Changing my own oil

[05oneton]

I am wondering how "worth it" it is to change my own oil and what kind of oil and filter to use. I know that Ford recommends 10W-30 for my climate and use, but a friend said something about using a different weight on his farm trucks. I use it mostly as a daily driver and such. So should I just go for 10W-30 and do it myself? Also, what filter would people recommend...I am looking for a cheap but reliable choice (but I know sometimes the two don't go together).

Any help would be appreciated.

P.S.-How much oil do the 6.0L's take?

 

[bushpilot]

a STOCK 6.0 will take 14 or so quarts when changing the oil and filter....

i buy filters at walmart for about 15 bucks...dealer wanted 35+
for the same filter <last time i checked...years ago>.

i buy a case of oil <6gallons> for about 54 bucks....works out to
be about 45 bucks per oil change...

in 2004 when i 1st bought the truck (oil was 36 bucks per 6 gallon case)
and the dealer wanted 98 bucks to change the oil THEN...i cant imagine
what the dealer charges NOW <gotta be 120+>

i use 15w40 conventional Rotella...change it ever 5000miles and ive
done plenty of oil tests <blackstone labs> that report there are
no wear issues.

 

[WD40]

OK, First off let me say Welcome to SSD.com and then say Cong. on the new to you truck. Bush has all ready told you about the oil and filter. If you are new to Diesels, then make sure you use the oil that's made for a diesel engine. I use the Shell 15w40 conventional Rotella and change it every 5000 miles also. If you do this you should be a very happy Ford PowerStroke owner. Hope you come back often.
Doug

 

[DaveBen]

You should get a fumoto valve to make oil changes painless. No drain plug wrench needed. They changed the name of the company to:
QuickOilDrainValve.com - the best way to change oil

Dave

 

[INTERNATIONALPOWER]

Welcome, Well i doo my oil changes myself nd i use DELO in my truck with baldwin filters they seem to do a good job.

 

[CHPMustang]

We also do our own oil changes on the truck which usually comes out to around $35

 

[bushpilot]

We also do our own oil changes on the truck which usually comes out to around $35

hows that ? where you buying oil ? how much per quart....

 

[dante59]

Hey, welcome the good side. i change oil myself, i think i just don't trust some place's out there and i know it is done right if i do it myself. i am with DaveBen, the Fumoto valve is the best was to go, work's good for me i am pretty sure we are not alone on that . i use 15_40 rotetta , and get a sample for Blackstone at every change ( my choice ) good reports every time.i have 152.000 on my 96- f-250.. again Welcome aboard !!

 

[powerboatr]

welcome aboard

I to use 15w40 conventional Rotella...and TRY to change it ever 7500 miles

depending on wh i get filters from it runs between 45 and 65 dollars per change

 

[Flopster843]

Another vote for the fumoto drain valve. Those things are great. I use Rotella syn 5w-40 in the truck year round. It helps it start easier and run smoother than conventional 15w-40. And I always use the OEM oil filter, the after market ones that I've tried always tool about twice as long to built oil pressure upon startup. Just didn't seem like a good thing to me.