"SERVICING A PETERBILT 579 YOURSELF" Part 1: The Oil Change

[@pinkymccauley7480]

Hey Martin, when you change from one bucket to another just put your thumb over oil pan hole while its draining in first bucket, then slide buckets less mess that way

[@alecmccance8409]

The reason manufacturers don't want you to prefill the oil filtre is because the risk of contamination, if you want to prefilled make sure you don't pour the oil down the centre hole but temporarily plug this up and pour the oil down the holes on the outer of the base, the centre hole is the main pick up.

[@anthony1636]

Have you ever thought of fitting a two stage oil filter bypass system ?. I fitted one to my semi 3 years ago and swear by it. I still do my oil changes sooner than they recommend. So I did not do to save $$$ but to get better protection for my engine. I have my oil analysed every second re-fill, and so far reports have been very encouraging. Worth a look at if like me you like to take care of your investment...

[@Truckergregg]

Good video, the how to videos are appreciated

[@leonardmsl68]

I worked at a truck stop doing PM services for around 8 years and I always filled up the oil filter and on ISX oil filter I had a gal jug with the side cut out to help drain the filter. I put the Oil filter on by hand with a quarter turn with and oil filter wrench

[@geraldriopelle2044]

It’s great to see you back! Hopefully your high and dry! Alice are you well?

[@mayhemsmaster5050]

Totally stoked to see you both feeling better, and on your feet. I am very grateful for this tutorial on Tiny Dancer, I knew larger engines... especially diesel engines held more oil, bit I would have never guessed 10 plus gallons. I pray that the worst of the weather has been a distance from you, and very relieved to see you and family have been safe, and I continue to pray that all of you remain safe from that insane weather. I also pray that all of you have a complete recovery and healing from the galloping crud. Much love n prayers, Mayhem🙏💜

[@MATTHEWfromStLouis]

This is the best thing to wake up to…a new video of TT!!!

[@scottycollins1829]

I pre-fill oil filters & the seal as well!!!!!!!

[@uhplumber5962]

I would install a plug into the new oil valve just in case. It has female threads to do that but that's just my OCD kicking in. I agree with snugging up the oil filters a little.

[@JohnHallgren]

Wasn’t the clearest pix but I didn’t see any threading in the bottom of that new valve/plug?

[@kopenhagenkid]

Great job changing oil Martin

[@Cinchy2017]

Rotella t6 synthetic has zinc in it

[@darylthisdelle7702]

Great video Martin. Had not heard from you guys in a few days and was going through cold Turkey . Yup buy a truck marry a truck. It’s all about the truck. Good to see you cutting costs and doing it all yourself. What’s in your pocket is best left there. Good to see you back putting out videos, have a great and a safe day happy trails and happy motoring.

[@miltonmoore1690]

I thought it was personal I missed them .🤣🤣🤣

[@scottycollins1829]

Gr8 2 knw ALL is SWELL & WELL

[@buck32977]

Before I started driving full time back in the 80's for Cherokee freight I sericed trucks we used cut down old fuel tanks about 6-8 " high to drain oil in would hold 11 gallons put handels on the side to grab hold of

[@williambillwaynerobertson930]

Had the same thing a 15gal metal can works well if you can find one a 30 gal would be better.👍🇺🇸🤙

[@kopenhagenkid]

Great video Martin and Alice

[@manvsroad7691]

For a couple hundred bucks, you can get the low profile drain pans on wheels, with a hand pump and handle on Amazon. Makes life a little bit easier! (17gal if i remember right?)

[@conradkalb4464]

For a catch pan check out a DIY store and get a small cement mixing tub. 10 gal = 1.4 cu ft

[@KelevraChavez]

Thanks for you video! I learn something today!

[@maxschimminger1553]

I just started watching your channel I really enjoy watching it my wife and I run teams for 7 years but my truck caught fire and I still drive cross country and she won't get back in my truck anymore..I was burnt from head to toe I just really enjoy driving it's been 32 years now. I'd like to catch up with you guys one day out In the mid west keep up the work your like family. Take care and I'll keep watching your channel. I have a kenworth w990 605 Cummins 18 speed trans thank for sharing with all of us

[@TruckingTogether]

Dang sorry to hear that max. Thanks watching and stay safe.

