|
01-06-2013, 06:39 AM
|
#1
|
Rivet Master
2005 39' Land Yacht 390 XL 396
Common Sense
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 5,319
|
Cummins Oil Change
How frequently do you change the oil in your Cummins Diesel engine, and what type oil do you use?
Thanks,
Steve
__________________
Regards,
Steve
|
|
|
01-06-2013, 07:33 AM
|
#2
|
1 Rivet Member
1973 27' Overlander
Panama city
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 9
|
I have a '93 Dodge D250....new to me within the last year. Book says 5000 miles. I change @ 4500 with 15W-40 Rotella. NW Fla weaher, daily driver, 5500# once a month or so. It lives an easy life.
|
|
|
01-06-2013, 07:44 AM
|
#3
|
Rivet Master
Commercial Member
1993 34' Excella
York
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 3,417
|
2007 6.7
I change mine at 5000 miles. Fuel filter every 10,000. It's not a daily driver, mostly for towing, not as much as I'd like to. I drive it every week even if not towing
Our local Dodge dealer has a cracker jack diesel tech, military trained. I do whatever he says. Don't even know the brand oil, just that it is the low sulfer type.
Thanks for putting out the question, looking forward to the replies.
John
__________________
John
WBCCI #268 Palmetto State Airstream Club 22
Region 3 Past President....come with us, you will like it.
Go often to the house of a friend, for weeds choke the unused path........Emerson
Are you kind?..... Uncle John's Band
|
|
|
01-06-2013, 07:57 AM
|
#4
|
Vintage Kin
Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 8,014
|
Year model & engine spec. In over 20-years of production there is a range of expected time/miles recommendations.
On mine: 7,500 - 15,000 miles or one year depending on use.
12-quarts of SHELL Rotella 05W-40 and a BALDWIN or DONALDSON filter.
I usually replace the fuel filter (BALDWIN) and air filter (MOPAR) at the same time just to be consistent.
Brings my minimum annual cost to around $120 for parts/supplies.
.
|
|
|
01-06-2013, 09:19 AM
|
#5
|
3 Rivet Member
1974 27' Overlander
Sault ste Marie
, Ontario
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 166
|
I've got the 98 24 valve, Change the oil and filter spring and fall, usually rotella 15w 40. K&N air filter cleaned as needed and a fuel filter in the spring.....Phil.
|
|
|
01-06-2013, 09:20 AM
|
#6
|
Rivet Master
1988 25' Excella
1987 32' Excella
Knoxville
, Tennessee
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 5,119
|
2007 Dodge pickup. Oil & filter 3500 miles. Dino oil
|
|
|
01-06-2013, 10:31 AM
|
#7
|
Rivet Master
1961 24' Tradewind
1969 29' Ambassador
1970 21' Globetrotter
Jamestown
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,783
|
I have a 99 Dodge 2500. Change oil every 30,000 using Delvac 1 Synthetic diesel oil. Change oil filter at 6000 mile intervals using Fleetguard filters.
The fuel filter gets changed at the same intervals as the oil.
I have had the oil analyzed several times and no problems.
I went to the Delvac 1 at 100,000 miles after the warranty ran out.
I am now at 570K and all is well.
I originally went the synthetic route because I was delivering trailers and when I had to get an oil change on the road they would usually use a gorilla to tighten the drain plug. I can change an oil filter by the side of the road with little difficulty.
Were I not running the Delvac I would likely use rottella and change every 6K or so.
We live in a rural area and the truck rarely sees any city type driving. Always gets fully warmed up etc.
__________________
Rick Davis 1602 K8DOC
61 tradewind, plus a few others
13 Ram 2500 TD
99 Dodge TD 577K miles
|
|
|
01-06-2013, 03:37 PM
|
#8
|
Rivet Master
1994 30' Excella
alexandria
, Kentucky
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,323
|
My truck goes no more than 5k oil changes due to the emissions components. Egr valve puts a lot of soot back into the engine and possible fuel dilution caused by dpf regeneration events.
I have had local dealers send me oil change coupons but there was a $30 difference in price. One dealer was $79.95 and the other was $109 for the same service. Go figure......
Three years back I bought an oil change contract from Chrysler good at any dealer nationwide, 6 prepaid oil changes to be used within 3 years cost ~$37 each.
__________________
Steve, Christy, Anna and Phoebe (Border Collie)
1994 Classic 30'11" Excella - rear twin
2009 Dodge 2500, 6 Speed Auto, CTD, Quad Cab, Short Bed
Hensley Arrow hitch with adjustable stinger
WBCCI # 3072
|
|
|
01-06-2013, 04:42 PM
|
#9
|
4 Rivet Member
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Fairbanks
, Alaska
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 268
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by SteveH
How frequently do you change the oil in your Cummins Diesel engine, and what type oil do you use?
Thanks,
Steve
|
Steve,
Your 6.7 required different oil than the older 5.9's. The oil must meet Cummins spec 20008. This requirement is stated in the owners manual diesel supplement.
I use Valvoline Premium Blue Extreme synthetic. It is 5W-40. The standard Premium Blue in 15W-40 also meets the Cummins spec and may be more appropo in your climate which warmer than Fairbanks! For filters I use the Fleetguard Stratopore.
Max oil change interval is 7500 miles and I find that when towing the oil change reminder which is duty cycle based goes off around 7k to 7.5k miles. If you do in town a lot it will go off sooner, some guys who use their trucks for grocrey getters find it goes off in 2000 miles.
