My first DIY oil change on an engine this size.

[GlennLever]

I'm going to start to do my own oil changes.

Cummins 6CTA, Ref # 53-34874-004 engine # 45358278, model C8.3-325

Called Fumoto drain valves in California, they do not sell to the public, they refereed me to Gomco in Buffalo, NY, they do not sell to the public, they refered me to DeCarolis truck parts here in Rochester.

They have the one without the nipple, and can get the one with the nipple for attaching a hose. $42.00

Went looking for the FleetGuard oil filter, Amazon lists it for $248.79, no I did not type that wrong. Amazon.com: FLEETGUARD LUBE FILTER LF9009 (6 PCS/BOX) (Xref: BALDWIN BD7309; DONALDSON SO10011; NAPA 7500; WIX 51748XD): Automotive

Searched again and found one for $39.99 with free shipping Amazon.com: Fleetguard Oil Filter LF9009, for Cummins 3401544, Fleetgaurd TECXLF7000, Fleetguard XLF7000, John Deere AT193242 and Sisu 1216400561: Automotive I ordered this one and will look for cheaper one for the next oil change (want to change the oil before my trip to the New England Hot Rod Reunion (going racing again)

Frugal Mechanic has vendors for $26.99 - $59.77 from 10 Sellers

Tractor Supply has Valvoline Cummins Premium Blue Diesel Engine Oil, 1 gal. for $14.99 Heading out there now to pick up the oil.

Any and all suggestion for handing this quantity of hot oil

Cummins wants the oil change when at operating temperature.

How about an oil filter wrench to fit this filter?

[charlie_good_ti]

Napa here in Ohio has a really good sale on filters in September every year .Might check them out.

[Charlie_D_]

I bought my Fumoto from Amazon. I must have ordered the wrong one as it would not fit. I call Fumoto and they gave me a RA #. Shipped it to them and they shipped the correct one. No charge

[GlennLever]

Started to collect supplies.

[MEXICOWANDERER]

Baldwin and Wix are every bit as good as Fleetgard.

My 855 Cummins, demands ELEVEN GALLONS of Lube Oil with filter plus another three gallons for the C750L Luberfiner.

Delo 15W-40

[wolfe10]

Do NOT buy filters 6 at a time. They will degrade with age. Said another way, I would not purposely use a 6 year old filter-- even to save a few bucks. And, sure would not "invest" my money in them.

[azdryheat]

I'm surprised that a box of 6 filters is more expensive per unit ($41.46) than a single unit ($39.99). Usually it's the other way around unless, perhaps, they're from different vendors.

You might save some money by getting your oil at Walmart.

[Ductape]

Search my posts and you'll find an alternative to Fumoto. (Sorry but I'm typing on a phone
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Your first item is a case of 6 filters, thus the price.