Freightliner Cascadia DD13 DD15 DD16 engine oil change explained OM 471 472 473 MERCEDES BENZ

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The DD15 engine oil change will be very similar to all Freightliner and Western Star models
The filter numbers will vary depending on the brands.
Use good quality oil all the time
ENGINE Oil 10W30 Rotela T5
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[@thegreekguyviva-greece5881]

Always love your videos. Thank you for making them

[@DC8FD]

Great video brother, you saved Mr hundreds of dollars!! I followed your directions to a tee!!

[@giovannisocci8793]

I love your videos,Maestro Francisco.

[@MartinHernandez-cf1lm]

Great information bro now I have the knowledge in how to do My oil change thanks for the info.

[@7024395683]

Now I am thinking to buy DD16 bc you made it look so easy

[@ginocanchaser]

Thank you you were the only vid that i watched that addressesed the primibg and the gaskets. Thank you sio much for your thouroughness

[@MichaelHernandez-lc2wb]

Awesome videos Francisco!!! Thank you so much. You deserve support and donations to your channel. There is nothing like these videos all over the web... Los mecanicos te van a odiar por estos videos. Dios te bendiga.

[@franciscoamayaYT]

Thanks.

[@jesusindie]

I love the Cascadia, thanks for te video...

[@laythalhamadani6022]

Very helpful thank you so much and please keep your videos up

[@AlwayzTurntUp2o1o]

Muchas gracias amigo estos videos son bien servicial!

[@10feethighermaga12]

One thing I'd like to add, I pumped the little primer around 400-500 times to get fuel flowing so instead, I manually pour diesel into the last filter housing almost to full, then start pumping and fuel will start flowing after the 4-5th pump, then after it fills, i put the filter in, pump till bubbles no more, tighten all 3 filters and pump some more till primer is hard. I then wait 5 minutes, give it another 80 pumps and when i go to start engine it starts super easily after 3-5 seconds of it turning over.

[@diaznevai8624]

Thanks for the video very helpful

[@joeyjoejoe172]

Thank You, very informative

[@jaythanatkha8893]

Thanks for sharing buddy.

[@WillRussell82]

Thank you sir....you helped save me hundreds of dollars!!!

[@TATEXPRESSINC]

Keep up to great work on the videos

[@imadahmmad1965]

Thanks very good we did learned new things

[@bobburger4803]

I was told by a mechanic to never take the fuel filter off while waiting for oil to drain. It can fuck up the fuel pump or something due to lack of lubrication when you go to turn the truck back on. Do oil change, start truck for a minute to build oil pressure and lubrication back up, then do fuel filter

[@Marcusf250]

You are correct, this is how they do it at SPEEDCO Too. Fuel filters after cranking up truck with new oil in it.

[@pth6060]

Good job, keep it up.

[@Jamie-ql8yq]

Excellent thanks

[@burrowsandco]

Very good and detailed video

[@hugojauregui4057]

Good video dud!!!!

[@eddiecongdon8017]

Very great would be happy to do this on my own trucks

[@CashNYC]

great video

[@fredrickevans4978]

Only 2things I recommend is no never changing oil filter and fuel filter at the same time start after changing fuel filter 1st then change oil next. Prime oil system through oil housing so pressure doesnt starve oil pump and used the proper fuel primer to avoid premature failures.

[@vanblue7317]

What?

[@tonyibarra2551]

great video how often do you replace the fuel filters and what about prime the system when the truck runs out off diesel????

[@superfly4137]

very good video

[@charmaninebestfriend7140]

Nice video

[@March808]

I have 2011 Columbia series 60 all 3 check engine lights come on and I have a code high exhaust temp high and very high... I replaced my 3 sensors on my dpf system. It was the cheapest. But could it be a doser valve or a turbo speed sensor the one that connects to the egg??? I cleaned and baked both doc and the dpf last week and it has a new dpf module out in November 2016. Is there anything else I should check?? There's no loss of coolant and it doesn't overheat. Please help.

[@dimakomarov4422]

by the dd15 manual you gotta wait up to 60 minutes. and then you can check the exact oil level.

[@stevenprado2930]

Do you need to grease the red seal ring for the last fuel filter you replaced?

[@xavierperez880]

I’ve been watching a lot of your videos lately, they are well informed and very educational for the “Do it yourselfer” But I got an important question, what radio station do you put on while working?

[@franciscoamayaYT]

Thanks. I.E. 96.7 FM k-cal rocks.

