As it warms up, it becomes more fluid and the oil pressure tends to drop. There is just about enough room for a filter wrench, the one that goes on a ratchet. The question isn't specific enough: the basic model and year need to be known, as well as the application. I just wanted to see what filter you guys recommend I was thinking Purolator , as well as how much oil I'll need for each change? I would jimmy open one of the doors and preceed from there to do the repairs. I worry that the oil filter won't hold up for longer intervals. Thanks dlw1016a answered 3 years ago It should be listed in your owners manual under capacities I believe.
How many quarts of oil does this take? That engine used to take 6 quarts. If it oil pressure drops when you come to a stop and increases as you accelerate, everything should be ok. Any advise on how to keep from making a huge mess when changing it? If you change your oil frequently enough and have no sludge I feel it does not matter. Under other conditions, the phaser adjusts to deliver optimal valve timing for performance, drivability and fuel economy. These help reduce vibrations transmitted through the chassis and into the passenger compartment. But I have always used my hand with no issue.
Also- will I need a wrench to torque the filter in enough, or will hand tight do the trick? It was the best engine. It produces 397 horsepower and 765 pound feet of torque. But the truck that this 6. I have used fram and purolator. My personal belief is that most conventional oils are pretty close to the same, they all have additives that make them better the others, some of these additives are gimmicks some are not. Fuel economy can range from about 8 mpg to 22 mpg.
The shields limit heat transfer from the engine to the engine bay, allowing the 6. My personal belief is that most conventional oils are pretty close to the same, they all have additives that make them better the others, some of these additives are gimmicks some are not. Its deep-skirt design helps maximize strength and minimize vibration. More importantly, the engine features a relatively broad, flat torque curve and a linear horsepower curve that grows sharply. This allows the engine control module to adjust ignition timing with greater precision, which optimizes performance and economy.
What oil is everyone using. They pwer stroke will pull pretty much anything you need to pull. Towing a 5th-wheel or gooseneck trailer is very different fuel economy from unloaded highway driving. I always run Kendall synthetic blend 5w30 in my 6. It could be the oil pressure sensor starting to go bad- mine did the same thing This is normal.
I didn't have any luck with Amsoil, so trying Napa this time. And I've always used quakerstate for everything from vehicles to tractors but now I'm thinking maybe synthetic but don't know enough about it to switch. I hope this helps you out needed -oil filter wrench -wix oil filter all oil filters filter oil, some just do it better!!! I prefer regular oil at the recommend changes. My truck has the 6. I usually do mine cold and let it run out over a half hour or so while I am puttering around.
For heavy towing needs, there remains no alternative to the Duramax's high torque rating and favorable fuel economy under rigorous conditions. After all, the cost of ownership can prove considerably higher with modern, emissions controlled diesel engines. The intake ports that feed the combustion chambers, as well as the D-shaped exhaust ports, are designed for excellent high-rpm airflow. Pretty sure it is press the gas pedal fully 3 times in 5 seconds with the ignition switch on, truck off. Put it up on the ramps if you are going to use them, and shut it off. Lately with the higher miles now, I am going to switch to 10w30.
Or it could be 5 times in 3 seconds, lol. Looking to change oil in 2012 2500 with 6. Slowed a good bit with the 10w30. Intake flow was improved over previous engines by straightening out and optimizing the flow path from the intake manifold into the cylinder heads, while the exhaust ports are also designed for greater flow. It's a 2011 Silverado 1500, I believe 6. Agreed on the Oil filter wrench the only time I ever have to use one is on the first oil change of a brand new vehicle and the 1 time I let a quick lube do it.