I'm going on a trip soon, will probably rack up about 15,000 miles or so (over the course of a few months) and will be towing the whole time.

I bought my truck used and it's time for the first oil change. at 22,000 miles. looking for recommendations about oil, etc. synthetic...all of that...


is there any other maintenance I should undertake. I've read some of you talking about greasing ball joints or this or that.

just want to do a little preventative maintenance. thanks much.

 

from http://www.everytime.cummins.com/eve...aintenance.jsp

Every Cummins 610 Turbo Diesel is designed for simple, easy maintenance. A single top load fuel filter with heater and water-in-fuel sensor has 15,000-mile (24,000 km) change intervals which match the oil and oil filter change schedule. You have the option of using either CI-4 or CH-4 engine oil at the stated intervals. If CI-4 or CH-4 oils are not available you can use CG-4 oil, but you will have to reduce your drain intervals to 7,500 miles (12,071 km). Valves need to be checked for adjustment at 150,000 miles (240,000 km).

HTH

Tony

 

You need to fill in your sig, so we know a little more about your truck.

For that many miles towing, I would check EVERYTHING out. Engine oil change, Diff oil change, tranny fluid change, brakes, etc...................