[@hereigo4616]

@@franciscoamayaYT dd15 is the valve considered apart of the pump????

[@Lui8111]

For priming the DD 15 engine do you need a special priming tool That is Detroit approved if so why or why not don’t you have it and use it are there certain tips that you can give to avoid having to buy that tool

[@lakhwinderdoklu6310]

Thanks for vedio. Where do you buy filters and oil ?

[@Boyleheights13]

Thank you FRANCISCO I WISH YOU CAN LOOK AT MY 2017 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA EVOLUTION GIVE SOME TIPS TO MAINTAIN MY TRUCK...🙏

[@abbaerfani9007]

Always use the Ditrot filters and do oil first and do your full filters after running the engine for 5 minutes and also use the primer pump for fuel system

[@Philthaentrepreneur]

Thanks 👏🏽👏🏽

[@omarsmusicful]

Thank you very much for making this video. Now I will be able to save myself about five hundred dollars each oil change.

[@bogdanraducanu5394]

How the hell do you save 500$ dollars??!!do you get the oil and filters for free????you save a little over 100$ in labor 🤣🤣🤣

[@sirguy19]

Hi Francisco, I was wondering if you could help me out. I have a 2014 Cascadia evolution DD 15. I want to know which outlet is the low pressure side on the oil filter reservoir I want to hook up my oil bypass system.

[@stevendan9878]

What I noticed is that you need more time to let the oil drain before check it . Its diuble level if u check it next day

[@charmaninebestfriend7140]

Hey where is your shop located in from ga I got a load of here and my clutch is going bad and I don't feel comfortable letting everybody work on my truck

[@kevinkeo7752]

I want to start doing my own pm, what are the basic tools I need and info is greatly appreciated. Thanks

[@YosDev]

On petro truck stop in Atlanta they are changing the oil like this video BUT TRUCK DO NOT START MORE, simply not start

[@jacobadam9872]

Hey Francisco I have watched a lot of your videos I need to come see you I have a Cascadia with a Cummins ISX what state and city are you located?

[@JM-fx2sz]

Is it ok to use Delvac with one gal of Lucas on my oil changes? Will it damage my DD15 if I do this?? Thanks Francisco

[@Dvegastyle]

1. For 10w30 with the average driving condition, how many miles would you recommend between oil change. 2. Fuel filter - somebody told me it’s a good idea to change it one additional time in between oil change, to make your fuel system happy.. What do you think about it? Thank you

[@Mixteco1]

Grasias por video nomas quiero pregutar tengo mas de un año usando 10/40 normal y agora quiro usar Rotella shyteri 10/40 puede dañar motor?

[@diesel7992]

Nice bro hey what’s the normal oil pressure for 2014 Frieghliner cascadia with a dd15 thank you in advance bro I get while idle above 14psi and while driving I get 40-60psi it’s this normal I have driven Peterbilt trucks and they always stay on 50psi

[@kevingetrich]

What is the recommendation how many miles until you change on dd15

[@samozinn]

Hi Does the dd13 take same oil as the dd15 or it’s less? 10gL ? Thank you

[@seven1productions819]

What if you don’t open the oil filter first? Will you be alright for another 20k mikes?

[@mikemike-mz8hh]

thanx great video buddy.i have one ? wat do u think of using luca oil addictives also in the truck and what would i need to be good in the winter time her ein jersey

[@marcusjones1082]

You're better off using one gallon of gear oil.

[@MassEffectFTW]

Very informantive.By the way, do you happen to know the part number for that big wrench you used on the large fuel filter? The one that’s in that big plastic dome.

[@franciscoamayaYT]

DVC 482017 is the part number of the tool.

[@luisrolon7482]

I changed fuel filter and primed the truck it runs for a few mins then sputters and shuts down any idea what can cause this

[@truckdriver8310]

can you give us tips how to take out ELD elecronic log book device on a freightliner because some drivers who are owner operator's when we leave the company we have to remove it (ELD) our self. great videos !!!

[@franciscoamayaYT]

+Truck Driver All eld are different, usually a common set up of a eld goes connected to the OBD port with a by-pass cable so it can have precise information of the vehicle motion If that is the case you have to unplug it from the OBD port it is going to be connected from the inside of the OBD port.

[@tonyibarra2551]

how to you reset the light off maintance???

