.
Could have bought hot shots version of the same product and gotten the same result for alot less
@BrickyBoi if you ran a lubricity fuel additive your injectors would still probably be fine
What oil are you running?
I had been a Rotella T4 or T6 guy forever but just switched to Amsoil and liking it so far.
Rev x is great,and you see it instantly....idk about this stuff
I use Revex also. Instantly eliminated the sticktion I had with #4 injector. That was 8 or so years ago. Still running all 8 original injectors after 18 years. I change the oil every 3000 miles, along with 2 4 oz shots of Revex.
You need to change the oil more often…you should have changed it before you added the Archoil and you should always use ford filters or navistar filters…usually a 5w40 synthetic oil or even a semi-synthetic 10w30 works good in those 6.0’s…it’s a Cat designed fuel injection system and Cat recommends 10w30…or the Motorcraft oil works good too!…change the oil every 7500 miles or less…those powerstroke will run a long time if you maintain them!
I used to change the oil every 5,000 miles... but I rarely drive the truck, so one time it took 47 months to rack up that many miles and I decided to change it every 6 months now just to sleep better at night :)
Hydrotex Oil all the way !!! You get what you pay for guys.
Stuffs good I didn't believe it at first now I use it every other oil change.... placebo my ass, over priced... yes. Its not a fix in a bottle... engine oil just gets abused in huei engines
I'm a believer! Night and day difference for my truck after about 100 miles. It won't save me from having to replace the bad injectors but it's helping enough that it will buy me some more time to save up for them, and if I continue using Archoil products, it should make the new injectors last a looong time.
@@betterbeaters i have a buddy who is a chemists in gas and oil and the stuff is super simple the main ingredient is the same as a bunch of other products but its how they blend it high sheer mixing... the hope and injectors are hard on the oil ant it actually sheers the molecules so they can't sustain their function... so archoil its technically pre sheered.... we've made something similar used in fracking.... right now we're testing a all in one diesel oil we made specifically for huei... I also recommend their new fuel treatment my wife is getting 870 miles to the tank in her excursion 6.0
spending more on oil than you would just replacing injectors..
You need a fuel system cleaner. I bet it would fix it.
I tried that before I found this. Never noticed a difference. This didn't fix the problem but I could definitely tell a difference. Ended up changing 2 injectors and replacing FICM. Truck runs like new now.
My 7.3 has 280k same injectors and i didnot use this stuff
Took 2 bottles of hot shots secret friction eliminator to cure my friction mine is 05 with 350k miles
I have heard good things about hot shots as well but haven't tried it. 350k is awesome. Keep it up!
At the same time, or in two different oil changes?
You need to drink that stuff yourself dude!!
Lets hope archoil fixes your horrendous destructive driving habits!!
Thanks, Karen!
@@betterbeaters
THAT IS MEAN DUDE!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Also ensure the FIICM is running correctly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Some people replace injectors and it end up being a 500-800$ FIICM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You need to crank-up the audio. I couldn't ear what you were saying.
Shim the injectors
Who did you vote for. I'll subscribe if it's the right person
Why does everything need to be political?
Try REV-X you won't use that trap archoil again
Jesus, that thing needs Injector orings not additives.
Ok you still have two bad injectors and a ficm on its way out. Save your money change your oil with 5w40 syn. Cheaper than snake oils it is still skipping.
No blow by ya it’s a fuckin cold motor with cold oil
Not how blow by works but thanks for stopping by!
@@betterbeaters yea if the oil is thick it’s harder for the air to pass by the piston and rings and when the engine is cold the metal hasn’t expanded yet so actually ya that does have something to do with it
My truck 🚚 will not move until it warms up sometimes as long as 10 minutes.
Archoil helped... BUT.. I replaced the FICM (video coming) and now this thing is ready to go the second it fires. Best $$ I ever spent.
Just do a motor delete
Yeah you complain a lot about oil try using. Arch oil. Use the fuel additive ar6200. Fuel is. Changed alot past 4years. You need to. Out additive. With diesel....... No joke
Your not a believer ina mechanic in a bottle but you just did a video about one lol.
I don't believe in big government either but here we are.
If Im not towing, I change oil about every 15-20k miles. Changing filter in between. Have multiple 6.0s, know multiple 6.0s and have never experienced the problems I see all these complaints about. There was a gas station here that had a lot of water in their gas but after that, nope. Hundreds of thousands of miles and none of these issues and no deleting and no bullet proofing. Just went out of town and drove over 90 MPH the entire way, idled, city driving, no issues.
I always think im next but im at the point now im planning rebuilds just because I want to refurb the trucks all together.
I had better luck with turbo maxx.
Hotshots is CRAP !!!
Archoil is worth every penny period, it’s not gonna fix serious neglect like this.
I don't know about serious neglect.. I had 2 bad injectors. It happens to the best of us, but Archoil helped out tremendously until I was able to get new parts and fix it right.
Revx is better
Your physical is bad get a bullet proof victim because you’re below 44 V is what powers your fuel injectors I have a bullet proof 58 V victim which is a fuel injection control module which controls how fast your injectors shoot the fuel into your cylinder check them out they’re $850 your truck will scream I love my 6.0 after I’ve dialed in I had an 03 Harley Davidson centennial edition and now I have an 05 Harley Davidson addition
FICM never drops below 48v. However, I do plan to upgrade it soon.
I got a 05 Harley Davidson edition I just bought last month love it to death
It’s a proven fact that those higher voltage ficms do not improve performance or cure problems. A properly working stock FICM is fine. Don’t waste your time and money.
It"s called STRICTION!! not friction
You mean STICTION
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