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Old Sep 4, 2013 | 12:32 AM
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I just bought a 2013 dodge ram quad. it can with a lift kit 35" tires. when should I change the break in oil? what oil should I use after the change? thanks
 
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Old Sep 4, 2013 | 09:40 AM
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When you change it is personal preference. It doesn't come with 'break-in oil', so you can just go until the EVIC tells you a change is due. That will probably be before 3000 on a new truck, if I recall correctly. Subsequent changes should be around 8000 miles on a 2013. I personally change oil on a new vehicle around 1500-2000 miles.

Use whatever oil is recommended in the manual, in terms of specifications. If you have a Hemi be sure to use the correct weight because the MDS system depends on that. Don't ask about what brand or synthetic vs. non-synthetic here because you'll just get a ton of varying opinions and arguments.

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Old Sep 4, 2013 | 03:19 PM
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I'd be more concerned about when to change your universal joints.

Gonna be a lot of extra wear on them from that lift kit.
 
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Old Sep 4, 2013 | 04:39 PM
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cv axles, ball joints, tie rods, brakes, extra flue, and the axles are still close to stock ride height.

But, it's all in what a person wants, often cool looking leaves my cash frozen.
 
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