Owner's manual says 7,500 miles. Anyone agree with that? Most of my driving is city, with the occasional road trip or pulling a few thousand pounds.<br><br>Tad

 

For city driving, the manual says 3750. for highway, yes, you can go 7500. just keep in mind that this is a gloriously general recommendation that protects DC against the majority of warranty claims across the broad range of driving habbits and conditions.

 

I DO MINE AT 5000 AND ABOUT 50/50 CITY/HIGHWAY MILES. I USUALLY SMELL MINE WHEN I GET FUEL AND CK THE LEVEL. IF IT SMELLS KINDA BURNT I CHANGE IT EARLY. IT USUALLY WILL GO THE FULL 5000 MILES THOUGH. IT ONLY SMELLS BURNT IF I DO ALOT OF TOWING OR OFFROAD DRIVING.

 

When I first got mine I changed it every 3k miles old habit, first diesel. Now I'm going 4k but thats about it for me, oil is cheap insurance IMO.

 

I try to do mine every 3-5k :P&lt; I love the taste of PB in the morning.

 

I do anywhere from 500 to 1,000 miles a week (like last week). I change it around the 7000 mile mark.

 

Every 3 - 3500 here... like chuck says, cheap insurance. ;D<br><br>Tony

 

Mines got around 6800 miles now, it has had 3 oil changes. The first one at 1200. Its due for it next one at 8200. That might be a little over kill, but it give peace of mind on a new motor ;D

 

Every 5K for me and the oil analysis has proven that to be way overkill. <br><br>

 

Hi I just recently bought a 2002 Dodge 2500 Diesel and I have put about 600 miles. When should I do my first oil change and do I have to go to a Dodge Dealer. How does this work for the warranty.<br><br>I would appreciate any input. Also what type of fuel additive do any of you boys reccomend. <br><br>Thanks, Coho,

 

I do 85% highway and 15% city driving, so I go with the 5000 mi interval with Rotella T and an LF 3894 Stratopore. <br><br>Besides, I don't feel comfortable letting Dino oil run 7500 mi.

 

[quote author=Coho link=board=4;threadid=6122;start=0#56248 date=1035355175]<br>Hi I just recently bought a 2002 Dodge 2500 Diesel and I have put about 600 miles. When should I do my first oil change and do I have to go to a Dodge Dealer. How does this work for the warranty.<br><br>I would appreciate any input. Also what type of fuel additive do any of you boys reccomend. <br><br>Thanks, Coho, <br>[/quote]<br><br>Lots of folks go to the dealer for the first one, to let them get the filter that the MOPAR gorilla put on the assembly line.(First filter is always a b*tch to get off) You don't need to go but if you do it yourself, keep records of when and what.<br><br>Personnaly I use Rotella DFA in every tank. Delo and Fleetguard Statapores for oil and filter. Same here as Fishin'deep, I drop it every 5K and every oil analisys I've done says it's overkill, I drive about 75% highway/25% city.<br><br>Glenn

 

I've got 6800 miles on mine and plan on changing every 5000. 8) How/where do you guys get Oil Analysis to test your oil? Is that when you take a few swigs and see if it sticks to your tounge? .

 

Jones,<br><br>I don't do the taste test myself but I'm sure some do! I use blackstone labs for analysis. Just ask them for a free sample kit. http://www.blackstone-labs.com/index.html