09/02/2026
Customer came in having issues with his Powerstroke building up extremely warm oil temperatures (230+❗️) just under normal driving conditions. We initially backflushed the oil cooler and saw a noticeable drop in temperature. Unfortunately, shortly after, the issue came back. Having confirmed the problem was indeed the factory oil cooler, we recommended replacement and suggested the customer look into an external option to avoid this issue happening again down the road.
If you know the 6.0L, you know that keeping oil and coolant temperatures in check is a huge step to ensuring long-term reliability. The factory oil coolers are notorious for clogging and causing excessive oil temperatures. By moving to an external setup—like this solid kit from IPR—we avoid hours of labor if the cooler ever needs attention again! This kit also features a full-flow coolant filter that cleans 100% of the coolant in the system, rather than the cheap bypass kits we often see installed on these trucks.
This customer also opted to replace the factory radiator with a full aluminum option from IPR. No more risk of plastic end-tank failures, and boy does it look good 😁
🔧 What we installed:
- IPR External Oil Cooler Kit: Relocates the oil cooler for maximum efficiency and incredibly easy maintenance down the road. Adds a full-flow coolant filter to protect the entire cooling system.
- IPR Aluminum Radiator: Heavy-duty aluminum construction to dissipate heat significantly faster and eliminate weak factory plastic tanks.
At ZB Auto Repair, we are your go-to specialists for all light-duty diesel needs—from routine maintenance and diagnostics to major repairs that require serious attention to detail.
🚀 Big things are coming! We are rapidly expanding our capabilities and look forward to getting more diesel work in the future. Need your truck diagnosed or upgraded? Shoot us a message or give us a call!📞
