Hi,
I own a 2017 Ram with the 5.7 Hemi engine. When I purchased the truck new it came with two oil changes which I had done. First one at 4000 miles then the other one at 7000 miles. I know that was probably too soon but I don't put alot of miles on my vehicles and I had to use the oil changes up in the first year. The truck currently has 11,700 miles on it and according to the little sticker in the window the next oil change is at 12,700 miles. The manual calls for a SAE 5W-20 oil. I live in Northeast Missouri and drive the truck easy, except for the occasional foot to the floor, let the hemi run. Daily trips around town are the norm, except for short trips shopping, 70 miles round trip. The dealer used Pennzoil semi-synthetic and I would like to go full synthetic from now on. I have been doing some research and my choices so far are Mobil 1 for the oil and a Wax oil filter. In my old 1995 Dodge, I used Valvoline and never had any trouble so it has been on my mind also. Just wondering what your thoughts are on these brands? Thanks for any advice you can send my way.
I own a 2017 Ram with the 5.7 Hemi engine. When I purchased the truck new it came with two oil changes which I had done. First one at 4000 miles then the other one at 7000 miles. I know that was probably too soon but I don't put alot of miles on my vehicles and I had to use the oil changes up in the first year. The truck currently has 11,700 miles on it and according to the little sticker in the window the next oil change is at 12,700 miles. The manual calls for a SAE 5W-20 oil. I live in Northeast Missouri and drive the truck easy, except for the occasional foot to the floor, let the hemi run. Daily trips around town are the norm, except for short trips shopping, 70 miles round trip. The dealer used Pennzoil semi-synthetic and I would like to go full synthetic from now on. I have been doing some research and my choices so far are Mobil 1 for the oil and a Wax oil filter. In my old 1995 Dodge, I used Valvoline and never had any trouble so it has been on my mind also. Just wondering what your thoughts are on these brands? Thanks for any advice you can send my way.
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