What's a good oil for my old beast?

[SilverSnake]

I had the same engine in my 2001 Ram 2500. Ran Mobil 1 10W-30 until it reached 75K miles. Switched to Mobil 1 10W-30 HM at that point and ran it until I traded for my 2014 Ram. Engine ran perfectly for 14 years.

 

[OhOMG]

Pick your favorite color bottle of oil and buy it in 10W-30.

 

[aquariuscsm]

Originally Posted By: Danno
PYB 10W-30.


^^This

 

[Dorian]

As stated, I would try the Pennzoil Platinum HM.

My dad worked for a Chrysler dealer as the service manager. He despised everything Chrysler except all of the vehicles with the "360 V8". He ended up purchasing a 97 (maybe 98) Dakota R/T. My parents LOVED this truck. To this day it is their favorite car. My dad romped the snot out of that thing and it kept begging for more. They eventually had to sell it because it wasn't practical with two car seats. I'm glad to see one of these cars left on the road.

 

[Linctex]

Originally Posted By: Tdbo
I'd use whatever API certified 10W30 is on sale or value priced (your choice) and call it a day.


^^^ Yes, there is very little (to nothing) to be gained by spending more money.

 

[RISUPERCREWMAN]

I'd use Supertech Synthetic if it was mine . Cheap & a quality oil .

 

[ATex7239]

Nice looking Dodge. I had an '02 and loved it.

All I used was QS conventional. Never had an issue.

 

[jongies3]

Originally Posted By: RISUPERCREWMAN
I'd use Supertech Synthetic if it was mine . Cheap & a quality oil .

I'd never use Super Tech after watching this video on how poorly it performs in cold weather.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQ_vxdO_9nc&t=345s

OP you can't go wrong with Pennzoil, it's an excellent choice.