How often should I change my Diesel Truck oil?
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There are many differences between diesel and gas-powered vehicles.Changing the oil is not the only one.We explain why a diesel oil change shouldn't be done at home and why standard oil changes are different.
Conventional thinking is that the oil should be changed every three months for gas-powered cars and trucks.That's not the case for diesel vehicles.
How often should you change the oil in your diesel engine?A diesel-powered car or truck might be able to go longer without an oil change than a gas powered car.
You rarely reach high speeds when you take short trips around town.If that is the case, you might need to change the oil of your diesel-powered vehicle more often.
Why?Because of lower speeds and temperatures, the oil in a diesel engine accumulates gunk and contaminants more quickly than if the vehicle were driven in hotter weather.
Refer to your owner's manual for the recommended oil change intervals for your diesel engine.
This is an example of what Ford recommends for the Ford F-150 oil change interval.
Ford says not to exceed 10,000 miles or 1 year of driving without changing engine oil.Yes, caps and all.
What happens after a diesel oil change?The process is the same as a standard oil change.The type of oil and the regularity of the service are not the same.The good news is that you can trust the oil and the hands that pour it at Firestone Complete Auto Care if you get a regular or diesel oil change.Pennzoil® and Shell Rotella® are what we use.
You will receive the same high level of service and care when you visit us for a diesel oil change.In addition to changing your diesel car or truck oil, one of our trained technicians will replace and recycle your old oil and oil filters, check your cabin filter and air filter, and perform a 19-point courtesy inspection.We will top off your vehicle's essential fluids.
Diesel fuel and oil are more expensive than traditional oil products, so a diesel oil change can cost more.You can still get great savings on diesel oil changes with the right coupon.
We don't recommend changing diesel oil in your garage or driveway.There are two reasons to leave it to the pros.
You won't save time by playing Mr. or Ms. Fix-It if you change your diesel oil at home.
You will have to research the steps and materials required, purchase those materials, buy the correct oil, clean up the mess, and properly dispose of the discarded oil and oil filter.Every time your vehicle needs an oil change, you would have to repeat nearly all of those steps.