Changed the oil in my 13' Hemi R/T This weekend (first one) and this is what I found out.

First the owners manual for oil capacity is WRONG! It states that the system with oil filter requires 7 quarts. After checking the initial oil level it read almost full.(2200 Miles) Still breaking in and using a little so I added approximately 150ML to bring the level up to full. Let the vehicle sit for one hour and checked again and FULL. So I proceeded to drain the oil and filter into a clear container making sure to capture every ounce. Let it fully drain for 3 Hours. Then I raised the vehicle in the front and again let it drain until it ran dry. I then lifted the rear of the vehicle and let it empty completely. I also fully drained the oil filter by drilling a hole in the bottom of it.

Guess what? I removed 7.45 quarts or 7050.32ML.

I patched it all up and began to add oil slowly until I reached the full mark. (Oil Filter installed but empty). Started the truck and let it idle for 5 min. Let it sit for another 2 hours then added another quart to bring the level to full. Drove the vehicle for 2 hours and rechecked. Still at the full mark.

I added a total of 7.5 QUARTS or 7097.64 ML.

Total time was a little over 8 hours. During all this waiting I waxed her up. Also on my 2 hour ish drive I watched the oil temp which I been doing this week and its running about 9 degrees cooler. I am assuming due to synthetic oil and possibly in connection with my 180 thermostat.

Used K&N oil filter #HP2010 which is listed for 11' and 12' but fits the 2013s as well. and Mobil 1 5w-20.

 

That might be the most detailed oil change I have ever seen, nice work ! I am also switching to Mobil 1, with the K&N filter. I will buy 8 quarts thanks for the info.

 

Nice write up!

 

Wow, great write up man, just like all your others, keep em coming man

 

Thanks guys. Your input is appreciated
Hope everyone had a great holiday weekend!

Plus FINTAN it was easier to change the oil in a BLACK D. haha

 

OMG LMAO, Your feeding into the Irishman's obsession of good vs Evil !!!
The White D's change their own oil, as they are pure perfection....Bazinga

 

Hey V I've got to support a fellow blacky since we both have to invest ten times more effort then you white boys(can I say that? I'm German and Irish) keeping her clean. Look at the bright side. Your K&N oil filter will MATCH your white truck.. that's why your going with it RIGHT?

 

Lol nice bro!

 

Black D's dont generate enough power to degrade oil!

They are extremely intelligent and very adaptive!

I have also used the K & N...I mean you wouldn't wear red underwear with white shorts would you?

Black D Boys.....pure silliness
STEVE

 

I love silliness! I heard only good looking people drive black. Since we can check ourselves out in the mirror paint finish