P2262 code and frequent oil changes

[lduffner]

A brief history: This 08 3500 was purchased new in Dec 2007 and has 9800 miles on the odometer. Including the original oil, I have been notified by the message center "OIL CHANGE REQUIRED/CONTACT DEALER" at 2592, 4195 and 9750 miles. Each of these notices were handled by changing the oil and filter at the dealer. My driving style includes some heavy towing, some freeway driving, and daily commuting. Yesterday (at 9750 miles) when I started the truck I got a malfunction indicator light (MIL). I took it to the dealer who noted on the warranty repair ticket the following. "Failed part was soot accumulation code P2262 No Turbo Boost Detected. Found code P2262. As per TSB 11-001-08 installed cleaning port and performed Turbo Cleaning. Cleaned GR system and updated PCM to current software release. Cleaned both O2 sensors with compressed air and road tested to verify repair." I was able to speak to the tech who actually worked on the truck. His basic recommendation (and I'm paraphrasing, a little) "Stop treating this truck like it was a baby. Drive it like you stole it. Work the hell out of this truck. It will do better under those circumstances and you won't have these frequent oil changes and MIL's." I thought I would pass this on for the good of the order.