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ACZL
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Dec 06, 2014

Oil vesocity for 6.7 powerstroke

Looking at the specs for the 6.7, it says 10w30 for normal use. Also see that 5w40 synthetic can be used in severe duty apps. Has anyone switched over to 5w40 for normal use? Does it hurt to do so? I cannot see where it do any harm, but see where it would do more good (better oil flow in cold weather, better protection when hot and less prone to breakdown).

Plus can one still go by "old school" method of changing oil every 5k VS waiting for light on dash telling you to?

In case your wondering, we bought a 2015 F350 CC w/ the 6.7. Was kinda bittersweet seeing our old '03 go, but it was time.

23 Replies

  • I just use the 10W30, and let the truck tell me when it wants new oil. The truck's sensors and computers calculate the oil change interval based upon temperature, viscosity and load.
  • oil is oil and make sure you buy CJ4 10w-30 not regular 10w-30.
  • I use 15W40 and the truck tells me when it needs changing. I personally believe that some spend to much time and money worrying to much about nothing.