New SPE oil pan?

[15w 40]

I bought one of them in wrinkle black and it's currently doing a great job holding down my workbench. I plan to actually use it for its intended purpose on my next oil change. The quality is first rate. For starters it's a heavy, thick casting and the machining including the O-ring groove is well done.

I don't need an oil heater in my climate so I'll just fill the holes with the included plugs. As for them coming loose, I worry about that about as much as I worry about one of the factory freeze plugs falling out. That is to say - not at all.

It does add a few quarts of oil which has a dilution benefit and a cost drawback, but that was not my motivation for the purchase.

My interest was in getting rid of the last quart of oil in the factory pan. The way the factory pan is manufactured, it holds about a quart of the last oil you'd want to remain in your engine (the bottom quart and and anything suspended in it) in the pan during oil changes. The SPE pan is made to drain all, not just most, of the old oil out during oil changes and that seems like a good idea to me.

To be fair, I think all of the aftermarket pans for the 6.7 are designed to do this as well but I went with the SPE product because of the O-ring and heavy casting.

 

[gmbpilot757]

I bought one of them in wrinkle black and it's currently doing a great job holding down my workbench. I plan to actually use it for its intended purpose on my next oil change. The quality is first rate. For starters it's a heavy, thick casting and the machining including the O-ring groove is well done.

I don't need an oil heater in my climate so I'll just fill the holes with the included plugs. As for them coming loose, I worry about that about as much as I worry about one of the factory freeze plugs falling out. That is to say - not at all.

It does add a few quarts of oil which has a dilution benefit and a cost drawback, but that was not my motivation for the purchase.

My interest was in getting rid of the last quart of oil in the factory pan. The way the factory pan is manufactured, it holds about a quart of the last oil you'd want to remain in your engine (the bottom quart and and anything suspended in it) in the pan during oil changes. The SPE pan is made to drain all, not just most, of the old oil out during oil changes and that seems like a good idea to me.

To be fair, I think all of the aftermarket pans for the 6.7 are designed to do this as well but I went with the SPE product because of the O-ring and heavy casting. View attachment 246322

I’m curious if you will still get all of the oil out using a Fumoto valve?

 

[CADUCKHUNTER]

I’m definitely thinking of adding this pan . The o-ring is a great idea but the factor that is drawing me to the pan is the ability to get out as much of the old oil as possible. A few extra dollars in oil for the increased capacity is negligible in my opinion. I’m already running a Baldwin oil filter and the insane bypass oil filter with Schaffer’s 5w-50 so what’s a few more bucks for a couple extra quarts of oil. My goal is longevity so hopefully this addition will be beneficial.

 

[JTredway]

I’m curious if you will still get all of the oil out using a Fumoto valve?

curious and good time to test since the pan is off you can see how far up the FMV may penetrate

 

[JTredway]

I’m definitely thinking of adding this pan . The o-ring is a great idea but the factor that is drawing me to the pan is the ability to get out as much of the old oil as possible. A few extra dollars in oil for the increased capacity is negligible in my opinion. I’m already running a Baldwin oil filter and the insane bypass oil filter with Schaffer’s 5w-50 so what’s a few more bucks for a couple extra quarts of oil. My goal is longevity so hopefully this addition will be beneficial.

dude you're never changing oil at some point, just updating teh additive package.

 

[Kleetus92]

I’m definitely thinking of adding this pan . The o-ring is a great idea but the factor that is drawing me to the pan is the ability to get out as much of the old oil as possible. A few extra dollars in oil for the increased capacity is negligible in my opinion. I’m already running a Baldwin oil filter and the insane bypass oil filter with Schaffer’s 5w-50 so what’s a few more bucks for a couple extra quarts of oil. My goal is longevity so hopefully this addition will be beneficial.

5W-50?

 

[512Tremor]

Looking to change my oil pan at my next service. Thai looks pretty good or should I just go with the PPE oil pan?

 

[Optimus🤖]

Looking to change my oil pan at my next service. Thai looks pretty good or should I just go with the PPE oil pan?

I dont know about Thai but PPE is the way to go!

 

[McE]

I dont know about Thai but PPE is the way to go!

Gotta watch out for Thai PPEs...

 

[512Tremor]

Damn autocorrect strikes again.

 

[MrFancypants]

I get it, it makes sense that you want to get as much of the old oil out of the engine as possible, but it's an irrelevant benefit. Every single ICE on the planet leaves a little bit of oil behind during oil changes. There is no problem to solve here. I personally don't believe that 1 quart remains in the oil pan during oil changes, but even if it is a few cups, that's quickly diluted by 15 quarts of fresh oil and any real "crud" in the oil pan will not drain under any circumstances because it sticks to the pan. It can only be cleaned out by dropping the pan and wiping it clean. I suppose the o-ring approach is useful if you plan to drop the pan every oil change, but I think that's a waste of time if you're using good oil on regular intervals. If you are really worried, spend your $300 on oil sample analysis instead.

The cool things about this pan are the additional drain back and the integrated heater, but the market for those features is pretty small. It's your money, but I don't see a lot of benefit for 90% of 6.7L owners out there. The only pan I plan to change (eventually) is the transmission pan, and only because it is plastic.

 

[The Evil Twin]

I get it, it makes sense that you want to get as much of the old oil out of the engine as possible, but it's an irrelevant benefit. Every single ICE on the planet leaves a little bit of oil behind during oil changes. There is no problem to solve here. I personally don't believe that 1 quart remains in the oil pan during oil changes, but even if it is a few cups, that's quickly diluted by 15 quarts of fresh oil and any real "crud" in the oil pan will not drain under any circumstances because it sticks to the pan. It can only be cleaned out by dropping the pan and wiping it clean. I suppose the o-ring approach is useful if you plan to drop the pan every oil change, but I think that's a waste of time if you're using good oil on regular intervals. If you are really worried, spend your $300 on oil sample analysis instead.

The cool things about this pan are the additional drain back and the integrated heater, but the market for those features is pretty small. It's your money, but I don't see a lot of benefit for 90% of 6.7L owners out there. The only pan I plan to change (eventually) is the transmission pan, and only because it is plastic.

A dry fill on a 2015 is 14- 15 quarts. Service capacity is 13 quarts. I’d expect similar differences in current year 6.7s.
Point being, there are 1-2 quarts hiding in the engine even if you did drop the pan every change.

 

[Vecman]

SPE customer service is non existent. I won't buy from them ever again. Pray the pan has no issues for you, or you will be on your own.

I bought their DPK back in the day. I'm not an experienced mechanic, and it took me all day to take everything out of the engine bay I needed to so I could install it. Guess what? The part didn't fit. They blamed me, and said no one else has had any issues. I sent them pictures/videos showing how it would not fit. They said they'd send a replacement - they sent the same exact part. I put the truck back together and went with S&S. My diesel mechanic had more horror stories dealing with them as well, and I know our favorite online mechanic PTT Arod will not use them either.

Just my 2 cents.

 

[CADUCKHUNTER]

5W-50?

Sorry it was a typo 5w/40, big fingers small phone

 

[Optimus🤖]

Sorry it was a typo 5w/40, big fingers small phone

I have the opposite problem!

 

[CADUCKHUNTER]

I have the opposite problem!

 

[mattagc]

I have the opposite problem!

In all seriousness though it’s kinda disappointing to read about SPE’s service. I was really eyeing their oil pan for the heater element aspect of it. (As well as considering their other products down the line once the factory warranty was done.) :-(

 

[ramv]

I miss my blackberry

 

[Canyon Trekker]

I have the opposite problem!

Get one of these.

 

[Optimus🤖]

Get one of these.

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