I own a 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 w/ 6.1 Hemi, Procharged putting 500 hp to the wheels. Car specs Mobil 1 0w40 and that is what I have been using. My question is should I use a different oil? Oil temps are around 205-215 degrees.
2009 Supercharged SRT8 Oil Choice?
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No you already have what I would recommend you and your oil temperatures are perfect. Mobil 1 0W40 is amazing.
Originally Posted By: 901Memphis
No you already have what I would recommend you and your oil temperatures are perfect. Mobil 1 0W40 is amazing.
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No you already have what I would recommend you and your oil temperatures are perfect. Mobil 1 0W40 is amazing.
Agreed
Is Mobil 1 0w-40 amazing because it has the most approval specs listed? How do we know if its any better than Pennzoil Ultra 0w-40 sold at Dodge dealerships, or Castrol 0w-40 available in Walmart?
Helio Castroneves races in Pennzoil Ultra 0w-40 in 10,000 rpm indycars, so thats sort of an additional 'approval' for Ultra. I don't know if any race team is using straight Mobil 1 0w-40. I'm just saying we need evidence to say Mobil 1 is best.
Yeah Mobil 1 0W-40 is one of the few endearing legacies of the ill-fated DaimlerChrysler marriage.
What is the oil pressure? That is a better indicator then temp alone.
Originally Posted By: Astro14
One of the best choices on the market. Stick with what you've got...
I would say that since Mobil 1 0w-40 passes all the toughest Euro specs in existence, and then we see the GT-R approval. Certainly "one of the best" as you put it, based on approvals. Yet, I assume one can do just as well with Castrol or Pennzoil Ultra in that weight.
One of the best choices on the market. Stick with what you've got...
I would say that since Mobil 1 0w-40 passes all the toughest Euro specs in existence, and then we see the GT-R approval. Certainly "one of the best" as you put it, based on approvals. Yet, I assume one can do just as well with Castrol or Pennzoil Ultra in that weight.
Originally Posted By: JasonC
I own a 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 w/ 6.1 Hemi, Procharged putting 500 hp to the wheels. Car specs Mobil 1 0w40 and that is what I have been using. My question is should I use a different oil? Oil temps are around 205-215 degrees.
I'm surprised they remain that low, you must have a light foot!
As long as your not tracking the car the Mobil 1 0W-40 is still an excellent choice.
(got nearly 100k on my SRT8)
I own a 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 w/ 6.1 Hemi, Procharged putting 500 hp to the wheels. Car specs Mobil 1 0w40 and that is what I have been using. My question is should I use a different oil? Oil temps are around 205-215 degrees.
I'm surprised they remain that low, you must have a light foot!
As long as your not tracking the car the Mobil 1 0W-40 is still an excellent choice.
(got nearly 100k on my SRT8)
Stick with m1. Until it's clear that Pennzoil Ultra 0w40 has switched to the same GTL base as the other Pennzoil Platinum / Pennzoil Ultra Platinum oils,anyway. Even then it'll be a while before pup has the same kind of track record as m1 in the 0w40 grade. Right now nothing else but the boutique oils can touch it.
By the way, those are pretty low oil temps- that's gotta be just cruising or else you've got more than just the factory oil cooler. Mine cruises at 215-220 and reaches 230 if I'm driving hard. I've never tracked the car, but I'd expect >250 easily.
By the way, those are pretty low oil temps- that's gotta be just cruising or else you've got more than just the factory oil cooler. Mine cruises at 215-220 and reaches 230 if I'm driving hard. I've never tracked the car, but I'd expect >250 easily.
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I prefer SOPUS over M-1. Due to price and ease of availability I recommend you stay with M-1 in the 0W40 grade.
I don't beat on the car at all. Im more than likely going to pull the engine out this winter and build a stroker for it.
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