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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 04:53 PM
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So I just looked in the 2001 Service Manual. On page 17 Dodge Recommends 5w-30 Synthetic for below 0°F temperatures.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 04:55 PM
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52,000 miles all on synthetic is different than 140,000 on dino then another 40,000 on synthetic. No restore or flush.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 04:55 PM
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So I should not run seafoam for 10 min idling then drain the oil? I was going to do this when I change the oil next time.
I also run synthetic and change it every 6000mi
 
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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by BigRedRam95
So I should not run seafoam for 10 min idling then drain the oil? I was going to do this when I change the oil next time.
I also run synthetic and change it every 6000mi
Do you have some problem with the engine or the oil?????? If not, leave it alone and do regular oil and filter changes. If you WANT a problem, start adding all kinds of crap to your motor for no good reason.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by zman17
Do you have some problem with the engine or the oil?????? If not, leave it alone and do regular oil and filter changes. If you WANT a problem, start adding all kinds of crap to your motor for no good reason.
I just thought it would help clean the motor.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 05:49 PM
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never add ANYTHING to your oil, despite what some people may tell you to do
 
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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by BigRedRam95
I just thought it would help clean the motor.

It's clean enough if you do regular oil changes.

Can you say clogged oil pump screen?
 
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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 06:10 PM
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never add ANYTHING to your oil, despite what some people may tell you to do
So I shouldnt put honey in my oil to seal up my valve cover leaks? Dang!
 
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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 06:14 PM
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HAHAHA NO! what have you been smoking??

maple syrup works MUCH better!
 
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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by zman17
It's clean enough if you do regular oil changes.

Can you say clogged oil pump screen?
When I ran reg oil I changed the oil and filter every 3000 now with the synthetic I change the oil and filter every 6000.
 
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