Engine Oil Life
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Everyone's different and has different criteria. 5k is the safe bet IMO. A dealer in aftermarket diesel equip, I just talked to, runs dino Rotella @ walmart for $10/gallon, but changes at 3k. I run Mobile 1 full synthetic ($20/gallon @ walmart) and change at 5k.
Some of you guys/gals with 'newer' common rail fuel systems (non-ford, except the NEW ones) can probably go longer; up to 10k. I've heard from a few sources that the Amsoil & Oil Guard relocated filters help reduce soot in the oil from blow-by/egr.
Some of you guys/gals with 'newer' common rail fuel systems (non-ford, except the NEW ones) can probably go longer; up to 10k. I've heard from a few sources that the Amsoil & Oil Guard relocated filters help reduce soot in the oil from blow-by/egr.
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With today's oils, you can run upwards of 7500 mile intervals with no problem. As mentioned above, if you go with a good synthetic, you can go a bit farther. For example, our diesel oils are guaranteed 3x the OEM interval(filters need to be changed at OEM interval, unless using amsoil's). You can even go farther if using oil analysis.
But back to the original question, most DIC's go to 8-10k, so you can run most oils that distance if preferred.
Heath
But back to the original question, most DIC's go to 8-10k, so you can run most oils that distance if preferred.
Heath
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