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New Guy with an easy question
I was a Chevy guy all my life until I went Diesel Truck shoping. I drove home last weekend with a loaded 2006 F250 PowerStoke.
My question is what kind of oil should I run in it? Synthetic or Regular?
I am planning on doing my first change at 1500 miles and have heard conflicting opinions from my friends.<O
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Here is a picture of my new truck.
http://www.ragersworld.com/truck.jpg
My question is what kind of oil should I run in it? Synthetic or Regular?
I am planning on doing my first change at 1500 miles and have heard conflicting opinions from my friends.<O
</OHere is a picture of my new truck.
http://www.ragersworld.com/truck.jpg
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Congrats on the new rig- Looks great! Blue & Arizona Beige-Nice combo
Oil is a very touchy subject... Although a lot of folks agree that with a diesel engine, run conventional/regular oil until about 10,000 miles and then switch to synthetic (if you choose).
Oil is a very touchy subject... Although a lot of folks agree that with a diesel engine, run conventional/regular oil until about 10,000 miles and then switch to synthetic (if you choose).
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I recommend at least 5k miles before you change oil. This allows the engine to wear properly before the switch. After that change to whatever synthetic you choose to use.
I use Mobil-1 and since I use the OilGuard by-pass filter system I refill to 15 qts. I buy 3-5qt containers of Mobil-1 from Wally World and the pricing ends up being close between Mobil-1 and Rotella plus the filter.
I use Mobil-1 and since I use the OilGuard by-pass filter system I refill to 15 qts. I buy 3-5qt containers of Mobil-1 from Wally World and the pricing ends up being close between Mobil-1 and Rotella plus the filter.
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My reply to a tee, except change oil at the earlier mileage. OilGuard is an extra ounce of protection, and don't forget the fumoto valve, and Lisle 36mm filter socket.
Originally Posted by HeavyAssault
I recommend at least 5k miles before you change oil. This allows the engine to wear properly before the switch. After that change to whatever synthetic you choose to use.
I use Mobil-1 and since I use the OilGuard by-pass filter system I refill to 15 qts. I buy 3-5qt containers of Mobil-1 from Wally World and the pricing ends up being close between Mobil-1 and Rotella plus the filter.
I use Mobil-1 and since I use the OilGuard by-pass filter system I refill to 15 qts. I buy 3-5qt containers of Mobil-1 from Wally World and the pricing ends up being close between Mobil-1 and Rotella plus the filter.
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Originally Posted by LeesburgJohn
I was a Chevy guy all my life until I went Diesel Truck shoping. I drove home last weekend with a loaded 2006 F250 PowerStoke.
My question is what kind of oil should I run in it? Synthetic or Regular?
I am planning on doing my first change at 1500 miles and have heard conflicting opinions from my friends.<O</O
Here is a picture of my new truck.
http://www.ragersworld.com/truck.jpg
My question is what kind of oil should I run in it? Synthetic or Regular?
I am planning on doing my first change at 1500 miles and have heard conflicting opinions from my friends.<O
</OHere is a picture of my new truck.
http://www.ragersworld.com/truck.jpg
The only way I could make synthetic cost out for me is to use by-pass filtration & extend changes to 30k.
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Your gonna like this one. 
I use "John Deere Plus-50" 15w-40 and Deere has a synthetic....Plus 50 0w-40.....pure 100% synthetic. I also have used Rotella with no problems. I can get the oil from Deere in 30gal drums, 5 gal buckets, 2.5 gal container or quarts.
Watch the synthetic blends.....use dino or synthetic...just my opinion.
I use "John Deere Plus-50" 15w-40 and Deere has a synthetic....Plus 50 0w-40.....pure 100% synthetic. I also have used Rotella with no problems. I can get the oil from Deere in 30gal drums, 5 gal buckets, 2.5 gal container or quarts.
Watch the synthetic blends.....use dino or synthetic...just my opinion.
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HeavyAssault-
Be sure to note that you use Mobil 1 Truck & SUV (I'm assuming that's correct... if not, you should be!) Regular Mobil 1 oil is *not* certified for diesel engines (API CI-4), where Mobil 1 Truck & SUV as well as Mobil Delvac 1 are.
Be sure to note that you use Mobil 1 Truck & SUV (I'm assuming that's correct... if not, you should be!) Regular Mobil 1 oil is *not* certified for diesel engines (API CI-4), where Mobil 1 Truck & SUV as well as Mobil Delvac 1 are.
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I did not mention that fact, I do use the 5w-40 TRUCK & SUV version.
I will recommend that whatever oil is used in these trucks you are smart to check the API rating that is found on the bottle.
I will recommend that whatever oil is used in these trucks you are smart to check the API rating that is found on the bottle.
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Originally Posted by Maxium4x4
... I use "John Deere Plus-50" 15w-40 ...
To the question: Keep with dyno for the first 5-10K for ring seat. Then switch to syn if you want. I sampled/tested at about 3K and had enough fuel to change. I didn't make it to 5K intervals until about 15K miles. I had enough fuel by 3K to change until then. Sampled every time. I think 1500 is overkill for the first change, but 5K is too long on the next several changes.
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To keep with your question: I use Dino and change the oil. Synthetics are great, I just do not see it for the 6.0L with the EGR recycling system. I'm sure others have a different point of view. Kind of like peeing in the pool with recycling exhaust gasses back into the system.
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As far as costs, depends on your JD dealer, but volume is far cheaper if you can buy this amount. The 0-40 Syn would be great for winter, extreme cold conditions. As far as long term use with a Synthetic....I still would change it out on a regular interval.
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Oooooh.
Originally Posted by LeesburgJohn
I was a Chevy guy all my life until I went Diesel Truck shoping. I drove home last weekend with a loaded 2006 F250 PowerStoke.
My question is what kind of oil should I run in it? Synthetic or Regular?
I am planning on doing my first change at 1500 miles and have heard conflicting opinions from my friends.<O</O
Here is a picture of my new truck.
http://www.ragersworld.com/truck.jpg
My question is what kind of oil should I run in it? Synthetic or Regular?
I am planning on doing my first change at 1500 miles and have heard conflicting opinions from my friends.<O
</OHere is a picture of my new truck.
http://www.ragersworld.com/truck.jpg
I drive highway 99.9% of the time, do about 38k miles in a 12 month period and change my oil on or about 6k miles. Going anything over that, the oil seems to be in too bad of a shape. If I pull ANYTHING during that time, I change at 4k.
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Originally Posted by Keeseter CO
If I pull ANYTHING during that time, I change at 4k.
I'm still planning to stay with 5,000 mile OCI but it's nice to know I could go further...