How To Maintain your 6.0 Powerstroke - Intervals, Part Numbers and Capacities
by Hugh Jackson • July 15, 2024
The 6.0L Powerstroke is one of the most loved and hated diesel engines of all time. This post is designed to help all 6.0 Powerstroke owners maintain their trucks. Below, you will find all the information you will need to maintain your 6.0L Powerstroke.
Our recommended service intervals for the 6.0 Powerstroke
It is absolutely vital that owners maintain their fluids and filters throughout the ownership of their 6.0. What some don't realize is that how often you maintain your truck is dependent on how you drive your truck. For the sake of this post, we will split into "normal" operating conditions and "harsher" operating conditions. Harsher conditions would be if you are frequently towing or hauling, driving mostly off road / conditions that require 4 wheel drive, mostly driving on dusty roads, and excessive idling. We also recommend "harsher" condition maintenance if you are someone who takes frequent short drips in which the engine can't reach full operating temperature.
| Service Procedure | Harsh Operating Conditions | Normal Operating Conditions |
| Replace Engine Oil and Oil Filter | 5,000 Miles / 6 Months | 7,500 Miles / 6 Months |
| Replace Fuel Filter | 10,000 Miles / 6 Months | 15,000 Miles |
| Replace Engine Air Filter | Monitor Air Filter Minder - Replace as Necessary | Monitor Air Filter Minder - Replace as Necessary |
| Flush Engine Cooling System |
45,000 Miles / 3 Years for Motorcraft Gold We recommend switch to a CAT EC-1 Rated ELC Coolant. Change Interval on ELC Coolant - Refer To Supplier |
45,000 Miles / 3 Years for Motorcraft Gold We recommend switch to a CAT EC-1 Rated ELC Coolant. Change Interval on ELC Coolant - Refer To Supplier |
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Replace Automatic Transmission Fluid and External Filter |
30,000 Miles. 4 "Drain and Fills" with some minor driving between each change is recommended |
30,000 Miles. 4 "Drain and Fills" with some minor driving between each change is recommended |
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Replace Manual Tranmission Fluid |
60,000 Miles | 60,000 Miles |
| Replace Transfer Case Fluid | 60,000 Miles | 150,000 Miles |
| Replace Front Differential Fluid | 30,000 Miles | 100,000 Miles |
| Replace Rear Differential Fluid | 30,000 Miles | 100,000 Miles |
| Flush Power Steering Fluid | Every 40,000 Miles / 2 Years | Every 40,000 Miles / 2 Years |
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Replace Power Steering Fluid Filter |
10,000-15,000 Miles / 1 Year | 10,000-15,000 Miles / 1 Year |
| Flush Brake Fluid | Every 60k Miles / 3 Years | Every 60k Miles / 3 Years |
| Replace CCV Filter Element | 15,000-30,000 Miles / 1-2 Years | 15,000-30,000 Miles / 1-2 Years |
| Replace Coolant Filter Element | Every other oil change or once a year | Every other oil change or once a year |
6.0 Powerstroke Maintenance Part Numbers
Part Numbers are for Super Duty Trucks, some parts may vary for E-Series and Excursions
| Part Name | Sinister Diesel Part Number | OEM Part Number |
| Engine Air Filter | SD-CAI-6.0 | Motorcraft FA-1778 (4C3Z-9601-AA) |
| Engine Oil Filter | N/A | Motorcraft FL-2016 (3C3Z-6731-AA) |
| Oil Filter Cap | SD-OFC-FORD-03 | Motorcraft EC-781 (Ford 3C3Z-6766-CA) |
| Oil Fill Cap | SD-FC-OIL | Motorcraft EC-742 (Ford F3AZ-6766-B) |
| Oil Pan Drain Plug | N/A | Ford 8C3Z-6730-A |
| Fuel Filter Set | N/A | Motorcraft FD-4616 |
| Fuel Filter Cap | SD-FFC-6.0 | Ford 3C3Z-9G270-AA |
| EGR Valve O-Ring Set | N/A | Ford 3C3Z-9P455-AB |
| Serpentine Belt | N/A | Motorcraft JK81267A |
| Glow Plug | N/A |
2003 - Early 2004: Motorcraft ZD-12 (Ford 3C3Z-12A342-AA) 2004 - 2007: Motorcraft ZD-13 (Ford 4C3Z-12A342-AA) |