[@kevinduncan7219]

Appreciate you coming back. I got my fix, now I can relax!

[@tammynewport5655]

Martin you are a very good mechanic very clean you explain very nice that is one nice truck very clean

[@ClarksKentuckyKnives]

I slip a plastic bag over my filters and it catches any spills as you loosen and move them out. Y’all take care and look forward to more videos!

[@Jackknife-TV]

You go to home Depot and you get a concrete black mixing pan it'll hold 11+ gallons of oil and then just buy a simple 13volt oil pump. If you want you can put it right back into the bottles

[@patbromwell8701]

Quite surprised 🤨 at the lack of cuss 🤬 words when I change my oil 🛢 there's a lot of cuss words involved

[@colinbarnes5850]

Hi guys glad to see yous back another video full of content and well informed video when we going to see Alice in her truck. Stay safe and keep on trucking from 🇬🇧

[@edpippin]

Glad to see a video from you guys, hopefully everything is good with you on the home front with the weather and health. Hopefully by the time we see this you are back on the road and are able to safely travel. Prayers for your guys safety with the weather.

[@Kcnewf]

Glad you've recovered. With the gap between posts and the greenery in the first couple minutes of the video, I almost thought you had departed Commiefornia for good!

[@TruckingTogether]

working on it

[@leofrac435]

We had those cyclone storm here in New York 75 mph winds and up to 5 feet of snow it shut down Buffalo for almost a week .

[@waterdoode]

Maybe you have a old 8 x 8 tarp to lay out under the buckets, but you are always on top of things and know that. Actually it wasn't bad at all.

[@geraldjones8032]

Thank you Martin for the less in changing the oil. Very good points. Nice to see you both well. Look forward to all your post. 👍❤️

[@kwshilts]

Missed your videos. Glad everything is OK. Welcome back.

[@terryperrott8567]

I do our oil changes sense one time wife got back , I seen a oil trail on the ground. I popped hood & the filter was just loose enough to leak but not poreing out. There's this one guy every time he changes my semi trk oil he over fills it, I asked him why. His reply was more oil the better. I've heard that can blow out or make your front or rear main seals leak so I drain it just to the full line

[@jimbergen5232]

I like laying down carboard box parts while changing oil, just in case of some spills. Also any frame parts that might be hit by falling oil, I cover with some doubled or tripled up Aluminum Foil - heck even sometimes make it into a ramp/funnel type of guide.

[@benmaier3550]

You guys are good Truckers what are you going to do with all that three trucks needing drivers

[@SuperCountryclassic]

i was starting do get withdrawls glad to see uses again

[@shadow_frostbite]

Welcome back glad you're feeling better

[@gabrielalvarez6662]

Happy new year to you and your family. I maded a drain pan using a 55 barrel cutting the bottom ring and wielded two handed

[@willardwilliams1778]

Happy to see you two are up and about. This weather has been heavy. glad to see that Alice is looking rosy again. Stay well.

[@SparkeyCox]

Glad you are feeling better and welcome back

[@mikecook5749]

Nothing charge's me up quicker on a MLK holiday Monday than a good old fashion oil change tutelage. I'm glad to hear your feeling better. I definitely missed watching your content and my sarcastic comments. I feel a little guilty though because I didn't throw out any T&P's and I obviously don't know my worth!

[@Cinchy2017]

I’ve used an old 44 quart cooler before the works good. But I took a 55 gallon drum cut in a quarter section and used it

[@charleslee1083]

Glad to see you guys did not get washed away ! Have a great day.

