dealer oil?
I run 10,000 with a filter change and fluid top off at 5,000, in the winter or temps creeping down to freezing I switch that to 7,500, with a filter change in between (mostly due to snot build up from my short travels to work. I use Mobile 1. I have had the oil tested at 10,000 miles at a local testing place and the oil was classified as still acceptable.
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My car specifies synthetic with 10,000 mile change, So I just figured I'd roll with that figure. No point in wasting good oil. I went 12,000 last time.
Glad you got that analysis Elmer, I've been wondering if using my cars schedule was the correct move.
Glad you got that analysis Elmer, I've been wondering if using my cars schedule was the correct move.
It cost me 6 bucks, thought is was worth it. I have the print out somewhere. It give you a break down of all the metals found in the oil and they tell you there opinion, and when a re sample should be taken.
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wow, all of this is very interesting. I usually have the dealer change the oil every 3500 miles, and i just might start switch over to castrol synthetic (im a fan of castrol)
. I dont have any problems with leaks on my truck so hopefully it will stay leak free if i switch over. That link of the oil filter taken apart is eye opening, although i never did like Fram. Maybe ill just stick with the genuine mopar filter or go with the trusty K&N (purolator). That Bosch filter looks like it could be good too.
. I dont have any problems with leaks on my truck so hopefully it will stay leak free if i switch over. That link of the oil filter taken apart is eye opening, although i never did like Fram. Maybe ill just stick with the genuine mopar filter or go with the trusty K&N (purolator). That Bosch filter looks like it could be good too.But $15... omg...
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I work at a dodge dealership Peromance Chrysler dodge jeep and i WOULD NOT recomend taking my truck there for an oil change. Are suppliers also supply Jiffy lube, Valvoline, and Firestone. in my opinion scum oil. Use castrol.
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One time i took my truck to a jiffy lube since the local dodge dealer service dept was booked full for the weekend. I wasnt happy with jiffy lube since they didnt put in 5W30 plus they left a big shoe print oil stain on my carpet. I try to be "by the book" when it comes to servicing my truck.
I was read somewhere that quakerstate and pennzoil are "waxy" oils that eventually cause the oil pan needing the wax build up to be scraped out every so often. The jiffy lubes in AZ mostly all use quakerstate, and if the dealer uses pennzoil i guess i will no longer be taking it there for fluid changes.
I was read somewhere that quakerstate and pennzoil are "waxy" oils that eventually cause the oil pan needing the wax build up to be scraped out every so often. The jiffy lubes in AZ mostly all use quakerstate, and if the dealer uses pennzoil i guess i will no longer be taking it there for fluid changes.
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One time i took my truck to a jiffy lube since the local dodge dealer service dept was booked full. I wasnt happy with them since they didnt put in 5W30 plus they left a big shoe print oil stain on my carpet. I try to be "by the book" when it comes to servicing my truck.
I was read somewhere that quakerstate and pennzoil are "waxy" oils that eventually cause the oil pan needing to be scraped out every so often. The jiffy lubes in AZ mostly all use quakerstate, and if the dealer uses pennzoil i guess i will no longer be taking it there for fluid changes.
I was read somewhere that quakerstate and pennzoil are "waxy" oils that eventually cause the oil pan needing to be scraped out every so often. The jiffy lubes in AZ mostly all use quakerstate, and if the dealer uses pennzoil i guess i will no longer be taking it there for fluid changes.
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One time i took my truck to a jiffy lube since the local dodge dealer service dept was booked full for the weekend. I wasnt happy with jiffy lube since they didnt put in 5W30 plus they left a big shoe print oil stain on my carpet. I try to be "by the book" when it comes to servicing my truck.
I was read somewhere that quakerstate and pennzoil are "waxy" oils that eventually cause the oil pan needing the wax build up to be scraped out every so often. The jiffy lubes in AZ mostly all use quakerstate, and if the dealer uses pennzoil i guess i will no longer be taking it there for fluid changes.
I was read somewhere that quakerstate and pennzoil are "waxy" oils that eventually cause the oil pan needing the wax build up to be scraped out every so often. The jiffy lubes in AZ mostly all use quakerstate, and if the dealer uses pennzoil i guess i will no longer be taking it there for fluid changes.
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Many opinions and differing views on this thread. As far as what type of oil your dealer uses, since they are mostly independently owned, I would recommend that you ask them what type of oil they use. As to using synthetic, I could not see how that could be a negative over conventional oil. Most important is that you change your oil at the recommended intervals and with the correct viscosity type listed in your owners manual.