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thejunkman · Joined: 01 Nov 2006 Posts: 80

I am new to this truck and would like some info. We just had it serviced at Petro-bill was right about $200. Oil, oil filter, fuel filter and grease. I did the water filter at home later.

This was the 1st oil change, and i didnt have anywhere to do it, so i had them do it. I would now like to do it myself, save about $100, and just have a good Freightliner shop do a once over a few times a year or so.

It has a Cummins n14 plus with a 10 speed Rockwell Trans.

Counting oil filter, I would like oil capacity and trans oil capacity also.

thejunkman · Joined: 01 Nov 2006 Posts: 80

Ok I found the oil level, 11 gallon. Now the tranny

Maniac · Joined: 15 Sep 2004 Posts: 626 Location: Northeast

Trans is around 4 gallons, you will need a pump to pump it in, there is NO dipstick or fill tube.

Better off getting it done at the truckstop/ or truck shop.

Don't forget you have oil in the rear ends too, 4 gallons in the front and around 2 1/2 in the rear, these are approximate capacities, if your not SURE how to do it, leave it to a pro, a screw up can cost BIG, REAL BIG.

thejunkman · Joined: 01 Nov 2006 Posts: 80

Ive done it before, no problems and have everything I need. But I have to work outside, and didnt feel like laying in the mud to do so. I sure wish I had a book with this thing, it would save me countless questions. Maybe Ill go buy one. :idea:

The oil in the rears look good and clean.

Thanks for your help. Now if I can find what type of fluid it takes, whether its a motor oil based fluid, or something like a 50wt Tranny oil.

Maniac · Joined: 15 Sep 2004 Posts: 626 Location: Northeast

50 weight in the trans

85 X 90, or 85 X 140 for the rears

mrpersons · Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 7:58 pm Post subject:

I used to to do my own services at home, but found it to be well worth the extra $100 saved to have it all done on the road. The key here is to keep an eye on the joker doing it, to make sure it's done properly.

I almost always use Speedco, if for nothing else I use the oil testing done on site. I always go down in the pit to inspect the driveline. Heckoflot easier than at home in the driveway.

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