switching to synthetic this weekend is this one ok?

[norton333]

Pennzoil has so many different types, I picked this up to change my oil this weekend and know I need 5W-20, but not sure if this one is ok? whats dexos approved?

 

[MAJ_Charlie]

That's what MOPAR uses for their "full synthetic".

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[norton333]

That's what MOPAR uses for their "full synthetic".

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thanks, that's what I was hoping for.

 

[MAJ_Charlie]

The MOPAR part # is 5166240-PB. I found a tech bulletin from FCA to all their dealers about it.

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[Burla]

Dexo's is for GM, but it is good to have, and yes that is the oil fca wants most in their vehicles. Also look at PP's big brother, Pennzoil Ultra Platinum which might keep that engine cleaner longer.

 

[norton333]

I already bought this, so I will put it in this weekend, may try the Ultra next time, this is the first time I've used synthetic about how many miles should I go before my next change?

 

[MAJ_Charlie]

I'd go no more than 6k. Stealership claims 5k whether it's semi synthetic or full synthetic.

 

[jasonw]

I'd go no more than 6k. Mopar recommends 5k whether it's semi synthetic or full synthetic.

I do change mine every 5-6k, which is too often (according to my oil analysis with Blackstone Labs, I could go at least 12k), but I like having super clean oil. Its my money.

What Mopar recommends 5k or 6k? A dealer pushing for more oil change money? On regular, non-synthetic oil, the manual in the newer trucks calls for roughly 10k changes (that is why your computer is programmed for that). When in doubt, go by what the manual tells you. (Not sure what the manual in a 2012 Ram calls for, but in my 2010 Dakota that I used to have, I am pretty sure it was 10k.)

If a dealer is telling you to do it every 5k, or they say you need to use the more strenuous maintenance schedule, they are usually just feeding you a line to sell you more things.

 

[Rado]

As mentioned DEXOS is just a GM thing Use DEXOS in my CHEVY HR. Also use the100% Synthetic PENNZOIL in my RAM .Change around 5 k. As you mentioned it is early but I can not go 10 k on oil lol it would drive me nuts :O At the price of trucks today IMO changing early is cheap insurance
I have the 100% oil package from my dealer that was IMO a good deal. 4 Full Synthetic Pennzoil oil change with 4 tire rotation's for around 211$ with TAX. SO for around 50$ a change plus rotation and I am lazy to do it myself I was sold lol

 

[huntergreen]

I'd go no more than 6k. Mopar recommends 5k whether it's semi synthetic or full synthetic.

Mopar says 5000 miles ? My owners manual says not to exceed 10000 miles.

 

[MAJ_Charlie]

Mopar says 5000 miles ? My owners manual says not to exceed 10000 miles.

Correction...the stealership.

 

[MAJ_Charlie]

I do change mine every 5-6k, which is too often (according to my oil analysis with Blackstone Labs, I could go at least 12k), but I like having super clean oil. Its my money.

What Mopar recommends 5k or 6k? A dealer pushing for more oil change money? On regular, non-synthetic oil, the manual in the newer trucks calls for roughly 10k changes (that is why your computer is programmed for that). When in doubt, go by what the manual tells you. (Not sure what the manual in a 2012 Ram calls for, but in my 2010 Dakota that I used to have, I am pretty sure it was 10k.)

If a dealer is telling you to do it every 5k, or they say you need to use the more strenuous maintenance schedule, they are usually just feeding you a line to sell you more things.

I personally wouldn't go more than 6k. The stealership claims 5k. I was just equating them with MOPAR.

 

[huntergreen]

I personally wouldn't go more than 6k. The stealership claims 5k. I was just equating them with MOPAR.

Same here, though use the ultra formula. My pic is six months or 6000 miles, whichever comes first. I'll meter reads about 50 % at this interval.

 

[Quyonmob]

I have been running PP in my 07 Sierra, 15 Camry, and 17 ram. It’s one of the best reviewed on BITOG

 

[Octane]

I change my oil every 5 or slightly less. At 7 quart capacity its safe to go a good deal further imo but I can't bring myself to do it. lol I change differential fluid every 40 k and trans fluid every 40k to 50k and the filters every 100k. Gives me peace.

 

[QwikKota]

I'd go no more than 6k. Stealership claims 5k whether it's semi synthetic or full synthetic.

The manual says 10k on the newer trucks. I go about 8k on mine with PUP and Fram Ultra. 5k is a bit of a waste of synthetic but it's your money.

 

[OMW2SKI]

I've ran the Penzoil in your pic, Mobil 1 and QSUD. IMHO, QSUD is the best bang for your buck and is more readily available than PUP. I'm with the rest of these guys, I do 5,000 mile OCI's, even with full synthetic. It's cheap and easy insurance.

 

[norton333]

Seem to be getting really good MPG's now, normal when switching to synthetic?

 

[crash68]

Changing full synthetic oil before 7500 miles unless you short drive a lot, your wasting your money. Yes you can "short drive" a gasser, if you don't get the oil up to operating temp to drive the moisture out of the oil.

 

[Burla]

Seem to be getting really good MPG's now, normal when switching to synthetic?

Probably more has to do with summer gas, you get more MPG's from summer fuel then winter blend.