Motor Oil

[jpdavis44]

Quick question for you guys about the oil you use. I've got a 2002 1500 with the 4.7L engine. I've been taking it somewhere to get the oil changed, but have decided to start doing it myself. I'm looking at the manual and it looks like I should be using 5W-30, but I'm not entirely sure how to read the chart.

I live in VA, so it's going to get cold over the next few months, but it shouldn't get below zero.

Thanks

 

[CorDog009]

5w30 is fine. As far as oil brand, it's a preference thing. Pretty much any oil is going to be fine, you might wring a couple more hp out of the engine with the high dollar synthetics..I used to buy into all the hype, But nowadays I just run regular Mobil 1 in my truck. In other specialty applications I'd be more picky, but it's not worth the extra money for my daily driver.

 

[jpdavis44]

Thanks very much. I picked up Penzoil synthetic high mileage oil. It's been many years since I did this myself and there were a lot more choices than I remember...haha.

 

[CorDog009]

Lots of choices for sure, but nothing beats just getting under there and doing the work yourself and saving some money.

 

[jpdavis44]

I have recently come to that conclusion. I like the idea of knowing how to do a lot of the work myself.