I just bought a 2003 Dodge Durango with a 4.7 V8... For $650. It runs decent, AC works, 4WD works, etc. The bad part is this thing has 320,000 on the clock. Unsure of it's past, but as I am maniacal about maintaining my vehicles (and even this beater), I want to make sure it is lubricated properly.
The manual calls for 5W30 or 10W30.
I found a 10W30 STP bottle under the seat, and theres an STP oil filter on the engine. I can imagine that's what the PO had been using.
Right now my plan is to change it with SuperTech High Mileage 10W30, add a quart of Lucas, and use a Fram Ultra Guard filter. I've read a lot of good things about Fram UG's here, and I use them on my other vehicles with good success. The filter media is what really caught my attention with them.
I considered going with 10W30 Pennzoil Platinum Syn, and doing 5,000 mile OCI's. Just afraid to pour syn in an engine with this many miles. It's already burning a little oil as it is, and drips a couple drops overnight according to the peice of cardboard I left underneath it last night.
What do the experts here recommend?
The manual calls for 5W30 or 10W30.
I found a 10W30 STP bottle under the seat, and theres an STP oil filter on the engine. I can imagine that's what the PO had been using.
Right now my plan is to change it with SuperTech High Mileage 10W30, add a quart of Lucas, and use a Fram Ultra Guard filter. I've read a lot of good things about Fram UG's here, and I use them on my other vehicles with good success. The filter media is what really caught my attention with them.
I considered going with 10W30 Pennzoil Platinum Syn, and doing 5,000 mile OCI's. Just afraid to pour syn in an engine with this many miles. It's already burning a little oil as it is, and drips a couple drops overnight according to the peice of cardboard I left underneath it last night.
What do the experts here recommend?