Diesel engines.
This is NOT another thread about gas vs. diesel. This is a new diesel owner with some questions. 1st, just purchased 2013 Ram Crew Cab long bed with 6.7 Cummins diesel engine. My history, I hav...
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"I love it when you spin the story between your '15 model and your '98 model to whichever plays the tune to your favor"
What did I do to "SPIN" the story as you claim? I just gave an example on my 98.
So for equal time "NO SPIN" here is a pic of my 11 HO Dually that had 3.42 gears with 65K at pic time and over 50K on the AMZ/OIL Severe Gear 75-110 towing a combined 29K for over 1/2 of those miles. Matching marks are still visible on the ring gear teeth. The AMZ/OIL ATF had similar miles on it.
Fish let's tell the whole story! Since it seems hard for you here it is.
SERVICE LIFE
AMSOIL Premium CJ-4 15W-40 Synthetic Diesel Oil is recommended for extended drain intervals in engines that are unmodified and in good operating condition.
Diesel Engine Service
Three times (3X) OEM* recommendation, not to exceed 50,000 miles/600 hours or one year, whichever comes first. Drain intervals may be extended further with oil analysis.
2007-2009 Caterpillar C13 and C15 on-highway engines must follow OEM-recommended drain interval.
2007-Present Dodge, Ford and GM LMM light-duty diesel pickups must follow OEM-recommended drain interval. Drain intervals may be extended with oil analysis.
Gasoline Engine Service
Two times (2X) OEM* recommendation, not to exceed 15,000 miles or one year, whichever comes first.
*Operating conditions and drain intervals for normal and severe service are defined by the OEM. Refer to your owner’s manual.
Note: Extended drain intervals are not recommended when using biofuels containing >10% ethanol or 5% biodiesel (B5). Follow OEM drain intervals or extend drain intervals with oil analysis.
What did I do to "SPIN" the story as you claim? I just gave an example on my 98.
So for equal time "NO SPIN" here is a pic of my 11 HO Dually that had 3.42 gears with 65K at pic time and over 50K on the AMZ/OIL Severe Gear 75-110 towing a combined 29K for over 1/2 of those miles. Matching marks are still visible on the ring gear teeth. The AMZ/OIL ATF had similar miles on it.
Fish let's tell the whole story! Since it seems hard for you here it is.
SERVICE LIFE
AMSOIL Premium CJ-4 15W-40 Synthetic Diesel Oil is recommended for extended drain intervals in engines that are unmodified and in good operating condition.
Diesel Engine Service
Three times (3X) OEM* recommendation, not to exceed 50,000 miles/600 hours or one year, whichever comes first. Drain intervals may be extended further with oil analysis.
2007-2009 Caterpillar C13 and C15 on-highway engines must follow OEM-recommended drain interval.
2007-Present Dodge, Ford and GM LMM light-duty diesel pickups must follow OEM-recommended drain interval. Drain intervals may be extended with oil analysis.
Gasoline Engine Service
Two times (2X) OEM* recommendation, not to exceed 15,000 miles or one year, whichever comes first.
*Operating conditions and drain intervals for normal and severe service are defined by the OEM. Refer to your owner’s manual.
Note: Extended drain intervals are not recommended when using biofuels containing >10% ethanol or 5% biodiesel (B5). Follow OEM drain intervals or extend drain intervals with oil analysis.
