first oil change

reefguy89 · Dec 10, 2010

i going to do my first oil change in my new truck tomorrow but not sure wat to use. I want to go synthetic, is there any thing i have to do special to switch to synthetic. So wat brand a type of oil should i get and would a fram oil filter be fine or is there a better one?

BigMike005 · Dec 10, 2010

You can never go wrong with Royal Purple.... been using it since the day i rolled out the lot

adamwilkes14 · Dec 10, 2010

used to you would have to do an complete flush of the engine when changing to a synthetic from a conventional. However, now days, they are completely mixable and you can switch as often as you wish between the two at any time. You will find that allot of people (not here but in general) do not suggest Fram for a filter...NAPA Gold filters are great and are made by Wix...I have heard horror stories of the bypass valves sticking in the Fram filters, but have never experienced it myself.

Just remember to follow your manufacturers suggested oil change intervals even with the synthetics if you are still under a factory warranty.

AF_Hemi · Dec 10, 2010

royal purple is a waste of money -- i use it lol. Mobil 1 is really good stuff too.

txbass06 · Dec 10, 2010

^^Agreed. I use a Wix filter with Royal Purple

adamwilkes14 · Dec 10, 2010

We used to blend/package Mobile1 here at our oil plant...they are some picky ********...

shadow11 · Dec 10, 2010

Mobile one full synthetic is what I use with a mopar filter. The oil is the cheapest at wallyworld.

AF_Hemi · Dec 10, 2010

mobil 1 with a wix is the best bang for the buck if you ask me

AWE Daniel · Dec 10, 2010

I bought a box of the purp once and used it for 2 cycles, then switched to mobil 1, I couldnt see any difference at all. I liked the feeling of knowing that I put the best oil in my truck, but at 120$ a box thats a 70$ oil change! With the mobil 1 its more of a 40$ oil change much easier on the wallet, and I think it does just as good a job in our trucks.

BigMike005 · Dec 10, 2010

AWE Daniel said:
I liked the feeling of knowing that I put the best oil in my truck, but at 120$ a box thats a 70$ oil change! With the mobil 1 its more of a 40$ oil change much easier on the wallet, and I think it does just as good a job in our trucks.

Aaahhhhh but if you want the best, u must pay for the best.....
jus messing wit you daniel

reefguy89 · Dec 10, 2010

ok wat is a wix filter and where can i find it? Also since i dont feel like looking it up how many quarts will i need?

shadow11 · Dec 11, 2010

Hemi needs 7 quarts

Redtruck-VA · Dec 11, 2010

shadow11 said:
Mobile one full synthetic is what I use with a mopar filter. The oil is the cheapest at wallyworld.

Ditto:
That is what I use.
I have had Fram failures and won't use them on anything I own. Failures have included the filter not threaded to spliting. When shopping if nothing else line up a few different brand filters and look at how they are manufactured. There is quite a bit of difference quality between them. Good luck...

txbass06 · Dec 11, 2010

O'Reillys sells Wix filters

reefguy89 · Dec 11, 2010

txbass06 said:
O'Reillys sells Wix filters

unfortunatly there is no o'reillys within 200 miles of me in any direction.

txbass06 · Dec 11, 2010

You got a Napa nearby? The Napa Gold filter is the same thing

reefguy89 · Dec 11, 2010

txbass06 said:
You got a Napa nearby? The Napa Gold filter is the same thing

yea that will work then

Bigtman07 · Dec 12, 2010

Well in my truck I was using royal purple but since switched to mobile1 and a six filter. On the stang though I use quaker state or penzoil with the dreaded fram filter. I have had no issues.

rocket · Dec 14, 2010

Mobil one filter and full synthetic. I have a mopar filter, that I'll use in 1500 miles.(next oil change) That and a tranny flush are the next maintenance items. Then I should be good till, omg, 65k oil n filter. My truck is getting old!!!

txbass06 · Dec 14, 2010

I should buy stock in RP with all their product I've got at my house. A case of their ATF with a Wix transmission filter, 7 qts of diff fluid, and a case of 10W30 with a Wix and Mopar filter

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