What oil does everyone use?
Thread Starter
|
Cargo Master
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 2,079
Likes: 11
From: LA and CO
What oil does everyone use?
I'm looking at using the Rotella 15W40 or the 5W40. Does that meet the Ford requirement?
Doing the first oil change tomorrow on my new (used) truck.
Doing the first oil change tomorrow on my new (used) truck.
Junior User
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 66
Likes: 1
From: La Habra, CA
I used Rotella T in my 6.0 but couldn't find CJ-4 Rotella when I got my 6.4 and started using Delo 400. I get my oil checked buy Blackstone every other change. All's well and they suggest I could go much longer between changes. (currently every 5k miles). BTW, the oil turns black very quickly, within the first 500 miles. Don't know if this is true for all 6.4s or the kind of oil contributes.
Thread Starter
|
Cargo Master
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 2,079
Likes: 11
From: LA and CO
Thanks guys. With the Rotella is there any reason to run the 5W40 synthetic? Down here in the south I'd prefer to run the 15W40 because of the heat...
Got a good part number for the filter? The Wal-mart doesn't always have a book to look it up.
Got a good part number for the filter? The Wal-mart doesn't always have a book to look it up.
Thread Starter
|
Cargo Master
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 2,079
Likes: 11
From: LA and CO
Sounds good. All of NAPA's stuff is made by Wix.
Which filter housing under the hood is which? I know one is fuel and the other is oil, but which is which before I unscrew the wrong one? According tot he book the driver's most housing is the fuel.
I also have some other maintenance related questions. If you guys could answer them I'd appreciate it.
Do I keep the fuel coolant reservoir full to the middle of the sight glass? I assume the gold coolant is what to use in there?
Do I need to change both fuel filters at the same time? Or does the frame mounted unit get changed more frequently?
Where is the transmission filter? Isn't it external on these trucks? Does the torque converter have a drain plug? Or is it best to have the filter changed and the fluid flushed?
Thanks,
Which filter housing under the hood is which? I know one is fuel and the other is oil, but which is which before I unscrew the wrong one? According tot he book the driver's most housing is the fuel.
I also have some other maintenance related questions. If you guys could answer them I'd appreciate it.
Do I keep the fuel coolant reservoir full to the middle of the sight glass? I assume the gold coolant is what to use in there?
Do I need to change both fuel filters at the same time? Or does the frame mounted unit get changed more frequently?
Where is the transmission filter? Isn't it external on these trucks? Does the torque converter have a drain plug? Or is it best to have the filter changed and the fluid flushed?
Thanks,
Trending Topics
Super Moderator
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 37,379
Likes: 1,863
From: Frederick, MD
so many questions....so little time!
Change both fuel filters at the same time. Refer to this thread I had done when I changed mine:https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...maintance.html
Yes it is the one closest to the driver.
Fuel coolant res. takes the same as the motor, I have mine completely at the top of the sight glass.
I would not put a wix filter on my truck, fit is not so good, better to use the motorcraft and be done with it. The kit will have both the rail and under the hood filer in it as well as the new o-rings.
There were a few that had external trans filters, most likley if you follow the lines and don't see it then internal only. Best to take it in for the trans svc. They can heat the fluid so that it all comes out to include the torque converter. It has the thermostat so it has to be heated to flush it out.
Change both fuel filters at the same time. Refer to this thread I had done when I changed mine:https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...maintance.html
Yes it is the one closest to the driver.
Fuel coolant res. takes the same as the motor, I have mine completely at the top of the sight glass.
I would not put a wix filter on my truck, fit is not so good, better to use the motorcraft and be done with it. The kit will have both the rail and under the hood filer in it as well as the new o-rings.
There were a few that had external trans filters, most likley if you follow the lines and don't see it then internal only. Best to take it in for the trans svc. They can heat the fluid so that it all comes out to include the torque converter. It has the thermostat so it has to be heated to flush it out.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
New User
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
Have you guys seen this? I know it's old but I had a NAPA gold in my 6.4 and saw this video. The competitor "A" in this video I am confident is the NAPA filter. So I switched it out for the Motorcraft it's not worth the risk in my book.
YouTube - Motorcraft Powerstroke Diesel Filter Comparison
