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    allegrobound Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 2, 2011, 09:10 PM
    I have a 2005 6.0l powerstroke desiel. Real low oil pressure and no turbo
    The turbo does not kick in and the oil pressure is almost 0 but engine will start and run
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    Nov 2, 2011, 09:54 PM
    Low oil pressure 6.0
    I have a 2005 ford superduty with a 6.0 litre engine. It seems that my turbo isn't working and it has real low oil pressure.
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    Nov 3, 2011, 05:38 AM
    Unless you use full synthetic heavy duty diesel engine oil, the turbo will fail--it's a universal truth. Conventional oil cannot take that kind of beating.

    Check your oil pressure with a good mechanical gauge. If it is still low, journal clearances are likely too great due to wear.
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