A 0w20 can be used in place of a 5w20.
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Convince a Hemi owner that...
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Well, they're the same oil at 100C and the 0W will more than likely have better base stocks. I thought you were going to ask XW-20 vs XW-30 to be honest.
+1 If I had a hemi, I would go with a 0W20 synthetic for the better cold flow and the lower volatility. Some of the 0W20s are, in fact, a bit thicker at 100C than some of the 5W20s....you would have to read through the PDS...
If the vehicle's still under warranty, I'd use what Chrysler recommends, period. Yes, I agree with the others that a 0W-20 is a superior product, even if you don't extend the drain intervals. But still, Chrysler doesn't seem to even acknowledge 0W- grades of oil, so I'd probably not use it unless out of warranty.
If out of warranty...I agree with the above. 0W-20 is a fantastic product.
If out of warranty...I agree with the above. 0W-20 is a fantastic product.
This Hemi owner is stuck on the point that the OEM wants a 5w20 and I am looking for tech talk to help convince him otherwise?
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Ford says to go with a 5W-40 in it's Boss 302.
If I had a Hemi...5w30 RP
...20 WT oils are for a company attaining fleet mileage and meeting gov't standards. The same cars in Europe by some of the same manufacturers use 20 WT here and 30 WT there. Common sense.
If I had a Hemi...5w30 RP
...20 WT oils are for a company attaining fleet mileage and meeting gov't standards. The same cars in Europe by some of the same manufacturers use 20 WT here and 30 WT there. Common sense.
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Why they recomment such a low vis weight ? on that big engine ? gas miles ? I would say 5w30
Here is the link for M1 0-20 and Chryslers spec is included.
http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Oils/Mobil_1_0W-20.aspx
http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Oils/Mobil_1_0W-20.aspx
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I would use Synthoil LT 0w30 and not give it a second thought.
Who cares what the manufacturer or dealer want? What they don't know won't hurt the warranty.
Who cares what the manufacturer or dealer want? What they don't know won't hurt the warranty.
I agree with couple peoples above, that car aint use for soccer mom, honda, toyota, import , your car mean to drive hard. its hemi for god sake, 5w30 mobil 1 got my vote, penzoil platium, syntec also good.
Originally Posted By: Hokiefyd
But still, Chrysler doesn't seem to even acknowledge 0W- grades of oil
That's a Chrysler problem. Use it and your engine will be just fine.
But still, Chrysler doesn't seem to even acknowledge 0W- grades of oil
That's a Chrysler problem. Use it and your engine will be just fine.
Originally Posted By: maersk
Who cares what the manufacturer or dealer want? What they don't know won't hurt the warranty.
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Who cares what the manufacturer or dealer want? What they don't know won't hurt the warranty.
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Originally Posted By: GMBoy
20wt oils may be good, but I still prefer a 30wt on high power engines. I doubt you're looking for fuel economy or extreme cold starting where the 20wt may prevail, so I'd use a good syn 5w30.
+1 I agree for that powerful engine. Hard to wrap my mind using the same oil (0w20) that I use in my Hybrid inside a powerful Hemi engine.
20wt oils may be good, but I still prefer a 30wt on high power engines. I doubt you're looking for fuel economy or extreme cold starting where the 20wt may prevail, so I'd use a good syn 5w30.
+1 I agree for that powerful engine. Hard to wrap my mind using the same oil (0w20) that I use in my Hybrid inside a powerful Hemi engine.
So I use 5W-20 in my focus, and I drive hard. So when I have 200k miles on it and it still runs perfectly, what will you give me?
Originally Posted By: Nick R
So I use 5W-20 in my focus, and I drive hard. So when I have 200k miles on it and it still runs perfectly, what will you give me?
How about a free UOA?
But seriously, I'm sure you'll make 200k miles without a sweat.
So I use 5W-20 in my focus, and I drive hard. So when I have 200k miles on it and it still runs perfectly, what will you give me?
How about a free UOA?
if its under warrantee use what they say to use...there have been a few problems with those engines and using the wrong oil can give you possible problems in case of an engine failure...
Originally Posted By: tig1
Here is the link for M1 0-20 and Chryslers spec is included.
http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Oils/Mobil_1_0W-20.aspx
It does meet the spec, but Mobil dances around the MSD 5w20 vs. 0w20 issue by saying follow the OEM rec? Caterham where are ya?
Here is the link for M1 0-20 and Chryslers spec is included.
http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Oils/Mobil_1_0W-20.aspx
It does meet the spec, but Mobil dances around the MSD 5w20 vs. 0w20 issue by saying follow the OEM rec? Caterham where are ya?
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