Should I be concerned???
- Thread starter Jhall
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About the oil? Not one bit. As long as you still have the cdr connected to the intake that is normal
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Sidewinded_idi
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The oils normal but it looks dirty. Do you have any air filter leaks?
I agree that there should be a film of oil, but I would agree that looks a little too much like "panko bread crumbs". Just my .02 but I'd look for some leaks between the outside of your air cleaner and the inlet of your turbo.
Macrobb
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As long as it's just oil with no crud in it, you are fine.
Speaking of which... IDIs are /filthy/ motors. Huge ring gaps, tons of blowby... that's just how they are designed.
What this means is: Frequent oil changes. Don't skimp on them. The manual says 5K normal service, 2.5K severe... I go 2.5k.
Any 15W40 oil should be fine; I use Mobil Delvac because it can be found with large mail in rebates.
Oil filters - Use one for a 7.3 PSD. FL1995 or equivalent. They are 1 quart longer(11 quarts total oil capacity).
Speaking of which... IDIs are /filthy/ motors. Huge ring gaps, tons of blowby... that's just how they are designed.
What this means is: Frequent oil changes. Don't skimp on them. The manual says 5K normal service, 2.5K severe... I go 2.5k.
Any 15W40 oil should be fine; I use Mobil Delvac because it can be found with large mail in rebates.
Oil filters - Use one for a 7.3 PSD. FL1995 or equivalent. They are 1 quart longer(11 quarts total oil capacity).
Thanks fellas! I just got the truck a couple weeks ago. I changed the oil before I drove it home and just changed the air filter tonight and it was absolutely filthy. Truck actually felt like it ran better with the new filter.
