engine oil level

regens started in 07, he has an 03..

Thanks for the clarification. As I said I'm not a Ford person so wasn't sure which of the PSDs were involved with that issue. I just knew I had read some serious complaints from owners.

FishOnOne wrote:

Michelle.S wrote:
OK, maybe I missed it, but what about the Fuel contamination of the oil during those regen cycles where they dump all the extra fuel into the cylinders.
I'm not a Ford person, but I've read plenty of posts of Ford owners talking about the excess fuel getting past the rings and ending up in the oil. You probably won't know the answer for sure till you get the sample results back.
I was just surprised not to see some mention of it.

The 6.0 psd emissions system does not have a DPF therefore it doesn't have the regen process that is know to cause oil dilution.

The 6.0 psd generally doesn't have fuel dilution issues unless there's a mechanical failure.

Correct, you're reading about the 6.4 PSD Michelle. I've read some Cummins of the same vintage also have it. Usually they go on a 5k mile oil change lineup depending on the dilution percentage.

Michelle.S wrote:
OK, maybe I missed it, but what about the Fuel contamination of the oil during those regen cycles where they dump all the extra fuel into the cylinders.
I'm not a Ford person, but I've read plenty of posts of Ford owners talking about the excess fuel getting past the rings and ending up in the oil. You probably won't know the answer for sure till you get the sample results back.
I was just surprised not to see some mention of it.

The 6.0 psd emissions system does not have a DPF therefore it doesn't have the regen process that is know to cause oil dilution.

The 6.0 psd generally doesn't have fuel dilution issues unless there's a mechanical failure.

OK, maybe I missed it, but what about the Fuel contamination of the oil during those regen cycles where they dump all the extra fuel into the cylinders.
I'm not a Ford person, but I've read plenty of posts of Ford owners talking about the excess fuel getting past the rings and ending up in the oil. You probably won't know the answer for sure till you get the sample results back.
I was just surprised not to see some mention of it.

Cummins12V98 wrote:

mr. ed wrote:

Lynnmor wrote:
Agree with the lab tests. However you might have been overfilled when it was changed. My "Quality Plus" Ford dealer put in 2-1/4 quarts too much of the wrong oil at my first oil change.

That's one reason I change my own oil. When the truck was new I had Walmart do the change as I watched. The employee proceeded to add a 13th quart of oil whereas my truck uses 12 quarts. If I hadn't stopped him the oil would have been overfilled.

BTW, When allowable I always watch the mechanic whenever my truck is worked on for any reason.

Even if they added 12 quarts it would still be about one quart over filled.

I let mine drain overnight and add a touch over 11.5 quarts and after running it and it sitting overnight on a level surface it is right on full. Look at the bottom of the pan design it can't drain it all out.

I let mine drain for a while but not overnight. I usually have to drive the truck next morning and would rather complete the job on the same day. The Fumoto valve I installed makes oil changes easy and neat.

With my Walmart experience they want to put in 15 qts. and I have to sign a waver for the 13 qts. Then they have a fit after they run the engine and check the oil and nothing shows on the dip stick. Also have to check after the truck sits over nite.

mr. ed wrote:


The employee proceeded to add a 13th quart of oil whereas my truck uses 12 quarts. If I hadn't stopped him the oil would have been overfilled.

BTW, When allowable I always watch the mechanic whenever my truck is worked on for any reason.

Ahhh another reason for a Fumoto valve

mr. ed wrote:

Lynnmor wrote:
Agree with the lab tests. However you might have been overfilled when it was changed. My "Quality Plus" Ford dealer put in 2-1/4 quarts too much of the wrong oil at my first oil change.

That's one reason I change my own oil. When the truck was new I had Walmart do the change as I watched. The employee proceeded to add a 13th quart of oil whereas my truck uses 12 quarts. If I hadn't stopped him the oil would have been overfilled.

BTW, When allowable I always watch the mechanic whenever my truck is worked on for any reason.

Even if they added 12 quarts it would still be about one quart over filled.

I let mine drain overnight and add a touch over 11.5 quarts and after running it and it sitting overnight on a level surface it is right on full. Look at the bottom of the pan design it can't drain it all out.

Lynnmor wrote:
Agree with the lab tests. However you might have been overfilled when it was changed. My "Quality Plus" Ford dealer put in 2-1/4 quarts too much of the wrong oil at my first oil change.

That's one reason I change my own oil. When the truck was new I had Walmart do the change as I watched. The employee proceeded to add a 13th quart of oil whereas my truck uses 12 quarts. If I hadn't stopped him the oil would have been overfilled.

BTW, When allowable I always watch the mechanic whenever my truck is worked on for any reason.