2005 T&C 3.8 recommendations

[Lekolite]

Looking for oil recommendations for 2005 Chrysler T&C 3.8L.
Currently has 125000 on the clock. I have owned since new. Up till 75k or so it was bulk Pennzoil 5w20 conventional with a generic filter, 3k oci. After that I've tried Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0w-20, but it burned too much of that for my taste. Mobil 1 5w-20 is what I settled on after that. I've been using 6k oci's on synth, with either a Mobil 1 or Bosch filter, depending on the AZ/AAP special of the month. looking for at least 6k oci's. Don't have any used oil analysis for this engine. Currently burns about a quart in 6k.

Thanks in advance.

 

[fisher83]

I'm running Mobil 1 5w20 in my Caravan right now. Mine has the 3.3 which is pretty much the same as the 3.8. I also have tried Quaker State Ultimate durability and liked that as well. The Quaker State Ultimate Durability is pretty stout and you can get it at Wal Mart for around $21. These engines aren't too picky about oil, they just have a tendency to burn a little bit. For awhile, Chrysler was recommending up to 6 mo/7500 OCI for conventional oil and they backed it down to 6 mo/6k. I bet you could probably do 7500 pretty easily on just about any synthetic, especially with those occasional top offs.

 

[MarkStock]

How about using a high mileage oil? Valvoline or QS Defy?

 

[Lekolite]

I'd rather stay away from high mileage oils as long as possible. It isn't leaking any oil. At least not crankcase oil.

Stupid rack seals. I might try 7500 on the next fill, I just wish the factory service reminder would go that high.

Anyone know any regular synthetic formulas that magically don't make it past the rings?