I also installed a Fumoto oil quik drain valve and it sure cleans up doing an oil change.
Hope this helps.
__________________
Rick
"When you find yourself in a hole - quit digging!"
2012 1/2 Eddie Bauer, 2016 Ram Laramie 3500 SWB 4x4 6.7L Cummins 68RFE
|
|
|
01-27-2013, 12:00 PM
|
#10
|
Rivet Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 811
|
5000 miles or once a year. Any 15W40 C-4 oil. I use Delo because I can get it cheap at Costco. My Cummins book on QSC engines recomends against synthetic oils.
|
|
|
01-27-2013, 06:01 PM
|
#11
|
4 Rivet Member
1976 31' Sovereign
2000 33' Land Yacht
Ball Ground
, Georgia
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 311
|
Duramax oil change
I don't want to change the discussion from Commings but I have a new(4500miles) Duramax. Do most of you change by time or mileage or do most trust the computer to determine when it is time. Does the same thing go for the computer and fuel filter change. Thanks.
__________________
A husband is the biggest baby you will have and take the most adult supervision.
Gene and Elaine Thomason
Ball Ground Ga.
1976 31 foot Sovereign
2011 GMC 2500HD Denali
6.6 Duramax Diesel
|
|
|
01-27-2013, 06:35 PM
|
#12
|
Rivet Master
2005 39' Land Yacht 390 XL 396
Common Sense
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 5,319
|
OK, I finally got the owner's manuel for the '12 Ram Cummins, and it recommends 7500 mile, or six month oil change intervals.
__________________
Regards,
Steve
|
|
|
01-27-2013, 07:05 PM
|
#13
|
4 Rivet Member
1988 32' Excella
Bonita
, California
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 325
|
It's new. Take it to your dealer so it gets done right. You spent a lot of money for a good truck. Don't cheap out on the oil changes and screw it up along with your warranty. That being said, I have mine changed at the dealer every 5k. It's easier to keep track with mileage that way. They can also change out the fuel filter and do flash updates if needed while its there.
__________________
Happiness only real when shared.
Christopher Johnson McCandless
2/12/68 - 8/18/92
|
|
|
01-27-2013, 10:46 PM
|
#14
|
Rivet Master
2015 25' FB Eddie Bauer
2013 25' FB Eddie Bauer
2012 20' Flying Cloud
Small Town
, *** Big Sky Country ***Western Montana
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 2,860
|
Same as Crispy; 5k miles.
__________________
2015 25' Eddie Bauer Int'l FBQ / 2023 Ford Lightning ER
2022 Ford F350 6.2 V-8; equalizer hitch + Shocker air hitch
Honda Eu3200; AIR# 44105; formerly WBCCI 2015.1
Terminal Aluminitis; 2-people w/ 3+ dogs
|
|
|
01-28-2013, 05:13 AM
|
#15
|
Rivet Master
Vintage Kin Owner
Lin
, Ne
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 2,430
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by crispyboy
My truck goes no more than 5k oil changes due to the emissions components. Egr valve puts a lot of soot back into the engine and possible fuel dilution caused by dpf regeneration events.
.
|
Thats crazy. I remember in the 1990's a tire distributor here was going 50k between oil changes with their fleet of dodge 1 tons using a premium oil and doing oil samples.
Item # 8800, Monolec Ultra® Engine Oil 8800 on Lubrication Engineers, Inc.
|
|
|
01-28-2013, 09:59 AM
|
#16
|
3 Rivet Member
2003 25' Safari
Riverside
, California
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 234
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by SteveH
OK, I finally got the owner's manuel for the '12 Ram Cummins, and it recommends 7500 mile, or six month oil change intervals.
|
Maybe you should reread it. Something along the lines of when the EVIC message tells you it is due-Never to exceed 7500 miles
__________________
2003 25' Safari
2005 Ram 2500 4x4
1994 Ram 2500 4x4
2015 Toyota Tacoma trd 4x4
2000 Jeep Wrangler 4x4
|
|
|
01-28-2013, 01:26 PM
|
#17
|
4 Rivet Member
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Fairbanks
, Alaska
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 268
|
X2 for checking out the book again, also be sure you read the portions on oil spec. I am pretty sure some of the oil's mentioned do not meet the Cummins/Chrysler requirements for the 6.7l which as I said previously is different than the 5.9 oil requirement.
__________________
Rick
"When you find yourself in a hole - quit digging!"
2012 1/2 Eddie Bauer, 2016 Ram Laramie 3500 SWB 4x4 6.7L Cummins 68RFE
|
|
|
02-06-2013, 10:11 PM
|
#18
|
Rivet Master
2014 31' Classic
2015 23' International
2013 25' FB International
Apache Junction
, Arizona
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 6,223
|
If the engine is idled too much on the 2010-2012 models, the soot loads up inside the exhaust system and gets an opportunity to end up in the crankcase along with fuel. A really toxic brew. This could trigger the oil change light at even 2,500 miles.
I would suggest reviewing the owner's manual diesel supplement for specific oil recommendations. Use only Cummins or MoPar fuel and oil filters to head off unpleasant warranty discussions in the future. Keep all receipts for each service with exact model and brand details of the oil and filters. The service does not have to be done by a Dodge dealer, but the correct parts need to be used by whomever does the work.
Also be sure to purge the fuel filter regularly for any water. The filter purge valve knob is real inconvenient to get to for a short person.
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|