which oil ???
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which oil ???
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I have two buddies trying to get me to use thier choice of oil's. So ineed some input and thoughts from you guys on what oil i should switch to at my first change. Now keep in mind that these two are both chevy drivers one a gaser the other a duramaxie.
1. Delo-400
2. Shell Rotella
jta / a.k.a. the newbie
I have two buddies trying to get me to use thier choice of oil's. So ineed some input and thoughts from you guys on what oil i should switch to at my first change. Now keep in mind that these two are both chevy drivers one a gaser the other a duramaxie.
1. Delo-400
2. Shell Rotella
jta / a.k.a. the newbie
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There are many threads on oil,, do a search and plan to spend a day reading,, Both oils you listed are very good,,, I run the Rotella in my 04 psd and have been happy. Its kind of personal preference and what you truck likes the best,, as long as it meets the CI 4 specs... some folks have tried different oils and then settle on the one that makes the truck the happiest,, Just my $. 02,,,
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Originally Posted by matt1751
There are many threads on oil,, do a search and plan to spend a day reading,, Both oils you listed are very good,,, I run the Rotella in my 04 psd and have been happy. Its kind of personal preference and what you truck likes the best,, as long as it meets the CI 4 specs... some folks have tried different oils and then settle on the one that makes the truck the happiest,, Just my $. 02,,,
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Originally Posted by jta
Sounds like it could get a little $$$$ with filtes ect.. Thanks for your input.
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There has been discussion about Ford recommending the 10W30 for the 6.0... A service writer at one of the Utah dealers specifically told me this and I believe it has been mentioned before at the FTE. I still ran the 15W40 Motorcraft simply because it is hot at the edge of the desert- Recently changed over to synthetic Mobil 1 5W40 for a variety of reasons... Plus the Moderator approved
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I thought I could get it done cheaper than what the dealer told me they would do it for. ($72.00) Now that I am finding my way around the forums I am getting a lot of questions answered. Thanks for all the help and input.
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Originally Posted by jta
I thought I could get it done cheaper than what the dealer told me they would do it for. ($72.00) Now that I am finding my way around the forums I am getting a lot of questions answered. Thanks for all the help and input.
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Originally Posted by matt1751
it cost me $42 to do it myself,, less then 1/2 what the dealer charges,, with the filter up on top its a breeze,, no mess,, the only hassle is getting rid of 15gt's of oil,, I dump it back into my empty gallon containers and find garages who will take them,. if you dealer charges $72 is not bad. my dealer wanted $95 . Some dealers will allow you to supply your own oil and filter and only charge about $15-$20 labor if you don't want to do it yourself so you can still save alittle $$ by suppling your own parts,,ie,, oil + filter,,,
$42 sounds a lot better than $72. I did all my own changes w/ the F-150 and don't see why I can't w/ the PSD. Now I just have to get past the break-in, and decide on an oil. I also can't belive how responsive it is, I was not expecting a diesel to be this quick .
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Originally Posted by jta
matt1751,
$42 sounds a lot better than $72. I did all my own changes w/ the F-150 and don't see why I can't w/ the PSD. Now I just have to get past the break-in, and decide on an oil. I also can't belive how responsive it is, I was not expecting a diesel to be this quick .
JTA
$42 sounds a lot better than $72. I did all my own changes w/ the F-150 and don't see why I can't w/ the PSD. Now I just have to get past the break-in, and decide on an oil. I also can't belive how responsive it is, I was not expecting a diesel to be this quick .
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Originally Posted by matt1751
these trucks are fast,, I can't wait to do my exhaust and programmer but as far as oil changes are Piece of cake to change,,the filter is great,, no more oil spilling on a cross member or down the frame.. I bought a 36mm socket for the filter cap. What I usually do is open the drain, then open the filter cap. go have a beer or 2, come back and replace filter,gasket and tighten filter cap, Put drain plug back in(very important) and then start adding a gallon at at time,, once I get to around 13qt I check if any thing on dip stick. if so then I fire the engine up for about a minute , then let things set for another beer or 2 and then check dip stick again,, then add till I am just below the max line.. last time took 14.5qts.. we'll this is just my method,,,
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i have the K&N replacement filter from summit. its a summit brand. 75 bucks and its a lifetime investment
i use amsoil 5w30 and it costs about 125 bucks to change oil and filter. be ready to shell out the big bucks when u switch to syn.... and contact blackstone labs for ur test kit enjoy ur truck and check out the methanol/ water inj thread for an alternative to the tuners...
i use amsoil 5w30 and it costs about 125 bucks to change oil and filter. be ready to shell out the big bucks when u switch to syn.... and contact blackstone labs for ur test kit
enjoy ur truck and check out the methanol/ water inj thread for an alternative to the tuners...
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Originally Posted by jta
think I am going to hold off on the programmer and exhaust for the first few months. I am looking to get the air filter switched out the samre time do the oil. I heard some where that those were $45 -$50 each time. I was thinking about poping for a K&N. Your thoughts.
