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Originally Posted by quadtrac
truck has 129,000 on it, I have always taken it in to have an oil change so I dont know what they use. Thanks
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I suggest you take a greater interest in this , in the future with your next vehicle...the damage is done ....
whenever oil changes are done by these service centers make sure the engine is hot ....this will remove the most debris when they drain the oil for 1 minute...then you must insure that they fill with the correct oil, this engine uses 5-30wt..also the filter used is by far the greatest importance on engine life. using cheap filters can cause great damage/wear to your engine...check on the filter used and if possible ask for a better oil filter or bring your own...
before driving away on level ground check the oil level...they usually don't fill to the proper level ! this is how they save a few $$$$.
my 5.3L engine takes 6.25 qts ...I doubt they would put the extra .25 qt in..
your problem of blue smoke on start up with this engine is not common at this low mileage ...these engines go to 200,ooo mi easy with proper care..