I came across 4 5 qt. jugs of Mobil1 0w-30 AFE at Autozone on clearance last winter and, of course, bought it all. Now, I'm planning some stash use over the next year.
Would you use it in an older Dodge truck for summer towing? This is a 2000 Durango with the 4.7. 135k miles. Manual suggests 5w-30 or even a 10w-30 in hot weather.
The trucks sees 100 degree temps. and some long, uphill climbs. And it runs hot - sometimes around 220 or 225 degrees - on those inclines. It can run 205 or 210 on the flat when towing. It's a small travel trailer, only about 2000 lbs., but it works this truck on these mountains.
I plan to use a full synthetic next summer. I just wonder if this Mobil1 makes sense in this application. Asking now because what I do then will affect what oil I use this winter.
Would you use it in an older Dodge truck for summer towing? This is a 2000 Durango with the 4.7. 135k miles. Manual suggests 5w-30 or even a 10w-30 in hot weather.
The trucks sees 100 degree temps. and some long, uphill climbs. And it runs hot - sometimes around 220 or 225 degrees - on those inclines. It can run 205 or 210 on the flat when towing. It's a small travel trailer, only about 2000 lbs., but it works this truck on these mountains.
I plan to use a full synthetic next summer. I just wonder if this Mobil1 makes sense in this application. Asking now because what I do then will affect what oil I use this winter.