1st oil change

pls · 06-24-2008, 10:59 PM

The over head display says it's time to change the oil. I have 2300 miles.

When I bought my truck the dealer told me 5,000 miles on the 1st oil change.

I wanted to see what you guys think. Thanks

celica_2 · 06-24-2008, 11:04 PM

well im not completely sure, but i would change at 3,000 at the earliest.

maybe they have break in oil from the factory?? idk, but im sure its good until 3K

after that though just throw some decent oil in there and change her every 5K.

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95dieselsmoke · 06-24-2008, 11:25 PM

kinda strange, but yeah, maybe they have some break in oil in it. maybe consult the dealer? keep us posted on what you find out.

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salesrep · 06-25-2008, 06:55 AM

I'd change it. You never know what they put in and when. Start anew with your chosen oil and begin your pm schedule.

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***Compcowboy*** · 06-25-2008, 06:59 AM

They all seemed to be programmed to come on early. Like salesrep said, change it now then go to your own schedule after that.

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mileshuff · 06-25-2008, 07:54 AM

The overhead oil change message is based on driving habits such as speed, city vs. highway, loads etc. It's not very accurate. For a 1st oil change I'd change it early.

Because of the regeneration and EGR system on our trucks I tend to change it much earlier than prior diesels. I change mine every 3K-5K miles.

To reset the overhead message turn the key to ON but don't start it. Depress the throttle pedal 3 times within about 5-10 seconds. Turn the key to off. When you turn key back to on or start it the message should be reset.

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John Banks · 06-25-2008, 08:17 AM

i just changed mine @ 3,666 miles. I was going to anyway, since the motor seemed to be making oil according to the dipstick, but the OHD gave me a System Warning - Oil Change Required - See Dealer Immediatley.

I should get the email from Blackstone in the next day or so with my results.

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pls · 06-25-2008, 10:04 PM

I'm going to call the service dept. as soon as I get time.

The salesman told me they do not put break-in oil in these trucks, he said I should do 1st oil change at 5,000.

This is a reputable dealer, the salesman has been at this same dealership for 18 years.

***0cummins8*** · 06-25-2008, 10:10 PM

i changed my first oil at 3200 when the overhead told me to, and my overhead seems to come on fairly early but i never really worried about it.

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***slagburn*** · 06-25-2008, 10:34 PM

The OH hasn't told me to change it yet (4800 miles now) but I changed it at 3700 or so mostly because of the growing oil thing.

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Bob Ragen · 06-25-2008, 10:49 PM

Mine came on at 2500 miles, one of the reasons for the overhead telling you to change the oil earlier than recommeded is due to fuel dilution of the oil. Change the oil, compared to any possible damage caused by too much fuel in the oil, its

cheap.

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CuzMike · 07-01-2008, 06:02 PM

My message just came on with 4500 miles. Gonna change it soon. What P.M schedule is everyone following? Looking at the owners manual and it says 7500 miles but does mention the change the oil dummy light. You guys think the monitor is that accurate?

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06-24-2008, 10:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
pls Cummins Fan Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 48 pls's Truck Pics	1st oil change The over head display says it's time to change the oil. I have 2300 miles. When I bought my truck the dealer told me 5,000 miles on the 1st oil change. I wanted to see what you guys think. Thanks

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06-24-2008, 11:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
celica_2 Cummins Fan Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 57 celica_2's Truck Pics	well im not completely sure, but i would change at 3,000 at the earliest. maybe they have break in oil from the factory?? idk, but im sure its good until 3K after that though just throw some decent oil in there and change her every 5K. __________________ 03' Dodge Cummins, 6 spd. Amsoil 4510, FBD 5" straight exhaust, Diablosport Predator/Puck combo, Quad boost fooler, ISSPRO boost and pyro, Rear Timbrens. 00' Toyota Celica GT-S, also 6 spd.

06-24-2008, 11:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
95dieselsmoke Cummins Fan Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 36 95dieselsmoke's Truck Pics	kinda strange, but yeah, maybe they have some break in oil in it. maybe consult the dealer? keep us posted on what you find out. __________________ OH NO!!! IT'S A POWERSTROKE!!95 powerstroke,SD I/C with intercooler, edge evo, fpr shim, ebpv exhaust brake,autometer pyro, tranny, boost gauges,MBRP DP, 5" stack,3"lift/35's

06-25-2008, 06:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
salesrep Cummins Nut Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pontiac Il Posts: 438 salesrep's Truck Pics	I'd change it. You never know what they put in and when. Start anew with your chosen oil and begin your pm schedule. __________________ Price is only an issue in the absence of quality. 98 12v Quad cab, 4x4, 5" aussie, Mag-Hytec, Goerend full billet tranny, posi rear axle. NO LIPS!

