|
6.7L DODGE CUMMINS TURBO
DIESEL PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS
Diesel Oils and Oil Filter
My first recommendations are to change your oil to the AMSOIL 15W-40
Synthetic Heavy Duty Diesel Oil Part #AME-04 (4 gallons).
Cases of quarts or 5 gallons are also available. The 15W-40 AME is a
25,000-mile/1-year drain oil in the older 5.9L Cummins, however in the
6.7L Cummins with Diesel Particulate Filters on the exhaust we are
recommending to change the oil at manufacturer’s specifications unless
you are performing oil analysis. Use the AMSOIL EAO-80 (EA-1 Filter)
Absolute Efficiency Oil Filter which has a change interval of
25,000-mile/1-year intervals, however on the 6.7L it should be changed
when you change the oil at manf specs.
Please note
that Dodge Cummins engines with a 6.7L, EGR system and Diesel
Particulate Filter on the exhaust system, as per Cummins specifications,
permit the use of the AMSOIL Synthetic 5W-40 Premium API CJ-4 Diesel Oil
or the CI-4 Plus formula oil, 15W-40 AME or 5W-30 HDD. The change
interval recommended is for the longest service interval established by
the engine, vehicle or equipment manufacturer. Drain intervals may be
extended based on oil analysis.
Note:
On all 2007 and newer models you must use the Amsoil Synthetic 5W-40
Premium API CJ-4 Diesel oil (Product Code: DEO) and change the oil
(regardless of filter used) at the manufacturer’s longest recommended
change interval.
|
 |
|
|
|
AMSOIL 15W-40 Synthetic Heavy Duty Diesel Oil |
Series 3000 5W-30 Synthetic Heavy Duty Diesel Oil |
AMSOIL Synthetic
5W-40 Premium API CJ-4 Diesel Oil* |
Air Filters
No recommendations
Transmission Fluid
Use the 5
Gallon size ATF-TP (CA- CASE) Synthetic Transmission Fluid at a cost of
$125.00 (vs $171.50 retail). Before installing, change the transmission
filter and gasket. The AMSOIL ATF change interval specification is three
times longer than manufacturer's recommendations with petroleum ATF. Use
a transmission fluid exchange machine to install AMSOIL ATF in the
automatic transmission.
|
 |
 |
|
Torque-Drive™ Synthetic Automatic
Transmission Fluid (ATD) |
Synthetic Universal
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) |
5-speed
manual transmissions use AMSOIL MTG Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid,
and 6-speed transmissions use AMSOIL MTF Synthetic Manual Transmission
Fluid.
|
 |
 |
|
Synthetic Manual
Transmission and Transaxle Gear Lube 75W-90 API GL-4 (MTG) |
Synthetic Manual
Synchromesh Transmission Fluid 5W-30 (MTF)
|
Gear Lube
Use the
Severe Gear 75W-140 Synthetic Gear Lube in the front and rear axles, or
you can also use the Severe Gear 75W-140 in the rear and the Severe Gear
75W-90 in the front or 75W-90 in both front and rear for newer models.
Capacities are in your owner's manual. You will need about 8 quarts to
do both the front and rear. I recommend Loctite "The Right Stuff"
silicone for re-sealing the differential covers, available in auto parts
stores and NAPA. If you have a limited slip differential, in most cases,
you will not need to add friction modifier. In some cases, if you do
hear chatter on turns, and then you will need to install a bottle of
AMSOIL Slip-Lock friction modifier.
|
|
|
|
|
SEVERE GEAR® 75W-90 (SVG) |
SEVERE GEAR® 75W-110 (SVT) |
SEVERE GEAR® 75W-140 (SVO) |
Greases
Use the
Synthetic Heavy Duty Grease Part #GHD-CR for the steering joints grease
fittings and pitman arm. The ball joints are non-greaseable. When they
eventually wear out, make sure to replace them with NAPA's Fleet Series
greaseable ball joints. The GHD has moly in it which is especially good
for impact loading as encountered in suspension components. When one of
your driveshaft u-joints wears out, I recommend replacing it with a
greaseable Dana Spicer u-joint. The factory u-joints on the front axle
shafts, front and rear driveshafts are all non-greaseable. Use the
AMSOIL GHD synthetic grease.
|
 |
|
Synthetic Heavy-Duty Grease, NLGI #2, GC/LB
(GHD) |
Fuel
Additives
AMSOIL Diesel Concentrate Performance Fuel Additive
AMSOIL
Diesel Concentrate (ADF) provides maximum diesel operating efficiency.
