3406e Oil Pressure Dropping

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by Jordonh, Dec 9, 2023.

  1. BoxCarKidd

    BoxCarKidd Road Train Member

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    The ones I have seen with enough fuel in the oil are growing oil but that is a good point if it is already using oil.
     
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  3. Jordonh

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    It can be my oil filters that are somehow causing some sort of restriction even though there a few months old?? Kinda strange heard people say using only CAT brand products is recommended and not after marketed stuff, don’t have any fuel/coolant inside my oil which is good.

    Is it best to due an oil sample now or wait still next oil change to grab one?
     
  4. BoxCarKidd

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    Oil filter brands, who makes Cat filters, are they the same, what media is in them is a whole different subject. Search block, top right.
    I am just sharing experience and saying filters are cheep. Throw one on it. Take an oil sample.
    Will not go wrong with Cat filters but I was not looking to repeat what has already been said.
    I would run the engine enough the oil is all mixed up but not hot. Ease the plug loose and let a little drain out slow. Then fill your sample bottle the same slow way. Top the oil off and see what comes back on your sample.
     
  5. lester

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    so you've got 17,000 some odd miles on this oil change correct? first thing I would do is change oil and filter and see what happens. what is your normal service interval?
     
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  6. BoxCarKidd

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    I was lazy and did not do the math but you are right. I would still do the oil sample.
     
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  7. Jordonh

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    Thought it was 18,000 I put on it but your correct. Every 3 months for oil change 10k miles cause oil breaks down quick or showed grooves antifreeze once a year transmission and differential 500k hose n belts every year and a half all depends
     
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  8. Jordonh

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    @BoxCarKidd Is taking your oil sample to CAT or black stone lab a recommended manufacturer? Not seeing much from search bar results
     
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    Pull the sensor and check for debris, had a 3126 cat long block, fresh install and 0 oil pressure. After many hours of troubleshooting I found debris in the fitting for the oil pressure gauge. Just a simple check.
     
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  10. BoxCarKidd

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    I thank both are fine. Company used to use Mobile but kits came through oil supplier.
     
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