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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 03:50 PM
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gettin ready to change oil,i need to do it today but its not goin to happen but i have heard ppl say something about anti slug for the dak,4.7 i have always used valvoline an in the gt its motorcraft syn. would useing syn oil be better cause at walmart they have a sell on valvoline full syn for 20 bucks.whats everybody else using
 
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 03:58 PM
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Some of us use the traditional 5W-20 oil, and some use the synthetic oils. Its all personal preference IMO and what ya want. Just go with one or the other and stick with it and you shouldnt have any problem. I am not to sure what ya mean by the anti slug? Some others should chime in though
 
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 04:47 PM
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Bolt I think you mean 5W-30? I run Amsoil full synthetic myself, I'd recommend that to anyone, it's not the cheapest stuff in the world though. Just stay away from those FRAM filters
 
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 05:19 PM
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If you go with a synthetic, you can't go wrong with Mobile 1, Royal Purple or Amsoil. I personally use Mobile 1 Light Truck and SUV 5-30 synthetic with a K&N filter.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 05:59 PM
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i will never use fram,i always use the mopar filter,so i should be ok with the valvoline full syn
 
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 08:24 PM
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I've been using royal purple... costs a little more... but personal preference... I think as long as it's full synthetic its good
 
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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 11:30 AM
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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.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 09:18 PM
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i think ill go with the valvoline full syn oil at walmart
 
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Old Sep 2, 2008 | 01:24 PM
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Ive been using 10w-30 Mobil 1 synthetic Extended Performance in my V6 3.7L since the start.

I change my oil once a year, every October. Winds up being around 12,000 to 15,000 miles. Use a regular filter, any thats on sale but a FRAM. It's been working out fine. My last vehicle ran mobil 1 @ 10,000 mile changes and we sold it at around 200,000 miles I think.

Saves me time..

I do my truck and my GFs car every october, and it cost me around $25 a year for a 5qt jug at walmart, and a $3 oil filter.

I'm a big believer in synthetic oil and extended oil drain intervals.
 
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