Hey guys. Just bought a new ride and was wondering what you all thought I should run for oil. I rolled 3k miles today so will be doing a change soon. Also should I do a UOA for the first change or is that a waste?
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Originally Posted By: Jmeyers278
Hey guys. Just bought a new ride and was wondering what you all thought I should run for oil.
Does your owner's manual call for something specific?
I know the SRT versions need to use 0w-40, but I don't know if the regular R/T is different.
Hey guys. Just bought a new ride and was wondering what you all thought I should run for oil.
Does your owner's manual call for something specific?
I know the SRT versions need to use 0w-40, but I don't know if the regular R/T is different.
r/t is the same as any 5.7
Originally Posted By: Jmeyers278
Hey guys. Just bought a new ride and was wondering what you all thought I should run for oil. I rolled 3k miles today so will be doing a change soon. Also should I do a UOA for the first change or is that a waste?
Run the first change out to the factory interval. Use up your free dealer oil changes then look in the what oil you want to run in it.
Yes, a UOA is a waste at these early miles.
"You'll see higher break in metals and we expect them to trend down. Your Hemi looks like others at this mileage. Try 8,000 miles next time."
That's what Blackstone would say and I've just saved you $40.
Hey guys. Just bought a new ride and was wondering what you all thought I should run for oil. I rolled 3k miles today so will be doing a change soon. Also should I do a UOA for the first change or is that a waste?
Run the first change out to the factory interval. Use up your free dealer oil changes then look in the what oil you want to run in it.
Yes, a UOA is a waste at these early miles.
"You'll see higher break in metals and we expect them to trend down. Your Hemi looks like others at this mileage. Try 8,000 miles next time."
That's what Blackstone would say and I've just saved you $40.
What did you end up running in your last suv? Based on a previous thread you created it seems that you like Castrol.
Long term Hemi owner here since 05. New 17 wants 20w. I know you'll think that's crazy so just remember the New Gen Hemi is NOT fussy about oil no matter what you've heard.
M1 0W-40 is my recommendation for a spirited driver who loves HP. It's what's on the cap on my SRT. I like to use 0W-30 in my Wife's 14 RAM. Smooth, happy, and great mileage.
Enjoy that ride, it's a slick package!
M1 0W-40 is my recommendation for a spirited driver who loves HP. It's what's on the cap on my SRT. I like to use 0W-30 in my Wife's 14 RAM. Smooth, happy, and great mileage.
Enjoy that ride, it's a slick package!
Originally Posted By: SteveSRT8
Long term Hemi owner here since 05. New 17 wants 20w. I know you'll think that's crazy so just remember the New Gen Hemi is NOT fussy about oil no matter what you've heard.
M1 0W-40 is my recommendation for a spirited driver who loves HP. It's what's on the cap on my SRT. I like to use 0W-30 in my Wife's 14 RAM. Smooth, happy, and great mileage.
Enjoy that ride, it's a slick package!
agree with this, I run 30 or 40w in mine depending on whats on sale.
Long term Hemi owner here since 05. New 17 wants 20w. I know you'll think that's crazy so just remember the New Gen Hemi is NOT fussy about oil no matter what you've heard.
M1 0W-40 is my recommendation for a spirited driver who loves HP. It's what's on the cap on my SRT. I like to use 0W-30 in my Wife's 14 RAM. Smooth, happy, and great mileage.
Enjoy that ride, it's a slick package!
agree with this, I run 30 or 40w in mine depending on whats on sale.
in the Ram owners manual it now states 5-20 recommended 5-30 acceptable. i use pennzoil plat and mopar filters. 7000 mile oci or 6 months.
Originally Posted By: SatinSilver
What did you end up running in your last suv? Based on a previous thread you created it seems that you like Castrol.
Used Castrol Edge
What did you end up running in your last suv? Based on a previous thread you created it seems that you like Castrol.
Used Castrol Edge
Originally Posted By: legandrex
Nice rig...my wife has a 15 Citadel with the V6. I love how it drives...8 speed is great. Did you get the Beats audio?
Yup Sure did =)
Nice rig...my wife has a 15 Citadel with the V6. I love how it drives...8 speed is great. Did you get the Beats audio?
Yup Sure did =)
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Originally Posted By: Jmeyers278
Hey guys. Just bought a new ride and was wondering what you all thought I should run for oil. I rolled 3k miles today so will be doing a change soon. Also should I do a UOA for the first change or is that a waste?
Run the first change out to the factory interval. Use up your free dealer oil changes then look in the what oil you want to run in it.
Yes, a UOA is a waste at these early miles.
"You'll see higher break in metals and we expect them to trend down. Your Hemi looks like others at this mileage. Try 8,000 miles next time."
That's what Blackstone would say and I've just saved you $40.
Thanks for the $40 savings! LOL
I really didn't want to run 10k on the first oil change and I got exactly 0 free oil changes with purchase
Originally Posted By: Jmeyers278
Hey guys. Just bought a new ride and was wondering what you all thought I should run for oil. I rolled 3k miles today so will be doing a change soon. Also should I do a UOA for the first change or is that a waste?
Run the first change out to the factory interval. Use up your free dealer oil changes then look in the what oil you want to run in it.
Yes, a UOA is a waste at these early miles.
"You'll see higher break in metals and we expect them to trend down. Your Hemi looks like others at this mileage. Try 8,000 miles next time."
That's what Blackstone would say and I've just saved you $40.
Thanks for the $40 savings! LOL
I really didn't want to run 10k on the first oil change and I got exactly 0 free oil changes with purchase
Originally Posted By: SatinSilver
What did you end up running in your last suv? Based on a previous thread you created it seems that you like Castrol.
also I haven't been on here in a while....leased my last vehicle so I just did the included oil changes
What did you end up running in your last suv? Based on a previous thread you created it seems that you like Castrol.
also I haven't been on here in a while....leased my last vehicle so I just did the included oil changes
Originally Posted By: hemitruck
in the Ram owners manual it now states 5-20 recommended 5-30 acceptable. i use pennzoil plat and mopar filters. 7000 mile oci or 6 months.
This is only applicable to the 3.6. Under the 5.7 section it clearly states 5W20 and no other SAE grade is recommended.
in the Ram owners manual it now states 5-20 recommended 5-30 acceptable. i use pennzoil plat and mopar filters. 7000 mile oci or 6 months.
This is only applicable to the 3.6. Under the 5.7 section it clearly states 5W20 and no other SAE grade is recommended.
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M1 EP 0w-20 is what I'd recommend. Enjoy the ride, they are a great vehicle
My '08 Ram 5.7 ran well on both Mobil 1 and Valvoline Synpower.
But, it ran much smoother on the Valvoline; it had a lot of engine noise with Mobil.
But, it ran much smoother on the Valvoline; it had a lot of engine noise with Mobil.
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