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Champion
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Mopar HQ
The only thing I can think of that would get "hurt" by changing the oil early is your wallet.
Banned
Joined: Jun 2011
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Well I did my oil change today. The truck had 3619 miles on it. I used Mobile 1 full synthetic, and a Dodge 899 filter. When I bought the truck the salesman told us NOT to change the oil early, and to wait till the message center told us to. Well after most of the 3619 miles are towing (probably about 2200 of them) I figured it was time, and I wanted to get the Mobile 1 in it. When I went to reset the oil life meter, I saw the last reset was 3610 miles ago. And the oil life message said there was still 56% of the oil life left. So now I'm wondering if the oil was changed at 9 miles, or if the reset meter was just reset. If they did change the oil, what happened to waiting till the message center said to. I don't see how changing the oil a little early could do damage. It's hard to understand what to do, when the salesman says to do one thing, and the manual says to do something else. I'm guessing the manual is the right thing to follow. Any thoughts. Thanks.
Follow the manual... it wont let you down like a salesman will.
Rookie
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 84
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From: Alberta
I've been running "Oil" Synthetic for the last year now. 2013 5.7 1500. Thing is...lol i just got it done today and not sure if its 5w30 or not. Doesn't even say on the service record. Just has the part number. Is it really necessary to run 5-20?
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If your dealer did it, i`m sure they know that it has to have 5w20.
If you question it, call your dealer that did it.
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 318
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From: Rochester, New York
I've posted this in another thread, but it might be worth repeating here.
Apparently for 2014 5.7 Hemis the oil change interval is determined by the oil life counter and based on the EVIC message which informs the driver when it is due. The manual clearly states, however, that you should never exceed 10,000 miles.
It appears my dealer didn't know this either. They changed the oil at 5129 miles while the Oil Change gauge was showing that I had 51% oil life remaining.
Dusty
2014 Ram Big Horn 1500 Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP70, 3.92 LSD, factory dual exhaust, 20” wheels. Now at: 005200 miles.
Apparently for 2014 5.7 Hemis the oil change interval is determined by the oil life counter and based on the EVIC message which informs the driver when it is due. The manual clearly states, however, that you should never exceed 10,000 miles.
It appears my dealer didn't know this either. They changed the oil at 5129 miles while the Oil Change gauge was showing that I had 51% oil life remaining.
Dusty
2014 Ram Big Horn 1500 Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP70, 3.92 LSD, factory dual exhaust, 20” wheels. Now at: 005200 miles.
All Star
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 777
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From: NH
I've posted this in another thread, but it might be worth repeating here.
Apparently for 2014 5.7 Hemis the oil change interval is determined by the oil life counter and based on the EVIC message which informs the driver when it is due. The manual clearly states, however, that you should never exceed 10,000 miles.
It appears my dealer didn't know this either. They changed the oil at 5129 miles while the Oil Change gauge was showing that I had 51% oil life remaining.
Dusty
2014 Ram Big Horn 1500 Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP70, 3.92 LSD, factory dual exhaust, 20” wheels. Now at: 005200 miles.
Apparently for 2014 5.7 Hemis the oil change interval is determined by the oil life counter and based on the EVIC message which informs the driver when it is due. The manual clearly states, however, that you should never exceed 10,000 miles.
It appears my dealer didn't know this either. They changed the oil at 5129 miles while the Oil Change gauge was showing that I had 51% oil life remaining.
Dusty
2014 Ram Big Horn 1500 Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP70, 3.92 LSD, factory dual exhaust, 20” wheels. Now at: 005200 miles.
Registered User
Joined: Feb 2013
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JUST REMEMBER DO NOT USE SUPER TECH MOTOR OIL FROM WALMART I DID MY RAM 5.7L HEMI USED ABOUT TWO QUARTS OF THE STUFF IN 7000 MILES FUEL MILEAGE DROPPED TO
WENT BACK TO CASTROL SYNTEC 5W-20W RUNS GREAT NO OIL USEAGE IN 4000 MILES
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WENT BACK TO CASTROL SYNTEC 5W-20W RUNS GREAT NO OIL USEAGE IN 4000 MILES
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