proper fluids
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RE: proper fluids
Mobile 1 in my truck at 3K, Mobile 1 in the Viper as soon as I bought it. Even use the Mobile 1 filter.
I run the truck 5K on changes, the Viper gets changed once a year, about 1K miles per.
I run the truck 5K on changes, the Viper gets changed once a year, about 1K miles per.
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RE: proper fluids
ORIGINAL: thump186
Start UM early.... I started my strat at 3500 miles. just make sure you use the proper weight oil. dodge had a problem with the mds syystem on the hemi thats why they went to a 5w20 oil. If your worried bout your dealer doing tranny and oil, I would bring your own oil and make sure the tranny any shop uses is the proper fluid if its an auto make sure they use atf+4. For oil i would suggest mobil1 and a quality filter.
Start UM early.... I started my strat at 3500 miles. just make sure you use the proper weight oil. dodge had a problem with the mds syystem on the hemi thats why they went to a 5w20 oil. If your worried bout your dealer doing tranny and oil, I would bring your own oil and make sure the tranny any shop uses is the proper fluid if its an auto make sure they use atf+4. For oil i would suggest mobil1 and a quality filter.
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RE: proper fluids
ORIGINAL: TOZOVR
I thought the Rams didn't get MDS until '05...
ORIGINAL: thump186
Start UM early.... I started my strat at 3500 miles. just make sure you use the proper weight oil. dodge had a problem with the mds syystem on the hemi thats why they went to a 5w20 oil. If your worried bout your dealer doing tranny and oil, I would bring your own oil and make sure the tranny any shop uses is the proper fluid if its an auto make sure they use atf+4. For oil i would suggest mobil1 and a quality filter.
Start UM early.... I started my strat at 3500 miles. just make sure you use the proper weight oil. dodge had a problem with the mds syystem on the hemi thats why they went to a 5w20 oil. If your worried bout your dealer doing tranny and oil, I would bring your own oil and make sure the tranny any shop uses is the proper fluid if its an auto make sure they use atf+4. For oil i would suggest mobil1 and a quality filter.
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ORIGINAL: nytstker
I have a 2003 ram 5.7 hemi with 43,000 klms Would synthetic oil be a good choice this early in the motors life?Can the dealer be trusted with the quality of their oil and tranny fluids?
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I have a 2003 ram 5.7 hemi with 43,000 klms Would synthetic oil be a good choice this early in the motors life?Can the dealer be trusted with the quality of their oil and tranny fluids?
Concerned
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RE: proper fluids
ORIGINAL: osteodoc08
Did dodge send out a notification I didn't get? Last time I checked my manual for my 04 said 5w/30. I really don't trust the 5w/20 in my hard working engine. Not to mention, shouldn't a 5w/30 oil have about the same characteristics of the 5w/20 except the film strength/thickness when it gets hot? If I HAD to have 5w/20 I still wouldn't use it and would be using a 0w/30 synthetic.
ORIGINAL: nytstker
I have a 2003 ram 5.7 hemi with 43,000 klms Would synthetic oil be a good choice this early in the motors life?Can the dealer be trusted with the quality of their oil and tranny fluids?
Concerned
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I have a 2003 ram 5.7 hemi with 43,000 klms Would synthetic oil be a good choice this early in the motors life?Can the dealer be trusted with the quality of their oil and tranny fluids?
Concerned
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RE: proper fluids
DC recommends 5w/30 for the 2003-2004 Hemi motors. Did they change anything from 2004-2005, I doubt it. The only reason I think they would switch over to 5w/20 was to
1. Reduce production cost, same filler cap as the 300, Magnum, Charger, etc. Also same oil, maybe got a good deal by the tank full?
2. Better MPG running a lighter oil
3. Prepare for switch over to the MDS system for 2006. MDS requires 5w/20.
Even if the new recommended oil is 5w/20, I feel better knowing that the 5w/30 is in the crankcase.
Typical Properties
Mobil 1 5W-30
SAE Grade 5W-30
Viscosity, ASTM D 445
cSt @ 40º C 64.8
cSt @ 100º C 11.3
Viscosity Index, ASTM D 2270 169
Sulfated Ash, wt%, ASTM D 874 1.0
HTHS Viscosity, mPa·s @ 150ºC ASTM D 4683 3.09
Pour Point, ºC, ASTM D 97 -54
Flash Point, ºC, ASTM D 92 230
Density @15º C kg/l, ASTM D 4052 0.80
Typical Properties
Mobil 1 5W-20
SAE Grade 5W-20
Viscosity, ASTM D 445
cSt @ 40º C 48.3
cSt @ 100º C 8.8
Viscosity Index, ASTM D 2270 163
Sulfated Ash, wt%, ASTM D 874 1.0
HTHS Viscosity, mPa·s @ 150ºC ASTM D 4683 2.62
Pour Point, ºC, ASTM D 97 -47
Flash Point, ºC, ASTM D 92 228
Density @15º C kg/l, ASTM D 4052 0.80
1. Reduce production cost, same filler cap as the 300, Magnum, Charger, etc. Also same oil, maybe got a good deal by the tank full?
2. Better MPG running a lighter oil
3. Prepare for switch over to the MDS system for 2006. MDS requires 5w/20.
Even if the new recommended oil is 5w/20, I feel better knowing that the 5w/30 is in the crankcase.
Typical Properties
Mobil 1 5W-30
SAE Grade 5W-30
Viscosity, ASTM D 445
cSt @ 40º C 64.8
cSt @ 100º C 11.3
Viscosity Index, ASTM D 2270 169
Sulfated Ash, wt%, ASTM D 874 1.0
HTHS Viscosity, mPa·s @ 150ºC ASTM D 4683 3.09
Pour Point, ºC, ASTM D 97 -54
Flash Point, ºC, ASTM D 92 230
Density @15º C kg/l, ASTM D 4052 0.80
Typical Properties
Mobil 1 5W-20
SAE Grade 5W-20
Viscosity, ASTM D 445
cSt @ 40º C 48.3
cSt @ 100º C 8.8
Viscosity Index, ASTM D 2270 163
Sulfated Ash, wt%, ASTM D 874 1.0
HTHS Viscosity, mPa·s @ 150ºC ASTM D 4683 2.62
Pour Point, ºC, ASTM D 97 -47
Flash Point, ºC, ASTM D 92 228
Density @15º C kg/l, ASTM D 4052 0.80