[@darrencatenacci2737]

The age old debate to fill the filter or not. I was told by my shop fill them. They usually have me run it about 5 minutes while checking for leaks. Now my fuel filter goes on dry just lube the gasket then cycle the key 5-6 times and she fires right up. Not a fan of those valves because on mine it would hang off the bottom but yours looks like it doesn’t hang too low. I’d also have to get two because I’ve got front and rear sumps. But hey it works for y’all that’s what counts. Informative video

[@tonyjoe1753]

Hey Folks glad you’re making it. God Bless TonyJoe

[@psg6314]

My old garbage company had two Ford 9000 LNT the oil drain was right over the axel if you didn't make a big mess you were lucky, great video keep up the good work God bless from GA stay safe

[@stevend8656]

Thank goodness you're ok. We need more Alice 💖. T's and P's 🙏

[@TruckingTogether]

going to have to wait a little bit for more Alice camera time - going to be playing catch up for a bit here on videos due to internet outages not allowing us to upload for the past couple weeks

[@stevend8656]

@@TruckingTogether it's all good.. thanks for the update and the video.. take care of yourself and your and your business first.. we'll wait.🍻

[@bobsymonds208]

Glad ya'll safe and blessed in New Year.

[@kopenhagenkid]

Happy New Year 🥳 Martin and Alice all the best in 2023

[@redmesa2975]

Fumoto drain valves are the stuff ! 👍

[@richarddods221]

haha, great to see others use the blocks of wood system to raise their vehicle ;) Yep re filling the oil filter, otherwise the skin crawls like people dragging their finger nails down the chalk board when the engine starts.

[@joanelsullivan7866]

Glad to see you guys are feeling better. We all had it a while back and it takes a while to recoup. Can't wait to see what's happening in the week ahead. Missed you guys. Take care.

[@garydavies5298]

Good to see your both well and still with us. Nothing wrong with the way your doing it . Experience has the influence on the way its Done. Filter pliers to tighten mmm. Would personally use a filter strap , just to be on the safe side . Because of the extremes in weather you guys drive always check the belts thoroughly. Nice to see you back , by the way I'm not telling you how to suck eggs. Each to their own

[@josephcusic4444]

Lovin Alice's Postive Vibes !! keep them Coming!

[@bobpurs]

Good to see you guys post. Get better 👍✊

[@arrowkart4j]

I was wondering where you guys were, it's been awhile. I know you guys been getting hammered with some heavy weather. Hopefully everybody's well. 🙏🙏

[@richardeckert6130]

Brake clean works great for cleaning up oil on concrete

[@TruckingTogether]

it’s his favorite thing to use in everything 😂

[@RoadieKing]

Good info on the oil change! Always a wise idea to have an adjustable wrench on hand. Whenever anyone asked to borrow one, I'd ask if it was metric or SAE. Always a goofy look on their face 😄 when I would ask them that question. And yes, they work very well as a hammer - been there, done that. Hope all is well at home and Alice is feeling better and over what she had. Have a Happy and Prosperous New Year! Hope the freight market holds up.

[@threefeathersadventures2830]

Thank you for the video glad your getting better love the way Martin explains everything love your channel

[@joep1698]

Awesome! It's great to see you both and you look well. Joe P

[@jorgecruz2370]

So now that your a small fleet owner are you going to start buying oil in 55 gallon drums and filters in bulk. And tools that are going to make service more efficient in your operation.

[@TruckingTogether]

probably not, we just buy from Walmart it’s pretty cost effective there

[@joebishop7909]

Glad to see you guys back.

[@christopherross3894]

Should put a plug in bottom of valve just extra insurance

[@kennysmith1840]

Ware Ole ware.have you to been hope 🙏 yall are better stay dry from Florida

[@dickhartley7090]

Put a plastic bag over oil filter when removing saves a mess.

[@dennisduvall39]

Buy that used oil heater for the house that way you get the maximum use out of your oil.

[@randallbyrd2458]

Thank you both for sharing

[@dirtyjohn6556]

You spilled oil the greenies are going to crap themselves. Do what I do pour it on your fence line and keep the weeds and grass down also I use it in my chain saw been doing it for years for bar oil.

[@haulin4u740]

Cat litter works well. Pour it on and "Dance" it into the concrete. You'll never know the oil was there.

