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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 09:30 PM
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Hello guys I was just wondering if I got the right oil. I have a 98 5.2 durrango.I got 5w-30 full synthetic oil.just want to he sure before I add it.thanks in advance
 
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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 11:57 PM
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You should use 10W-30 for normal weather conditions. 5W-30 in VERY cold weather (under 32 F). Can you use it, well sure, but concitering it's summer time I would say no.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 11:59 PM
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I know in my manual (hemi) it says 10w-30 for 100 degrees and above. (thanks to VA) but check out the manual
 
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 12:03 AM
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fUll synthedic ok or dhole I get the blend ?
 
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 01:12 AM
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I changed my oil to fully synth 10w-30. Never looked back since.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 08:36 AM
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fully synthetic is just fine but make sure it is 10w30 since that is what the manual calls for
 
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 08:47 AM
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Thanks so much for all the info.you guys are awesome.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by iicon3
Thanks so much for all the info
no problem man


.you guys are awesome.
we know
 
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by shrpshtr325
no problem man




we know
Oh man, I'm gonna need a bigger hat now!
 
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