Dodge 2.7 ; using 5w30 next time

[thomasew]

I have a Dodge with a 2.7 v6 engine, and it has 140,300 miles on it. The oil filler cap calls for 5w20. I have some Valvoline Durablend that is 5w30. With warmer weather coming in (I hope anyway), it should be OK to run the 5w30, correct?

 

[Olas]

Correct

 

[KCJeep]

I'm not even sure that is the right cap, regardless I'd be running 5w30 in that engine anyway. What does the manual say?

 

[redbone3]

I have a 2002 Stratus with the 2.7 V-6 and have used 5-30 and 10-30 without problems.

 

[SLATRON]

I believe starting in 2005 most Chrysler 2.7l switched from 5w30 to 5w20. a friends 06 says 5w20 n my 07 does as well, its at almost 150k rite now no problems, knock on wood. I have used a 30 grade in summer though if much cheaper

 

[redbone3]

It would be interesting to know if there was any engineering change to the 2.7 that allowed the use of the thinner 5-20 oil, or if Chrysler was just looking for a minute increase in their average fleet gas mileage?