Was just wondering what to get for my first oil change. I have read they recommend 5w20. Was gonna keep things MOPAR all around.
Thanks,
Smokey

 

Mobil 1 5w20 and Mobil 1 oil filter, first change at 300 miles and then every 5,000.

 

Same here. I also change every 5k.

 

Was wondering the point of the 300 mile change? Than why 5K when the owners manual says 6....Was just wondering if I should consider this...

 

I use Mobil 1 oil 5W20 and a Purolator Premium oil filter, change it every 4 months, since I don't put a lot of miles on.

I did my first oil change at about 800 miles, to flush out any debris that might be in there when they built the engine.

I used regular oil in the engine until I had 5,000 miles on it, then switched to a synthetic motor oil (Mobil 1).

You must use 5W20 oil in the RT's, due to the MDS.

Bob

 

Chrysler is telling the German dealers to use 10-40 in the HEMI engines in the 300 and 300 Touring, 5-20 does not exist here. After I found that out, I bought some 5-20 at the PX and had them change it out...go figure.

 

I changed it at 300 miles to get out of any metal particles that are in the oil and there were a few. Also if syn oil is as good as you sometime read, might as well start as soon as possible. The 5,000 mile interval in easy to remember, happens for me about 4 times a year and I rotate the tires at the same time. Like may things related to maintance of our autos there will be a cost effective line that we try to walk. I feel comfortable with the 5,000 mile changes. Now thats not to say some day if oil prices continues to rise that my comfort level may also rise with it.

 

Cool, thanks for the input guys!