[@Hellokinni]

I'm using 15w40 Rotella T4 😋 for about year and a half. It's got 508280 Miles

[@Philthaentrepreneur]

Me too 💪🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@johngarbutt2924]

I would like you to work on my western star 4900 engine issue

[@rubberduckyconvoy2723]

Great job!!! Thank you 4 video. I will got new 2018 Cascadia, is it same Filters on new one? And another, my friend said on new DD15 to replace fuel filter after needs build some pressure in fuel system? Please explain. Thank you.

[@franciscoamayaYT]

For the newer DD13 DD15 DD16 ENGINES the oil change process is a little different Here is the link to my video about it kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqnGmKKoq96thaM

[@Ducatero1000]

Hello Francisco I really appreciate your videos and I wanted to thank you for being so detailed on them. I just bought a 2012 Cascadia and based on your video tutorial I did my first maintenance on my truck 😃 Unfortunately after changing oil and fuel filter and water separator i started the engine I can hear a strange irregularity noise like if the engine is sucking air or not running on all cylinders ! It didn’t do it before ! I drove the truck for a bit but when in idle there it is again. I took a video of it is it possible to send it to you via email ? I’d like to hear your opinion. Thanks

[@franciscoamayaYT]

Sure, [e-mail].

[@ThePlatanero22]

Muchas gracias hermano me voy a ahorrar $150 dolares

[@faustorivas109]

where u located francisco

[@moshman4294]

How many gallons are in the DD15 ?

[@colombian1979]

Good video amigo Please post videos whit older trucks Like freighliners 2007 please

[@franciscoamayaYT]

I will try do video with older trucks as soon as I get a chance.

[@jkvtrucking]

Hey brother what type of engine oil should I use on 430000 DD15?

[@yeahboy28100]

Hey, I'm new to these videos. I wanted to ask you. Do you like these motors? Are they easy to work on? An do you find them reliable? I'm a die hard series 60 fan!!

[@franciscoamayaYT]

They are pretty friendly engine if you understand how to work on them.

[@garrettjerry8562]

Great video except your fill procedures are wrong. There is a Allen head plug that screws out on the filter housing and a special adapter that hooks to your overhead to properly fill all oil galleys before starting. Next problem is Detroit recommends changing one system at a time especially if your doing it without the proper fill procedures. Over time you will cause o rings to fail in the oil pick up system causing it to suck air going down the road while driving. This will be noticeable by a fluctuating gauge. Best of luck to anyone that uses this procedure long term.

[@franciscoamayaYT]

Thanks for your comments, you can share your opinions. you are 💯% right, nothing to say against that. Those are good recommendation, I know that those are certified DC specifications. So far I have been doing the same process to all DD platform engines(EPA 07 EPA 10), all of them are over a million miles and they still working with no problems. I found that you can prefill the oil coolant module with new oil at the moment of service, I follow the process when I replace any lubrication component However, the process that you told above it is the right one.

[@billyg.1212]

Hi. would you recommend a oil bypass for the Cascadia, I have a 2014 and if so what one would be good? (I've heard of extreme bypass oil filters)

[@franciscoamayaYT]

I prefer the conventional filter

[@vinhtangquang8063]

Hello. Good your video. Can you give me some video about it. Thank you.!

[@CashNYC]

Can u make a walk threw video on how to take off & install isolator bushing on the gear stick on the freightliner cascadia... this is a problem 80% of the trucks have on the road these days a worn out gear stick bushing

[@franciscoamayaYT]

Yes, I will.

[@vaughn8404]

I've been reading and researching a lot on the engine oil capacity, and everyone recommends 47 qt which work out to be 11.75 gallons, that put the oil level way pass the MAX line on the dipstick, make no sense to me. I use 10 gallons, and that put the oil when settle for overnight almost at the max mark. Am I missing something I use to put 47qt ( 11.75 gal) and it would find a way to leak, since I've fix the leak and using 10 gal no more leaks and the oil is not above the max line. Trucks are all freightliner cascadia 125 with DD15

[@KN-mi7mh]

I came across this comment,I have the same case if they put 14 it way over the max line so I have to drain it..engine sealants on three spots cost me bunch of money so now i keep it max on the dipstick

[@peted9404]

Hey Francisco, what can cause metal shavings at the bottom of the fuel water separator housing? Someone said fuel pump going bad. True? Thanks

[@franciscoamayaYT]

That is fuel pump wear

[@frankgomez7081]

What brand of filters do you recommend? What oil viscosity do you recommend during the winter?

