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Engine Oil Service: Notes

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WARNING:

Hot oil can cause personal injury.

NOTE:

Change engine oil and filter at intervals specified in the owner's manual.

  1. Operate the engine until the water temperature reaches 60°C (140°F). Shut the engine off.
  2. Use a container that can hold at least 14 liters (15 quarts) to hold the used oil. Remove the oil drain plug and drain the used engine oil into the container. Allow 30 minutes for the oil to drain.
  3. Always check the condition of the used oil. This can give you an indication of engine problems that might exist.
    • Thin, black oil indicates fuel dilution.
    • Milky discoloration indicates coolant dilution.
  4. Clean the area around the oil filter head. Remove the filter. Refer to FILTER, ENGINE OIL, REMOVAL, 6.7L .
  5. Install new oil filter. Refer to FILTER, ENGINE OIL, INSTALLATION, 6.7L .
  6. Clean the drain plug and the sealing surface of the pan. Check the condition of the threads and sealing surface on the oil pan and drain plug.
  7. Install the drain plug. Tighten the plug to 50 N.m (37 ft. lbs.).
  8. Use only High-Quality Low Ash Multi-Viscosity lubricating oil in the Cummins Turbo Diesel engine. Choose the correct oil for the operating conditions. Refer to CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, DESCRIPTION .
  9. Fill the engine with the correct grade of new oil. Refer to CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, SPECIFICATIONS .
  10. Start the engine and operate it at idle for several minutes. Check for leaks at the filter and drain plug.
  11. Stop engine. Wait 30 minutes to allow the oil to drain back to the pan and check the level again.
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