First Diesel
 

:rocking::humm:I just bought my first Diesel f-250 Super duty Crew cab. I need to know the 101 guide to take care of it it has 109k on it, any and all help is welcome.

well you could start out by changing all fluids and filters

Ok I thought about that. Now is the question what products do I use? I have a very short daily commute 1-10 miles every day. I have had a couple suggestions of AMS fluids all the way around? Your thoughts.:humm:

I run Rotella in my engine with a K&N oil filter, but am looking at switching to Delo400 and a FleetGuard, mainly due to price, availability, and those on here who use them seem to have good luck with them also. I wouldn't run synthetic anywhere that's changed on a somewhat regular basis (engine mainly). It may work great, but that's alot of $ to drain every 3,4,5,6, 7,000 miles or so. I sat through a presentation from Chevron Oils, and they said no matter what brand oil you are using, this same rule is a good one(synth. is ok in anything but the engine basically). My differentials are the only thing with synth. in it.

Welcome to the site!!!

Take a look at the top of this area. There are lots of good tech things in there, and lots of good reading. I have more, I just have to get them loaded up.

Change the oil every 3-5k, Fuel filter every 8-10k...

Diff's about every 15-20k, Tranny every 30k, T-case every 30...

everything said above is spot on. to make it even more clear how important this is i got my 7.3 a few months ago and was getting 13 to 14mpg at max (lifted and all so i knew it was gunna be bad) changed the fuel filter and it jumped to 15ish.

Welcome to the site. I see your in lacey, Wa. Nice to see another WA guy here. Maintenance is key with our trucks like pointed out above. Take care of the truck and it will treat you right.