What are you folks running for oil and filters? Just curious ad i know some members own or have heavy duty trucks, pickups and semi's.
Thank You in advance and Happy Friday
Thank You in advance and Happy Friday
Diesel truck, pickup and diesel equipment owners
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Fleetguard and Fram for filters, Delo, Schaeffer, and Redline for oil
PetroCanada Duron SHP 10w30. First oil change index I used a Fleetguard LF16035. This change I am using a Hastings LF608. Similar specs (LF16035 appears better on paper) but the Hastings is much cheaper and I doubt that the filter efficiency difference will make any lick of difference on the 24,000km oil change index, let alone on the life of the engine.
As for fuel filters. The front, engine mounted is the Fleetguard FS53000. Rear filter for the first index was the Mopar rebranded Racor unit. This index I am using the Fleetguard FS20089, which in all likelihood is the exact same filter as the Racor unit.
As for fuel filters. The front, engine mounted is the Fleetguard FS53000. Rear filter for the first index was the Mopar rebranded Racor unit. This index I am using the Fleetguard FS20089, which in all likelihood is the exact same filter as the Racor unit.
Brian, if you like Hastings, check Baldwin pricing, too, next time you're near an Acklands, if I haven't mentioned that to you already.
Schaeffer oil and Donaldson filters.
2015 Ram 1500 3.0L EcoDiesel
Mystik JT-8 15w40 SynBlend (10.5qts) w/ Pronto synthetic media cartridge filter
Mystik JT-8 15w40 SynBlend (10.5qts) w/ Pronto synthetic media cartridge filter
I've been using Phillips 66 Guardol ECT 15w40 in my Detroit Series 60 motor since last Spring. I have my pm's done roughly every 15,000 miles.
I just bought 10 gallons of Guardol ECT 10W30 for the upcoming winter months, which I'll be running from mid to late November until late March.
For filters, I've used Fleetguard, Baldwin, and Detroit branded filters, which I've been told are made by Donaldson. I've found a local shop that gives me the lowest prices on Detroit filters that I've found anywhere, -cheaper than Fleetguard, Baldwin, or Donaldson, so I'll be using them from now on.
I just bought 10 gallons of Guardol ECT 10W30 for the upcoming winter months, which I'll be running from mid to late November until late March.
For filters, I've used Fleetguard, Baldwin, and Detroit branded filters, which I've been told are made by Donaldson. I've found a local shop that gives me the lowest prices on Detroit filters that I've found anywhere, -cheaper than Fleetguard, Baldwin, or Donaldson, so I'll be using them from now on.
Mixed fleet ranch trucks (gas) and tractors (CAT & IH diesel) with one diesel truck. All get Delo 15W-40 from previous spec. Donaldson filters. Still have 1.5 drums. When that is gone, don't know what we'll do ... But that is at least a year away, prolly more ...
All older equipment. Some going back to the 1960's. The fruit operation was converted to X-Mas trees 30 years ago, so the equipment needs and hours dropped drastically. The trees get pruned young to make the shape the public wants. It's now a you-pick operation so it's mostly roads and parking maintenance on side hill land.
All older equipment. Some going back to the 1960's. The fruit operation was converted to X-Mas trees 30 years ago, so the equipment needs and hours dropped drastically. The trees get pruned young to make the shape the public wants. It's now a you-pick operation so it's mostly roads and parking maintenance on side hill land.
2017 Ram 2500 6.7 Cummins: what the dealer uses, so Rotella T4 15W-40 in the spring and Rotella T6 5W-40 in the fall with Mopar filters. A six month OCI is silly when Cummins spec's 24,000 km intervals, but FCA say every 6 months so I'll keep doing that until the warranty is off. If I can get my garage sorted out by next spring I'll do my own oil changes and use Valvoline Premium Blue 15W-40/5W-40 with Fleetguard filters. BTW, thanks BrianF, I never thought of Hastings for my Cummins. I'll check the price at a local supplier. I've surprised at the good prices for auto Hastings filters.
John Deere 1025R subcut TLB: Rotella T4 15W-40 with John Deere filters. Next oil change will be left over Delo XLE 10W-30.
John Deere 1025R subcut TLB: Rotella T4 15W-40 with John Deere filters. Next oil change will be left over Delo XLE 10W-30.
2007 F-350 with the 6.0 PSD - Using Rotella T6 and Motorcraft filters.
2017 Ram 6.7L CTD
Schaeffers 5W-40 with Fleetguard Stratapore filter @ the 10K mile mark I am switching to the Fleetguard LF9028 ES filters @ use for 2 OCIs.
Really thinking about switching to T6 5W-40 -->Since its so much easier to acquire.
Fuel filters will be either OEM or Fleetguard.
Schaeffers 5W-40 with Fleetguard Stratapore filter @ the 10K mile mark I am switching to the Fleetguard LF9028 ES filters @ use for 2 OCIs.
Really thinking about switching to T6 5W-40 -->Since its so much easier to acquire.
Fuel filters will be either OEM or Fleetguard.
2006 F350 6.0 PSD running Amsoil AME HD Diesel and Marine 15w40 with Amsoil's 15k mile filter
Unimog U500
Mobil Delvac 1 SHC 5W40
OEM filters
25k OCI
Mobil Delvac 1 SHC 5W40
OEM filters
25k OCI
Not mine, but the trucks at work the boss buys Cat branded filters for the Cat powered trucks and the Cummins powered trucks get Fleetgard filters.
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Thanks Garak for the tip! I will keep an eye out.
For 6.7 ISB owners; Baldwin BT7349 and Hastings LF608 are the exact same oil filter, just different colors.
Rear fuel filters for 13 and up Ram trucks: Racor PFF54529, MOPAR 68197867, Hastings FF1279, Baldwin BF46031 are all the exact same filter. Made in the Racor factory and just relabeled, as per their product specialist. Both Racor and Fleetguard became quiet when asked who actually manufactures the Fleetguard FS20089, which is indistinguishable from the aforementioned filters. Next year when I change filters, I will cut open the MOPAR and compare to the 20089 that is currently in use. Just FYI.
For 6.7 ISB owners; Baldwin BT7349 and Hastings LF608 are the exact same oil filter, just different colors.
Rear fuel filters for 13 and up Ram trucks: Racor PFF54529, MOPAR 68197867, Hastings FF1279, Baldwin BF46031 are all the exact same filter. Made in the Racor factory and just relabeled, as per their product specialist. Both Racor and Fleetguard became quiet when asked who actually manufactures the Fleetguard FS20089, which is indistinguishable from the aforementioned filters. Next year when I change filters, I will cut open the MOPAR and compare to the 20089 that is currently in use. Just FYI.
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