Things to known about 6.7L

Hey guys. I'm a newbie here. I've had a diesel before,2001 ram 2500. Loved it put 225k miles on it before I sold it. It was a simple engine. Just diesel additive every other tank and fuel filter one a year. I've been out of the game for a while and haven't kept up with the new technology and emissions. What are a few things you guys do with your trucks on a weekly/monthly/yearly basis.
I just bought a 2011 f250 lariat with 42000 miles. This thing is amazing. Love it already

Put fuel in it, id add ford performance cetane improver to.the fuel if it were mine and a play/dd/toy truck. For work, nothing.

Before you jump me my work trucks are duramaxes. Ive had a 03gmc 2500, an 07 classic(old body style), a early 08 silverado, an 11 silverado, and now a 12 silverado. They get fuel, oil.changes, and def added for.fluids. Nothing else. I do carry white power services for winter cause.these things seem to.gel easily.

Im not sure where the idea lies but my personal.drivers get fancy oils, fuel.additives for performance, and more thorough maintenance. The work trucks get.bought brand new and the wheels run off. We're talking 200k in four or less years. All with no real extra being done.

Edit:I see you bought a used truck. Id change ALL the fluids right away. Front to back. Then you'll know whats what.

i would recommend a full synthetic oil and only fill halfway between the min. and max. marks on the dipstick which will
1. increase fuel economy
2. use less DEF
3. go longer between drains
4. fewer oil leaks in the future
5. engine lasts longer

Great tips in this thread. I'm definitely going to try the synthetic in mine.

MAINTENANCE can't stress that enough. If you change your oil yourself make sure you have a long oil pan because when you pull the plug out it will shoot way out LOL found out the hard way.

POWER-STRUCK said:

i would recommend a full synthetic oil and only fill halfway between the min. and max. marks on the dipstick which will
1. increase fuel economy
2. use less DEF
3. go longer between drains
4. fewer oil leaks in the future
5. engine lasts longer

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I dont change the oil in the dirtymax but damn never thought about that.

vcassens said:

MAINTENANCE can't stress that enough. If you change your oil yourself make sure you have a long oil pan because when you pull the plug out it will shoot way out LOL found out the hard way.

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That would take all of the excitement out of it!

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For some reason after your oil change for about a 1000 miles, these damn 11 tick and ping. Once the oil wears in it goes away.

POWER-STRUCK said:

i would recommend a full synthetic oil and only fill halfway between the min. and max. marks on the dipstick which will
1. increase fuel economy
2. use less DEF
3. go longer between drains
4. fewer oil leaks in the future
5. engine lasts longer

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How long between oil changes do you go with full synthetic ???

Horseshoezach said:

How long between oil changes do you go with full synthetic ???

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i think 7500-10000 depending on how you drive and where you drive. hard driving and dirty conditions shorten lifespan for sure.

Horseshoezach said:

How long between oil changes do you go with full synthetic ???

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usually around 8000

POWER-STRUCK said:

usually around 8000

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royal purple or amsoil ?

I have only used the royal purple on the 6.7 so far and have became very partial to it. maybe someone that has tried amsoil can post some results

POWER-STRUCK said:

I have only used the royal purple on the 6.7 so far and have became very partial to it. maybe someone that has tried amsoil can post some results

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where you finding it for the best price? i think ill try it as i never have. my motor is new so i know there is still assmebly lube in it, so i plan on changing it at 500-1000 miles. i found 12 qts for $92 free ship .. obviously ill buy 2 extra.

thats a good price

depending on your location I may be able to sell it to you and place a "will call" order where you can pick it up at the warehouse

Has any one tried Schaffers oil in a 6.7. ?

any of these locations
you can pick up at to save on shipping






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holy headache LOL

whooo that is a mess! hopefully you can decipher it