Anyone know of a good write-up, with pretty pictures, on changing the oil on a 6.0L PSD? Especially changing from regular diesel oil to synthetic.

Thanks in advance.

 

Nearly everything from the 6.0L Techie folder applies to our PSD Excursion (there are a few specifically for F-Series only).

Here's the link to what you are looking for (w/ pretty pics):
http://archiesfordstore.com/6.0L_Oil_Change_Guide.pdf

Here's the general discussion thread on oil changes with good recommendations on the type of oil filters to get:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...-6-0l-oil.html

Here's the 6.0L Tech Folder that I was mentioning from above:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/303583-6-0l-diesel-tech-folder.html

I just did my oil change for the first time yesterday on my Excursion and it was a piece of cake. With the exception of draining 3-1/2 gallons of engine oil, there is little difference with doing an oil change on a regular gasser. In some ways, it is even easier because there is so much ground clearance on the bottom of the vehicle, you don't really need to jack it up. Plus, the oil filter is on top.

On this note, I got a oil/filter wrench from a "J&B Tool Sales" on eBay for little less than $12 including shipping. This socket can also be used to change out the primary fuel filter underneath the driver-side door.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=350195074944]
eBay Motors: Oil/Fuel Filter Cap Socket for 6.0L Ford Diesel (item 350195074944 end time May-26-09 09:53:10 PDT)

I didn't wait for the socket to arrive and just used a large cresent wrench to carefully unscrew the plastic oil cap off. It actually was very easy so it is not absolutely necessary for the socket. However, while draining fuel from the HFCM (also in the Tech Folder), I saw where the primary fuel filter was located (tucked away underneath the frame) and I am certain that the socket will be essential in getting that loose.

Hope this helps... good luck!
Jackson

 

You are the man, Jackles!! Thanks a bunch, that is exactly what I was looking for. I appreciate the write up.

Jackle - Added rep points for you.

 

Glad I could help. I got my '05 Excursion Eddie Bauer about 3 weeks ago and the information on this forum of what to look out for was indispensible. Just want to return the favor and help contribute to an already awesome site.

Cheers!

 

Thank you jackles, you saved me a few dollars

 

Boy you just gotta love this place! Somebody is alway ready to help!!!!

 

Just a note about the "pretty pictures" instruction. We've learned that 15 quarts is a bit too much oil for the 6.0. I use 13-1/2 quarts before checking the dip stick. That puts me right in the middle of the hash marks on the stick, which is where I like to run it. More than that and it becomes difficult to check the level, and most importantly difficult to know if the level is increasing, a symptom of fuel contamination.

 

Excellent suggestion, thanks.