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Oct 27, 2015 | 09:58 PM

nmfordguy

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2015 6.7 oil change

Hello all!!

New diesel owner looking for some info/help? Currently approaching 9k miles. My first oil change was done by the dealer. I was looking at my owners manual on what weight of oil to use. I am thinking of going to a 5w-40 oil but all seems to be synthetic. Do i need to do anything special if i am going to change from a conventional to synthetic?

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Oct 27, 2015 | 10:04 PM

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Nothing special needed. My first oil change I switched to 5w40, same oil I ran in my 7.3L for years.

Is it necessary to switch to 5w40? Maybe not, but running 5w40 covers a very broad range of operating conditions.... most of which my truck sees on a continual basis.

Oct 28, 2015 | 04:56 AM

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I've been using the shell T-6 5-40 synthetic for years now for the ability to remain worry free and advantageous in harsh conditions (I freely admit that using a cheap store brand product certified for cj-4 use of most any viscosity would be fine as well).

It's also priced in the middle of the spectrum for a "premium" oil. I go through a lot of it so cost is a factor. If you don't drive much the cost becomes a non issue.

So, use the motorcraft oil and fuel filters, your choice oil, and do it when the truck calls for it, and you'll be in great shape.

Get yourself a 5 gal bucket and trim it to fit under the running boards. Use it to collect the oil (3 gallons of it) and also the drain from the filter.

Always buy 4 gallons of your choice oil. Refill with 13 qts and you're good to go. Takes 20min max when you get the hang of it.

Oct 28, 2015 | 05:06 AM

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I just got a 2016 F350 6.7 PSD and am planning on switching to Rotella T6 5-40 on my first oil change. I'm only at 1,500 miles and plan on changing at 5K. I just want to say thanks to the forum members here, the last diesel I had was a 93 F250 dually... a lot has changed since then and there is a ton of good info here.

Oct 28, 2015 | 10:53 AM

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Thanks guys

Thanks guys for the help!!! I will get it done this weekend.
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Oct 28, 2015 | 11:24 AM

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another +1 for rotella t6; I run it in my track cars, motorcycles, and in the truck. I have Blackstone OCAs for all, but I'll have to track them down.

Oct 29, 2015 | 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ngng

another +1 for rotella t6; I run it in my track cars, motorcycles, and in the truck. I have Blackstone OCAs for all, but I'll have to track them down.

OT...you run T6 in your GT3/RS? I would not mind switching if it checks out because M1 gets very expensive.