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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 07:16 PM
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oil change time

i have a 01 PSD and ever since i bought the truck ive been using the fleet farm diesel oil 10W 30 and my old man who i bought it from used the same is this oil good or should i get synthetic
 
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 07:20 PM
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10W30 is a little thin once the temps get above 70*F

15W40 Dino or 5W40 synth is what is recommended for the 7.3
 
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 07:26 PM
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so maybe try a heavier weight and the fleet farm brand is ok?
 
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 07:36 PM
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Make sure it meets CI-4 or CJ-4 API specs
 
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 07:39 PM
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whats the differenece between them i want the best oil for my truck
 
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 07:46 PM
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CI-4 is what is required for our trucks CJ-4 is just the new updated spec Either will be fine.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 07:51 PM
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aright ill have to look and double check ... since you have been helpful ill throw another question on ya how do you clean your EBPS do you just clean the sensor? I've been reading bout it but cant understand what to clean i have 115k and im sure it needs it
 
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 08:04 PM
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remove the sensor and clean with braklean or carb cleaner and a small pick, be careful the sensor diaphram is only about 1/3" deep in the sensor and you only need to clean the opening. Then remove the top of the tube and follow it down to the passenger side manifold and remove it there. Spray with the above cleaner at let soak a bit, the run about 3' of 0.95 square weedeater line through it and work it back and forth. Repeat this 3 or 4 times usually gets it, the rinse and dry it, also check for any cracks or leaks in the tube before putting it back on the truck
 
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 08:24 PM
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thanks for the help ill have to do it tomorrow when its light out thanks for your help again
 
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