2016 CTD 6.7 oil change questions
Getting ready to do the first oil change on the new CTD. I've watched all the youtube videos regarding the PITA oil filter removal and spillage avoidance. Just wanted to get some feedback on how oth...
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Ron3rd wrote:IdaD wrote:
I use 5w-40 Rotella T6 synthetic because it's required in my area due to winter temps, though I run it year round and plan to do so going forward. It runs about $18/gallon on Amazon subscribe and save. I also use the Stratopore fleeguard filter.
As far as changing the filter, I got the filter end wrench from Geno's that attaches to a ratchet and it works well. Once I get the filter loose I drop it into a freezer bag, seal it up and pull it through the hole. Then slide the new one through the hole, spin it on and good to go. It's not the most convenient location but it adds very little to the time or difficulty of the job.
As to the filter, that's kinda what I intended to do too. Don't really feel the need to run the Rotella synthetic, so that's why I was asking about the Delo to see if anybody else is using it.
I might not bother with synthetic if I lived in a warm climate like you, but I don't really want to switch it back and forth seasonally. I've got no choice in the winter since my truck typically operates some in double digit negative temps (Fahrenheit) every winter.
