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PorchSwing
04-25-2007, 13:04
Do I have to do anything differently changing the diesel's oil, as opposed to changing the oil in my gas-powered cars? I figure it's better to ask and get laughed at, than to assume I know what the h##l I'm doing and break my truck!
john8662
04-25-2007, 13:20
Same!

Except you'll need 7quarts of oil...

I just buy two gallons 14w40.

J
PorchSwing
04-25-2007, 14:36
Many thanks!
Hubert
04-25-2007, 18:07
FYI so you won't think you have done something wrong it will turn black almost instantly. Its not like a normal gasser where the oil stays clear or amber for 500-1000 miles or so.
a5150nut
04-25-2007, 21:58
The only Dumb question is the one that goes un-asked.
DmaxMaverick
04-25-2007, 22:40
The only Dumb question is the one that goes un-asked.

I don't know....My wife asks stupid questions all the time. Sometimes, less is better....

"When did you get that?" "How much did that cost?" "Who's paying for that?"

And the list goes on........
PorchSwing
04-26-2007, 14:21
FYI so you won't think you have done something wrong it will turn black almost instantly. Its not like a normal gasser where the oil stays clear or amber for 500-1000 miles or so.

Good to know, thanks!
a5150nut
04-26-2007, 18:50
I don't know....My wife asks stupid questions all the time. Sometimes, less is better....

"When did you get that?" "How much did that cost?" "Who's paying for that?"

And the list goes on........

Forgot to mention the EXCEPTION for wives, blonds, and annoying kids!:rolleyes:
rustyk
04-26-2007, 20:59
Best is Rotella T 15W/40 at 3K mile intervals. If you're running lotsa miles from start to finish, 5K miles wil be OK.
Mark Rinker
04-27-2007, 07:17
Speaker: "There is no such thing as a dumb question."

Smart-a** in the back row: "However, there are dumb people."

:)


I have found that with higher mileage 6.5L engines, oil consumption can be reduced with moderate boost levels, combined with synthetic oils. With high boost and non-synthetics, I could not keep Rotella in my engines.
billschall
04-27-2007, 14:03
Speaker: "There is no such thing as a dumb question."

Smart-a** in the back row: "However, there are dumb people."


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