First diesel questions
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OK I had my oil changed for the first time at the dealership. They charge me 28.00. Any way there is a drip in my driveway which is another story, but there is a hose running down the side of the oil pan that is the only thing wet or leaking is this some kinda blow but hose or something?? I checked the oil level and if anything it is a bit over full. While I am checking that I notice the oil is really dark I have seen posts about the sulfer contaminating oil quickly but after only 150 miles? Is this normal?
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OK I had my oil changed for the first time at the dealership. They charge me 28.00. Any way there is a drip in my driveway which is another story, but there is a hose running down the side of the oil pan that is the only thing wet or leaking is this some kinda blow but hose or something?? I checked the oil level and if anything it is a bit over full. While I am checking that I notice the oil is really dark I have seen posts about the sulfer contaminating oil quickly but after only 150 miles? Is this normal?
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On the 600 diesels the oil gets dark very quickly. 150 is probably earlier than usual.
The oil on "03-04" cummins doesn't get dark for a long time. My oil is about 5k old and as of yesterday it was still relativly clean.
The oil should not be dark that soon. I wonder if they really changed the oil or if they forgot to? anyways, mine does not get dark even after a few thousand miles. $28.00 seems inexpensive for an oil change on a diesel.
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OK I had my oil changed for the first time at the dealership. They charge me 28.00. Any way there is a drip in my driveway which is another story, but there is a hose running down the side of the oil pan that is the only thing wet or leaking is this some kinda blow but hose or something?? I checked the oil level and if anything it is a bit over full. While I am checking that I notice the oil is really dark I have seen posts about the sulfer contaminating oil quickly but after only 150 miles? Is this normal?
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Mine was black after the first 300 miles. I'm not gonna lose any sleep over it. Typical diesel. If I was worried about it I would do oil analysis and use that to help me make decisions about change intervals. But I figure 7500 is good enough as per the manual and probably it could go longer but that'll keep it within warranty so that's good enough for me.
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Yes 28.00 for LOF. On my Hemi gasser it was 10.00.
Dick's Country Dodge in Hillsboro Oregon. I think they probably make it up on the other maintance. I had them power flush the Hemi transmission and it was around 100.
Dick's Country Dodge in Hillsboro Oregon. I think they probably make it up on the other maintance. I had them power flush the Hemi transmission and it was around 100.
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I have owned an 04 and now an 05 and the oil has always got black within 100 miles. I also have the small amount of oil come out of the crank case breather tube. If its a small amount dont worry about it. There was a post on here from someone who emailed cummins about it and they said that small amounts of oil is a normal condition. Relax and enjoy your truck
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My first LOF change cost $30. The first change was 50% off. They gave me a card that said that the first one is 50% off and the 5th one is free.... hmmmm... Where's the catch??
Are they going to gig me real hard on the fuel filter/air filter? hahahahaha
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Are they going to gig me real hard on the fuel filter/air filter? hahahahaha
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During break-in your oil will soot up very fast. Cummins actually recommends 15,000 mile oil changes and 7,500 for severe duty, I personally think thats way to long to run your oil