[@Jesse-le9bh]

Thanks Martin. How is Alice? Happy New Year. Blessings

[@bbstacker4926]

Good to see you guys back. I was starting to get a little concerned that I would lose both you and Velox 18(looks like he's moving away from trucking) all in one month. Great tutorial on the servicing of Tiny Dancer. I know you still have part 2 to release, but I was wondering if there is any additional servicing required with a motor that runs DEF?

[@TruckingTogether]

I know what Velox has been upto since we are friends and keep in touch regularly but letting him share it when he’s good and ready too. As far as we go we will be here for the longhaul

[@TruckingTogether]

on the DEF only scheduled DEF services and the dealership handles those not much you can do on your own with the system

[@tomgriffith1952]

As always, another good video!

[@joshuajuarez3471]

Be careful with those peacock valves bro. I would put a plug if it has a threaded end for that option. Debris can get caught and break that or open that while rolling. Bro. I seen crazier and had crazier stuff happen to me

[@edwardwilliams9874]

Good beautiful morning y'all

[@KNorrisNC]

Yay!! You’re back!! 😁

[@theblackrose470]

Speedco in Ripon was $477 for oil change and grease last week. A few years ago, at that Speedco a guy had one of those Fumoto drain plugs and instead of Speedco just opening the valve they unscrewed it...🤦...The truck owner was like WTF did you do that for!!!

[@TruckingTogether]

Lol yeah that’s why I’m good on going to those places.

[@jackkonings5856]

Heey guys. How many miles is 4 trips. Here in the Netherlands we have intervals for about 50k miles/ 80k kilometers. And why does such a beast of a truck ride on such narrow front tyres?

[@TruckingTogether]

4764 each week so 19,056 plus another 2200 ish for when we brought the truck home from the dealer..

[@Al_Nunnery]

Hello 👋 Hey Hi and Howdy Yall.. wife and I are runnin team to Denver this Round,, She's Truckin on up. . side note: we found a set of rear-ends for our 1999 379 , Hopefully before long we'll have "Ole Blue" and his 525 Pittsburgh Powered ecm along with Teflon and , Ceramic coated Pistons, we changed the oil 🛢 in the 525 Celect plus..sent ecm to Bruce Mallinson the owner of Pittsburgh Power to recheck and re-tune, dad is Real good friends with Mr Bruce .. Lil Lucas never hurt nothin.. Peace ✌️ Love 💚 and 18 Wheelz Y'all Shiny-Side Up

[@moondog3162]

Those fuel filters are a real BIOTCH to get started......

[@TruckingTogether]

Yeah they are.

[@emilmartinez661]

So how many quarts or gallons does the truck take? Also which filter is on the driver side next to the fill spot for the oil? The one you changed looked like it was on the passanger side. I have seen the fast or fass system mount on the driver side with 2 filters would that replace the one on passenger side?

[@TruckingTogether]

11 gallons. Fuel filters are on driver side. One in engine is secondary the primary is on the frame behind wheel well. It’s also a seperator.

[@darrenfike924]

good morning martin , i hope you guys having good weekend ..: which thoe of oil do you use for your X15? conventional oil or synthetic blend or full synthetic oil ? shell or chevron ?? have s good week this week for whole of your family and alice and stay well

[@TruckingTogether]

Shell Rotella T4 in all the trucks

[@eddykirksey7022]

Good morning. Did the truck take 10 gallons or 12 gallons of oil? Hope all is well.

[@TruckingTogether]

11

[@richardeckert6130]

I just cut a 50 gal barrel down works great

[@mikelowell5633]

Maybe you could get a plastic 55-gallon barrel and cut it off for an oil pan

[@billypeek9785]

I would love to a hoodie but you don't have my size

[@TruckingTogether]

what size is that? i’m happy to look into other vendors

[@mattmccool9243]

hey Martin do you have a part number for that drain valve? I've been looking for one for my x15 since I saw the one on fancy. thanks brother

[@TruckingTogether]

EZ (EZ-211) Silver 27mm-2.0... www.amazon.com/dp/B00JTP3DEM?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@mattmccool9243]

@@TruckingTogether thanks Martin!!!