06-25-2008, 06:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
*Compcowboy* 1st 6.7 with Twins Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kennewick, Wa Posts: 3,538 Compcowboy's Truck Pics	They all seemed to be programmed to come on early. Like salesrep said, change it now then go to your own schedule after that. __________________ ??? Hp ???? Tq - 2007 6.7 TWIN TURBO 2500 Bighorn 4x4 6-spd Manual, Airdog 150, ARP Head Studs, Bullydog PMT, TS MP-8, Airbags with Dual Control Air Comp., H&S Delete & Downpipe, What EGR?, Valair Dual Disk, Amsoil Bmk-11 Bypass, 295/70/R17 Toyos on Walker Evans Wheels,6" Aussies & Hushpower Muffler & DiProcol Gauges & 120HP nozzles (on the way) Thanks to Wally At FTEDiesel!!!!!

06-25-2008, 07:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
mileshuff Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 293 mileshuff's Truck Pics	The overhead oil change message is based on driving habits such as speed, city vs. highway, loads etc. It's not very accurate. For a 1st oil change I'd change it early. Because of the regeneration and EGR system on our trucks I tend to change it much earlier than prior diesels. I change mine every 3K-5K miles. To reset the overhead message turn the key to ON but don't start it. Depress the throttle pedal 3 times within about 5-10 seconds. Turn the key to off. When you turn key back to on or start it the message should be reset. __________________ 2007.5 Big Horn 6.7L Ram QC 4X4 Auto A.R.E Tonneau

06-25-2008, 08:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
John Banks Cummins Nut Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newtown, CT Posts: 381 John Banks's Truck Pics	i just changed mine @ 3,666 miles. I was going to anyway, since the motor seemed to be making oil according to the dipstick, but the OHD gave me a System Warning - Oil Change Required - See Dealer Immediatley. I should get the email from Blackstone in the next day or so with my results. __________________ John '08 3500 Mega SRW 6.7 Auto

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pls Cummins Fan Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 48 pls's Truck Pics	I'm going to call the service dept. as soon as I get time. The salesman told me they do not put break-in oil in these trucks, he said I should do 1st oil change at 5,000. This is a reputable dealer, the salesman has been at this same dealership for 18 years.

06-25-2008, 10:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
*0cummins8* Smokin 6.7 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Windsor Posts: 211 0cummins8's Truck Pics	i changed my first oil at 3200 when the overhead told me to, and my overhead seems to come on fairly early but i never really worried about it. __________________ 08 6.7, edge juice/attitude/hot, TS-MP8, AFE S2, South Bend DD, BADP 5" TBE w/7" miter stack, full egr delete, 4.5" fabtech on 35s, debadged, ladder bars by 4WHEEL PERFECTION, hidin behind the tint www.myspace.com/powderrun

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*slagburn* $.02 Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Los Angeles / OC Posts: 1,640 slagburn's Truck Pics	The OH hasn't told me to change it yet (4800 miles now) but I changed it at 3700 or so mostly because of the growing oil thing. __________________ 07.5, 6.7, Auto, QC, 4x4, Lots of gauges - ISSPRO (Pyro, Boost, Trans Temp) PriCol Optix (Fuel Pressure Lift/Rail) AutoMeter (Oil Pressure) - Dynatrac Free-Spin Hub Conversion Kit - RETRAX bed cover - homebrew shaved bluetec badge - plugged up EGR - Baldwin BF1212 water separator and CAT 1R0750 fuel filter - MSD Dashhawk - Baldwin B164 Bypass Filter

06-25-2008, 10:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
Bob Ragen Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Placerville, CA. Posts: 22 Bob Ragen's Truck Pics	Mine came on at 2500 miles, one of the reasons for the overhead telling you to change the oil earlier than recommeded is due to fuel dilution of the oil. Change the oil, compared to any possible damage caused by too much fuel in the oil, its cheap. __________________ 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 QC, SRW, 4X4, 6Spd Auto, Black Met. Pearl, Bed Line-x Expanding my Carbon Foot Print one oily gallon at a time

07-01-2008, 06:02 PM	#12 (permalink)
CuzMike Cummins Fan Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Newport, MI Posts: 66 CuzMike's Truck Pics	My message just came on with 4500 miles. Gonna change it soon. What P.M schedule is everyone following? Looking at the owners manual and it says 7500 miles but does mention the change the oil dummy light. You guys think the monitor is that accurate? __________________ CuzMike --------------- 2007.5 Quad Cab 4X4 6.7 Short Bed Flame Red Big Horn Edition