Hi all, this is my first post but have been a lurker for a few weeks now. I must say it is amazing at how knowledgable the people are here.
Now for questions. i know in the 2005 model year dodge switched oil specs for many engines to 5w20. bulwnkl and i have been talking with some dodge people on neons.org trying to figure out differences between the 2004 and 2005 2.0l sohc engine that is placed in the neon to see if it is ok to run 5w20 in a 2000 to 2004 model year engine. i dont think we have come up with a definete answer about that, even from some people who work for dealers (i think). the best answer i got was someone saying that they are not aware of any engine changes that supported 5w20 use. my driving consists of mainly highway driving, but i drive on I-695 and I-95 at drive time. so there could be some extended idleing in my commute. total mileage per day is approximately 100 miles.
so far ive been sticking with 5000 oci even though i think it could go a little further. im just not too willing to risk much since this car has too last me a while. i think it will have near 200,000 miles on it before i get rid of it. i have been using primarily mobil 1 because it is cheap at wally world, cant really beat $20/5qt jug. i also use reg purolator oil filters. i have been considering switching to mobil 1 ep on 10000 mile oci but have been wondering about filter change intervals. the main interest would be time savings. so if i can go the full 10000 miles on a purolator, or if i should upgrade to a purolator plus or similar. the only place i have to work on my car is at my parents garage which is about an hour away from where i live now. i absolutely refuse to take it to a quick lube, i worked for one for 4 years and i know what goes on in them. most mechanics would not be available at the times that i need them.
i have seen stuff about green and gold gc. i havent been able to figure out the main differences in the bottles. from what i have read gc has been great in anti-wear, am i correct?
i think i have wrote this clearly, if not please let me know and i will clarify. thanks in advance for everyones help.
Now for questions. i know in the 2005 model year dodge switched oil specs for many engines to 5w20. bulwnkl and i have been talking with some dodge people on neons.org trying to figure out differences between the 2004 and 2005 2.0l sohc engine that is placed in the neon to see if it is ok to run 5w20 in a 2000 to 2004 model year engine. i dont think we have come up with a definete answer about that, even from some people who work for dealers (i think). the best answer i got was someone saying that they are not aware of any engine changes that supported 5w20 use. my driving consists of mainly highway driving, but i drive on I-695 and I-95 at drive time. so there could be some extended idleing in my commute. total mileage per day is approximately 100 miles.
so far ive been sticking with 5000 oci even though i think it could go a little further. im just not too willing to risk much since this car has too last me a while. i think it will have near 200,000 miles on it before i get rid of it. i have been using primarily mobil 1 because it is cheap at wally world, cant really beat $20/5qt jug. i also use reg purolator oil filters. i have been considering switching to mobil 1 ep on 10000 mile oci but have been wondering about filter change intervals. the main interest would be time savings. so if i can go the full 10000 miles on a purolator, or if i should upgrade to a purolator plus or similar. the only place i have to work on my car is at my parents garage which is about an hour away from where i live now. i absolutely refuse to take it to a quick lube, i worked for one for 4 years and i know what goes on in them. most mechanics would not be available at the times that i need them.
i have seen stuff about green and gold gc. i havent been able to figure out the main differences in the bottles. from what i have read gc has been great in anti-wear, am i correct?
i think i have wrote this clearly, if not please let me know and i will clarify. thanks in advance for everyones help.