First Oil Change
Posting Guru
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,399
Likes: 1
From: Corinth, TX
don't go putting crazy ideas in readers' heads... when I bought this truck, I sought out and spoke with the best diesel techs I could find. All of them said that while one change early is a good idea, the engines are designed to handle the minor particulate caused by breakin, and with the 6.7L it is truly *minor*. the CGI block allows for a much more accurate manufacturing process, so there isn't nearly as much initial wear or "mating of parts" that takes place. I talked to three different techs who are Ford certified on the 6.7L, and two third-party diesel mechanics (my stepbrother works for Peterbilt). they all told me that I'd be safe using just the oil minder. One recommended an initial change at less than 1k, the rest said that the first should probably be done at less than 5k, just to hedge my bets. They all also said to monitor the oil level, especially for the first few changes.
The schedule posted above is great for small engines, and I doubt it would hurt a 6.7L... but it *will* hurt the pocketbook, and the experts agree that it won't help a thing.
The schedule posted above is great for small engines, and I doubt it would hurt a 6.7L... but it *will* hurt the pocketbook, and the experts agree that it won't help a thing.
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 294
Likes: 1
For the record..I am changing my oil every 5,000 miles...its cheap insurance IMO.
Post Fiend
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 6,127
Likes: 6
You know you are really in trouble when the Change Oil Soon is followed by the message "Use only KY"
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
