6.0l PSD Oil Thread
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From: Bossier City, LA
Captkirk, just adding to the info that Blackhat has stated, 5000 mile oil change interval should be reguarded as max, period end of paragraph. The hpop that uses high pressure oil to fire the injectors along with other internal components of the 6.0 shear the oil weight from 40 to 30 pretty quickly. There has been several TSB's reguarding this along with proper oil level (many people overfill) creating a vast number of drivability issues with these trucks.
If you want to increase your O.C.I. I highly recommend using a GP IV synthetic and very careful oil analysis. General concensus is running conventional oil til 10,000 miles before switching to synthetic, I changed at 5,000, but it was a GP III syn (5W40 Rotella T) with no ill effects ( 32,500 miles, only thing that gave me problems so far is the paint peeling off the F250 emblems, and the oil dipstick broke at the top where it seals to the dipstick tube. Knock on wood.
If you want to increase your O.C.I. I highly recommend using a GP IV synthetic and very careful oil analysis. General concensus is running conventional oil til 10,000 miles before switching to synthetic, I changed at 5,000, but it was a GP III syn (5W40 Rotella T) with no ill effects ( 32,500 miles, only thing that gave me problems so far is the paint peeling off the F250 emblems, and the oil dipstick broke at the top where it seals to the dipstick tube. Knock on wood.
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From: Northern VA
OK.. sounds like my plans for 5K/6 months and synth should be enough to make the truck last well (and probably, dramatically overkill). I tend to change the oil more from age than mileage on most vehicles, as I don't commute to work anymore so the truck ONLY will be towing back/forth to the racetrack (70 miles each way through mild hills) 2-3 times a month from Feb to Oct.
Over the winter, it's drive it occasionally to keep the moisture out, and the seals wet. And with a truck, drive it if we get HEAVY snow and need to go somewhere. They seem to get the streets clean so quickly here that even an 18" snowfall is clear in 2 days.
Truck came home with me tonight. '03 F250 XLT CC 6.0 PSD FX4 4x4 (wow, too many designations, I'm sure I left some off :P)
29K on the odometer. Only major work it has needed at the dealer was a mirror replaced. Other than that, it has a flawless record.
Time to go download a service manual from the ford site for my "new" truck.
Thanks again,
Jason
Over the winter, it's drive it occasionally to keep the moisture out, and the seals wet. And with a truck, drive it if we get HEAVY snow and need to go somewhere. They seem to get the streets clean so quickly here that even an 18" snowfall is clear in 2 days.
Truck came home with me tonight. '03 F250 XLT CC 6.0 PSD FX4 4x4 (wow, too many designations, I'm sure I left some off :P)
29K on the odometer. Only major work it has needed at the dealer was a mirror replaced. Other than that, it has a flawless record.
Time to go download a service manual from the ford site for my "new" truck.
Thanks again,
Jason
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From: Arizona
captkirk9195,
You need to take your truck out once a week (not less than every other week worst case) and drive it like you stole it. The VV Turbo in these trucks will rust the blades in position if it is not driven enough, even if it is kept in a garage. These trucks like to be exercised or they tend to act up. Also make sure you are using a good fuel additive like Diesel Kleen or Stanadyne. Especially since the truck sits around with fuel in it for long periods of time. Diesel fuel does not like to sit around.
www.powerservice.com/dieselkleen_cetane.asp
www.stanadyne.com/new/ppt/showfile.asp?id=3384
My advice is to take this truck out one day a week for a nice 1-hour or so drive, it will keep the truck in good shape and let you clear your mind while you are racing down the highway.
Hope this helps
You need to take your truck out once a week (not less than every other week worst case) and drive it like you stole it. The VV Turbo in these trucks will rust the blades in position if it is not driven enough, even if it is kept in a garage. These trucks like to be exercised or they tend to act up. Also make sure you are using a good fuel additive like Diesel Kleen or Stanadyne. Especially since the truck sits around with fuel in it for long periods of time. Diesel fuel does not like to sit around.
www.powerservice.com/dieselkleen_cetane.asp
www.stanadyne.com/new/ppt/showfile.asp?id=3384
My advice is to take this truck out one day a week for a nice 1-hour or so drive, it will keep the truck in good shape and let you clear your mind while you are racing down the highway.
Hope this helps
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From: Northern VA
Yeah I was figuring I'd take it out about once a week to do exactly as you suggested. Maybe only 30-45 min, but enough to warm it up, and top off the tank if it's below 3/4 to keep the moisture out. Yeah.. used to conventional turbos (old race car) that didn't have an issue with sitting for weeks at a time.
Jason
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I love my 5w40 when its cold. I mean when you wiz it freezes as it hits the ground, you eyelashed fall off when trying to open you eyes, well you get the point. MY question is WHO ELSE carries Rotella T since our Wally World hasnt had it for the past 4 months....
PS A heat wave is anything above 70......at least in my neck of the woods.
Thanks
PS A heat wave is anything above 70......at least in my neck of the woods.
Thanks
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mlb4966,
Here is a link showing the Rotella distributors in Alaska, call them and see who carries it in your area.
http://www.rotella.com/wheretobuy/di...s.php?state=AK
Hope this helps
Here is a link showing the Rotella distributors in Alaska, call them and see who carries it in your area.
http://www.rotella.com/wheretobuy/di...s.php?state=AK
Hope this helps
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From: Arizona
Originally Posted by member33094
How about oil filters for the 6.0? The oil guard website has oil fiters for only $10 they look just like the ones from the ford dealer. Is the savings worthwile?
The filters will be made in Germany or USA and have the patent number stamped on them.
Hope this helps
Last edited by blackhat620; Nov 18, 2006 at 11:05 PM.
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Originally Posted by blackhat620
Shell Rotella 5W-40 Synthetic and Mobil 5W-40 Delvac 1 or Turbo Diesel Truck(same as Delvac 1, just different package) are API CI-4+ certified, and Delo 400 Synthetic 5W-40 is API CI-4 certified. I prefer the CI-4+ certified oil as it works better in motors containing and EGR system.
Hope this helps
Delo 400 15w-40 is also CI-4 Plus certified. Also states its been "Formulated for ULSD and high sulfur diesel fuels."
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Originally Posted by woodys06
Delo 400 15w-40 is also CI-4 Plus certified. Also states its been "Formulated for ULSD and high sulfur diesel fuels."
Miles
Miles
CI4+ works with all fuel as long as it is the 6.0L , 7.3L or older diesel motors... just not the new 6.4L PSD motor.
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From: Arizona
Originally Posted by woodys06
Delo 400 15w-40 is also CI-4 Plus certified. Also states its been "Formulated for ULSD and high sulfur diesel fuels."
Miles
Miles
Hope this helps
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From: Valdez, Alaska
Originally Posted by blackhat620
mlb4966,
Here is a link showing the Rotella distributors in Alaska, call them and see who carries it in your area.
http://www.rotella.com/wheretobuy/di...s.php?state=AK
Hope this helps
Here is a link showing the Rotella distributors in Alaska, call them and see who carries it in your area.
http://www.rotella.com/wheretobuy/di...s.php?state=AK
Hope this helps
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From: Arizona
Here is a link to a listing of all the currently API "certified" CJ-4 oils available around the world.
http://eolcs.api.org/FindBrandByServ...eCategory=CJ-4
http://eolcs.api.org/FindBrandByServ...eCategory=CJ-4