| Thermostat | N/A | Motorcraft RT-1169 (Ford 3C3Z-8575-AA) |
| Thermostat Housing Gasket | N/A | Ford 3C3Z-8255-AA |
| Radiator / Degas Cap | SD-DC-FORD-94 | Ford 9C3Z-8101-B |
| Upper Radiator Hose |
2003-2004: SD-HOSEKIT-FORD-03-04 2005-2007(2WD): SD-HOSEKIT-FORD-05-2WD 2005-2007(4WD): SD-HOSEKIT-FORD-05-4WD |
Motorcraft KM4783 (Ford 3C3Z-8260-AG) |
| Lower Radiator Hose |
2003-2004: SD-HOSEKIT-FORD-03-04 2005-2007(2WD): SD-HOSEKIT-FORD-05-2WD 2005-2007(4WD): SD-HOSEKIT-FORD-05-4WD |
Motorcraft LM4784 (Ford 3C3Z-8286-AJ) |
| Camshaft Position Sensor | N/A | Ford 8C3Z-12K073-A |
| Crankshaft Position Sensor | N/A | Ford 3C3Z-6C315-AA |
| Exhaust Backpressure Sensor | N/A |
2003 - 2004: Motorcraft DPFE-3 (Ford 4C3Z-9J460-A) 2004 - 2007: Ford 5C3Z-9J460-B |
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Injector Control Pressure Sensor (ICP) |
2003 - Early 2004: SD-ICP-FORD-03 2004-2007: SD-ICP-FORD-04.5 |
2003 - Early 2004: Ford 3C3Z-9F838-EA 2004 - 2007: Ford 4C3Z-9F838-A |
| ICP Sensor Pigtail | N/A | Ford 5C3Z-12224-A |
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Injection Pressure Regulator (IPR) |
2003 - Early 2004: SD-IPR-FORD-03 2004 - 2007: SD-IPR-FORD-05 |
2003 - Early 2004: Ford 3C3Z-9C968-AA 2004 - 2007: Ford 5C3Z-9C968-CA |
| Auto Transmission Filter | N/A |
Primary Filter: Motorcraft FT-144 (Ford 3C3Z-7A098-AA) Auxiliary Filter: Motorcraftf FT-145 (Ford 3C3Z-7B155-BA) |
| Power Steering Filter | N/A | Boss Components R038M-3810000 |
| Coolant Filter Element | Wix 24070 | Wix 24070 |
| CCV Filter Element | N/A | CCV55274-08 |
6.0L Powerstroke Fluid Specs & Capacities
| Engine Oil - 15W-40 |
Acceptable Viscosity in ambient temps > 10°F Preferred viscosity in ambient temps > 30° F |
| Engine Oil - 10W-30 |
Acceptable Viscosity in ambient temps > -10 to 90°F Preferred viscosity in ambient temps > -10 to 30° F |
| Engine Oil - 5W-30 | Acceptable viscosity in ambient temps < 30° F |
| Engine Oil - 0W-30 | Acceptable viscosity in ambient temps < 0° F |
| Engine Coolant | Motorcraft VC-7-B(Motorcraft Gold engine coolant) |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Motorcraft MERCON SP ATF |
| Manual Transmission Fluid |
Motorcraft MERCON V full synthetic ATF |
| Transfer Case Fluid | Motorcraft MERCON ATF (Mercon / Dexron III) |
| Power Steering Fluid | Motorcraft MERCON V full synthetic ATF |
| Front Differential Fluid | SAE 80W-90 gear oil, SAE 90W hypoid gear oil |
| Rear Differential Fluid - Steerling 10.50" | SAE 75W-140 full synthetic gear oil |
| Rear Differential Fluid - Dana 80 | SAE 75W-90 full synthetic gear oil |
| Rear Differential Fluid - Dana S135 | SAE 80W-90 gear oil |
| Rear Differential Fluid - Dana S110/S130 | SAE 75W-140 full synthetic gear oil |
6.0L Powerstroke REFRIGERANT: R134A: 45 OUNCES OR 1276 GRAMS OR 2.81 POUNDS. OIL: PAG-46, 9 OZ. (EMPTY FREON CAN
WEIGHT IS 3.25 OZ)
Oil & Fluid Capacities
| Engine Oil Capacity |
14 quarts w/ oil filter for a fill. Entire system holds 17.5 to 18 qts |
| Cooling System Capacity | 27.5 quarts, 26 liters, 6.875 gallons |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity |
17.5 quarts, 35 pints, 16.6 liters |
| Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity | 5.8 quarts, 11.6 pints, 5.5 liters |
| Transfer Case Fluid Capcity | 2.0 quarts, 4 pints, 1.9 liters |
| Front Differential Oil Capacity - Dana 60 | 3 quarts, 5.8 pints, 2.7 liters OEM |
| Rear Differential Capacity - Sterling 10.50" | 3.45 quarts, 6.9 pints, 3.3 liters |
| Rear Differential Capacity - Dana 80 |
4.25 quarts, 8.5 pints, 4.0 liters |
| Rear Differential Capacity - Dana S135 |
12.25 quarts, 24.5 pints, 11.6 liters |
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