I just read in the manual that my 06 hemi takes 5w-20 oil. I know that I have never seen 5-20 oil on the shelf's. Amsoil does not make it. is it because I have the MDS on the 06 hemi 1500 quad cab. Can I use another viscosity? Any thoughts? expirence!

 

My 05 also uses 5-20 oil. These motors are built tight, no need for heavier oil. I'm using standard oil until 5,000 miles then switching to Mobil 1.

 

Using a higher weight oil will disable your MDS!

 

I had a feeling that it had something to do with the MDS. That system is an electric type disabler on the lifters,so how is that related. Olso where to find 5w-20 besides the dealer?

 

I just purchased 7 quarts of Mobil 1 5w20 full synthetic for my 05 HEMI tonight at AutoZone. I had took all they had left on the shelf. It is definatly hard to find. Pepboys might carry as well.

 

never had a problem finding it...mobil 1 is the best synthetic oil...go with a k&n oil filter...and remember to always, always keep it real!

 

GiRam,

Dodge didn't introduce the 5w-20 for the MDS. Like I said earlier I have an 05 2500 NO MDS and it requires 5w-20. As to where to find it, any automotive supply store. I used NAPA for my first oil change. I will switch to mobil 1 after the motor has a chance to break in, around 5,000 miles.

 

Really hard to find synthetic 5w-20 for some reason. The counter guy at AutoZone had a theory. He said most people with new vehicles do not change their own oil. And since 5w-20 is mostly used in new vehicles the stores do not carry it because of the small demand. Could be a regional thing though, most of the yuppies around here don't change their own oil anyways. Sucks.

 

The best oil is Amsoil, period, there is no comparason. check out their website they, have test results to back up their claim, does mobil-NO!

 

GIRam,
I just changed my oil to Amsoil 5w-20 at 3.75/ qt. I purchased it directly through their web site, it arrived in two days. I broke mine in to 15k miles using Pennzoil 10w-40, using mobil1 filters the whole time, and now 5w-20 till it dies, with mobil 1 filters.

Go Here for Page http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/Sea...x?CategoryID=5

Hope this helps.