First Oil Change on Pentastar Engine

[zimmerDN]

When should I do my very first oil change on the Pentastar 3.6L V6 engine on the Dodge Caravan?

Does it come with a special break-in oil from factory that I should run until the recommended OCI occurs?

 

[webfors]

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/dodge-pentastar-breakin-procedure.203564/

Just bought one myself. I'm probably going to dump the FF at max 5k km (3k miles), refill with Pennzoil conventional, run for another 5k km, then start my OLM dictated OCIs with the Pennzoil Platinum 5w20 I got on sale for $18 a jug.

 

[widman]

The dealer here requires it at 1000 km. I did mine at about 1800 since I was on the road.

 

[webfors]

Originally Posted By: widman
The dealer here requires it at 1000 km. I did mine at about 1800 since I was on the road.



Interesting. Dodge dealer?

I haven't heard of the 1000km suggestion yet.

 

[95busa]

Dodge 3.6 calls for 5w30

 

[webfors]

Originally Posted By: 95busa
Dodge 3.6 calls for 5w30


5w20 for my 2013.

 

[widman]

Originally Posted By: webfors
Originally Posted By: widman
The dealer here requires it at 1000 km. I did mine at about 1800 since I was on the road.



Interesting. Dodge dealer?

I haven't heard of the 1000km suggestion yet.


Jeep/Dodge dealer. Mine is a 2012, so it gets the 5w30

 

[demarpaint]

2012=5W30
2013=5W20

No special break in oil is used. I won't suggest when to change the factory fill for fear of a flame war. LOL

 

[NHGUY]

Originally Posted By: webfors
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/dodge-pentastar-breakin-procedure.203564/

Just bought one myself. I'm probably going to dump the FF at max 5k km (3k miles), refill with Pennzoil conventional, run for another 5k km, then start my OLM dictated OCIs with the Pennzoil Platinum 5w20 I got on sale for $18 a jug.


Umm...I dont think Pennzoil conventional meets Chrysler's specs for the Pentastar.You would need a synthetic.

 

[webfors]

Originally Posted By: NHGUY
Originally Posted By: webfors
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/dodge-pentastar-breakin-procedure.203564/

Just bought one myself. I'm probably going to dump the FF at max 5k km (3k miles), refill with Pennzoil conventional, run for another 5k km, then start my OLM dictated OCIs with the Pennzoil Platinum 5w20 I got on sale for $18 a jug.


Umm...I dont think Pennzoil conventional meets Chrysler's specs for the Pentastar.You would need a synthetic.


Most name brand conventional oils meet the Chrysler spec.

 

[cmorr]

Originally Posted By: webfors
Originally Posted By: NHGUY
Originally Posted By: webfors
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/dodge-pentastar-breakin-procedure.203564/

Just bought one myself. I'm probably going to dump the FF at max 5k km (3k miles), refill with Pennzoil conventional, run for another 5k km, then start my OLM dictated OCIs with the Pennzoil Platinum 5w20 I got on sale for $18 a jug.


Umm...I dont think Pennzoil conventional meets Chrysler's specs for the Pentastar.You would need a synthetic.


Most name brand conventional oils meet the Chrysler spec.


Agreed, Mobil Super meets the spec (Chrysler MS6395) but the synthetic Mobil 1 line does not

http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Car_Care/AskMobil/Mobil_1_and_Chrysler_MS-6395.aspx


http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lubes/PDS/GLXXENINDMOMobil_Super.aspx


Pennzoil conventional meets the spec (Chrysler MS6395) along with the rest of the Pennzoil line

http://www.pennzoil.com/motor-oil/pennzoil-conventional/#Specifications

 

[michaelluscher]

Originally Posted By: cmorr
Originally Posted By: webfors
Originally Posted By: NHGUY
Originally Posted By: webfors
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/dodge-pentastar-breakin-procedure.203564/

Just bought one myself. I'm probably going to dump the FF at max 5k km (3k miles), refill with Pennzoil conventional, run for another 5k km, then start my OLM dictated OCIs with the Pennzoil Platinum 5w20 I got on sale for $18 a jug.


Umm...I dont think Pennzoil conventional meets Chrysler's specs for the Pentastar.You would need a synthetic.


Most name brand conventional oils meet the Chrysler spec.


Agreed, Mobil Super meets the spec (Chrysler MS6395) but the synthetic Mobil 1 line does not

http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Car_Care/AskMobil/Mobil_1_and_Chrysler_MS-6395.aspx


http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lubes/PDS/GLXXENINDMOMobil_Super.aspx


Pennzoil conventional meets the spec (Chrysler MS6395) along with the rest of the Pennzoil line

http://www.pennzoil.com/motor-oil/pennzoil-conventional/#Specifications


Of course it would! PU is the FF for the Viper IIRC?

 

[zimmerDN]

Getting off topic here guys. haha

So when should I change the oil for a new engine that's being broken-in?

 

[webfors]

Originally Posted By: zimmerDN
Getting off topic here guys. haha

So when should I change the oil for a new engine that's being broken-in?


Entirely up to you. Some say it makes no difference to change it out early, some say your nuts if you don't. Go in between. Change it earlier than normal for the first two oil changes like I'm going to

 

[demarpaint]

Originally Posted By: zimmerDN
Getting off topic here guys. haha

So when should I change the oil for a new engine that's being broken-in?


Here goes. Some guys will tell you to drop the FF early, at 500 miles, or 1000, miles, or 2000 miles, etc, to get the break in debris out early. Others will tell you it is complete waste of time and money. Lots of threads here covering it, in fact they average about once a month or so. Another plan of attack is if you have an OLM wait for it to light up, hopefully before 6 months. Otherwise follow the owners manual which probably states 6 months or x amount of miles which ever comes first, at least that's what my Jeep OM states. Read up on it, decide which method you think is better for you. Enjoy the vehicle!

 

[scusemez28]

gonna wait until 3000,then the good stuff goes in.

 

[mailman74]

Changed my Wrangler at 3000 and every 3000 after that 46000 so far.

 

[901Memphis]

3k what a waste.

 

[SteveSRT8]

Originally Posted By: 901Memphis
3k what a waste.


Totally true. 3k OCI's are like a dinosaur still hanging around.

Dumping the FF early is just like a BIG oil filter, it's strictly a "feel good" mod. But all it really does is waste perfectly good oil.

 

[mailman74]

Another carrier at my local office changes his jeep by the light goes off around 3400 to 3600.