[@robertclubs9908]

Twins the Trucks

[@Elhajmalikshabazz]

I have a 2024 579 fuel efficient x15. It’s saying I need t5 oil. It’s supposed to go 50k miles. That seems crazy can I run t4 in this engine?

[@TruckingTogether]

Don’t go 50k miles, it’s insanity, I know that’s what Cummins says but with a single oil filter and all the egr they use it’s no good. I went about 25k miles on intervals but it was getting 8mpg, after sampling that’s when the oil started showing life of slight break down on viscosity. So usually around 22-24k it got changed. If you’re not getting 8mpg and run fairly heavy I’d say I would change at no more than 18k. I don’t like synthetic or synthetic blends which is what T5 is, I usually ran Delo 400 conventional 15w-40 but now they quit making it so I went back to T4.

[@Elhajmalikshabazz]

I’m getting 9.5 mpg I run extremely hard but I also run light loads 75% of the time. I just can’t find anything on the internet to tell me if I can run t4 instead of t5 which Cummins recommends. Does your 579 recommend t5 also? What year is it?

[@TruckingTogether]

You can run t4 just fine. But idk how you’re getting 9.5mpg and running extremely hard lol.

[@michaelsmith7640]

I've got a question for you, is your engine brake set to stop ingaging at 35 mph or less? Second was your transmission set to lock out manual shifts out of 12th gear? The company said I could not change the parameters of the engine brake. . Is it a thing with cumins x15

[@TruckingTogether]

Never was locked out out of 12th gear manual, I have manual in all gears. Engine brake was set to turn of at 25mph but I changed it. Those are all parameters you can change.

[@nicholas8793]

Has this engine been rebuilt?

[@TruckingTogether]

yes, it was part of a oil test program and Cummins did a complete in frame at 600k

[@nicholas8793]

How’s the DPF or deleted?

[@TruckingTogether]

@@nicholas8793 it’s brand new

[@werkspartsllc7856]

Was hoping to hear Alice was ok?

[@TruckingTogether]

I’m good - when we filmed that I was still sick. This was filmed on New Year’s day..

[@MarkOPolo456]

You are using the adjustable wrench incorrectly. The adjustable part should be in the direction you are turning it.

[@TruckingTogether]

maybe you should make videos then

[@MarkOPolo456]

@@TruckingTogethersomeone already did. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6GtoHafqLmjr9U&feature=share

[@skippyjones4195]

Hey 👋

[@kirktitgen2309]

Hey guys …good to see a video ….you can take wreath off now …it’s mid January 😆😆😆 Be safe and get to work ☝️💪👊😆…oh and tiny dancer needs some rim polishing bro 🤣

[@TruckingTogether]

this was filmed on New Year’s day (which Martin mentioned on camera) and the wreath was taken off same day as filmed ;)

[@thunderrode1744]

Hi whatcha up to hope all is well prayers 4 healing and unspoken also 4 everyone and bless great healthy peaceful safe journeys travels and happy hauling in the name of the Creator God and Jesus Amen much honor and respect keep walking tall hugs keep walking tall yall also did yall see that gentry and sons trucking shop burnt tim and them r going through a lot hopefully yall can chk his channel out and maybe help them out some how any who miss yall vlogging everyday however yall need the break and praying 4 healing and yall r doing much better in the name of the Creator God and Jesus Amen much honor and respect cool cool maintenance up keep video and ur right always prefilled ur oil filters it's much better than having metal flakes / chips / shavings from dry start also put lil bit oil on ur seal ring on the filters be4 screwing on helps it seat better and yes a good snug on it while tightening it but not to tight yeppers ur right also cool videos yall keep on keeping on many blessings and always walk tall 🚌🌅🌌⛺🌄🏞🏖 👍👍💪🙂👍👍

[@chuckychuck]

👍👍👍👍

[@cb_rc]

I know on my volvo here in the netherlands they do hand tight en then 1 more turn with a socket wrench on our filters

[@ciaranmcmanus3840]

Definitely pays doing minor mechanical jobs like this you’re in trucking to make money and shops will take it very quickly

[@bully1676]

Idoer.

[@DTD-no7wl]

Great video Martin thanks for sharing ✌️