2006 peterbilt 379

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by Coloradoman, Nov 3, 2018.

  1. RSB34

    RSB34 Light Load Member

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    My Accert would use less oil with chevron. I also switched engines once to get lower consumption. But that probably wasn't what you were asking.
     
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  3. stillwurkin

    stillwurkin Road Train Member

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    I may try chevron next oil change. Thought about switching trks..lol. Don't want to get into one with the urine tank yet though.
     
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  4. RSB34

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    I just spent $30k on my 99 classic because I don't want pollution crap. Put a low milage signature 600 my other one spun a Bearing $45k to rebuild. A used engine sounded better. Bunch of small stuff. Should be good for a while
     
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  5. Coloradoman

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    Got stoped at my drop walked inside to check in come out and see a couple drops of oil comming out of the blow by tube, not to much steam yet, but I dont like leaks. From what i have read it is fairly normal, am i correct?
     
  6. Dcarfora

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    Good deal!
     
  7. Coloradoman

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    So they use mobile delvac, that might have something to do with it. What are some recommendations for my next oil change?
     
  8. SAR

    SAR Road Train Member

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    It is normal to have some oil drip out of there. CAT did make a catch can kit that contains a filter that is installed on the blow by tube and puts oil back in the oil pan.

    I don't have that kit on my truck and the underside is coated with oil spray from going down the road. I did however extend the tube with a piece of hose which helped some to keep oil from catching everywhere.
     
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  9. Diesel Dave

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    How many miles have you put on since your last service ? And have you use/burned any oil ? Is it low ?
     
  10. Coloradoman

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    Maybe put 2k on it. Was not low when I checked it yesterday before I hit the road.
     
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