Is a desiel oil change the same as a gasoline engine oil change?

How different is it to change the oil of a desiel engine versus a gasoline engine? Also what weight oil should I use? And oil filter?Is a desiel oil change the same as a gasoline engine oil change?The oil change process is nearly identical between the two engines. It is best to prime the oil filter prior to installing on the vehicle, this also goes to gasoline engines (some designs do not allow this due to filter position).



As for oil and filter... follow the owners manual. Generally, most diesels use 15w40 oil, brand name filters are recommended.



A second option is to use synthetic diesel oil. It is about twice the cost, but you can double your oil change interval. If you stick to the OEM recommended interval... don't waste your money on synthetic fluids.



The last thing that no one yet mentioned... It is highly recommended you change you fuel filter on every oil change. Your fuel filter is just-as or more important then the engine oil change in a diesel motor. The fuel filter protects all your injection pump and injector components. DO NOT OVERLOOK THE FUEL FILTER, or you will have costly repairs.

Changing the fuel filter (depending on vehicle and engine setup) is usually a easier then the oil change. Simply spin off the filter, prime the new filter and reinstall. This again will be in your owners manual.Is a desiel oil change the same as a gasoline engine oil change?Genrally the same as an oil change on a gasoline engine. Just make sure to %26quot;prime%26quot; the new oil filter before installing it (filling up the oil filter with oil). 15W40 is usually the grade diesel engines require.Is a desiel oil change the same as a gasoline engine oil change?Gas and diesel engine oil works basically the same. However, there is a big difference in the type of oil used in the engines and generally there is a sizeable difference in the quantity of oil used.



The process of changing the oil is the same mechanically so if you've done it on a gasoline engine, you can do it on a diesel one. As for the type and weight of the oil, I suggest you refer this to your owner's manual or if you don't have one, contact a dealer and/or service company for the make/model of engine you have. The same is true for the oil filter as they very from maker to maker.



Good luck and I hope this helps!Is a desiel oil change the same as a gasoline engine oil change?I drive company vehicles that are diesel. I don't know much about what weight and stuff. But, I do know that most diesels can go 4 months or 4,000 miles instead of the 3 and 3 like gasoline engines.Is a desiel oil change the same as a gasoline engine oil change?always go by what the owners manual says to use in if it is fairly new,and use the best filter you can get for it, you didn't mention the make or mode of the engine so its hard to give a good answer on this on,but the owners manual always has the right info in it for your vehicle,follow it ,and you,ll be fine,i own a repair shop,,and i usually go by the manual on the newer vehicles,especially he diesel engines,good luck i hope this help,s.Is a desiel oil change the same as a gasoline engine oil change?There is a little booklet in the glove compartment. Read it and follow their recommendations.Is a desiel oil change the same as a gasoline engine oil change?The oil change in a diesel car is similar to an oil change in a

gasoline car, except in the oil filter and the type of engine oil

used. Depending on the type and make of diesel car, the oil

filter is slightly larger and the grade of engine oil is medium-

heavy type, whereas gasoline cars use much lighter engine

oil, like grades 5W -15W/40.Is a desiel oil change the same as a gasoline engine oil change?The procedure of changing the oil isn't any different. You didn't say what type of engine it is or what it is in (car, tractor) but make sure you have a big bucket or pan, diesels usually hold a lot of oil.

Oil is rated for different engines; oils for gasoline engines will have a rating starting with an S like SF or SL. Diesels need an oil with a C rating like CG or CH-4. Some oils are rated for both but you need to make sure you get one with the C.

No way to tell what weight of oil to use without knowing what kind of engine. If you don't have some kind of owner's manual, you might try to get the brand and number off the oil filter that is already on there, say something like %26quot;NAPA 1243%26quot; and go to your local parts store. They should be able to match the number even if they're not the same brand, and they might be able to recommend a weight of oil too.Is a desiel oil change the same as a gasoline engine oil change?Gas and diesels are not the same (some oils have a %26quot;s%26quot; rating for spark fired engines, some have a %26quot;c%26quot; for compression fired, or a dual rating) diesels are compression fired.



5w-40, 15w-40....... these are the two diesel oils mainly used.... (I'd recommend 5w-40 (say like rotella) in the winter...

Oil filter may be bigger.... but changing its the same.