'06 Dodge Ram Diesel Dually 3500

JP1738 · 02-13-2024, 10:12 AM

Just bought a used truck to get my happy a*s to the race track, otherwise I was gonna be watching from home.

I know that the truck needs an oil change now, planning to change it tonight before I peel out for Orlando tomorrow after work, but a quick question:

How many miles can one of these trucks go on an oil change? Just need to know so I know what to set the mileage counter to and when to prepare to change it again. Truck has 220,000 miles on it at this time.

Keith 944 · 02-13-2024, 11:02 AM

I change my diesel oil every 7000 miles. That said, I’m sure you will get 100 different answers. Maybe best to Google what your engine and manufacturer recommends and go from there.

jmcarter · 02-13-2024, 11:38 AM

What Keith said, I always used Rotella 15W-40 but opinions vary wildly. Just be sure to change the fuel filter every other oil change. The Cummins 5.9 is an awesome workhorse.

JP1738 · 02-13-2024, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jmcarter

What Keith said, I always used Rotella 15W-40 but opinions vary wildly. Just be sure to change the fuel filter every other oil change. The Cummins 5.9 is an awesome workhorse.

So I've heard, hoping this ole truck can go another 100k! Just had a trans rebuild too so hopefully won't have any issues there

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Keith 944 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dela-where? Posts: 2,169 Likes: 1,096 Liked 1,809 Times in 561 Posts	Re: '06 Dodge Ram Diesel Dually 3500 I change my diesel oil every 7000 miles. That said, I’m sure you will get 100 different answers. Maybe best to Google what your engine and manufacturer recommends and go from there. __________________ KEITH MAYERS 2-1/2 X somebody Still many X nobody Last edited by Keith 944; 02-13-2024 at 11:20 AM.

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jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,227 Likes: 2,194 Liked 2,980 Times in 915 Posts	Re: '06 Dodge Ram Diesel Dually 3500 What Keith said, I always used Rotella 15W-40 but opinions vary wildly. Just be sure to change the fuel filter every other oil change. The Cummins 5.9 is an awesome workhorse. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table