How many change their own oil?
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The maintenance manual I downloaded from Dodge today specifically states to add 1 quart to the filter before putting it back on. I only have 150 miles on the new truck so far, but unless they are dirt cheap at the dealership I'll handle that end of it myself. Rotella is $2.21 a quart at Costco when you buy the big box,I think it was 6 one gallon containers-boxes were buried last night.
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I always do my own. It gives me a good excuse to check over the truck while I'm at it. IMO owners take more care when working on their vehicle then repair shops, as long as the owner has enough knowledge to perform the work...
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I do mine myself. I do not trust people to work on my truck for something like that. Cheeper, too. (for me) I could have sworn I use a 3/8 ratchet.
Before you put the new filter on, fill it with oil so that the turbo does not have a dry start. After it fills to the top, wait a second, the oil goes back down. I usually put almost a quart in my filter.
Before you put the new filter on, fill it with oil so that the turbo does not have a dry start. After it fills to the top, wait a second, the oil goes back down. I usually put almost a quart in my filter.
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From: Anchorage, AK
Hate changing oil so I don't except my tractor.I supply parts.Dealer charges $25 bucks labor,Fine.They set air psi,lube whats needed.Sometimes I use a quick lube.They charge $12.00 and I tell them not to touch any thing else. Besides being a mess the desposal is a pain.Fuel filter I do.
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From: Winchester, TN
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I do mine. I have warranty on mine and I think my oil pan is leaking. I figured I would take it and let the hacks....I mean dealer fix it. Well, I just can't talk myself into it. Gonna have a local hose and gasket place make me a good gasket and do it myself, I trust myself not the dealer or some poor technician getting paid the least amount of time possible to do "quality" work on my truck and encouraging him to go as fast as possible. I'll let them do the simple, expensive part, replace my mult-function switch, the driver side mirror which has never locked in place.
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From: Utah
I change my own oil........
This Could Be Your Truck
I have seen it posted here before but it cracks me still 
This Could Be Your Truck
I have seen it posted here before but it cracks me still
