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maxwell11
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Jun 20, 2013

Diesel motor oil/fuel filter question

I have a 2005 Dodge 2500 with diesel engine with 72K miles.

local large truck repair service manager suggested I use

Baldwin oil filter BT7349
Baldwin Fuel Filter PF7977

any of you guys ever use these filters in your dodge diesel trucks?

if so, tell me the good, bad or dirty.

I normally change fuel filter and oil/oil filter at 7500 mile intervals.

I use Shell rotella 15w40 oil and motor seems to run well on it and does not use any oil, I run the stock 4" thick mopar air filter

I have been using mopar oil filters from advance auto and whatever brand fuel filter they sell.

just trying to up grade in filters as I want the motor to last as long as possible. That is why I ask the truck service manager for his advice.

but also wanted to see what you guys advise.

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  • Baldwin meets or exceeds OE specifications. Wix does too. I buy my filters from Napa. They are rebranded Wix.
  • Mine is 2001 and NOT saying I've know everything, here is what I do.
    Baldwin oil filter BT7349
    Baldwin Fuel Filter PF7977

    any of you guys ever use these filters in your dodge diesel trucks
    Wish I could get Baldwin off self at local store. I use Wix because that is good second choice to Baldwin IMO

    I use Shell rotella 15w40 oil and motor seems to run well on it and does not use any oil, I run the stock 4" thick mopar air filter

    I use what Cummins dealer puts over the counter at me. Because they made a change several years ago, and I would not of known of it unless buying from Cummins dealer, your dealer might be different. I buy what I need usually for about 3 or 4 oil changes. I do use stock Fram air filters (and they are not as good IMO) so I change it every 3500 miles.
    I want the motor to last as long as possible

    IMO Nothing better than clean oil and clean air for these. I change oil about every 3-4 thousand miles. Don't like synthetic oil because diesels mix a lot of soot in motor with oil, so I keep it clean and not use it for 50,000 or 75,000 miles.
    EGT gauge is worth having and using to prevent oil from Coking in turbo. When fuel pump went out (2005) , I upgraded to FASS fuel system. Much better to change filters and to inspect. And I don't know how some of these guys are getting 22 or better MPH or Better. I get on average 19-20 tank to tank, and that is manual math not overhead gauge.
    http://www.turbodieselregister.com/ is worth the money each. Especially if you break down somewhere. You can either look up to see what problem might be in their forum. Or if being worked on by garage you'll be able to see if they are giving to line of BS. The filter minder on top of air filter housing, don't even look at it. Change air filter when it looks dirty. Your never going to be the fastest out there but you'll get there everytime. Most bullet proof light vehicle there is IMO. Be carful changing coolant and do homework to make sure you put right stuff back in. Not unusual to get over 500,000 miles. Body will fall apart before motor. If steering is giving you a hassle look up "lukes link", sort of more heavy duty.
    Notice I said IMO a lot?
  • Baldwin makes a good filter - have used them on my Duramax

    Rotella T synthtic - engine
    TranSynd - tranny
    Mobil 1 synthetic 75X90 - front and rear diff.
  • I know they use Baldwin filters on the heavy equipment where I worked. Big trucks and front end loaders. I don't know about pickups tho.
  • Those early common rail engines like to eat injectors. Best way to protect them is with a good fuel filter.

    Oil filter is a toss as long as you use a good one.
  • Baldwin filters are one of the better brands. Go to places like genos garage and check prices.