At that time there it will have been just under four thousand miles since the last oil change in North Carolina. The optimized drain interval will then become the required maintenance for warranty coverage. Ford also stands behind warranty claims that prove they follow those recommendations. Sounds impossible but some truth in there somewhere. Next oil sample will go in about 3k from now. If sample is still good, I'm staying the course. It is the additives that break down that is a concern.
I have found out through the last 2 Ram's that you can do the front fuel filter every other times than the rear. I do not tow a lot so I feel comfortable at this interval. I would say 95% of my miles are hooked to the trailer. Then I put on a oil bypass system an started changing filter ever 5k and sent sample in ever 10k. Since I tow my rig a lot, I had my trans serviced at 38K miles.
If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the helpful and click to sign up. The oil is usually and finally black around 12K. I do my fuel filters based on the computer but do not get below 10%. Next oil sample will go in about 3k from now. According to oil analysis oil doesnt show any unusual wear, etc and Ive only had 15,000 miles on it. Sometimes it may prevent a true user from registering. Just a little sticker in the corner of the windshield reminding me when you change the oil.
I presently have 24K on the odometer, and just had the second oil change. Cummins recommends the use of Valvoline Premium Blue engine oils, which are already approved by Cummins for 60,000-mile oil drain intervals in 2017 Cummins X15 engines. I am now at the 5000 mile interview but the computer still says I have 52% life left. I would rather do that instead of having to get it done on the road. This is the life blood of the motor.
Well, that annual oil change is 20,000 miles. The world's 1 resource for everything Cummins Turbo Diesel, with a core focus on supporting every individual in a positive environment, regardless of experience and technical ability. Once your oil hits 5k, it is dirty. He said the trucks are shipped with full synthetic oils in them because the manufacturer doesn't know where the truck will end up. Some may need a fuel, engine coolant, water separator filter with every service or every other service. I use to do it every 10k.
Changing oil more than Ford recommends is a waste of resources and money. For example, fleets desiring an 80,000-mile oil change interval will be required to submit samples every 10,000 miles. Got 27k on it now and last oil sample was still with in good limits. That is the same schedule I have done with all my Ram's in the past as well. Next month I'm going to Ohio so we'll see what the fuel mileage is.
Even though you can go longer, I just do it for peace of mind. Every truck engine and every warranty stipulates different intervals. The guy who bought it is doing the same with over 500k on the clock now. Which was every 5000 miles. This spring I could see the dipstick through the oil. Maybe I'll visit the dealership and get their recommendation.
The computer readout was 25% remaining. My 07 Ram was old school. He also said he has seen warranty claims being held up for approvals because Mopar filters were not being used. Previously as company truck they changed oil 30k mile intervals on this truck but I've noticed oil consumption after 20K miles so I think oil would degrade at 20K miles and this is probably when oil should be changed. The rear gets pretty nasty.
My oil stays so clean with the dual filters I only do it once a year, which is about 15K being retired and all. If sample is still good, I'm staying the course. Or do you wait for the computer to tell you to change oil. Then about a 1000 miles of towing. But I do change the filters every fall for the winter.
My computer still says I have 20-35% life left but I change it anyways. I buy the oil at amazon and take it to the dealer. For more severe duty he said to change the oil filter and oil every 7500 miles. Cummins will provide sample kits, prepaid mailers and the oil analysis free of charge to every customer participating in the program. Got 27k on it now and last oil sample was still with in good limits. After that, I dumped the original oil and used my free oil change. It did not have any onboard readout monitoring the life of the oil and filters.