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Nov 19, 2008 | 01:29 PM

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jomac11

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I go 5k, use rotella 15-40, fuel filters every 15k

Nov 19, 2008 | 04:09 PM

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GregsSD

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I change my oil and filter every 5,000 miles using Delo 15/40.

I change fuel filters every 10,000 miles to be safe.

Nov 19, 2008 | 06:12 PM

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Bulldog66

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10k on Amsoil and Amsoil filters. Oil reports every other change. So far so good. Reports say I can go longer I just don't push it. Besides, I do fuel filters then too. Good time to take a look at the truck all at once.

Nov 19, 2008 | 09:22 PM

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spence13e

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oil/filter generally at 5k. fuel 10k. hopefully my next blackstone comes back better than the last did, too...

Nov 20, 2008 | 03:28 PM

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CanadianSmokie

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Rotella 15-40...

Was changing every 7500 kms, now going 10,000 kms

Nov 22, 2008 | 08:11 PM

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Catfish_Man

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Exact same as Tazo. Delo 400 at about 5k and backed with Oil analysis every change. Oil analysis results have been flat as can be across every catagory since the second change.

Nov 22, 2008 | 10:20 PM

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Mark250

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Rotella 15-40 dino every 3k

Nov 23, 2008 | 07:37 AM

#23

sdpj

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quick ?. how long can oil go time wise before a change? reason i ask is last time i changed mine was in march and since then i have only put 2200 miles on it. i believe that is considered severe use possibly. everyones opinion is greatly appreciated. thanks.

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Nov 23, 2008 | 07:38 AM

#24

sdpj

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sorry, rotella 15 40 every time.

Nov 23, 2008 | 07:44 AM

#25

bpounds

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15W40 dino every 5,000. I'm not picky about brand as long as it is properly rated.

Nov 23, 2008 | 10:26 AM

#26

mhoefer

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From: BC Canada

5000 Miles on oil, Delo 5w40 syn
10000 Miles on fuel filters
When I was using Dino oil Motorcraft 15w40 in summer, 10w30 winter, it was being changed at 3500 miles because thats what the manual had for severe duty at the time. I.e winter idling ect, cold starts, cold running, summer pulling trailer. Now its all the same, 5w40 gets me great starts in winter, good pulling protection at 40 weight....multigrades. 5w40 syn Delo is rated CJ4. So way overkill on the oil.
I have never had a single issue with this truck so I am sticking to the routine. Today is oil and filters day and its -5 C (20 F) so it will be a cold job.