First oil change recommendation

Curlyp · Sep 5, 2017

I called my dealer today to see if I could supply my own oil and and oil filter for changes. I was given the green light and will get my oil changed this weekend.

I looked in the Synthetic Oil thread and there are over 10K posts to read through. Based on what what I saw, Redline and Royal Purple are very popular.

Would some of you be so kind to provide me with your recommendations on which oil and oil filter to use? Whether I pick Redline or Royal Purple, I am guessing I will have a solid oil in my engine.

Thanks!

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SitKneelBend · Sep 5, 2017

Royal Purple gets my vote to include the Royal Purple Filter if your engine will take it.

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Curlyp · Sep 5, 2017

SitKneelBend said:
Royal Purple gets my vote to include the Royal Purple Filter if your engine will take it.

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Thanks. What do you mean by, "if your engine will take it"?

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ramportin1 · Sep 5, 2017

Royal purples formula has changed and is now not nearly as good. Redline or penz platinum plus are the top rated oils for the hemi engines (by the oil gurus) and still the royal purple filter is voted best for filters

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SitKneelBend · Sep 5, 2017

My 3.6L has a cartridge type filter at a fixed size. Royal purple makes a larger traditional style screw on filter that will fit the Hemi (not sure about 4.7 in between).

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ramportin1 · Sep 5, 2017

That's the conclussion from the 10k post thread your referring to lol

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joneseysr6 · Sep 5, 2017

ramportin1 said:
Royal purples formula has changed and is now not nearly as good. Redline or penz platinum plus are the top rated oils for the hemi engines (by the oil gurus) and still the royal purple filter is voted best for filters

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its either pennzoil platinum or pennzoil ultra platinujm......there is no such thing as pennzoil platinum plus.

for what its worth, penn platinum is good, penn ultra plat is even better oil and both are very well regarded in the ram community, ultra being the best

ramportin1 · Sep 5, 2017

joneseysr6 said:
its either pennzoil platinum or pennzoil ultra platinujm......there is no such thing as pennzoil platinum plus.

for what its worth, penn platinum is good, penn ultra plat is even better oil and both are very well regarded in the ram community, ultra being the best

My mistake, ultra platinum is what I meant.

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Usdmskyline · Sep 6, 2017

I used Amsoil Sig Series and stock filter. Rated up to 25k. I still change my oil between 7500-10000 as time permits.

2011 Ram 1500 Big Horn 5.7L
2017 Chevy Tahoe LT
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Joji91 · Sep 6, 2017

Mobil 1 extended performance full synthetic is what I been using every 3k miles. Works good and you can always find good deals at Walmart for it.

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Ramnewbie · Sep 6, 2017

My guess is that if you're having the dealer do you're oil change is that you should meet all the requirements on the oil that you choose. That is API certified, ms6395, 5/20. I don't know if they make a record of exactly what you're using or not as far as warranty goes. If you change you're own oil you have more flexibility and they probably wouldn't try to verify what specific oil you're using.

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69GWC · Sep 6, 2017

Wpuld not use Royal Purple, like was said use PUP or PP synthetic oil with a Synthetic filter.

huntergreen · Sep 6, 2017

There are many that use redline with success. In the synthetic oil thread, there is evolving evidence that it will quite the hemi tick and prevent lifter, roller bearing and dropped valve issues.

Curlyp · Sep 6, 2017

SitKneelBend said:
My 3.6L has a cartridge type filter at a fixed size. Royal purple makes a larger traditional style screw on filter that will fit the Hemi (not sure about 4.7 in between).

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Ah okay thank you.

joneseysr6 said:
its either pennzoil platinum or pennzoil ultra platinujm......there is no such thing as pennzoil platinum plus.

for what its worth, penn platinum is good, penn ultra plat is even better oil and both are very well regarded in the ram community, ultra being the best

Thank you. I believe I heard that RAM dealers use pennzoil. Is that true?

ramportin1 said:
That's the conclussion from the 10k post thread your referring to lol

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Lol thank you

ramportin1 said:
Royal purples formula has changed and is now not nearly as good. Redline or penz platinum plus are the top rated oils for the hemi engines (by the oil gurus) and still the royal purple filter is voted best for filters

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Thank you.

huntergreen said:
There are many that use redline with success. In the synthetic oil thread, there is evolving evidence that it will quite the hemi tick and prevent lifter, roller bearing and dropped valve issues.

Thank you. What oil filter is recommended to go along with Redline?

Ramnewbie said:
My guess is that if you're having the dealer do you're oil change is that you should meet all the requirements on the oil that you choose. That is API certified, ms6395, 5/20. I don't know if they make a record of exactly what you're using or not as far as warranty goes. If you change you're own oil you have more flexibility and they probably wouldn't try to verify what specific oil you're using.

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Thank you. I had no idea about the certifications for the oil. Does Redline, Royal Purple, and Penzoil to meet these certifications?

If I were to change my own oil, how do I go about it without the dealer knowing? Won't the oil filter give them a clue I did it myself?

Usdmskyline said:
I used Amsoil Sig Series and stock filter. Rated up to 25k. I still change my oil between 7500-10000 as time permits.

2011 Ram 1500 Big Horn 5.7L
2017 Chevy Tahoe LT
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Thank you.

Joji91 said:
Mobil 1 extended performance full synthetic is what I been using every 3k miles. Works good and you can always find good deals at Walmart for it.

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Thank you.

69GWC said:
Wpuld not use Royal Purple, like was said use PUP or PP synthetic oil with a Synthetic filter.

Thank you. What type of synthetic oil filter would you recommend?

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ramportin1 · Sep 6, 2017

Royal purple oil filter is best and according to royal purple there filters "exceed OE requirements and will not affect your vehicles warranty." That's according to royal purple not me lol I couldn't say for positive. But yeah royal purple extended life filters are top notch

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Ramnewbie · Sep 6, 2017

huntergreen said:
There are many that use redline with success. In the synthetic oil thread, there is evolving evidence that it will quite the hemi tick and prevent lifter, roller bearing and dropped valve issues.

Has anyone ever had any dealer problems when you're using redline oil? I know they didn't like it when I brought my own Pennzoil in, but I think that was more of an altitude problem with the service writer. I guess what I'm asking is have they ever refused to change you're oil if you showed up with redline?

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Curlyp · Sep 6, 2017

For those that recommend Royal Purple, Redline, PUP or PP, what is the specific product number to purchase?

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Curlyp · Sep 7, 2017

Is this price correct for Red line, $11.95 for a quart? 7quarts x $11.95 = 83.65! I had no idea oil cost this much. I don't mind spending the money for good oil, but if someone can recommend where I am able to purchase it cheaper I would appreciate it!

SitKneelBend · Sep 7, 2017

Amazon has (slightly) better prices. That's where I buy my oil from. Keep in mind that the higher cost "should" pay for itself in added longevity over the dealer brand in use.

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Burla · Sep 7, 2017

Curlyp said:
Is this price correct for Red line, $11.95 for a quart? 7quarts x $11.95 = 83.65! I had no idea oil cost this much. I don't mind spending the money for good oil, but if someone can recommend where I am able to purchase it cheaper I would appreciate it!

Man I have posted this over ten times, buy by the 12 case you get free shipping.

Less then 10 bucks a qrt.

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