It compensates for the variances in quality of different fuels
(including bio-diesel) and the deficiencies of today's Ultra Low Sulfur
Diesel fuel (ULSD) for better engine operation. New engine technology,
tighter tolerances and emissions regulations require high quality diesel
fuel for long-term engine operations. AMSOIL Diesel Concentrate improves
diesel fuel quality to exceed today's stringent performance
requirements. AMSOIL Diesel Concentrate extends equipment life, lowers
operating costs and improves diesel performance. AMSOIL Diesel
Concentrate provides the following benefits:
-
Improves Fuel Economy and Restores Horsepower
-
Lubricates Fuel Pump and Injectors: ULSD has significantly reduced
lubricity - a critical property in controlling wear in fuel pumps
and injectors. AMSOIL Diesel Concentrate adds back in all the
lubricity properties needed and more.
- Reduces
Cylinder wear. Retains Engine Oil TBN Longer
-
Minimizes Soot Loading
-
Stabilizes Fuel
-
Improves Water Tolerance
Use one ounce of AMSOIL Diesel Concentrate to five gallons of fuel
High fuel
prices are increasing operating costs for everyone. AMSOIL Diesel
Concentrate has proven in industry standard tests to improve fuel
economy in used diesel engines by up to five percent. At $3.00 per
gallon for diesel fuel, even a modest three percent improvement in fuel
economy equals a savings of $0.09 per gallon. With a treat rate of one
oz. of AMSOIL Diesel Concentrate to five gallons of fuel, at U.S.
Preferred Customer/Dealer prices the net treat cost of AMSOIL ADF is
$0.06 per gallon, bringing the total savings to $0.03 per gallon and
negating the cost of AMSOIL Diesel Concentrate altogether.
AMSOIL
Diesel Cold Flow Improver and Cetane Boost
Combining
AMSOIL Diesel Concentrate with a cold flow improvement property is not
cost effective in the summer months, or to AMSOIL customers who live in
the south. To keep costs down for Dealers and customers, AMSOIL Diesel
Concentrate no longer includes a cold flow improver. Instead, AMSOIL
provides new AMSOIL Diesel Cold Flow Improver (DFF) for low-temperature
applications below 40°F. Recommended mix ratio is one ounce of additive
per five gallons of fuel. AMSOIL Cetane Boost will raise cetane levels
up to 7 points for improved performance and fuel economy.
This should
get you started. Do not become overwhelmed by all there is to do. Just
do a little bit at a time and eventually you will have everything
converted over. Once you do, you will have a better performing and
protected truck. Please contact me if you have any questions. I am here
to assist you in using the very best AMSOIL Synthetic Lubricants and
Filtration Systems for your vehicle.
|
 |
 |
|
Diesel Concentrate Performance Fuel
Additive (ADF) |
Diesel Cold Flow Improver (ACF) |
Amsoil/Injen Aftermarket Air Intake System
Air-Intake System Design
Cold air intake systems serve several important functions. Primarily,
they are used to increase the amount of oxygen available to the engine,
increasing power. Because cool air has greater density than hot air,
aftermarket intakes improve combustion of fuel by capturing cooler air
from outside the engine compartment. In addition, an aftermarket air
intake system increases the diameter of the intake as compared to the
original equipment, increasing air flow into the engine and making more
oxygen available during the combustion process. For further information
please visit the
Injen/Amsoil Air-Intake Systems page.
Already own an after market air-intake system and need a replacement
filter element?
They can be found here.
|
2003-2007 Dodge Ram 2500, 3500, 5.9L Cummins |
|
*These
results are representative of the vehicles tested in support of the
development of the Injen/AMSOIL Cold Air Intakes. Performance may vary
from vehicle to vehicle due to equipment and driving conditions.
This should get you
started. Do not become overwhelmed by all there is to do. Just do a
little bit at a time and eventually you will have everything converted
over. Once you do, you will have a better performing and protected
truck. Please contact me if you have any questions. I am here to assist
you in using the very best AMSOIL Synthetic Lubricants and Filtration
Systems for your vehicle.
Request a free
Amsoil Retail Catalog
|
Joshua Tree Synthetics
©Copyright 2008 |
|
