Oil change

gnxtc2 · Oct 18, 2016

Did my first oil change at 3500 miles.

Since I don't use the truck much, I let the oil drip overnight. I also punched a hole in the filter and let that drain overnight.

I fill the new filter with almost a quart of oil. Spin on the filter, tighten the drain plug and dump in 12 quarts of 5w40 into the motor. Total oil is 13 quarts including the filter. Start the motor, reset the oil life meter and shut off the motor. Clean up, put the tools away (about 15-20 minutes) and proceed to check the oil on the dipstick. Nothing shows up on the dipstick.

Do I add more oil or wait 'til the next day and check the oil?

Or just put the 13 qts in and close the hood?

Billy T.
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sootie · Oct 18, 2016

add another quart. check the oil in 5 minutes. if nothing-add more oil. More than likely, it will be just a hair under the fill line.

PDT1081 · Oct 18, 2016

Drain plug in? If so, put the 13 in it and drive around the block. Let it sit a bit, then check it. Look at it on the first pull of the stick.

20156point7 · Oct 19, 2016

I never can get an accurate reading with those ignorant dipsticks I just put 13 1/2 qts and shut the hood and change it again in 5k miles

CATDiezel · Oct 22, 2016

gnxtc2 said:
Did my first oil change at 3500 miles.

Since I don't use the truck much, I let the oil drip overnight. I also punched a hole in the filter and let that drain overnight.

I fill the new filter with almost a quart of oil. Spin on the filter, tighten the drain plug and dump in 12 quarts of 5w40 into the motor. Total oil is 13 quarts including the filter. Start the motor, reset the oil life meter and shut off the motor. Clean up, put the tools away (about 15-20 minutes) and proceed to check the oil on the dipstick. Nothing shows up on the dipstick.

Do I add more oil or wait 'til the next day and check the oil?

Or just put the 13 qts in and close the hood?

Billy T.
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I had the same problem with my 11. It was the dipstick and oil not sticking to it. I bought a new one. Problem solved.

gnxtc2 · Oct 22, 2016

I came back the next day and checked the oil on a cold motor. The oil level showed up on the POS dipstick.

Billy T.
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tbsimmons · Oct 22, 2016

If I remember right the book says 13 or something close to that. Mine usually takes 14 range. I do the same let it drain for a while and fill the filter. I jack the front up a little to try and get everything out. yea the dipstick sucks, but not as bad at the 6.4 trucks. Those are totally useless.

webb06 · Oct 22, 2016

Ours always take right at 14qts to get the to max/full line.

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Horsemover · Oct 22, 2016

13.5/14 quarts with a good drain on mine

gnxtc2 · Oct 22, 2016

What would happen if ones puts 15 qts in? It's easiet to dump in 3 x 5qt jugs of oil.

Billy T.
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PDT1081 · Oct 22, 2016

gnxtc2 said:
What would happen if ones puts 15 qts in? It's easiet to dump in 3 x 5qt jugs of oil.

Billy T.
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Ever been in a swimming pool and swung your arm as hard as you could and slapped the water? That's what your crank will be doing. Every journal, every revolution.

gnxtc2 · Oct 23, 2016

So the crank journals are that close?

Billy T.
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tbsimmons · Oct 23, 2016

I would measure my pan and tell you how much height each quart adds but I don't have my truck at the house.
Or if your close to your truck you can.
Measure the pan in inches
Each quart is 57.75 cubic inches. It should get you close on how much each quart will raise the oil level.