Score new to me 250
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Score new to me 250
Scored a 2005 250 with only 32k on it was a town municipal truck. Nice shape with a plow which I need only for my driveway. Finally have a vehicle with some *****. I've struggled for years with an old chevy 92 k1500 6 standard. So nice to plow this storm with this. I assume the second temp on the dash is tranny? Never seen that before.
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A suggestion,,,,,, don't be fooled by low mileage. The vehicle has probably seen a lot of local service and work.
The recommended service in the owner's manual is important to follow now, have fun plowing, you might get tired of all the work you can get done now.
Good idea to keep an eye on the trans temp since heat is a trans's worst enemy. HAVE FUN ,lol.
The recommended service in the owner's manual is important to follow now, have fun plowing, you might get tired of all the work you can get done now.
Good idea to keep an eye on the trans temp since heat is a trans's worst enemy. HAVE FUN ,lol.
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The engine hour meter came out in 2005, but I am not sure all '05's had it (but I think they do).
Cycle through the odomoter control panel by the steering column.
Post the engine hours and pics of the engine and truck.
Every 6.0L owner needs a gauge system and a good scan tool.
The type of coolant is very important, as is the coolant-to-oil temperature spread.
Cycle through the odomoter control panel by the steering column.
Post the engine hours and pics of the engine and truck.
Every 6.0L owner needs a gauge system and a good scan tool.
The type of coolant is very important, as is the coolant-to-oil temperature spread.
Last edited by bismic; Jan 26, 2026 at 12:28 PM.
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No cars on this planet would show a stock tranny temp gauge. To read tranny temp you need a scanner or with obd2 live data you need one with OEM enhanced support, for instance, Foxwell NT510 Elite w/ Ford (scanner) or OBDLink MX+.
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It may help to post the mileage.
Also, a scan tool and posting oil temps and coolant temps (along with information on the type of coolant) might enable us to help you avoid some big expenditures. Tracking other PIDs is highly recommended, as well as adding a fuel pressure gauge.
Expensive injectors are damaged by low fuel pressure.
Expensive FICMs are damaged by low voltage.
Expensive components in the oil system are damaged by high oil temperatures over time (depending on the temperatures).
Lots more to learn if you want to minimize the operating expenses.
Typically experienced recommendations are what draws people to forums.
Also, a scan tool and posting oil temps and coolant temps (along with information on the type of coolant) might enable us to help you avoid some big expenditures. Tracking other PIDs is highly recommended, as well as adding a fuel pressure gauge.
Expensive injectors are damaged by low fuel pressure.
Expensive FICMs are damaged by low voltage.
Expensive components in the oil system are damaged by high oil temperatures over time (depending on the temperatures).
Lots more to learn if you want to minimize the operating expenses.
Typically experienced recommendations are what draws people to forums.
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It may help to post the mileage.
Also, a scan tool and posting oil temps and coolant temps (along with information on the type of coolant) might enable us to help you avoid some big expenditures. Tracking other PIDs is highly recommended, as well as adding a fuel pressure gauge.
Expensive injectors are damaged by low fuel pressure.
Expensive FICMs are damaged by low voltage.
Expensive components in the oil system are damaged by high oil temperatures over time (depending on the temperatures).
Lots more to learn if you want to minimize the operating expenses.
Typically experienced recommendations are what draws people to forums.
Also, a scan tool and posting oil temps and coolant temps (along with information on the type of coolant) might enable us to help you avoid some big expenditures. Tracking other PIDs is highly recommended, as well as adding a fuel pressure gauge.
Expensive injectors are damaged by low fuel pressure.
Expensive FICMs are damaged by low voltage.
Expensive components in the oil system are damaged by high oil temperatures over time (depending on the temperatures).
Lots more to learn if you want to minimize the operating expenses.
Typically experienced recommendations are what draws people to forums.
Truck has 32k on it.
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