changed the oil at 6000 miles boy was it dirty!

[JPM]

I just changed the oil at 6000 miles boy was it dirty! My 03 never dirtied the oil that bad until I put a programmer on it. Even then I don't think it was that bad.

 

[Cummins12V98]

Please fill in your public signature. Kinda hard to tell what truck you are referring to???

Honestly there is no way to tell the condition of your oil unless you take a test sample and have Blackstone analayz it.

 

[JPM]

Please fill in your public signature. Kinda hard to tell what truck you are referring to???

Honestly there is no way to tell the condition of your oil unless you take a test sample and have Blackstone analayz it.

I knew I was going to get a comment about oil analysis, maybe I'll look into it, but carbon soot is obvious , isn't it?

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2017 3500 Crew Cab Short Bed SRW 4x4 900ft lb Cummins with Aisin , Laramie, Loaded, 4900lb Dunlops on 19.5" steel Ricksons , Streaker Blue/Black interior.2103 Lance 855 camper
SOLD 2003 3500 Quad Cab Short Bed 4x4 HO/6spd, short shift kit,3.73/Limited slip, Laramie, Loaded, Patriot Blue/Dark Slate Gray interior.

 

[garyp285]

My 03 oil never got black, but the 18 gets black the next day after a change. I've read on here to not worry about it, so I don't.
Just wear some old clothes when you change the rear fuel filter, I had my diesel shower yesterday.

 

[JPM]

My 03 oil never got black, but the 18 gets black the next day after a change. I've read on here to not worry about it, so I don't.
Just wear some old clothes when you change the rear fuel filter, I had my diesel shower yesterday.

OK then , I will not worry, thanks for the answer

you aynit kiddin on the diesel shower

 

[TRAMPLINEMAN]

My 03 oil never got black, but the 18 gets black the next day after a change. I've read on here to not worry about it, so I don't.
Just wear some old clothes when you change the rear fuel filter, I had my diesel shower yesterday.

Drain the rear filter into a bag/can before removing. Crack the filter loose with a wrench. Put a Ziplock bag over the filter and spin the filter off. I never spill any fuel this way.

 

[Cummins12V98]

My 11 HO turned BLACK as soon as I started it after changing oil.

Looks means NOTHING.

 

[gsbrockman]

Drain the rear filter into a bag/can before removing. Crack the filter loose with a wrench. Put a Ziplock bag over the filter and spin the filter off. I never spill any fuel this way.

I don’t spill any, either, if it’s properly drained.

 

[JPM]

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I don’t spill any, either, if it’s properly drained.

yours has a much different ,easier configuration than mine

 

[gsbrockman]

yours has a much different ,easier configuration than mine

Same filter, same drain, just a slightly more advantageous location.

With that being said.....my 2014 RAM 3500 DRW was still mess-free IF properly drained.

 

[Newsa]

I knew I was going to get a comment about oil analysis, maybe I'll look into it, but carbon soot is obvious , isn't it?

my profile is filled out.

2017 3500 Crew Cab Short Bed SRW 4x4 900ft lb Cummins with Aisin , Laramie, Loaded, 4900lb Dunlops on 19.5" steel Ricksons , Streaker Blue/Black interior.2103 Lance 855 camper
SOLD 2003 3500 Quad Cab Short Bed 4x4 HO/6spd, short shift kit,3.73/Limited slip, Laramie, Loaded, Patriot Blue/Dark Slate Gray interior.

Don't scoff at oil analysis. If you think your truck is producing more soot than it should, an oil analysis will help you diagnose any problems. And will alert you to issues you can't see or smell.

I used to think it was a waste of money. Why spend $30 on UOA when i can buy a filter and a few quarts of good oil for that. But i do like knowing what's going on with metals, soot, & fuel dilution as well as acid/base content.

 

[p-Bar]

Heck my 04.5 oil turns black as soon as I start it.

 

[TCDiesel]

OP, No one has ask ,So I will start the debate, What lube did you use, to replace the Factory Lube?

No matter what lube used its going to turn black in minutes of Driving

 

[garyp285]

Drain the rear filter into a bag/can before removing. Crack the filter loose with a wrench. Put a Ziplock bag over the filter and spin the filter off. I never spill any fuel this way.

Thanks, I'll do that next time, I thought It was drained but when I cracked the filter loose it rained more diesel.
Maybe my locking fuel cap caused an air lock, but will use the ziplock for sure next time.

 

[JPM]

Thanks, I'll do that next time, I thought It was drained but when I cracked the filter loose it rained more diesel.
Maybe my locking fuel cap caused an air lock, but will use the ziplock for sure next time.

I thought it was drained also

 

[Cummins12V98]

OP, No one has ask ,So I will start the debate, What lube did you use, to replace the Factory Lube?

No matter what lube used its going to turn black in minutes of Driving

My 15 takes a long time to get black. 11 was instant. 98 was dark brown at 5k.

 

[Cummins2014]

Same filter, same drain, just a slightly more advantageous location.

With that being said.....my 2014 RAM 3500 DRW was still mess-free IF properly drained.

Same here ,connect a hose ,and drain into a bucket ,no big deal .

Although I highly recommend 28mm six point socket for the front filter not the 1*1/8

 

[gsbrockman]

Same here ,connect a hose ,and drain into a bucket ,no big deal .

Although I highly recommend 28mm six point socket for the front filter not the 1*1/8

And Cummins12V98 recommends AMZZZZZZZZZZZZ/OIL.....so what's your point?

 

[TCDiesel]

My 15 takes a long time to get black. 11 was instant. 98 was dark brown at 5k.

If your counting Non-operational time, it could take months even years maybe never.

 

[TRAMPLINEMAN]

Both my ‘06 and my ‘14 are black as soon as I start it and check the level. Was told it’s completely normal. I’ll never believe it’s completely normal.