PT Crusier extended drain interval

[Servus]

First of all, I really enjoy this forum. There are several very informative people here! I try to exhaust all search possibilities before posting a topic. I think this one is new?!?!

I have a '01 PT Cruiser, run M1 10W-30 Synthetic and want to take full advantage of the oils potential within the manufactuers recommendations. What is the MFR extended drain interval for this engine? Secondly, other than 5W-30, what other viscosity can I run in this engine?

 

[haley10]

10W-30 is recommended for this engine above zero degrees F.

0W-30, 5W-30, and 10W30 are the grades appropriate.

Extended drain intervals beyond Chrysler's recommendation should only be determined by careful analysis of used oil.

You could get a sample at 5 or 6K to know for sure how it's doing.

 

[Finklejag]

My Dad has a 02 PT. I bought him a couple gallons of Mobil 1 5W-30 and Mobil 1 filters. Mopar buys their filters from who ever is cheaper. So I don't trust them.

The owners manual shows the correct viscosity as 5W-30. Do you have any problems using a 10W-30 in winter in where you live? They show the OCI for the PT as 7,500. How many more miles do you want to extend it?

 

[Servus]

This is a non-turbo engine and I have not experienced any problems with 10W-30. I thought about 10K drain intervals. What do you think?

[ April 23, 2004, 02:23 PM: Message edited by: Servus ]

 

[williar]

The 5w30 or 10w30 should be fine at 10K miles, but the better oil would be M1 0w40 as it's rated BMW LL-01 (Long Life).

 

[haley10]

quote:

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Originally posted by Servus:
This is a non-turbo engine and I have not experienced any problems with 10W-30. I thought about 10K drain intervals. What do you think?

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Again, if you want to go for uoa. I'd say

no.

, otherwise. Risky.

Mobil 1 is good stuff, but it has limitations. This might push it too far me thinks.

My basic answer is No, No, No if you get my drift.

 

[Drew]

If you do an oil filter change and topoff at 5k miles and drive at least 50/50 highway/city driving with no extended idling on startup, I see no reason why Mobil 1 0w-40 shouldn't last you 10k miles or 12 months-whichever comes first.

 

[Schmoe]

It should last you, but that's a lot of miles for any oil. I have to agree with the uoa crowd. Take a grab sample at 5K and then maybe 7.5K if the oil warrants it. From that you can get a "feel" on how the oil and the engine like/dislike each other. If you've been reading these forums, you know that X brand oil will show stellar results with a certain manufacturer, but horrible on others.

 

[eljefino]

turbo?