Have an o5 D-Max and is ready for its 1st oil change...What kind of filter should i run? And what kind of oil is recommened by all of you?

sean

I use the AC Delco 2232 filter and use Shell Rotella T. about every 5,00 miles. They say not to use synthetic until you get about 10,000 miles on it.

I used the AC PF2232 as well and Chevron Delo 400. Did my first change at 2,000 miles and will probably stick to that interval.

Synthetic oil is OK form day one for the Dmax as long as it's API certified and rated CH-4 or CI-4. Pesonally, I did 3 1000 mile oil changes with Delo 15W40 to flush the engine before switching to synthetic. Also regarding filters, the Mobil-1 M1-303 has the best specs followed by the Baldwin B1441.

For more info try the search feature ... Here is one example...

Mobil-1 Filters now available for DMAX (http://dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13090&highlight=m1-303+b1441)

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Thanks for your help..I got the oil tonight but its hard for me to find a filter other than a Fram...I am going to call a truck shop in the morning to see if they have any of these filters..

went to local big chain store for oil filters and they only had ones for a 2004 duramax. are these compatible with 2005 models?

went to local big chain store for oil filters and they only had ones for a 2004 duramax. are these compatible with 2005 models?
Yes.

Try Autozone for the Mobil or STP. Napa sells Wix. Not sure what Checker has. Later! Frank

The AutoZones also sell the AC Delco for the Duramax, at least in my area. Price is about 8 or 9 bucks. I think the Mobil 1 is a dollar more.

Flush the engine??? These things aren't built under a tree somewhere. Mine came equiped with a oil filter also to catch all of that "dirt".

Mine now has 3200 miles with the origional oil. I guess me engine is now crap.

Maybe I don't know what I am talking about but that seems way overkill to me to drain oil at 1000 or 2000 miles.


Just my uneducated opinion.

Some may call this "tinkeritus"

I have certinaly been affected by that also. But I try to resist.


Mark

It never hurts to do a quick change on a new engine, as it breaks in there is going to be some junk in there, like metal, aluminum and who knows what else. Its cheap insurance on an expensive motor.

Guess I will be changing mine this weekend. As well as the Diff.(x2), Trans, Transfercase.

Been planning to do it and have all the stuff. Just wanted to wait till closer to 5000 miles.

Now I'mm scared to start it up to drive home from work with that origional oil in it.

Just kidding.

Switching everything to Royal Purple. Boy, that trip to the autoparts store was expensive. Good thing I don't have to change everything every time.



Mark

There used to be a thread that was frozen at the top with reccommendations for break in oil changes, as well as fluid and filter changes.
looks like it got lost with a change to the board format. Does anybody know where that thread may be?

How many quarts does an 05 lly take???????

sean - 10 to 10.5 pour in ten quarts, check, then trickle up to the full line....

Thanks partsguy662.........


sean

Rotella Oil @ Pep Boys: $6.99 per gallon

Mobil1 MB1-303 Filter @ Autozone $10.99

Fumoto valve w/nipple @ Lubrication Specialist $21.00

First oil change at 2500 miles aka. piece of mind...

PRICELESS
Pete

Not a problem sean....By the way, do yourself and your garage floor a favor...buy yourself a fumoto valve and give your drain plug a toss.....When you drain your oil the first time, you'll know what I mean by this ):h

Not a problem sean....By the way, do yourself and your garage floor a favor...buy yourself a fumoto valve and give your drain plug a toss.....When you drain your oil the first time, you'll know what I mean by this ):h
I was going to get one of those valves but it looks like it would stick out and if you hit something big it might get broken off and loose all my oil..Yes it is alittle hard to keep it clean when doing the oil change but i am still up in the air about that valve..Thanks again for your help..

The only modification I've done (so far) to my truck is to grind away a corner of the antiskid plate where the oil dripped (pored) during that first oil change.
Haven't changed the oil since the mod, but hoping this will do what partsguy662 is talking about.

I was going to get one of those valves but it looks like it would stick out and if you hit something big it might get broken off and loose all my oil..Yes it is alittle hard to keep it clean when doing the oil change but i am still up in the air about that valve..Thanks again for your help..
I suppose that is possible, but I think you'd have to hit something just right to break it off, since it's on the backside of the oilpan...I have yet to hear of someone doing it yet though....