Another 1/2-Ton Bites the Dust :)
We finally decided a good payload margin was more important than the smoother ride (of the Ram 2500), so . . . we pulled the trigger on a new 2016 Ram 3500 Cummins CC SB 4x4 . . . having trouble getti...
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IdaD wrote:Thanks for the info on removing the oil filter and badge.
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I am running full synthetic on mine, using Rotella T6. I find that it's a couple of bucks cheaper per gallon than Walmart if I buy from subscribe and save on Amazon. A full synthetic oil change including the upgraded Fleetguard filter (LF16035) runs a bit under $70, which isn't bad at all. I did have to modify a five gallon bucket to catch the used oil cause I didn't have a big enough catch pan.
Did you use conventional oil (15w-40) prior to using synthetic (5w-40)? Some recommend a certain break-in period before using synthetic. Wonder what oil Ram uses in their Cummins for the initial factory fill?
Looks like a lotta folks use those Fumoto valves. They look really convenient, but knowing my luck a 2x4 in the middle of I10 will fly up and break it off. Your modified 5-gal bucket sounds like the plan. I hear that oil comes outta that Cummins like a SOB!
