Hey guys,
I am at 800 miles on my new 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon. I have run Red Line 5-30 in my past Land Rover Defender which had flat tappet style engines with great results. Transitioning to this much more modern 3.6 penstar V6 I am wondering what synthetic oil I should use. I really use the Jeep in extremely cold and hot environments off road and slow speed so the engine gets hot. I would really like to get the best oil for this Jeep. Starting in 2013 the manual started to call for 5-20 but I feel that is only to improve the gas millage for the CAFE standards. In my 2014 manual it states the following:
Quote:
Engine Oil Viscosity — 3.6L Engine
MOPAR® SAE 5W-20 engine oil approved to Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as Pennzoil®, Shell Helix® or equivalent. is recommended for all operating temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature starting and vehicle fuel economy.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on engine oil filler cap location, refer to the “Engine Com- partment” illustration in this section.
NOTE: MOPAR® SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as Pennzoil®, Shell Helix® or equivalent may be used when SAE 5W-20 engine oil meeting MS-6395 is not available.
Synthetic Engine Oils
You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom- mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom- mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes are followed.
The Red Line oil website doesn't specifically state compliance with the MS-6395 but I know that neither does Mobil 1 and obviously tens of thousands of users have been using Mobil 1 for ever. So my question to you experts is, should I use RedLine motor oil? Should I use 5-30 or 5-20? What provides the best protection and longevity for the engine? Thank you!
I am at 800 miles on my new 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon. I have run Red Line 5-30 in my past Land Rover Defender which had flat tappet style engines with great results. Transitioning to this much more modern 3.6 penstar V6 I am wondering what synthetic oil I should use. I really use the Jeep in extremely cold and hot environments off road and slow speed so the engine gets hot. I would really like to get the best oil for this Jeep. Starting in 2013 the manual started to call for 5-20 but I feel that is only to improve the gas millage for the CAFE standards. In my 2014 manual it states the following:
Quote:
Engine Oil Viscosity — 3.6L Engine
MOPAR® SAE 5W-20 engine oil approved to Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as Pennzoil®, Shell Helix® or equivalent. is recommended for all operating temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature starting and vehicle fuel economy.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on engine oil filler cap location, refer to the “Engine Com- partment” illustration in this section.
NOTE: MOPAR® SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as Pennzoil®, Shell Helix® or equivalent may be used when SAE 5W-20 engine oil meeting MS-6395 is not available.
Synthetic Engine Oils
You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom- mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom- mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes are followed.
The Red Line oil website doesn't specifically state compliance with the MS-6395 but I know that neither does Mobil 1 and obviously tens of thousands of users have been using Mobil 1 for ever. So my question to you experts is, should I use RedLine motor oil? Should I use 5-30 or 5-20? What provides the best protection and longevity for the engine? Thank you!