First oil change due, should I take it in or do it myself?
Champion
Joined: May 2009
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From: MN
What everyone is saying about the oil filter being a bitch to get off is 100% true. I read the horror stories on this forum about first oil changes so when my time came around I just brought my synthetic oil to my dealership and made them do it the first time. Now I do it myself. Why waste the energy.
While I agree about the Hemi filters, the OP has a CTD not a hemi
Record Breaker
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Alberta
the big disadvantage of doing it your self is he 14+ lt of oil you have to dispose off, THe big advantge of doing it your self is your smarter than the lube guy, tie rods, u joints need to be greased as well, in the event of waranty issue down the road, you will have to prove you maintained your truck.
I hate dealers ....
I hate dealers ....
Registered User
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: South Florida
Haha I guess I should get reading glasses. Mines not a hemi but I figured that since I'm a girl and only weigh 107lbs I'd let the guys at the dealership do it the first time that way I didn't have to strain my puny muscles. Now that it's all loosened up I can do it on my own 
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One very important thing to remember ....
Please make sure you PRE-FILL the oil filter. Especially on the diesel, it holds one quart and takes a long time to fill if put on dry. Cummins considers it abuse if not pre-filled. To make future oil changes easy get one of these, http://www.fumotousa.com/ F104N for Cummins (oil drain valve with nipple). It's the first thing I put on any vehicle.
I had a 2006 3500 5.9 CTD and I miss that truck. I'm sorry I sold it. Good Luck and enjoy your trucks!!!!
Joe
I had a 2006 3500 5.9 CTD and I miss that truck. I'm sorry I sold it. Good Luck and enjoy your trucks!!!!
Joe
Last edited by tdinut; Aug 9, 2010 at 01:43 AM. Reason: add info