Question for 6.7 CTD owners RE: Adding Oil
At what point on the dipstick's "Safe Zone" do you add oil? I've got about 5,500 miles on my 2016 and the the oil level is a little below half way down in the "Safe Zone" on the stick. Should I ...
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Ron3rd wrote:fulltimedaniel wrote:
I would find this oil usage unusual for this engine. I have towed with mine from day one of purchase. I purchased it on the road. I have traveled more than 20 thousand miles since buying it in April. virtually most of it towing my 33 footer, including to Alaska.
In all of that time it has never used a drop of oil that I can detect. I did my first oil change at about at 13,600 miles a bit earlier than the 15000 called for.
I would definitely take this to a dealer and get the situation documented. ie have them look at it check for leaks and then put in writing they say this oil use is normal.
Good luck
Actually, I'm not sure it's used any oil and what I've learned is the oil level will vary greatly depending on how long the truck's been sitting. Check the oil when you first shut the engine off and you'll get one reading. Come back in about 1/2 an hour and will be quite a bit higher, so it does drain down a fair amount.
Yes this is true this is why I check my oil before I start it in the Am. I just never feel the need to check it during the day while traveling as it never changes.
