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Originally Posted by AntsinmyEyes Did you check it after its sat overnight? I had not. I just did. It was good in the shop, it's way over on the dipstick now. I guess I should go back and get 2 quarts removed?

Originally Posted by BigShug681 Is everything OEM? Yes, other than a PacBrake. Everything is OEM.

Originally Posted by Ursatdx We change a lot of oil and it's not uncommon for the dipstick and the qty specified to not be the same. I'd go with the dipstick as you can now, accurately, monitor oil level. But the dipstick should show full at 12. They did actually put in 14.

Are you sure? 2 quarts seems like a [censored] of a lot more than recommended. I was going to take it back and ask them to remove 2.

I had an oil change done for my Cummins 5.9. Everywhere online quotes 12 quarts for this engine. I purchased three x 4 gallon jugs and gave them to the mechanics to use. They put 1 in the filter but another 13 in the engine. They went by the line on the dipstick, which they showed me. So ...

I run my truck at full GVWR permanently as we have a full time camper on a Ram 3500 with Cummins 5.9. Hot and humid conditions. Usually around 30ºC (86F) ambient temps. Lots of hills. We are in Central America and will be in hot South American countries during the next oil interval. Whilst...

Thanks everyone for your replies. I would reply to you all but it would be a bit of a thread killer! Shame there is no 'thanks' or like button. I ended up running with the Mobil HD 5-GL 85w / 140 ARB's FAQ page stated 'USe what your manufacturer suggests'., Their service manual stated GL-5...

Originally Posted by JerryBob I've had a dream of doing this trip. Are you shipping your truck from Panaa to Cartagena via container? I heard that the ferry is no longer operational It is operational. RORO or container. The first has your stuff stolen the second scuffs your vehicle up a bit...

Hi Fluid newbie here. Hoping to get some help and learn a little. Currently in Quintana Roo, heading south (thisbigroadtrip.com). The options I have for diff fluid (and in fact a lot of fluid) seems to be based on local preferences but also affordability for locals. I have a stick shift Ram...