I recently purchased a 2019 Ram 1500 Laramie with the 5.7 Hemi coming up on 35k and will soon need an oil change. At first I had my mind set on Valvoline Advanced Syn oil based on how good the additive package looks (Boron, Moly, Ti), but after looking at PQIA am a little worried about the viscosity at 100* C compared to others. I know it's within range for a 5w20, but have heard the Hemi likes thicker oil. Since it's still under warranty, I need to stick with 5w20 that's MS-6395 compliant. It looks like Castrol Edge is one of the thickest 5w20s (80ppm moly too).
Given that I don't put many miles on per year (home office), the truck is short tripped with some long highway trips here and there for business related travel. Am I better off leaning toward Castrol for the viscosity and higher TBN or Valvoline for the great additive package and slightly better base oils? Engine is quite right now, no ticks or cold start noises, want to keep it that way with 5k changes or once a year.
Given that I don't put many miles on per year (home office), the truck is short tripped with some long highway trips here and there for business related travel. Am I better off leaning toward Castrol for the viscosity and higher TBN or Valvoline for the great additive package and slightly better base oils? Engine is quite right now, no ticks or cold start noises, want to keep it that way with 5k changes or once a year.
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