[@Marcusf250]

In Winter time you can use 10W-30 and in summer 15W-40. That’s what I do

[@pera6356]

thank you Francisco , very dirty oil in DD15 on 2014 freightliner , I want to flush the engine before I change oil with new filter , any advice to best way to do and what s best material to use , thanks

[@franciscoamayaYT]

Best way and safe. Do a oil change Replace the oil filter run the engine for one hour Drain the oil Replace the oil filter Refill it And done.

[@StickNclutch]

Were bouts are you located? I need to replace the fuel filter on my 2007 cummins isx

[@davelawrence39]

That easy job. I see those engine a lot.

[@mikerobles5618]

Maxxforce international ac clutch not engaging after full frown charge. Any suggestions?

[@franciscoamayaYT]

+Mike Robles Low pressure sensor could be bad or low freon

[@JoseVelazquez-sd6eq]

Have cascadia 2017. How often do u recommend pm done? . I think 50 k is too much. Thx. Great info

[@franciscoamayaYT]

I do 25k miles.

[@giovannisocci8793]

One question: What can I do to avoid dry starts when they change my oil at the truck stops? are they just lazy and don t purge the fuel lines? I absolutely hate that,but all but one mechanic has ever done an oil change right and purged the fuel lines.

[@franciscoamayaYT]

After the fuel filter replacement it is normal to have long cranking time.

[@desvariosdeuncamionero8856]

Nice video man, I have a question for you , actually two, how can we increase the horse power of my dd15? Trough the computer can be? And I need desperately remove the onguard system from my truck , any advice? Thank you

[@franciscoamayaYT]

+Maikel Barreto Olavarrieta Yes, you can increase the horse power with the DDDL software but you have a pre-set limit if you want to go over the pre-set limit you have to recalibrate the computer setting. You can just disconnect the on guard system but first check if the on guard system is linked to the ecm to prevent and unwanted problems.

[@desvariosdeuncamionero8856]

Francisco Amaya thank you, the on guard is linked to the ecm, is like every 10 min something goes wrong and I can't use the cruise control , and the dealer said that they can't disconnect it because is a dot safety thing, wtf??!!! Is my truck and not all trucks come with that s***t I'm so mad

[@desvariosdeuncamionero8856]

Francisco Amaya I'm gonna have to move to cali 👍👍

[@marcusjones1082]

Maikel, that's not true. Beaumont Freightliner disconnected mine. $175

[@letsgo243]

How often do you replace the fuel filters?

[@franciscoamayaYT]

I replace them every oil change, 30K miles with synthetic oil.

[@hhgcr44]

Hey Francisco, I'm new subscriber, and I really like your videos, I have a question. If could you please make a video how to clean the injector 7, have a 2010 Cascadia DD15, I tried once but I was I had a doubt so I wasn't able to do it. Please help me out if you can. Thanks.

[@franciscoamayaYT]

Yes, I ready did it. Here is the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6Dddmigj55kiKs

[@ernestodominguez8310]

Hello this video is good,I have a question for how many miles I have to charge oil?

[@franciscoamayaYT]

+Ernesto Dominguez Dealer recommends to replace the oil every 50,000 miles. I recommend to replace the oil every 15,000 miles if you using conventional oil and the fuel filter every 30,000 miles. If you are using synthetic blend or full synthetic oil, I will recommend to do the oil change every 30,000 miles with the fuel filters.

[@thomasplambeck6126]

I would like to ask you what website do you get your parts from so I can get a discount

[@franciscoamayaYT]

No, I buy them from local stores

[@KeithJones-gu5ev]

I just bought a 2014 cascadia and it is horrible on fuel. Did a fresh PM and everything can you give me some pointers?

[@franciscoamayaYT]

Maybe has bad injectors or turbo pressure leaks

[@deniseaguilar3649]

What brand motor oil and weight do you recommend for the DD15

[@franciscoamayaYT]

I personally recommend 10W30 rotela T5

[@deniseaguilar3649]

Thanks so much! @@franciscoamayaYT

[@dejavu4063]

@@franciscoamayaYT Hey Francisco is there any particular reason why you recommend the T5 over the T6 for the 2015 DD15 engine & Would the T6 be better for the engine & what's your opinion of the T6 5W-40? T-5 Ultra 10W- 30 is the you are referring to correct?

[@angelavila3591]

Hey Francisco, what is the address for your shop, i have a dd15 with a.c. problems

[@marvinportillo18]

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[@sonnycuyopan7316]

Can I ask 471 cylinder head bolts torque.my freind

[@syedmuzaffar81]

Really appreciate your videos My dd15 burning engine oil I don’t see any leakage any suggestions what should I do

[@franciscoamayaYT]

Check your exhaust manifold, turbo and pipes to see if you can see any oil evidence. Possible that the head valve stem seals are leaking or the piston rings.

