First Oil Change
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Originally Posted by SBV45
OK, black. "why in black?" Black what?? 
Boy some folks, you buy them books send them to school and they....
The black plastic thing on the end of the dipstick, I ordered the new one which is gray..............good for old eyes.
We need to name that thing; I mean we have those little paper itty, bitty things that are made in Florida during elections…………………
a bit of a pun judge...They have a name for them
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Originally Posted by mrc59
eod - "e ode" the End Of a SuperDuty Dipstick
beod - "be ode" a black colored eod. Considered difficult to read.
geod - "gee ode" a grey colored eod. Considered easier to read.
beod - "be ode" a black colored eod. Considered difficult to read.
geod - "gee ode" a grey colored eod. Considered easier to read.
Your good hang around there is no doubt we can find a job for you.
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You must remember that the people who couldn't vote correctly ( at least in Florida) are all retired Yankees. And I'm not sure they should be allowed to vote anyway. If they are too dumb to only check one name, we think their vote probably shouldn't count.
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From the "for what it's worth" department. Fumoto Oil Drain Valves are an easy way to drain your oil. You basically replace the oil plug with this drain valve. The valve locks in the shut position, but is a quarter turn (to open). If you offroad a lot I'd suggest you get the drain valve with the nipple. That'll allow you to put a rubber hose onto the nipple to drain the oil past your oil pan skid plate. I'd also suggest that you use a skid plate to protect the valve since it hangs down more than the stock plug.
For anyone that's interested, here's the link: http://www.fumotovalve.com/
you'll need the F-111 or the F-111N (N if you want the nipple)
For anyone that's interested, here's the link: http://www.fumotovalve.com/
you'll need the F-111 or the F-111N (N if you want the nipple)
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p3nfo, it also comes with a snap ring that I put over the valve handle. It keeps the handle in the locked position.
Do you have an oil pan skid plate? Did it come with your truck? Anybody know where to buy one?
Do you have an oil pan skid plate? Did it come with your truck? Anybody know where to buy one?
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Changed my oil at 1600 mi. first time with 15qts.. Received stumled idle and some smoke. removed two quarts resolved problem and remained in middle of dipstick. after 6800 mi. changed again and put in 14 qts., no problems and register middle of dipstick.
Not sure if stumble from first oil change was due to tight engine and early oil change.
Not sure if stumble from first oil change was due to tight engine and early oil change.
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Originally Posted by mike0227
Changed my oil at 1600 mi. first time with 15qts.. Received stumled idle and some smoke. removed two quarts resolved problem and remained in middle of dipstick. after 6800 mi. changed again and put in 14 qts., no problems and register middle of dipstick.
Not sure if stumble from first oil change was due to tight engine and early oil change.
Not sure if stumble from first oil change was due to tight engine and early oil change.
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From Ford service bulletins.
The high pressure oil system (pump and rails) can hold a quart and a half. So I have been putting in 13.5 and it is happy.
Oil Level Check Tip:
When checking the oil level on the 6.0, the vehicle must be on a level surface and the dipstick must be fully seated into the tube to ensure an accuarte reading. Do not add oil if the level is above the "MIN" line on the dipstick. Broadcast Message 1512, 1574.
When checking the oil level on the 6.0, the vehicle must be on a level surface and the dipstick must be fully seated into the tube to ensure an accuarte reading. Do not add oil if the level is above the "MIN" line on the dipstick. Broadcast Message 1512, 1574.
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Here is my experience. First, when I drain my oil I've noticed that it takes a long time for it to completely drain. I'm talking 20 minutes+ while the oil dribbles out. When it completely stops draining, 14 qts will take mine to full.
My truck tends to check "over-full" when I check it cold. That is unusual since oil expands when hot. My belief is that the filter housing will slowly drain back into the pan. Maybe it's the high pressure oil rail? Anyway, to get a proper reading I start my truck and let it run a bit then shut it off and check the oil.
My truck tends to check "over-full" when I check it cold. That is unusual since oil expands when hot. My belief is that the filter housing will slowly drain back into the pan. Maybe it's the high pressure oil rail? Anyway, to get a proper reading I start my truck and let it run a bit then shut it off and check the oil.
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