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08-11-2005, 07:21 PM
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i just recently purchased a 2001 dodge cummins,24 valve turbo with 126,000 miles. it is so far everything i hoped for. would synthethic or rotella t, be better to use in it? i would appreciate any thoughts on this this,as this is my first diesel, and i am learning as i go.
08-11-2005, 07:41 PM
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Much debated topic, I like Rotella T myself. Others will say syn, but I just can't see the extra cost. I would assume there is a formula that shows the extended change interval v.s cost? (somewhere).
There has even been a few Polls on the topic.
Make sure you brush up on the fuel filter change and other common tips.
http://www.dodgeram.org/tech/dsl/fil...uel_filter.htm
Oh, and WELCOME!
There has even been a few Polls on the topic.
Make sure you brush up on the fuel filter change and other common tips.
http://www.dodgeram.org/tech/dsl/fil...uel_filter.htm
Oh, and WELCOME!
08-11-2005, 08:04 PM
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Oil and filters are the simplest and most debated topics.
I use Royal Purple and fleetguard. 10k intervals. The filters are relatively cheap and I'm toying with the idea of changeing filters at 5k.
More important is to just change the oil as recommended, and use a filter off the approved list.
Also, I heard from a reliable source that Ford owns Amsoil.......
I use Royal Purple and fleetguard. 10k intervals. The filters are relatively cheap and I'm toying with the idea of changeing filters at 5k.
More important is to just change the oil as recommended, and use a filter off the approved list.
Also, I heard from a reliable source that Ford owns Amsoil.......
08-11-2005, 09:00 PM
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Welcome and congrats on the truck. You are just getting it broke in! Only Rotella for me.
Please fill in your signature so we know what truck you have, miles, extras, ect. any unmarried sisters, rich old uncles stuff like that.
Please fill in your signature so we know what truck you have, miles, extras, ect. any unmarried sisters, rich old uncles stuff like that.
08-11-2005, 09:25 PM
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i use rotella t syn. they say that mobil and amsoil syns are the 'best'. most guys are going to run regular rotella t. ex. truckers, ctd drivers, etc. etc. Rotella T is a really good oil, ya just hvae to change it more often.
08-11-2005, 09:26 PM
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Originally posted by Geico266
Please fill in your signature so we know what truck you have, miles, extras, ect. any unmarried sisters, rich old uncles stuff like that.
Please fill in your signature so we know what truck you have, miles, extras, ect. any unmarried sisters, rich old uncles stuff like that.
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08-12-2005, 08:40 AM
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Originally posted by jim54
thanks all, really apprreciate all the input.
thanks all, really apprreciate all the input.
A fuel pressure guage is an absolute must do this weekend.
08-12-2005, 10:46 AM
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I bought a truck with about 20k on it
and just got a good first service done to it (basically the 15k and 30k service combo - all fluids and air filter) but didn't see a change interval for the fuel filter. Should I do this just as a precaution. I now after 2 months have 28k on it.
08-12-2005, 01:06 PM
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Originally posted by jim54
would synthethic or rotella t, be better to use in it?
would synthethic or rotella t, be better to use in it?
You ask a question that has produced wars in the past! (no way you could know).
Old adage = "Never insult a mans wife...or his choice of engine oil"!
Simple answer...use your Rotella, and change @ 5,000 miles. Go with synthetics and change @ 10,000 miles. Your choice.
What you won't get much arguement on is...Use a Fleetguard Filter!
RJ
08-12-2005, 01:10 PM
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Re: I bought a truck with about 20k on it
Originally posted by jumpinj
....didn't see a change interval for the fuel filter. Should I do this just as a precaution.
....didn't see a change interval for the fuel filter. Should I do this just as a precaution.
After that...I would recommend @ 15,000 miles.
RJ
