GF just purchased an 07 nitro with 63 miles on it....Sweet! Now I can have some fun with the lubricants. The warranty allows for a 6k drain. I chose the Amsoil 5w20 xl for the app. Right now there are 1200 miles on it and I am itching to get the factory fill outta there. Would you gentlemen considder this a godsend to be able to monitor an engine since day 1? for me, this seems like a fantastic excuse to start getting her to pay for some uoa's. Let's hope fellas.
07 Dodge Nitro first oil change and Possible
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There's a joke in there, but I'll refrain from mentioning it.
Good call....I didn't even realize that. Eloquently stated it was not....
I it was mine I would do a change now with Pennzoil Yellow Bottle 5W-20 and the go with Amsoil at the 4,000 mile mark.
That's about exactly what I've done with my new rides within the past year: factory fill got dumped at 1500, then used dino or MC for 3000. Next one at 4000, then even out at 5k.
Wait a sec... the nitro has the 3.7L right? Our 06 Jeep Liberty with the 3.7L is specd for 5w30.
As is my 02 Liberty.
The owners manual is your first line of reference.
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The 3.7 litre engine is specd for a 5w20. The 4.0 is specd for a 10w30. i wish I had the 4.0 and another 50 or so horses. That engine puts out about 260 hp (or claimed to). The woman's is the 3.7 with 210hp. No fun.
Hmmm...anyone know if Chrysler back spec'd existing 3.7s to 5W20?
Tis what the owner's manual and the Dodge website does state
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