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Oil analysis can tell you how often to change oil based on how the engine and oil interact. I've used it for a couple of cars and motorcycles, and I found out just how far I could safely stretch out my oil changes, and it was always farther than the manual recommendations.
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07-17-2015, 05:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1bigmess
Oil analysis can tell you how often to change oil based on how the engine and oil interact. I've used it for a couple of cars and motorcycles, and I found out just how far I could safely stretch out my oil changes, and it was always farther than the manual recommendations.
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I think I agree. But once a year ain't too bad at $230 including the oil test in 40 minutes +/- and I feel better about it.
I do about 12 K miles/year full timing, so it's about 2c per mile and includes filters, lube, et al.
But each to their own 
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07-17-2015, 06:09 PM
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The oil change for $1000.00 was at Cummins Western Canada, Regina, Sask. They changed the lube and fuel filters on the engine only. Guess I'll never see them again, I'm going to find a Speedco somewhere!!
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07-17-2015, 06:57 PM
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I just got all of the oil and fuel filters changed including the generator. For right at $600.00.
My question is I was told the oil changes need to be at 10,000 miles or 1 year.
When the tech went to reset dash it was preset at 6,000 miles.
I'm more confused than ever.
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07-17-2015, 08:15 PM
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Chuck your book is different than mine if it says 15000 mi.
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Our manual are different Noel. I wish I could copy and paste from PDF, but mine on page 2-3 Maintenance Guideline states Lubricating oil and filters 15,000 miles. It doesn't make much difference as I change oil at the end of each season before storing for the winter. I have had as low as 6,000 and changed the oil and filters. I change oil at the one year interval.
As much as I am in shops, not by choice, I won't even give Cummins the opportunity to say "my engine was neglected, therefore it is not covered". 
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07-17-2015, 08:20 PM
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I just got all of the oil and fuel filters changed including the generator. For right at $600.00.
My question is I was told the oil changes need to be at 10,000 miles or 1 year.
When the tech went to reset dash it was preset at 6,000 miles.
I'm more confused than ever.
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Check the owners manual for your engine. My old 350 was 10,000 miles, the new 450 is 15,000.
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07-18-2015, 01:35 PM
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Just curious, what oil does Speedco use at their facilities??
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07-18-2015, 01:45 PM
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I don't care what the manual says, I would never go over 10,000. Oil does not wear out, it gets contaminated by moisture and acid.
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07-18-2015, 02:15 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ddgilmore
Just curious, what oil does Speedco use at their facilities??
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07-18-2015, 03:02 PM
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Thanks
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07-18-2015, 05:57 PM
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Rotella oil and Baldwin Filters. I talk about the filters and some limitations in a earlier post in this thread.
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07-18-2015, 06:59 PM
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Two Speedco's listed in the Dallas area - I am going to set up my appointment. Coach and Gen - Does anyone know if they do inspections, got to plan for that before September.
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07-18-2015, 11:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by stuhly
I don't care what the manual says, I would never go over 10,000. Oil does not wear out, it gets contaminated by moisture and acid.
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Getting your oil good and hot can get rid of those. Acid loves water, and water evaporates when it gets hot, so unless you have a closed system those things can be reduced by driving until the oil gets hot for a good while.
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07-19-2015, 12:50 PM
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How many miles between oil (and filter ) changes
? But when the water evaporates (steam) many acids won't go with it...
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