I've owned my 2000 Dakota for a few months now. I am getting ready to change the oil for the first time and I am needing to know how many qts. the 4.7 requires. Also if any feedback on usingsynthetic vs. petrol. based would be helpful also.

Thanks

 

My 03 4.7 takes 6 quarts which I fill up with Mobil 1 Extended Performance full synthetic. Sure it costs more but only the best for my baby! From everything that I have read and heard over there years says you should get a small horsepower increase ~10hp or so and it extends the life of your engine.

 

Check your owner's manual for liquid capacities.

 

always make sure that ya have the correct dip stick...if you baught it used also make sure that its a stock oil pan...

 

Thanks Guys. My dakota didn't come with an owners manual so thats the reason for the post. This was my first post and hope there are many more to come....

 

ur very welcome, just a side note, alot of great info is on here use the search if ur in a pinch but i never mind a good question myself...