Oil recomendations 06 sebring 2.4 dohc auto

[DONWATERS]

I recently purchased an 06 sebring convertible, 2.4 dohc auto with 67k miles. I run M1 10w30 in all my cars, with a m1 filter for 10k miles. I would like to do the same with this one, however the owners manual says max 6k on oil. I am thinking this is because of the optional 6 cylinder which seems to have a problem with sludge. I am in Florida, so it is hot all the time. I bought a trans pan with drain plug, and plan to change the filter and fluid, and then change just the fluid every 20k like I do with others.

Will this engine be ok with 10k oil changes?

I may do the first change with 5w30 supertec synthetic since I have a jug.

 

[WobblyElvis]

Depends on your driving style. Short trips...highway?
As for transmission, you change every 20K? That's 4 times as often as I do.

 

[maxdustington]

Originally Posted By: WobblyElvis
Depends on your driving style. Short trips...highway?
As for transmission, you change every 20K? That's 4 times as often as I do.

You do trans fluid every 130k km?! Yikes!

OP if your driving habits allow you to run 10k OCIs, do it. 10W30 in everything, you will fit in well here.

 

[CT8]

What are your other cars that you run 10,000 mile oil changes in?

 

[ZZman]

Some of the 2.7 V-6 Sebring engines were sludge prone. I believe by 2006 most if the issues were corrected. You are running the 4 cylinder. I would still stick with synthetic oil at 5,000 miles however.

 

[ZZman]

You might also try sebringclub.net. Lots of good info there.