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I just purchased my first diesel and I need some clarification on a few things because I haven't had a chance to pick up a service manual yet. Is the oil change procedure the same on a diesel as it is on a gasoline engine? For instance do you let the engine warm up before draining the oil or do you drain the oil when it’s cold and the oil is settled down in the pan? Do you put fresh oil in the filter before you install it or not? Does anyone know what the oil change capacity is on my 2004 5.9 CTD? Thanks guys!
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'04 Ram 3500 Quad Cab, 5.9, 6 spd, BD Power X Monitor, Bully Dog Power Pup, silencer ring MIA, S&B CAI, 4" turbo back straight pipe dumped, 2" leveling kit
The oil will flow out better if it's warm. It's good to fill the filter with oil before installation, (I do) and oil capacity is 12qts. total, filter and all.:thumbsup
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07,5.9, 4wd Mega Cab, 3500, Dually, Auto, Rhino Liner, SMARTY CR, (Thanks To Mr. Wagner!!) Quadzilla Commander, (Diesel Nut) ICEBOX Intake w/DPP Torque Tube, Fleetguard FS20000 Lubricity adding, 5 micron Fuel Filter setup. (W/Custom made Bracket):thumbsup. SOLD
The oil will flow out better if it's warm. It's good to fill the filter with oil before installation, (I do) and oil capacity is 12qts. total, filter and all.:thumbsup
sweet...all the tips you guys mentioned are things I already do for the gasoline truck...just wanted to make sure it was the same with the diesel. I'm also gonna replace the fuel filter while I'm at it though I'm not sure exactly where it's located.
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'04 Ram 3500 Quad Cab, 5.9, 6 spd, BD Power X Monitor, Bully Dog Power Pup, silencer ring MIA, S&B CAI, 4" turbo back straight pipe dumped, 2" leveling kit
Use a bucket to catch the oil-not one of them fancy "oil catching" receptacles. It WILL come out fast once that plug is out!
Had a little haz-mat situation-learned my lesson:thumbsup
HAHA Funny you mention that, my 14 qt oil pan, (you know the one with the hole in the center and drain spout on the side) can just BARELY can keep up with the flow comeing out. Always kinda freaks me out when the oil comes right up to the lip.
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07,5.9, 4wd Mega Cab, 3500, Dually, Auto, Rhino Liner, SMARTY CR, (Thanks To Mr. Wagner!!) Quadzilla Commander, (Diesel Nut) ICEBOX Intake w/DPP Torque Tube, Fleetguard FS20000 Lubricity adding, 5 micron Fuel Filter setup. (W/Custom made Bracket):thumbsup. SOLD
I always dump a quart of ats trans fluid in and let it idle for 15 minutes than dump it! 1994 12 valve 2500 4X4 Keeps up with the traffic Thanks to Old Man Bob 4X4
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Couldn't agree more 
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