Being they have access to hundreds of trucks and equipment like I do. Their input would seem worthy. Not everyone lives in a small little world. Like it appears you do.
I've got just under 3k on my LZ0 and it's hard to tell what it's doing because I changed the oil at 500, 1500, and getting ready to do it again. The next interval will span 2k miles before probably going to a max of 3500 -- but using the recommended 0w20. Some superstition, and some data, I don't want to do longer intervals for the real or perceived possibility of the oil losing viscosity with longer use, starting from only 20 weight oil. I use Mobil 1 ESPx2.
In the last 1500 miles most of it has been higher speed, highway driving 70mph+, and only a little towing. I topped off the oil at about 2750 miles, adding about 1/8 quart to put the level back on full. IMO, nothing to worry about.
There's still a possibility a defective thrust bearing could take out the whole engine before 10k or so. That's a lovely thought to ponder, but if it happens, I'll get the engine replaced and send the truck down the road and find something else.
This might be the beginning of the end. My chips are on 6 months until prices are within reason of pre-war levels, maybe 8-10 because stockpiles need to be replenished for national security. Sad that we're two steps backwards from where we started.
31000 miles. was not recalled.
Did change oil to 0 W40 after 1st change. 5 oil changes and NO indication of any trouble. No noise, vibration, nothing. Dropped off at dealer yesterday with copies of all my oil changes. Waiting to see what happens.
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.