trimster Posted May 23, 2022 Report Share Posted May 23, 2022 Oil changed just under 2 yrs and 10,000 miles ago. Getting ready to travel a for a few months. Time to do an oil change? Quote Robert & Lisa '14 Keystone Fuzion 315 38' 5er 2015 Volvo VNL 670, D13, iShift 'The Tartis' (ours) 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion 'K-9' 2011 CanAm Spyder RT Limited (Ours) We are both USAF vets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindrift Posted May 23, 2022 Report Share Posted May 23, 2022 Yes. Quote 2012 F350 KR CC DRW w/ some stuff 2019 Arctic Fox 32-5MCindy and Tom, Kasey and Maggie (our Newfie and Berner) Oh...I forgot the five kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Maker Posted May 23, 2022 Report Share Posted May 23, 2022 Yes. I normally will change it every year. It has now been sitting for about 2 1/2 yrs, so it will get changed before I head out, whenever that may be! Quote Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usbusin Posted May 23, 2022 Report Share Posted May 23, 2022 Do you take oil samples? Do you have a baseline? Might be time to start. Quote 2001 Freightliner FL70, Cat 3126b 300hp, 860 lb/ft, 6 speed manual Eaton/Fuller Motorhome body by Transport Designs (37 ft overall) Motorhome Specs and Pictures Our Music Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyates007 Posted May 23, 2022 Report Share Posted May 23, 2022 Yes for sure. I do mine every year and make sure all the fluids are checked. I used to do my own but found a local shop that will do the fuel filter and fluid change as well as inspect the truck for about what I paid for oil. Makes it easy. Disposal of that much oil was the pain. Regardless I would make sure you have fresh oil and 2nd the analysis. I am a huge believer in those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted May 23, 2022 Report Share Posted May 23, 2022 (edited) Yep, change it. I hate to dump good oil, but engines are not cheap. Our truck calls for oil changes at 50,000 miles, but with full synthetic. I'm really struggling with that. It'll be two years next March, and will likely only have about 15,000 miles. Care and feeding of these things ain't cheap. But wearing out a smaller truck isn't cheap either. Edited May 23, 2022 by rickeieio Quote KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenandjon Posted May 23, 2022 Report Share Posted May 23, 2022 I change mine once a year regardless of miles. I usually only have 5-7,000 miles a year. Quote Farmer, Trucker, Equipment operator, Mechanic Quando omni flunkus moritati-When all else fails, play dead I'm a man, but I can change, if I have to, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimster Posted May 23, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2022 Thanks all. Booking an oil change today. Quote Robert & Lisa '14 Keystone Fuzion 315 38' 5er 2015 Volvo VNL 670, D13, iShift 'The Tartis' (ours) 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion 'K-9' 2011 CanAm Spyder RT Limited (Ours) We are both USAF vets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geodog Posted May 23, 2022 Report Share Posted May 23, 2022 I have mine changed every January. Sample taken and sent to Blakstone Labratories. I will concur on Rick's statement. ShortyO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimster Posted May 23, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2022 15 hours ago, usbusin said: Do you take oil samples? Do you have a baseline? Might be time to start. Yes. Before I purchased the truck and the oil was changed, I had a lab do a check. No red flags. They were impressed based on 660k miles. One of the reasons I purchased this truck. Quote Robert & Lisa '14 Keystone Fuzion 315 38' 5er 2015 Volvo VNL 670, D13, iShift 'The Tartis' (ours) 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion 'K-9' 2011 CanAm Spyder RT Limited (Ours) We are both USAF vets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimster Posted May 23, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2022 Oil change price is a bigger ouch now, as are most things. $600 aprox. with filters. Ugh. And that's not the dlr. Quote Robert & Lisa '14 Keystone Fuzion 315 38' 5er 2015 Volvo VNL 670, D13, iShift 'The Tartis' (ours) 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion 'K-9' 2011 CanAm Spyder RT Limited (Ours) We are both USAF vets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindrift Posted May 23, 2022 Report Share Posted May 23, 2022 1 minute ago, trimster said: Yes. Before I purchased the truck and the oil was changed, I had a lab do a check. No red flags. They were impressed based on 660k miles. One of the reasons I purchased this truck. The more time a truck sits without bringing that engine to operating temperature increases the likelihood of condensation mixing with the oil. Add to that used engine oil can be an oxidizer and you have a great recipe for the premature wear of engine components. Quote 2012 F350 KR CC DRW w/ some stuff 2019 Arctic Fox 32-5MCindy and Tom, Kasey and Maggie (our Newfie and Berner) Oh...I forgot the five kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad & Jacolyn Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 Change it. Quote Brad and Jacolyn Tucker the Wonder dog and Brynn the Norfolk Terrier 2009 Smart "Joy" 2004 VNL630 "Vonda the Volvo" 2008 Hitch Hiker 35 CK Champagne Edition VED12 465 HP, Freedomline, 3.73 ratio, WB 218" Fulltiming and loving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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