Oil Recommendations

[hooligan24]

I have a Dodge Neon SRT-4 which has a 2.4L Turbo engine. I drive spirited often and would like to know what the best oil would be to use for daily driving and the occasional HPDE track days. I live in washington state where summer temps go upto 100-105f and winter temps around low teens. he turbo is water and oil cooled. The recommended fill is 5 quarts of M1 5/30. I have been using Amsoil Series 2000 0w30 since around 4k miles on the car and currently have ~34k miles. I also use Eao34 filters and change both the oil and filter at 5k-6k miles.

Thanks for any info you can provide

 

[hooligan24]

forgot to add, engine coolant temps range from 195-220 degrees and seeing as high as 230 degrees on the road course. I also use chevron 92octane only, if that matters. K&N cone filter cleaned once a month or so.

 

[pp_rp]

Amsoil?!!? Stick with it....!!!

 

[hooligan24]

should I stick with the 0w30 or change to a different visc?

 

[pp_rp]

If it aint broke don't fix it. You may be able to longer OCI's. Pablo would give you better advise with Amsoil..

 

[pp_rp]

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I have a Dodge Neon SRT-4 which has a 2.4L Turbo engine. I drive spirited often and would like to know what the best oil would be to use for daily driving and the occasional HPDE track days. I live in washington state where summer temps go upto 100-105f and winter temps around low teens. he turbo is water and oil cooled. The recommended fill is 5 quarts of M1 5/30. I have been using Amsoil Series 2000 0w30 since around 4k miles on the car and currently have ~34k miles. I also use Eao34 filters and change both the oil and filter at 5k-6k miles.

Thanks for any info you can provide

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And

 

[Merkava_4]

From Amsoil's site:

2005 DODGE NEON 2.4L 4-cyl Engine Code S Turbo

FILTERS
Oil Filter......... EAO34 AMSOIL Ea Oil Filter
Oil Filter......... 51516 WIX 51516 Oil Filter (O)
Air Filter......... 42384 WIX 42384 Air Filter (S)
Fuel Filter....... NS
Trans Filter..... NR [1]
Cabin Filter..... N/A

1. Manual Transmission

NGK PLUGS & WIRE SETS
Plug................. IXIRIDIUM LZTR5AIX-13 NGK2314
Plug................. VPOWER LZTR5A-13 NGK4306


TRICO WIPER BLADES
Blade Class Driver Passenger Rear
NEOFORM T16220 T16190
EXACTFIT T221 T191
WINTER T37225 T37190
OKTANE 22 inch 18 inch


LUBRICANTS & FLUIDS
Engine Oil
Grade 1......API*
Series 2000 Synthetic 0w30 Motor Oil
SAE 5w30 Synthetic Motor Oil
SAE 5w30 XL Synthetic Motor Oil
All Temps......5w30
Manual Transmission,T850.....AP4[1]
Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid
Manual Transmission,T350.....AP4
Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission.....AP4
Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid
Fluids
Power Steering Fluid.....AP4
Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid
Brake Fluid.....HB

1. Use 4oz Of Mopar Limited Slip Additive PN 04318060AB

CHASSIS LUBRICATION
0 Fittings, 0 Plugs


CAPACITIES
Engine, with filter..........5.1 quarts
Cooling System, Initial Fill..........8.2 quarts
AMSOIL Antifreeze and Engine Coolant
Cooling System, Initial Fill..........6.6 quarts
AMSOIL Antifreeze and Engine Coolant
Automatic Transmission, 41TE Initial Fill..........4.0 quarts[1]
Automatic Transmission, Total Fill
4 speed ..........8.6 quarts
Manual Transmission, T850..........5.3 pints
Manual Transmission, T350..........5.7 pints

1. With engine at operating temperature, shift through all
gears. CK level in PARK and add fluid as needed.

TORQUES
Oil Drain Plug.....20 ft-lbs
Manual Transmission T350
Drain Plug.....10 ft-lbs
Manual Transmission T850
Drain Plug.....17 ft-lbs

 

[Camu Mahubah]

If you stick with Amsoil...you will be one of those guys who can say, "Hey I've used it since the car was new, so I know what I am talking about!"...Also would be interesting to see UOA from an Engine that has has Amsoil since new...And to talk to Pablo...I hear he gives Wash Outs from Washington a break...

 

[littletank]

Amsoil is the best oil I have ever used. I ran the 0w30 in my civic si for over 35,000 miles OCI and the UOA said I could still run it longer but I needed to change the air filter because of the amount of silcon in the oil (---- K&N). I also use the 0w30 (tso) in my turbo charged WRX, only for 15,000 because of the severe service recommendations. I would not use anything else. M1 5w30 in the subaru community has mixed reviews, we are seeing a lot of bearing failures, not quite sure if the oil is thinning or just a design flaw? We are questioning the oil over the design flaw.. Just my .02

 

[Pablo]

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I have a Dodge Neon SRT-4 which has a 2.4L Turbo engine. I drive spirited often and would like to know what the best oil would be to use for daily driving and the occasional HPDE track days. I live in washington state where summer temps go upto 100-105f and winter temps around low teens. he turbo is water and oil cooled. The recommended fill is 5 quarts of M1 5/30. I have been using Amsoil Series 2000 0w30 since around 4k miles on the car and currently have ~34k miles. I also use Eao34 filters and change both the oil and filter at 5k-6k miles.

Thanks for any info you can provide

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So you are on the eastern side (as opposed to the eastside)?

Yes I give breaks to local who pick-up at my house. TSO is fine or ASL 5w30 if you want to save a few bucks. It's possible you could give 10w30 a try, ATM first.

 

[hooligan24]

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I have a Dodge Neon SRT-4 which has a 2.4L Turbo engine. I drive spirited often and would like to know what the best oil would be to use for daily driving and the occasional HPDE track days. I live in washington state where summer temps go upto 100-105f and winter temps around low teens. he turbo is water and oil cooled. The recommended fill is 5 quarts of M1 5/30. I have been using Amsoil Series 2000 0w30 since around 4k miles on the car and currently have ~34k miles. I also use Eao34 filters and change both the oil and filter at 5k-6k miles.

Thanks for any info you can provide

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So you are on the eastern side (as opposed to the eastside)?

Yes I give breaks to local who pick-up at my house. TSO is fine or ASL 5w30 if you want to save a few bucks. It's possible you could give 10w30 a try, ATM first.

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Im in SW Washington. when I order the oil from Amsoils website, it gets shipped from Portland usually. What part of WA are you from?