Oil Change- Before or after sitting for 6 months?

[RamFan2020]

I have had my 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel for 6 months and have put about 7,000 miles on it so far. My company is reassigning me next month and I will be gone for six months away from the truck. I am trying to figure out if I should get the oil change before I leave or wait until I return? Any thoughts........? Thanks!

 

[jdefoe0424]

Before would be better, less potential for acidic oil sitting in the engine.

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[Fatherof3]

I’d say before also , if for no other reason than to keep your warranty up to date .

 

[Pop's Ram]

Another vote for before - I do the same thing in my motorhome - keeps the impurities/etc. from sitting in the engine for a long period of time while not circulating.

 

[FirstTimeRamDriver]

Always before and add some corrosion inhibitors for the good measure

 

[SD Rebel]

As Fatherof3 mentioned, don't go past 12 month regardless of mileage to stay within warranty and keep that 5 year/60K warranty intact.

 

[4x4Rebel]

Change it before you go

 

[RamFan2020]

Thanks! I really appreciate the input!

 

[river rat]

I'd suggest a battery tender as well.