Just added a 2015 Summit to our garage.
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07-16-2015, 09:42 AM
3.6 uses 87 octane. Can use higher, but will not see any appreciable benefit.
As for oil, general consensus is that unless a certain oil is specified, conventional or synthetic will be fine. Chrysler uses Pennzoil Platinum at the factory. That's what I use. I always use synthetics. Last longer and have better protection and cleaning properties than conventional. Since the Hemi is also 5W-20 and takes 7 quarts (more like 7.5) and the 3.6 takes 5W-20 and 6 quarts, I buy the 5 quart jugs of it and can use it on both vehicles.
Process goes like this:
1.) Buy 2 5 quart jugs of 5W-20 (10 quarts)
2.) Change oil on Hemi (7 quarts), leaving me with 3 quarts
3.) Ready to change the 3.6 2 months later, buy another 5 quart jug, giving me 8 quarts total
4.) Change oil on 3.6 (6 quarts), leaving me with 2 quarts left
5.) Next Hemi oil change --> Buy another 5 quart jug for a total of 7 which equals what I need for the Hemi.
6.) Repeat 1-5, but now with the 3.6 first.
As for oil, general consensus is that unless a certain oil is specified, conventional or synthetic will be fine. Chrysler uses Pennzoil Platinum at the factory. That's what I use. I always use synthetics. Last longer and have better protection and cleaning properties than conventional. Since the Hemi is also 5W-20 and takes 7 quarts (more like 7.5) and the 3.6 takes 5W-20 and 6 quarts, I buy the 5 quart jugs of it and can use it on both vehicles.
Process goes like this:
1.) Buy 2 5 quart jugs of 5W-20 (10 quarts)
2.) Change oil on Hemi (7 quarts), leaving me with 3 quarts
3.) Ready to change the 3.6 2 months later, buy another 5 quart jug, giving me 8 quarts total
4.) Change oil on 3.6 (6 quarts), leaving me with 2 quarts left
5.) Next Hemi oil change --> Buy another 5 quart jug for a total of 7 which equals what I need for the Hemi.
6.) Repeat 1-5, but now with the 3.6 first.
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07-16-2015, 10:05 PM
the Summit is to the JGC what the Citadel is to the Durango. I love the Summits. I looked at getting one but with a family of 6 I need the 3rd row.
I agree with above, 87 octane is fine for the 3.6L. you may want to run 89+ or a gas additive every so often just to keep things clean. we have a 2011 T&C with the 3.6L that my wife drives. she runs 87 octane so I usually put in 89 when we're out together and I fill it up.
I also use 5W-30 synthetic oil for it. personally I like Mobil 1 but the Pennzoil Platinum is approved by Chrysler and advertises the spec on the back.
I agree with above, 87 octane is fine for the 3.6L. you may want to run 89+ or a gas additive every so often just to keep things clean. we have a 2011 T&C with the 3.6L that my wife drives. she runs 87 octane so I usually put in 89 when we're out together and I fill it up.
I also use 5W-30 synthetic oil for it. personally I like Mobil 1 but the Pennzoil Platinum is approved by Chrysler and advertises the spec on the back.
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07-16-2015, 10:10 PM
Oil
I have no issues with 87 octane in my pentastar.
I use Synthetic, my unscientific observations is that it seems to get perhaps 2 mpg better mileage with synthetic. Plus with the long intervals between changes, I like the extra protection.
Oh, and I have found E85 to be a waste of time and money. Noticeably less power, 25% drop in mpg.
Steve
I use Synthetic, my unscientific observations is that it seems to get perhaps 2 mpg better mileage with synthetic. Plus with the long intervals between changes, I like the extra protection.
Oh, and I have found E85 to be a waste of time and money. Noticeably less power, 25% drop in mpg.
Steve
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07-16-2015, 10:57 PM
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3.6 uses 87 octane. Can use higher, but will not see any appreciable benefit.
As for oil, general consensus is that unless a certain oil is specified, conventional or synthetic will be fine. Chrysler uses Pennzoil Platinum at the factory. That's what I use. I always use synthetics. Last longer and have better protection and cleaning properties than conventional. Since the Hemi is also 5W-20 and takes 7 quarts (more like 7.5) and the 3.6 takes 5W-20 and 6 quarts, I buy the 5 quart jugs of it and can use it on both vehicles.
Process goes like this:
1.) Buy 2 5 quart jugs of 5W-20 (10 quarts)
2.) Change oil on Hemi (7 quarts), leaving me with 3 quarts
3.) Ready to change the 3.6 2 months later, buy another 5 quart jug, giving me 8 quarts total
4.) Change oil on 3.6 (6 quarts), leaving me with 2 quarts left
5.) Next Hemi oil change --> Buy another 5 quart jug for a total of 7 which equals what I need for the Hemi.
6.) Repeat 1-5, but now with the 3.6 first.
As for oil, general consensus is that unless a certain oil is specified, conventional or synthetic will be fine. Chrysler uses Pennzoil Platinum at the factory. That's what I use. I always use synthetics. Last longer and have better protection and cleaning properties than conventional. Since the Hemi is also 5W-20 and takes 7 quarts (more like 7.5) and the 3.6 takes 5W-20 and 6 quarts, I buy the 5 quart jugs of it and can use it on both vehicles.
Process goes like this:
1.) Buy 2 5 quart jugs of 5W-20 (10 quarts)
2.) Change oil on Hemi (7 quarts), leaving me with 3 quarts
3.) Ready to change the 3.6 2 months later, buy another 5 quart jug, giving me 8 quarts total
4.) Change oil on 3.6 (6 quarts), leaving me with 2 quarts left
5.) Next Hemi oil change --> Buy another 5 quart jug for a total of 7 which equals what I need for the Hemi.
6.) Repeat 1-5, but now with the 3.6 first.
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07-16-2015, 10:58 PM
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I have no issues with 87 octane in my pentastar.
I use Synthetic, my unscientific observations is that it seems to get perhaps 2 mpg better mileage with synthetic. Plus with the long intervals between changes, I like the extra protection.
Oh, and I have found E85 to be a waste of time and money. Noticeably less power, 25% drop in mpg.
Steve
I use Synthetic, my unscientific observations is that it seems to get perhaps 2 mpg better mileage with synthetic. Plus with the long intervals between changes, I like the extra protection.
Oh, and I have found E85 to be a waste of time and money. Noticeably less power, 25% drop in mpg.
Steve
#9
07-17-2015, 07:36 AM
I use a fram from walmart, or a wix from oreillys. Whatever I can find. Seems there are more choices now than when we first got it. And for the Fram haters, been using those filters for the better part of 30 years on multiple vehicles. Never had a problem.
