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The traditionally recommended interval for changing your oil on a gas-powered vehicle is every 3,000 miles or three months. However, recent improvements in technology have changed that thinking, and some vehicles can go much longer. It’s a little different for diesel engines.
If you only drive short distances and don’t often reach high speeds, or if you tow a lot, you may need to change your oil sooner than if you drove at highway speeds more often without towing.
Fortunately, every manufacturer has guidelines on how often you should change your oil depending on how much you drive and in what conditions. It’s important to always check your owner’s manual for these guidelines.
The good news is that changing your oil is a DIY job that almost anyone can do. It’s even easier when you have an oil change kit.
Basic Steps for Changing Oil
You don’t need any unusual tools to do an oil change. The basic equipment includes an oil filter wrench, a wrench that can remove the drain plug, a new oil filter, an oil drain pan to catch the old oil, and new diesel oil in the amount that’s required for your engine. The following are seven basic steps for changing the oil in your diesel truck.
Step 1 – Warm your engine up first, then shut it off and set the parking brake. Open the hood and loosen the oil cap.
Step 2 – Place a container beneath the oil drain, then loosen the plug with a wrench. Pull the plug out and wait for the old oil to drain. Wipe up the drain plug area and replace the plug. Don’t over-tighten the plug.
Step 3 – Remove the air filter cover and cover the inlets with a clean cloth.
Step 4 – Remove the oil filter with the filter wrench, then slowly lower it while keeping it upright so it doesn’t spill. Lubricate the seal on the new filter with some new oil and install it. Remove the cloth and replace the air filter cover.
Step 5 – Pour the appropriate amount of diesel oil into the engine, but check the dipstick until it shows three-quarters full. Replace the cap and start the engine. Wait for the oil pressure to rise, then shut it off again.
Step 6 – Wait for it to cool down again, then check the dipstick again and add oil until it’s at the correct level.
Step 7 – Replace the oil cap.
Safety Tips
There are a few safety tips you should keep in mind every time you change your oil. Always park on level ground, block off your tires, and use jack stands if you need to lift the vehicle.
Even though it’s advisable to warm up your engine so that the oil will flow better, don’t try to change your oil directly after driving for any length of time as the engine and oil will be very hot.
How Much Oil for a Diesel Engine Oil Change?
How Much Oil Does a 6.7 Cummins Take?
The amount of oil for a 6.7 Cummins depends on the model year. Engines made after the 2010 model year require 12 quarts or 3 gallons.
However, previous models have slightly different capacities with some older 6.7 Cummins engines requiring more than 12 quarts or slightly less. In fact, it’s important to check the dipstick when filling so that you don’t force it to accept 12 quarts. Synthetic oil is usually recommended over conventional oil.
How Much Oil Does a 5.9 Cummins Take?
Both the 24 and 12-valve 5.9 Cummins engines take 12 quarts of oil. Different weights of oil are recommended depending on use. For example, the 1998.5-2002 and 2003 through 2007 5.9 Cummins usually requires 15W-40 oil if operated in temperatures over 10 degrees Fahrenheit.
How Much Oil Does a 6.7 Powerstroke Take?
The 6.7 Powerstroke requires 15 quarts of oil. According to Ford Service, the recommended motor oil weight for trucks in the U.S. is 0W-40 full synthetic, 15W-40 super duty, or 10W-30 super duty.
6.7 Powerstroke Oil Change Kit
How Much Oil Does a 6.4 Powerstroke Take?
The 6.4 Powerstroke engine takes 15 quarts of oil. For operating conditions over 20 degrees Fahrenheit, 15W-40 oil is recommended, for below 20 and above 0 degrees, 10W-30 oil is recommended, and for above -20 degrees and below 0 degrees, 5W-40 oil is recommended.
6.4 Powerstroke Oil Change Kit
How Much Oil Does a 6.0 Powerstroke Take?
The 6.0 Powerstroke engine also requires a total of 15 quarts of oil. Ford recommends 10W-30 detergent oil for the 6.0 Powerstroke.
6.0 Powerstroke Oil Change Kit
How Much Oil Does a 7.3 Powerstroke Take?
Like the rest of the Powerstroke stable, the 7.3 Powerstroke takes 15 quarts of oil. The same weights for operating conditions apply to this engine as to the 6.4 Powerstroke.
7.3 Powerstroke Oil Change Kit
How Much Oil Does Duramax L5P Take?
The 6.6 L5P Duramax takes 10 quarts of oil. For operating conditions over 0 degrees Fahrenheit, 15W-40 synthetic diesel oil is recommended.
How Much Oil Does Duramax LML Take?
The Duramax LML also requires 10 quarts of oil and 15W-40 oil is recommended.
How Much Oil Does Duramax LMM Take?
The Duramax LMM takes 10 quarts of oil and GM recommends 15W-40 oil.
How Much Oil Does Duramax LBZ Take?
The Duramax LBZ requires 10 quarts of oil and can use full synthetic oil per Duramax and GM recommendations.
How Much Oil Does Duramax LLY Take?
The 6.6 Duramax LLY engine takes 10 quarts of oil and GM recommends 15W-40 in operating conditions over 0 degrees Fahrenheit.
How Much Oil Does Duramax LB7 Take?
Like all other 6.6 Duramax engines, the LB7 takes 10 quarts of oil and 15W-40 is recommended.
Oil Change Kits
Oil change kits are a great way to get the oil you need for your truck as well as the right filter. For example, a 15W-40 Liqui Moly Oil Change Kit for the 1994-2003 7.3L Ford Powerstroke comes with 15 quarts of oil and an FL-1995 Motorcraft Oil Filter.
When you buy the correct oil change kit for your truck, you’ll also find product suggestions for new fuel filters and air filters, which should generally be replaced at the same time.
Rely on ProSource Diesel for aftermarket diesel truck parts and upgrades for your rig. Take advantage of our oil change kits and a wide variety of other diesel parts available on our site.
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