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Wow, business is now starting to pick up(which is surpising), so I don't have the luxury of taking my truck in for just the regular maintance so I'll have to start doing that myself as I can get it all done before I actually open up the barn.
So here we go with the questions:
I figured that I would switch to synth. oil and I was thinking about Mobil 1 5w40, thoughts? comments?
Also out of the sponsors here, any general consesus on who the best is as far as reliability of quality OEM parts(and of course a good discount for FTE members)?
Any other things that I should do that would make things easier, quicker etc on future changes? I believe there was a upgrade to make oil draining easier or quicker or something like that(Fumoto valve I believe?). I apologize for this, but up until now I just enjoyed having the dealer do it as it was easier on me, now it isn't with business picking up(surprising but thankfully). Thanks.
So here we go with the questions:
I figured that I would switch to synth. oil and I was thinking about Mobil 1 5w40, thoughts? comments?
Also out of the sponsors here, any general consesus on who the best is as far as reliability of quality OEM parts(and of course a good discount for FTE members)?
Any other things that I should do that would make things easier, quicker etc on future changes? I believe there was a upgrade to make oil draining easier or quicker or something like that(Fumoto valve I believe?). I apologize for this, but up until now I just enjoyed having the dealer do it as it was easier on me, now it isn't with business picking up(surprising but thankfully). Thanks.
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Fumoto Drain Valves
I don't really know much about all this stuff, but that one I happened to have bookmarked. If I changed my own oil I would install one for sure.
It all sounds like fun if you've got the time.
Bill
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Yeah get the Fumoto Valve. I believe diesel manor has them for like 25.00 or so. Makes life real easy when doing oild changes and filling containers for the UOA.I am not sure who will have the best prices for OEM filters as I have an account with the local MC distributor so my prices are great. As far as oil ask 100 people get 100 different answers. Most people like the schaffers 9000...I think thats the syn. Stuff. Others prefer the rotella and the Mobil 1.
Good Luck and welcome to the club as far as DIY maintence. You will find it enjoyable and there is great info. on most anything in the tech folder.
Sarge
Good Luck and welcome to the club as far as DIY maintence. You will find it enjoyable and there is great info. on most anything in the tech folder.
Sarge
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Diesel Filters,Additives,brake rotors, and brake pads for Chevy, Dodge and Ford Diesel Trucks
Here is one of our sponsors. Good place for filters.
Here is one of our sponsors. Good place for filters.
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shopdiesel.com has fuel filters cheaper than the link provided above.
RACOR PF F4604: 6.0 Powerstroke diesel filter RACOR Fuel Filter PF F4604 FITS 2003-2007 6.0 POWERSTROKE DIRECT OEM REPLACEMENT CALL FOR CASE QUANITY DISCOUNTS
shopdiesel's oil filter is only .50cents cheaper though.
RACOR PF F4604: 6.0 Powerstroke diesel filter RACOR Fuel Filter PF F4604 FITS 2003-2007 6.0 POWERSTROKE DIRECT OEM REPLACEMENT CALL FOR CASE QUANITY DISCOUNTS
shopdiesel's oil filter is only .50cents cheaper though.
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i like using schaffers 9000 in the winter and the 15/40 7000 in the summer. also you can sometimes find good deals on oil filters at pep boys when they do the 2 for $7 deal (if they still let you buy filters for our trucks)
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Thanks to all for the help on where to get the filters. I definately look between the schaffers and mobil 1 and see the pros and cons of both of those. There was one user here that was all into the oil stuff and I haven't noticed his handle on here for a good bit. At the time I didn't follow those links because I didn't have the need to, now I kinda wish I did. Oh well live and learn.
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Rotella synthetic is a good, economical reliable oil and is readily available at Walmart. Mobile 1 is an excellent synthetic, but a little pricier. I also have a hard time finding it on the shelves of auto part stores...it is very popular. Definitely go with the fumoto. I use Motorcraft oil and fuel filters. I've heard many advise against Fram (oil filters), but I've used them in my other vehicles with no problems. As for oem parts, I price them locally first and the check them against the prices of them on ebay. I've gotten some outstanding deals on ebay; although some particularly heavy parts are best bought locally...Just my 2 cents.
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Originally Posted by Kepler4
That would be Jeff, AKA Beachbumcook. Here's one BBC thread for ya: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/63...er-2007-a.html