[@syedmuzaffar81]

Francisco Amaya thanks for reply I don’t see any oil evidence around turbo manifold most likely it would be valve stem seal or piston rings if that is the case how much repair could cost to get it done

[@franciscoamayaYT]

It is a engine overhaul, it is going to cost more than 10k

[@elizurita3438]

Syed Muzaffar a

[@luiscarlosortizpereira1476]

Cuál de estos motores tiene mayor potencia y Torque. Como para las montañas de Colombia.

[@thewariah]

I recently changed my oil and parked my truck for few days. Tried to start engine is just cranking and not starting. So i sprayed with starting spray engine started. (The weather was warming). My batter is new and starter is in good working condition. What’s seems to be the prt?

[@franciscoamayaYT]

You have the prime the fuel

[@thewariah]

Francisco Amaya thanks for the reply

[@ELVERTGARCIA1]

hola tengo un cascadia con dd15 y SE sube mucho la temperatura el motor trabaja muy caliente que puede ser.graciad

[@franciscoamayaYT]

La temperatura normal de un DD15 es como maximo 225 grados de temperatura es ahi cuando El ventilador entra a trabajar.

[@edithmoreno2028]

Hello Francisco I have a question we own a 2011 freightliner Cascadia DD 15 and while we’re on the road when we come up on a hill it starts losing power. I push on the Gas but will not respond it will drop down to 40 mph sometimes even 30 mph. Do you know what might be causing it to do that? Thank you so much

[@franciscoamayaYT]

Sometimes, low oil pressure evens can causes that specially when the engine is warm.

[@edithmoreno2028]

Ok thanks we already fixed it it was the DPF ash needed to be cleaned.

[@arshnoorsingh7798]

i have dd15 motor with2014 cascadia and which number of correct engine oil do you recommend please answer, thanks

[@franciscoamayaYT]

10w30 synthetic blend oil rotela T5 15W40 rotela T4 Or SIMILAR brands.

[@kevinmart4947]

Francisco, What about GHONER 20W-50 Synthetic Blend. ?

[@bojanpetrovic9385]

2013 freightliner cascadia 1gallon extra oil in the engine what should I do?

[@franciscoamayaYT]

Replace the injector orings

[@OG-dn4fo]

You don't add any oil in the oil filter before putting the new one back??

[@franciscoamayaYT]

+O. G. No, I do not. If you want to add oil you need to insert the filter inside the housing and then add the oil to it.

[@OG-dn4fo]

Francisco Amaya ok thanks for the reply. I'm an old school driver but I just bought a freightliner cascadia 2011 so I'm learning how these newer trucks work.

[@gstruckinggabe9039]

Francisco Amaya You don't have to but I would recommend it, This way you go easy on the oil pump because filters are all ready full. Plus it only takes a min

[@samuelpineda89]

Is it the same oil for the dd15 year 2013

[@franciscoamayaYT]

Yes, the same oil can be used.

[@seven1productions819]

What happens if you put the fuel filter in wrong?

[@franciscoamayaYT]

The engine will not start and it will be hard to start. Fuel leaks are also related problems.

[@hereigo4616]

There's 2 valve inside of the fuel pump dd15. Is it a part of the pump?????

[@hereigo4616]

Hello

[@franciscoamayaYT]

The valves are in the fuel filter housing. The fuel pump just have relief valves

[@hereigo4616]

Warranty will not cover fuel pump said valve isn't apart of the pump.... Is this true???

[@sr.brobennett2473]

How much oil did you put in it?

[@franciscoamayaYT]

45 quarts for this specific engine But it can vary from 40 - 46 depending on the year and application of your engine.

[@cesarzavala3285]

Esta fácil hasta lo puedo hacer yo sin nesecidad de pagar 😉

[@reecebuckles4468]

Anyone know what grease he uses for all the o rings?? Time to start changing my own oil sick of paying freightliner for such an easy job

[@danielg4228]

Did some research about O ring lubrication. The rule of tumb is that a silicon base grease like Syl glide is safe on any rubber O rings . If the O ring goes on the oil or fuel systems they are already petroleum resistant so you can use any grease or a light coat of clean engine oil . If the O ring goes on cooling or A/C systems the silicone grease is recomended . If you rebuild a car brake caliper there's a special grease for the O ring and piston called caliper grease that is not going to react with the brake fluid . Little late but hope it helps