Nathanwhit1 Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 Evening all me again 🤣🤣🤣 how much oil does an e6 hold and what grade is best for over here in the uk cheers Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75446-e6-engine-oil/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 Do you have a deep oil pan. I think it is called ESI.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75446-e6-engine-oil/#findComment-574290 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 https://photos.app.goo.gl/gF9z5jXXtQKxUtKT9 this is from my E-6 2 valve book. 15W40 oil is likely the correct oil.. I didnt see it in my book, but i have other books to check, just grabbed the front most book.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75446-e6-engine-oil/#findComment-574292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 5 minutes ago, Joey Mack said: https://photos.app.goo.gl/gF9z5jXXtQKxUtKT9 this is from my E-6 2 valve book. 15W40 oil is likely the correct oil.. I didnt see it in my book, but i have other books to check, just grabbed the front most book.. If you have three filters it is 52 litres 32 if it’s a standard pan two filters 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75446-e6-engine-oil/#findComment-574293 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 I wish i knew those engines like you do , fjh,, i have to open a book to get the answer.. 🍻 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75446-e6-engine-oil/#findComment-574294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanwhit1 Posted April 22 Author Share Posted April 22 29 minutes ago, fjh said: If you have three filters it is 52 litres 32 if it’s a standard pan two filters It’s only two filters not sure about the oil pan tbh Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75446-e6-engine-oil/#findComment-574297 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanwhit1 Posted April 22 Author Share Posted April 22 24 minutes ago, Joey Mack said: I wish i knew those engines like you do , fjh,, i have to open a book to get the answer.. 🍻 I wish I had a book lol 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75446-e6-engine-oil/#findComment-574298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 Did you look at the link i posted.. ? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75446-e6-engine-oil/#findComment-574299 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 Nate, is yours a 2 valve or 4 valve? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75446-e6-engine-oil/#findComment-574300 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanwhit1 Posted April 22 Author Share Posted April 22 Yeah I’ve looked thanks I will have to check the truck 2moro. What do you mean by 2 or 4 valve ? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75446-e6-engine-oil/#findComment-574302 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 Does it have rounded steel valve covers with bolts down the middle, or a more flatter aluminum valve cover with 6 bolts, 3 on each long side. ? And a breather manifold that spans both valve covers? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75446-e6-engine-oil/#findComment-574303 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanwhit1 Posted April 22 Author Share Posted April 22 1 minute ago, Joey Mack said: Does it have rounded steel valve covers with bolts down the middle, or a more flatter aluminum valve cover with 6 bolts, 3 on each long side. ? And a breather manifold that spans both valve covers? 1 minute ago, Joey Mack said: Does it have rounded steel valve covers with bolts down the middle, or a more flatter aluminum valve cover with 6 bolts, 3 on each long side. ? And a breather manifold that spans both valve covers? I don’t have a clue hahaha in the uk we call them the rocker covers on top of the engine is that what you mean ? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75446-e6-engine-oil/#findComment-574304 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 Yes. Im going to look at your past pictures Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75446-e6-engine-oil/#findComment-574305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanwhit1 Posted April 22 Author Share Posted April 22 4 minutes ago, Joey Mack said: Yes. Im going to look at your past pictures Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75446-e6-engine-oil/#findComment-574306 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 (edited) Thats a 2 valve.. if you P.M. me your address I will send you a book. It is a photo copied book, but should help you well. Recently a BMT Brother helped me find a set of books. And now I have a duplicate. Then out of nowhere, another BMT Brother sent me some gifts... Now its my turn... I will send this book to you... Jojo Edited April 23 by Joey Mack spelling Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75446-e6-engine-oil/#findComment-574307 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 https://photos.app.goo.gl/Zo3pN923mdPM6yMX9 Here is the book I will send you..some of the text is a little blurry, but you can use a looking glass when needed.. It is a good copy.. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75446-e6-engine-oil/#findComment-574308 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 Take a pic of the oil pan from the side the esi pan hangs down aprox 13 inches tha standard pan ten! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75446-e6-engine-oil/#findComment-574309 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 1 hour ago, Nathanwhit1 said: I wish I had a book lol I done so many oil changes on those couldn’t help but remember a besides it’s the esi is the same amount of oil for the v8 which I had lots of experience with also!😂 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75446-e6-engine-oil/#findComment-574310 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanwhit1 Posted April 23 Author Share Posted April 23 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75446-e6-engine-oil/#findComment-574340 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 32 liter 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75446-e6-engine-oil/#findComment-574344 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanwhit1 Posted April 23 Author Share Posted April 23 Sound thanks pal Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75446-e6-engine-oil/#findComment-574345 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 thats including filters pan holds 28! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75446-e6-engine-oil/#findComment-574346 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Floater Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 Something that has been on my mind with E6 engines, is the "issue" with the lifters wearing/delaminating/carbide tip falling off, or whatever they do; is I try to use whatever oil has the highest ZDDP content or i'll add a ZDDP additive, in attempt to reduce lifter wear. Not sure if it does anything or not, it probably doesn't. But it makes me feel a little better about it Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75446-e6-engine-oil/#findComment-575131 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 15 hours ago, Full Floater said: Something that has been on my mind with E6 engines, is the "issue" with the lifters wearing/delaminating/carbide tip falling off, or whatever they do; is I try to use whatever oil has the highest ZDDP content or i'll add a ZDDP additive, in attempt to reduce lifter wear. Not sure if it does anything or not, it probably doesn't. But it makes me feel a little better about it What ever makes the ya feel better bro ! The main cause for them to fail was nailed down to overspeed situations with dynatard! Bro ! The hard surfaces cracks then delaminates as it is braised to the lifter ! Just keep the rpm to beneath 2500 and you will limit your chances of failure! Its too bad they didnt get the fix till E7 came along the newer lifters were one billet and durable! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75446-e6-engine-oil/#findComment-575146 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Floater Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 On 5/5/2025 at 7:29 AM, fjh said: What ever makes the ya feel better bro ! The main cause for them to fail was nailed down to overspeed situations with dynatard! Bro ! The hard surfaces cracks then delaminates as it is braised to the lifter ! Just keep the rpm to beneath 2500 and you will limit your chances of failure! Its too bad they didnt get the fix till E7 came along the newer lifters were one billet and durable! Interesting, thanks. Never heard the theory before on the overspeed/dynatard contributions to their failures. I've never exceeded the 2100 recommended max speed, are rarely reach that, perhaps thats why I have never had one fail. Do the jabobs brakes, have the same effect on them as the dynatards? I have 3 with Jacobs on them Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75446-e6-engine-oil/#findComment-575220 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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