2nd Oil Change

[SFord]

It is time for my 2nd oil change and I was wondering what type of oil to go with. My first was done at a Mobil Lube, but I plan to do my own from here on out. Any comments on Delo 400 15/40 as this is what I was intending to use?

 

[Thomas]

Lots of us are using Delo 400 with no complaints.

 

[DennyDay]

Delo 400

Been using Delo 400 - 15/40 since '84 Diesel Suburban. All since have had very high mileage, 200k + miles with no problems.

Now using it on both '99 and '01 and expect same service. Change interval on Cummins at 5k miles. 6. 2 at 3k.

Denny

 

[Puff]

And it smells good too.

 

[Evan A. Beck]

Delo, Rotella, and Premium BLue are all good oils. I use PB, at 10K intervals.

 

[EMDDIESEL]

I used Rotella for the first 17k miles, now i am using Amsoil 5W-30 Sythetic. And major name brand diesel oil wil be fine. Just avoid Synthetics till at least 15K

 

[lschultz]

I used the Delco 400 before. Nothing wrong with it. Now I use Amsoil 5W30.

 

[BillH]

oil change

I have used Delo 400 since first change and been happy with it, I have 33000 miles and change every 3000. Is every 3000 an over kill? perhaps, but cheap insurance IMO.

 

[Pete Peterson]

SFord, as the others have said the Chevron delo 400 is an outstanding oil that should give you a million miles out of your motor... ..... Pete

 

[CRuD]

Pete

Where do you get your oil at?? I run Shell Rotella t. Have you found a place to get the fluid for the 6 speed ?? I want to change out all the break-in fluids. I change the engine oil at 3000, over kill maybe. All other fluids are due to be changed at the up coming 15000 mile mark

See Ya

Chris

 

[kompressor]

Any secrets to getting the oil filter off without dumping oil all over everything? Do you remove it from the top or under the truck? Tnx.

 

[Thomas]

A one gallon Zip-Lock around the loosened filter—and then out the top.



Another concern is the B+ at the back of the alternator. I believe it is shielded on 2001. Model year 2000 wasn't and a few have reported smoke and sparks when they contacted the back of the alternator with a metal filter wrench.

 

[EMDDIESEL]

I have seen the lightning on my 01', there is no shield on my alternator!

 

[Thomas]

There is a TSB regarding the bare terminal on the back of the alternator—I had it done on my model year 2000. I just looked at Dave's site and didnt find it.



It's fairly easy to cover up the terminal yourself.

 

[EMDDIESEL]

I have the Amsoil Dual Bypass so i have no more worries with that. I never have to go near my Alternator anymore.

 

[OILBRNR]

Any quality dino oil i. e. Rotella or Delo will allow the Cummins to outlast the Dodge superstructure built around it. Sad to say. Therefore, I see little use in spending the extra $$ on Amsoil in the engine. Diffy's and transmission's not withstanding.

 

[Gunny]

Crud, Remember to protect your warrenty on that six speed you have to run a Texaco product, dont remember the # put there is a sticker on all of the six speeds with a warrenty voiding if any other product is used, Gunny