You pick it I’ll run it: oil for 02’ Dakota

[53' Stude]

Good evening folks. As I sit here watching a thunderstorm; pondering which oil to run next in the 02’ Dakota. Have Valvoline R&P 5w30, frankenblend of Valvoline Advanced 5w30, R&P 5w30 and HPL 10w20 NO VII and quart HPL WC-30 brew. Or some 07’ era Rotella 15w40 or 80’s or 90’s Delvac 15w40.

 

[SC Maintenance]

If its not an oil burner don't waste the R&P.

I vote the old Delvac 15W-40. Waste not want not.

 

[53' Stude]

If its not an oil burner don't waste the R&P.

I vote the old Delvac 15W-40. Waste not want not.

I kinda wonder if there’s some light varnish I can’t see

But I have tons of the Delvac too.

 

[ka9mnx]

Flip a coin...

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Use the oldest oil first

 

[53' Stude]

Flip a coin...

Good idea. BTW I love your signature pic. Awesome pets

 

[mrsilv04]

How about some of that Providence HDEO 10w30 that you had tested? That was some pretty stout looking stuff.

 

[oil pan 4]

If it was neglected like practically every dodge I've seen clean it out with R&P and a good rock catcher oil filter.

 

[53' Stude]

How about some of that Providence HDEO 10w30 that you had tested? That was some pretty stout looking stuff.

Very well may do that

 

[gfh77665]

It does not matter. Oldest first is the best plan.

 

[Revving2Redline]

Its a Dodge, dont waste the good stuff. You might have one of the only ones still out there. Rotella 25w40

 

[The Critic]

I like the idea of using the oldest oil first.

 

[BC1]

It is summer so the oldest 15w-40. Save those watery oils for winter.

 

[53' Stude]

Its a Dodge, dont waste the good stuff. You might have one of the only ones still out there. Rotella 25w40

I see quite a few dishes this vintage around here. Never saw a 25w40; wait there is no such thing

 

[BC1]

25w-40 is for boats mainly. Still on the shelf around here. Never seen a Rotella version though.

 

[tblt44]

How about a 0w 8 oil

 

[53' Stude]

25w-40 is for boats mainly. Still on the shelf around here. Never seen a Rotella version though.

He enjoys making up so I don’t believe word he says anyways

 

[53' Stude]

While I was at Wal Mart; snagged a lone jug of M1 ESP 0w30 in clearance shelf in outdoor section. $20

Off topic question: is the M1-209A equivalent to FRAM 3600? Supposed to do oil change on lady’s 07’ Liberty with 3.9.


Thank You folks

 

[Sequoiasoon]

Put a number on each version and use a random number generator like I did for which PG filter version for the Pilot.

 

[53' Stude]

Was all set to change oil in Dakota today after eye appointment. Then monsoon rains came.

Tomorrow before the usual steak and eggs, plan to change it. Pondering Providence 10w30 or Delvac vintage.