Triple_Se7en $50 Site Donor 2024 Joined Dec 4, 2004 Messages 14,043 Location 1/2 hr N.E. of Detroit Nov 11, 2005 #1 Is (5W-20) the only viscosity Daimler-Chrysler lists in their owners manuals?
U UKCatsfan Joined Mar 14, 2004 Messages 28 Location Virginia Nov 11, 2005 #2 The manual states 5w30 and the oil cap reads 5w20. I think there was a change mid 2004 from what I hear.
The manual states 5w30 and the oil cap reads 5w20. I think there was a change mid 2004 from what I hear.
Triple_Se7en $50 Site Donor 2024 Thread starter Joined Dec 4, 2004 Messages 14,043 Location 1/2 hr N.E. of Detroit Nov 12, 2005 #3 Ask the dealer which one is correct. My guess would be the owners manual because caps can be generic from engine to engine with those minivans.
Ask the dealer which one is correct. My guess would be the owners manual because caps can be generic from engine to engine with those minivans.
L LargeCarMan Joined Oct 10, 2005 Messages 632 Location Idaho Nov 12, 2005 #4 Quote> The manual states 5w30 and the oil cap reads 5w20. I think there was a change mid 2004 from what I hear. What do you folks think about running 5-20 in a engine that the OEM recomended 5-30 Thoughts?
Quote> The manual states 5w30 and the oil cap reads 5w20. I think there was a change mid 2004 from what I hear. What do you folks think about running 5-20 in a engine that the OEM recomended 5-30 Thoughts?
U UKCatsfan Joined Mar 14, 2004 Messages 28 Location Virginia Nov 12, 2005 #5 How does a mix of 3 quarts GC 0w30 and 2 quarts regular syntec 5w20 sound for a 3.8 grand caravan sound? The new caravans are calling for 5w20 and thought GC would be a little thick.
How does a mix of 3 quarts GC 0w30 and 2 quarts regular syntec 5w20 sound for a 3.8 grand caravan sound? The new caravans are calling for 5w20 and thought GC would be a little thick.
P pscholte Joined Jul 2, 2003 Messages 5,358 Location Gone Nov 12, 2005 #6 I'm not a fan of doing that...go with the GC.