Oil Change Interval Thoughts
I just got back my Blackstone analysis and it looks like the on board indicator (computer that says life remaining) gave a pretty close indication of how much farther I could have run the oil. So I...
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The '03 to '07 5.9 Cummins HPCR HO has a 7500/15000 mile oil change schedule. I run the 15000 mile schedule or some where in between depending on use.
I've had a oil analysis done every 50k miles and with 255k+ miles every report has come back normal and keep doing what your doing.
Newer engines burn a lot cleaner and with most OLM systems today IMO were dumping good oil.
I see on some of the haulers websites this is a big deal to them and gets talked about. After engine warranty runs out many say they run 10k miles then change the filter. Then change oil and filter at the next 10k.
Most of these guys run their rigs into the 300-400k mile range before non engine related issues start popping up.
I've had a oil analysis done every 50k miles and with 255k+ miles every report has come back normal and keep doing what your doing.
Newer engines burn a lot cleaner and with most OLM systems today IMO were dumping good oil.
I see on some of the haulers websites this is a big deal to them and gets talked about. After engine warranty runs out many say they run 10k miles then change the filter. Then change oil and filter at the next 10k.
Most of these guys run their rigs into the 300-400k mile range before non engine related issues start popping up.
