How many miles can you put on an oil filter?

Every vehicle is different, but many manufacturers recommend intervals of 7,500 miles or more. Your vehicle’s owner’s manual will give recommendations on how often to change your oil and filter. Your driving habits can also have an impact on how often you perform an oil change.

How often should you change oil in a diesel motorhome?

On an average one should change the motorhome oil every 6000-8000 miles.

When to change oil on a Cummins 6.7 engine?

The older Cummins powered trucks ran cool, clean intake air and the recommended oil change was 6000 kms (3700 miles). A 6.7 engine doesn’t filter any better, doesn’t hold any more oil, burns more fuel, plus it runs way hotter and dirtier internally, yet the manufacturer has increased the oil change interval recommendation.

What’s the oil change interval on a 6.7 diesel engine?

A 6.7 engine doesn’t filter any better, doesn’t hold any more oil, burns more fuel, plus it runs way hotter and dirtier internally, yet the manufacturer has increased the oil change interval recommendation. To us that doesn’t make sense and is evidenced by catastrophic engine failures we have seen in our shop. Diesel engines are dirty by nature.

What kind of oil does a Cummins diesel use?

The primary Cummins recommendation is to use SAE 15W40 oil for normal operation at ambient temperatures above 5°F (-15°C). Consult the Owners Manual or a Cummins distributor for recommendation concerning colder operating temperatures.

How often should I Change my diesel motorhome oil?

I GOT MY FIRST DIESEL MOTORHOME HOW MANY MILES DO YOU DRIVE BETWEEN OIL CHANGES It varies by engine manufacturer, model, year (EPA spec) and can even vary by which oil capacity pan you have. But, all recommend changing once a year, independent of mileage. Let us know what engine you have and we can give you better advice.

How often should I replace my Fleetguard filter?

Check oil level daily. Oil Drain Interval Fleetguard Filter 20,000 miles / 12 months LF 9009 (all ISL models) Replace oil filter at EVERY oil drain interval. Lubricating Oil Recommendations The primary Cummins recommendation is to use SAE 15W40 oil for normal operation at ambient temperatures above 5°F (-15°C).