Will the use of a non mopar filter such as a pureone void our warranty on our new SRT8 charger superbee? Thanx
Mopar Filter Warranty
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No it will not, nor will using non-dealer oil in the weight specd by Chrysler.
Keep receipts just in case!
Keep receipts just in case!
rangerfan, although use of a non-Mopar filter will certainly not void your warranty, I have to wonder why you would NOT use the factory-recommended filter, especially during the warranty period. They're not THAT hard to find or expensive, are they?
Ok it says use only mopar parts or warranty voids but I wasnt sure if it applied to oil filters. Thanx
It's a cleverly-worded scare tactic. The Magnusson-Moss Act clearly states that if a manufacturer predicates warranty coverage on the use of a specific part for routine maintenance, they must provide that part free of charge. Does Mopar provide free oil filters?
No worries, mate.
No worries, mate.
Thanx man. Also,it has a chart which states to use 0w-40 or 5w-40. Can I use synthetic 10W-40 without voiding the warranty? Thanx
Originally Posted By: rangerfan24
Thanx man. Also,it has a chart which states to use 0w-40 or 5w-40. Can I use synthetic 10W-40 without voiding the warranty? Thanx
Why use 10w-40? Especially since you are in New York. 0w or 5w gives less wear on startups, especially cold weather startups.
Thanx man. Also,it has a chart which states to use 0w-40 or 5w-40. Can I use synthetic 10W-40 without voiding the warranty? Thanx
Why use 10w-40? Especially since you are in New York. 0w or 5w gives less wear on startups, especially cold weather startups.
summer time. 5w-40 in winter.Anyway, you know if it will void it?
Using 10w-40 could very likely be grounds to void your warranty if the manual specifically states 0w-40 or 5w-40. A 5w-40 synthetic like say Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck is a very robust oil, probably more so than any off the shelf synthetic 10w-40.
If you lease an Infiniti/Nissan, Nissan mandates that you use their oil filters, no if's ands or buts about it. After all I suppose it is their car, so they can probably boss you around some.
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I'd have to see that in writing. Give me a year, model and engine. If they aren't paying for it ..they don't have the right to tell you to use it.
Now if they're the only one making it ..that's a different story ..but they can't restrict it from the market. If it's obscure enough for none of the filter mans to bother with ..then they may be able to get away with it.
Now if they're the only one making it ..that's a different story ..but they can't restrict it from the market. If it's obscure enough for none of the filter mans to bother with ..then they may be able to get away with it.
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Originally Posted By: TurboLuver
Using 10w-40 could very likely be grounds to void your warranty if the manual specifically states 0w-40 or 5w-40. A 5w-40 synthetic like say Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck is a very robust oil, probably more so than any off the shelf synthetic 10w-40.
I'm sure they "recommend" those grades. I'm sure that those oils (if specifically mentioned) carry all the spec's/classifications.
Using 10w-40 could very likely be grounds to void your warranty if the manual specifically states 0w-40 or 5w-40. A 5w-40 synthetic like say Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck is a very robust oil, probably more so than any off the shelf synthetic 10w-40.
I'm sure they "recommend" those grades. I'm sure that those oils (if specifically mentioned) carry all the spec's/classifications.
I'm sure if it came to blows over using an oil other than the "recommended grade" you would likely win unless it could be proven the grade of oil caused the problem, but why fight that fight when you could have used an oil in the "recommended grade" that is very robust to begin with?
You must use products that meet the manufacturer's specifications to uphold the warranty requirements.
In the case of oil filters, where the engine manufacturer does not issue specs, an aftermarket filter maker will provide the warranty in case a filter failure causes damage resulting in a warranty claim. This is only true if you use the filter specified by the filter maker for your engine! No oversized filters or other "good ideas." If you use the specified Fram filter and it fails and causes engine damage, Fram is responsible, not the car maker. Or WIX, or Purolator, or whichever filter maker made the filter.
In the case of the oil, you must use the oil specified. In any case, 10W-40 is a poor oil choice for any engine.
Nothing will totally "void" a warranty. If a failure is caused by an improper part or action, only the repairs caused by that improper stuff might be refused warranty coverage.
So...use the oil grade specified. Use any filter that is specified by the filter maker for your engine.
In the case of oil filters, where the engine manufacturer does not issue specs, an aftermarket filter maker will provide the warranty in case a filter failure causes damage resulting in a warranty claim. This is only true if you use the filter specified by the filter maker for your engine! No oversized filters or other "good ideas." If you use the specified Fram filter and it fails and causes engine damage, Fram is responsible, not the car maker. Or WIX, or Purolator, or whichever filter maker made the filter.
In the case of the oil, you must use the oil specified. In any case, 10W-40 is a poor oil choice for any engine.
Nothing will totally "void" a warranty. If a failure is caused by an improper part or action, only the repairs caused by that improper stuff might be refused warranty coverage.
So...use the oil grade specified. Use any filter that is specified by the filter maker for your engine.
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In any case, 10W-40 is a poor oil choice for any engine.
Could you possibly expand on that a bit please? As an example, 10W-40 in the UK is what 5W-20 is in the US...it's the most widely used viscosity. Why would it be a poor choice for "any engine"?
In any case, 10W-40 is a poor oil choice for any engine.
Could you possibly expand on that a bit please? As an example, 10W-40 in the UK is what 5W-20 is in the US...it's the most widely used viscosity. Why would it be a poor choice for "any engine"?
What would be wrong with a 10w-40 oil and who says 0 and 5 40 are better?
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Originally Posted By: Ken2
In any case, 10W-40 is a poor oil choice for any engine.
Could you possibly expand on that a bit please? As an example, 10W-40 in the UK is what 5W-20 is in the US...it's the most widely used viscosity. Why would it be a poor choice for "any engine"?
5W30 is the most widely used spec or at least it is the spec most recommended here in the US. 10W40 might not be a poor choice but there are better choices.
Originally Posted By: Ken2
In any case, 10W-40 is a poor oil choice for any engine.
Could you possibly expand on that a bit please? As an example, 10W-40 in the UK is what 5W-20 is in the US...it's the most widely used viscosity. Why would it be a poor choice for "any engine"?
5W30 is the most widely used spec or at least it is the spec most recommended here in the US. 10W40 might not be a poor choice but there are better choices.
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10w-40 conventional was traditionally spec'd for older engines where shearing was mostly expected.
There's nothing to indicate that a synthetic 10w-40, that meets the same spec's (alphabet soup), would be any less suitable for use if the lower cold cranking advantages (you get -5F degrees at the same stress level) are not needed.
Keep in mind that there is such thing (at least yet) as a conventional 5w or 0w 40 grade oil currently available.
There's nothing to indicate that a synthetic 10w-40, that meets the same spec's (alphabet soup), would be any less suitable for use if the lower cold cranking advantages (you get -5F degrees at the same stress level) are not needed.
Keep in mind that there is such thing (at least yet) as a conventional 5w or 0w 40 grade oil currently available.
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