Quick and simple question.

[amartin3]

This may sound like a dumb question, but since this is the first oil change that my truck is going to get since I got it from the dealership, WHAT WOULD BE THE BEST OIL TO USE (BOTH BRAND AND NUMBER PLEASE). Thank you in advance for any suggestions.

 

[amartin3]

I forgot to mention. It has 10,500 miles right now. Thanks.

 

[RedRamRules]

Personal preferences will dictate this. I use:

Mobil 1 Synethic (10W-30) for Trucks & SUV's, buy at Walmart.
Lucas Synthetic Oil Additive. I use 2 qts with 6.5 qts of Mobil 1.

Hope this helps.

 

[VNM PWRD]

Pop the hood at take a look at the oil cap... and welcome to the Forum

 

[VA VIPERAM]

This may sound like a dumb question, but since this is the first oil change that my truck is going to get since I got it from the dealership, WHAT WOULD BE THE BEST OIL TO USE (BOTH BRAND AND NUMBER PLEASE). Thank you in advance for any suggestions.

It's hard to go wrong with the Mobile One mentioned on your oil cap.
Welcome to da club!:rock:

 

[Silverback]

I forgot to mention. It has 10,500 miles right now. Thanks.

I sure hope you did not buy it new. 10,500 miles is a little high for a first oil change.

What year is your truck? O4's called out for 10 - 30 Mobil One. 05's called out 0 - 30 Mobil One. Not sure on 06's but I'm sure someone will fill you in.

 

[Rockin Ronnie]

O6's call out Mobil1 0w-40! Dude even though they say every 10,000 ( I heard the same garbage) you should change it every 3-5000 Max. The breakdown in viscosity still occurs at the higher heat levels. I'm still running the 200 degree thermostat and I change mine every 3000 to protect the motor.
Just my opinion!

 

[DRamSrt10]

welcome to the board, i just changed my oil. I used mobil 1 synethic 10w-30

 

[VNM PWRD]

O6's call out Mobil1 0w-40! Dude even though they say every 10,000 ( I heard the same garbage) you should change it every 3-5000 Max. The breakdown in viscosity still occurs at the higher heat levels. I'm still running the 200 degree thermostat and I change mine every 3000 to protect the motor.
Just my opinion!

DC performance makes sure it's changed every 3k

 

[DRamSrt10]

That's correct, every 3k miles need to be change.

 

[amartin3]

My 05 QC has 0w-40 on the oil cap, but the guy at autozone told me that was way too thin (that it is only used when the engine is new to break it in). I really did not know if you are supposed to change from what is on the oil cap, so I wanted to double check. It's not the first oil change since new; its the first one due since I got it.

 

[Kevan]

Yeah...and the guys at AutoZone own how many Viper-engined vehicles?
If the cap says "0W-40", go with that.


(PSSSST....WalMart has it cheaper than AutoZone. )

 

[DRamSrt10]

Yeah...and the guys at AutoZone own how many Viper-engined vehicles?
If the cap says "0W-40", go with that.


(PSSSST....WalMart has it cheaper than AutoZone. )

Oh man! I should have go to walmart instead of autozone lol

 

[Kevan]

Oh man! I should have go to walmart instead of autozone lol

Do you know how much money the "Search" button on this site has saved me?
Enough to keep the truck gassed up for a very, VERY long time.

 

[QClikeKW]

Yeah...and the guys at AutoZone own how many Viper-engined vehicles?
If the cap says "0W-40", go with that.


(PSSSST....WalMart has it cheaper than AutoZone. )

05 cap and book says Mobil 1 0W-40.
Also remember why synthetics became popular?
Cause you don't have to change it every 3000 miles cause it doesn't break down as quick or leave sludge deposits if it sets a lot!
After reading a few articles have came to the conclusion the 0W-40 is used primarily to produce better Horsepower numbers which it does.

 

[DRamSrt10]

Do you know how much money the "Search" button on this site has saved me?
Enough to keep the truck gassed up for a very, VERY long time.

Ahh, i didnt use the "search". I think I better start use it which is right now. lol

 

[amartin3]

Ok. sounds good. thanks for the input guys.
Any input on the difference between brands of oil filters (ex. Fram and K&N)? I already bought the K&N gold filter, but just curious if it really matters when you change synthetic oil every 3000 miles.

 

[shade]

Mobil 1 filters are great

 

[fastblksrt]

Yeah...and the guys at AutoZone own how many Viper-engined vehicles?
If the cap says "0W-40", go with that.


(PSSSST....WalMart has it cheaper than AutoZone. )

(PSSSST.... Sams club has it cheaper than Walmart ) not much cheaper but it is cheaper.

 

[DRamSrt10]

Yeah, go with the Mobil 1 oil filter.