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Old Sep 2, 2008 | 01:45 PM
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I use Mobil 1 and Mobil 1 filter in my Durango. Bought from Walmart, they sell a 5qt jug and single ones. Also, the filter. Runs me about 30 bucks.


After a few changes with the synthetic it got rid of my oil emulsification.
 
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Old Sep 3, 2008 | 12:27 AM
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Originally Posted by turbot_bird
I run all amsoil fluids. some regions dodge put 5W-30 on the cap some regions they put 5W-20 on the cap. Just depends on how cold it gets.
Nope Altair I meant 5w-20 thats what the owners manual calls for and what the cap says like Turbot says. I think I am special
 
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Old Sep 3, 2008 | 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by lghtngblt02
Nope Altair I meant 5w-20 thats what the owners manual calls for and what the cap says like Turbot says. I think I am special
That's what mama always told ya right?

Yeah in my region it's 5W-30 apparently, didn't realise it was different for different regions.
 
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Old Sep 3, 2008 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Altair
That's what mama always told ya right?

Yeah in my region it's 5W-30 apparently, didn't realise it was different for different regions.

Nope she told me I would always kick ***
 
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Old Sep 3, 2008 | 10:30 PM
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I don't think it is region, I think it changed in either 06 or 07, what year is yours Altair?

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