Time for my first change on the F350. Couple of big adjustments that's for sure. 1. 4 gallons of freaking oil 2. $112 for a do it yourself oil change--wow. Glad I have 3 oil pans lol
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Time for my first change on the F350. Couple of big adjustments that's for sure. 1. 4 gallons of freaking oil 2. $112 for a do it yourself oil change--wow. Glad I have 3 oil pans lol
What kinda oil did you use???? I remember the first oil change I did on a 7.3, 2 gallons of oil and it wouldn't even touch the stick!!!! The oil pan is huge on these things, they also have a low oil shut off on them too, gets down to 8 or 9 quarts left in it and it will shut down.
About 15-20 minutes.
$22.95 for 6 quarts.
Rottella T6 5w40. There is actually if bone dry something like 18 to 20 qrts ( something like that. Usually on an normal oil change you put back 13 to 15qrts close to it. The high pressure oil pump system for the injectors holds a qrt or 2 all the time.
Oil is overrated anyway
Wannabe...
Lmao... You would knowQuote:
Originally Posted by Wannabe...
Stewpid......rather costly to when not used Huh WBQuote:
Originally Posted by Wannabe...
nonono After recent events I have got my CAT smoking like a skeeter fogger!!!!!!!!!:RoflQuote:
Originally Posted by Wannabe...
I think I spent $70 on my truck, running Mobil 1, change it about every 7500 miles, so about once a year maybe!
78 bucks at the quick lube for the 250. Change every 6k miles
That aint bad, got the diesel in it?Quote:
Originally Posted by MO' MONEY
Usually about $32 at jiffylube and I don't get to finish 1 cup of coffee next door at starbucks.
I thought about trying the WB method but talked myself out of itQuote:
Originally Posted by Wannabe...
that was a cheby gasser wernt it?Quote:
Originally Posted by ducker
That Modil 5w40 for the diesel is expensive 2
total is 18qrts--had to double check that but only 13 to 15 qrts on the change--that I was sure of :)Quote:
Originally Posted by KDAVID1
I have changed the oil in a 7.3 numerous times and never has it taken less than 16 quarts, maybe the 6.0 is different tho
Yep. 6 qts and a filter!Quote:
Originally Posted by KDAVID1
they say that mobil is good--but too much for meQuote:
Originally Posted by ducker
had to beat myself up to go with a full synthetic just because of the price.
78 sounds about right with normal 15w40 Delo or reg rotella and such.--heck the dern filters are 20 bucks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rees Guide
Since my truck is literally only used to hunt and fish out of I only change it when the light comes on which is normally around 7500 miles and it ain't too bad then! Them vortec motors are good, the transmission, tcase, and rear end in em ain't worth a flip!
You will never regret the money you spend on synthetic in that diesel. Or any other motor, for that matter. Put six quarts of Castrol full synthetic in my 2011 Cheby gasser every 10k. That about every 2 months. Got 89,000 on it now.
Synthetic oil is the best thing since sliced bread. I know cars that have gone 45k miles without a single oil change (not mine). They have had their heads/cams inspected, and no damage or wear was detected. Anyone that waits 3 years and 45k miles for an oil change should have their head inspected!
Synthetic oil does not break down. It lasts just about forever. Only particles (carbon or otherwise) will contaminate it. But that's what the oil filter is for. Yeah eventually it does need replacing. I change my oil one a year no matter what or how many miles. I also try to get it changed before winter so that it's fresh with the least moisture in it. Moisture in engines in cold weather is a bad thing. And its a big problem for those that only make short drives. They need to get good and hot in the winter to burn that moisture off.
$90 for shell rotella, Ram 3500 6.7 cummins, 12 quarts and filter. Will hit 100k next change, will switch to synthetic.
Yep--only problem I had on the Tahoe was the intake gasket leak that sent coolant into the oil. Put Felpro racing gaskets on it no more problems. The motor was great but the rest of that thing was crap. Tcase went out and traded it in for the explorer.Quote:
Originally Posted by ducker
Yep think you are correct. You sure thats not every two weeks hahahaha.Quote:
Originally Posted by jigflinger
On all my gasser vehicles I may change it once or twice a year--I never get in a hurry to--never have any issues. On this 6.0--that's a different story with the main reason being it uses high pressure oil (from 540 psi to 4000 psi) to operate the injectors (yep same oil that lubes the engine) so this thing will take a 40 oil and shear it to a 30 pretty quick--it is a fascinating engine for sureQuote:
Originally Posted by Slab
Try the mobil 5w40 and let me know how you like it :)Quote:
Originally Posted by dpisani
Got the 6.4 diesel in my 08Quote:
Originally Posted by Rees Guide
78 is really good then for sure
like!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by wannabe...
15 quarts in my 7.3. Usually get it done for around $100 whether I do it myself or let someone else do it. Change it every 5k to 10k miles. Keep her full in between.
Very little. Change filter, add oil to the full mark.
Thats about what I do on my throw away cars set I just add the oil. The 94 altima I just sold had 284k on it and I had driven it for 5 years. Other than brakes all I ever did was put maybe 8 qrts in it over those 5 years
With that much oil involved I'd be looking into a bypass filter. Lots of companies make them. I've not used one but I've read they dramatically extend your oil change interval by removing a huge percentage of contaminants. At the price you quoted for your oil change, it wouldn't take long for the bypass filter system to pay for itself.
Here's a few places to research if you're interested in the idea:
http://www.fs2500.com/product.html
https://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-produ...ront%2Fbf.aspx
15qrts was what it took. But as always nothing ever goes to plan. Pulled the oil filter and noticed the base looked not normal. Seems the last oil change somebody used the wix cap and filter. Off the country ford in the morning for a new cap.
Not sure about a man's chance of being struck by lightning , but if it gets cloudy go inside !White Flag Icon
heck--I had to use a 4ft cheater bar just to get the drain plug out--I guess some idot used an impact on it. It always sucks until you get into EVERYTHING yourself.
Grow a little. .....
pfffff--I was standing up under there and putting my body into it before I got the cheater bar out
Standing.....PricelessQuote:
Originally Posted by KDAVID1
:d :d
Any motor? After reading this thread, I asked two different professionals and got two different answers. Not sure which one to believe, but I sure would love to have my oil changed every 10k. I push it to 5k, which is 6 weeks if I'm lucky. 2002 Ram 1500, it's the 4.7 gas engine, 6 qts.Quote:
Originally Posted by jigflinger