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They changed my oil with Mopar 15w40 synthetic.
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They changed my oil with Mopar 15w40 synthetic.
He's not going to have any problems with the oil they used.You'd better take it back ASAP and get the required 10W-30 in there. If you start seizing your roller lifters, there's a big warranty bill and lose of use of truck coming.
Whom every gives them the lowest bid lol. I know from talking to several SM in different states over the past 10 years they all said the same thing, for non warranty oil changes they can use what ever brand of bulk oil they want that meets current oil requirements, for warranty work they have to use what ever the current flavor of oil they FCA requires, back in 2007/8 they used Mobile 1, being I see them pushing Pennzoil synthetic they maybe current supplier for warrant work oil...Just being a silly ***** here because I promise you I don't have a dog in this conversation but who actually Makes Mopar oil as of right now?
You'd better take it back ASAP and get the required 10W-30 in there. If you start seizing your roller lifters, there's a big warranty bill and lose of use of truck coming.
Agree the 2019 up engine no longer use 15w40 oil do to cam & lifter changes that now require the oil to be used be 10w30 or 5w40 synthetic oil... I just had mine service yesterday and they had to tell lube person that it was okay for me to put 5w40 oil in my 2022 truck, he thought only 10w30 could be used, it was his first time seeing anyone use 5w40 oil.
Not sure why OP did not ask why the were using or did use 15w oil when owners manual states 10w30 or 5w40 synthetic, no where do they list using 15w40 oil as okay in a 2022 Cummins and he was made aware of that fact here on Ram Forum...
Because of that the lube guy questioning my oil, it allowed us to have a nice off the record talk about oil and why they think the Hemi has lifter problems...
and probably by now they're is a few hot shot drivers that have put well over 100K miles on the +'19 Cummins running 15W-40 in the sump without any issues. Not saying it's okay but if the engine isn't subject to the cold the W # of the oil isn't as important.Agree the 2019 up engine no longer use 15w40 oil do to cam & lifter changes that now require the oil to be used be 10w30 or 5w40 synthetic oil...
Dealership as it was in for them to look at my AC, the vent temp would only get down to 50 degrees when it was 72 outside , I was told that is acceptable output temp and if I put it on max AC with just center vents they could get it to down to 45, he did not like it when I told him Bull *hit as my 16 year old Dodge would give you 38 degree vent temp at 80 without max AC, the vent door broke years ago, he did not like me saying that, tried the my old truck had R12, sorry but it had the same R134a my 22....Where did you service? Dealership, Quickie Lube, or Independent Shop?
Have heard of 2 hot shot using that oil but they also had over 100K on the truck before using it. If my truck was under warranty I sure as heck would not be using 15w oil, I would not want to give FCA a reason to say sorry about your cam/lifter problems but you used the wrong oil...and probably by now they're is a few hot shot drivers that have put well over 100K miles on the +'19 Cummins running 15W-40 in the sump without any issues. Not saying it's okay but if the engine isn't subject to the cold the W # of the oil isn't as important.
where you see synthetic oils clearly and easily surpass dino oil is in Northern states and Canada. Synthetics are better in high heat, colder colds and overall life. Plus in general they are less alkaline and flow much freer on the dry starts.The new Cummins diesels are designed for use with synthetic oil according to the owner's manual. They reduce some wear on start up, and are easier to turn over in winter. Synthetic oil does not wear out. It gets dirty, but does a better job than dino oil. It is not folklore.
That's not accurate, since the Ram owners manual also lists 10-30 non-synthetic oil as an acceptable oil for the current gen 6.7 motor. I debated which to use since I don't live in the snow belt. But given the price difference at Walmart between the 2 recommended oils was only $3 a gallon, I just picked up the 5-40 T-6. Won't need it for a year, but I like to be prepared.The new Cummins diesels are designed for use with synthetic oil according to the owner's manual. They reduce some wear on start up, and are easier to turn over in winter. Synthetic oil does not wear out. It gets dirty, but does a better job than dino oil. It is not folklore.
Nothing wrong with having an oil change or two on hand as you never know when you may need it, I also keep 2 oil filters on hand & carry one of them in the truck at all times along with as et of fuel filters just in case... I'm currently using synthetic 5w40 in my 22, I used Rotella T6 5w40 in my old 06 CTD for over 12 years without any problems...That's not accurate, since the Ram owners manual also lists 10-30 non-synthetic oil as an acceptable oil for the current gen 6.7 motor. I debated which to use since I don't live in the snow belt. But given the price difference at Walmart between the 2 recommended oils was only $3 a gallon, I just picked up the 5-40 T-6. Won't need it for a year, but I like to be prepared.
That's not accurate, since the Ram owners manual also lists 10-30 non-synthetic oil as an acceptable oil for the current gen 6.7 motor. I debated which to use since I don't live in the snow belt. But given the price difference at Walmart between the 2 recommended oils was only $3 a gallon, I just picked up the 5-40 T-6. Won't need it for a year, but I like to be prepared.
Thanks, I double checked before I posted. The change was that 15-40 non-syn was no longer an oil that was recommended. That was a recommended oil in my 18 2500 CTD. Now it's 5-40 syn or 10-30 syn/non-syn in my 22 2500 CTD.Might double check - I recall Cummins requires 10W-30 in the newer motors because they switched to hydraulic lifters, won't get oiled sufficiently with too viscous an oil.
Thanks, I double checked before I posted. The change was that 15-40 non-syn was no longer an oil that was recommended. That was a recommended oil in my 18 2500 CTD. Now it's 5-40 syn or 10-30 syn/non-syn in my 22 2500 CTD.