Learning the new 2017....

[chessy56]

Still learning more about this thing. SDakDmax: I noted the same thing when looking further at the Diesel supplement which essentially only calls out the CJ-4 spec, which leads me to think that the Delvac or Rotella synthetics should be OK for use. I've used them exclusively on my '01 LB7 which now has 437K+ and there appears to be no internal issues reported by the tech who's had that engine apart twice (ouch:$$$)! This is a runner from Wisconsin to Indiana on a weekly basis, so I doubt that it will be towing heavy loads in the immediate future- however, retirement looms and you never know. 2 weeks in and it's at just over 1500 miles.

I'm attempting to attach some pics. It appears that the fuel filter resides inside the frame rails, driver's side, just in front of the fuel tank. The fuel cooler is also on the same side, about even with the front U-joint of the rear prop shaft. By the posts I've seen on similar sites, it appears as if the DEF tank hasn't changed in its position or size- it may be OK but I'm still uneasy with it. And I'm still uneasy with the exposed trans cooler at the front bumper. Speaking of that, I envision the plastic skirt at the bottom of the front bumper being the first thing to be damaged when I venture off the paved roads.

Update: I believe I've posted the photos successfully under my handle chessy56. Hope you can view them. A couple of additional things I've noted is that the coolant overflow cap is left hand thread- counter clockwise to tighten (opposite that of my '01 LB7). A rubber close quarters funnel will help with refilling the DEF fluid (not a good design there). Trans and oil dippers are on driver's side. Oil fill cap is located above the rocker cover on the driver's side- not as convenient as my '01 LB7 (potential for a mess). Rear prop shaft does not appear to have spring retainers on the U-joints (plastic pins only- wondering how these caps are held in place?). I also question if the fuel pump has any pressure behind it and if there is a fuel test port somewhere (like there was on the front of my LB7)? I raise this question to see if I still need a lift pump.....