what do you think of my oil change procedure?

I think it is silly.

 

Having a bad day 444-4d?
Maybe someone with some credibility can add something constuctive.

 

Shouldn't have asked the question if you couldn't handle the answer. My non-credible opinion is, Delvac is good oil.

 

What I'm really after is someone's(not444-4d) opinion on the Mobil Delvac.

 

what do you think of my oil change procedure?

I think you're spending a whole lot of money and time on oil changes. Spend some of that money on some Blackstone Oil analysis and figure out what a better change interval would be. If you've got money to burn, then every 3000 miles isn't going to hurt anything, but if it were me........I'd be looking to get closer to every 5000 miles or so.

Oh, and most any of the 15w-40 diesel oils out there are just fine....Delvac, Rotella, Delo, Motorcraft.......etc.

 

Thanks catch and release.I get the Mobil Delvac for $10 a gallon and a filter for9.95.So I change my oil for $52.00. if it was more expensive I would probably stretch it out farther.I,ve never done an oil anaylisis but it seems alot of the knowledgable people on here do it.How do I get a kit?

 

Thanks 444-4d for the opinion on the Mobil-Delvac.My only concern was the price,$10 a gallon(a get what you pay for thing).I don't want to put oil that won't hold up.

As far as handling your first response,I' m used to remarks like that.I have two teenage sons

 

Before each change I get the engine up to operating temp,drain a quart or so out and pour in some ATF and just a little kerosene and let idle for 5 min.

I'm with 444-4D. I think it's silly. A waste of time, effort ATF and kerosene.

As to credibility, you won't find anyone with more creditibility than 444-4D. He's an old codger that spent a lifetime twisting wrenches and training others to twist wrenches. His only fault is he's an Okie, but so is my wife so I put up with them both.

There is more than one Delvac. There's dino Delvac 1300 Super, and there's synthetic Delvac 1. There's nothing better in their class. If you can get Delvac 1 for $10 per gallon, grab it. I've paid more that that recently for name-brand dino 15w40.

As to oil analysis, do it. It's also called used oil analysis or UOA. If you change your oil before it needs to be changed, then you're wasting both oil and money. So before your next oil change, order the "free test kit" from
Blackstone Laboratories
They will send you a sample container and a mailing container with appropriate labels and instructions. During your oil change, grab a sample of about two or three ounces from the midstream drain and send the sample to Blackstone. Specifically ask them for an OCI as well as the normal UOA report.

The post office gladly accepts my oil samples in Blackstone containers, and charges me a coupla bucks to mail it. Blackstone will mail you a report, or they will also e-mail it to you.

In my case, Ford says to change my oil every 3,000 miles because I live in the dust bowl and tow heavy and often. But Blackstone assured me that a safe oil change interval (OCI) for my truck under my conditions is 5,500 miles, and recently they upped it to 6,000 miles. But my engine "makes a lot of metals", so most folks with a 7.3L PSD have an OCI of 7,000 or 7,500 miles, even if they live in the dust bowl and tow heavy and often.

You need three oil analysis reports in a row to determine your OCI. The first one with the oil at your current OCI of 3,000 miles, then the second one at Blackstone's estimated OCI from the first report, then the third one at whatever OCI they recommend on the second report - to confirm that is your real OCI. After that then one UOA every year or so to confirm that your OCI hasn't changed and that nothing bad is going on to reduce the life of your engine.

If you get time, go to the articles on the Blackstone website and read "Tales from the oily side". If you appreciate entrepreneurs who had a hard time getting their business off the ground, you'll probably love the story of how Blackstone got started.
Blackstone Laboratories - Tales From the Oily Side

 

Thanks Smokey,

I don,t doubt 444-4D's qualifications.It was his(****y) response that got me.I get on here quite often to see ways in which I can improve my performance and durability,and I see his replies very often and I,m sure he knows his stuff.
As far as the Mobil Delvac,everytime I go to Wal-Mart I expect it the price to be higher.I,ve seen it elseware for as much as $18.99.So as long as I can change mine every 3000 mi for $52.00.I will continue.It seems like cheap ins. to me.
Keep up the great advice....

.....What do you think of the top end oil change?lol.just kidding

 

.....What do you think of the top end oil change?lol.just kidding

With a 3k change schedule, its probably not needed.:icon7:
Jim

 

Smokey,

It is the 1300 oil.Is that allright? Ive also heard Valvoline makes a good diesel oil but can't find any

 

Its' fine. It's a dino oil, same as Shell Rotella T and Chevron DELO 400.

 

While as I am not an expert and still have things to learn I have done tons of research on the subject of oil changes, synthetics and bypass filter systems this is what i have found:
1) 3000 miles is a farce! (yes once applicable when only mineral oil was used no additives)
2) bypass filters do work and increases oil life by removing soot particulates.

I did my research starting in 2001 and switched to synthetics (2003) in my last truck with a bypass filter system (2005)after reading the government study on them. I went 10000 miles and pulled an oil sample and it was well within the universial standard for a 7.3l. I was running amsoil 15-40 and thier by-pass system I got rid of that truck and now have the one in my sig (made own bypass after this and can get parts at any hyd shop or napa). These are the link to the info I used for my research very informative unbiased and all test where performed at blackstone labs

Synthetic Oil Life Study

http://avt.inel.gov/pdf/oilbypass/afs_presentation2005.pdf

I do not debate anyones statements on here I just research for myself and I do not recommend any oil company as all are out to make a buck!

I will also add every oil change with dino juice adds money to countries with questionable ties as we import alot of oil if I can do anything to slow it down then I will. The use of synthetics does this it is your choice if you want use them do if not then don't. It is all up to you. Myself I change my oil at 10000 miles as a standard practice with dino juice and 15-20000 with synthetics even though the calculator says 50000 plus. Thats my thoughts and no i dont sell anything!!!!