Synthetic Oil

[knightjp]

They are talking about diesels in that thread.

Penrite do make a 5W-30 full synthetic suitable for a Hemi. Specs are similar to the semi-syn:

ENVIRO+ GF-S 5W-30 (FULL SYN) | Penrite Oil

ENVIRO+ GF-S is a premium full synthetic, SAE 5W-30, API Licensed engine oil recommended for modern fuel efficient, low emission petrol engined vehicles. It uses advanced mid SAPS (Sulphated Ash, Phosphorus and Sulphur)* additive technology. Enviro+ GF-S is licensed by the API (American...

penriteoil.com.au

This is what Penrite specify for the Hemi:

ENVIRO+ 5W-20 (FULL SYN.) | Penrite Oil

ENVIRO+ 5W-20 is a premium full synthetic SAE 5W-20, fuel efficient, low viscosity engine oil. It is manufactured using advanced mid SAPS (Sulphated Ash, Phosphorus and Sulphur)* additive technology and is designed to maximise fuel economy as well as providing complete protection for vehicles...

penriteoil.com.au

I know Roothy swears by Penrite on his Toyotas.

 

[knightjp]

I just heard a tick faint tick coming from my truck. It was on hot idle. It could be the header bolts again. Doesn't sound as noisy as lifters.

 

[ramffml]

maybe all 2500's? would be cool? maybe Corey would finally jump up to the 2500. @Hemi395 there is at least potential for the 2500 to be one of the best pickups ever made? I say potential, cant wait to see what 2025 looks like. this ain't the zf8 in the 1500's that's for sure.

That's interesting, it's the first time I've read "across all models", everything else I've read suggested the powerline was just for the cummins unless I've just been reading it wrong all along.

Who knows, but the 2500 already has the excellent 8 speed ZF behind the 6.4 since 2019 and the "4.5 gen" came out. I know from reading several reports here that I wouldn't buy older than that with the 6 speed.

 

[Travis8352]

Theres video from rams proving grounds in 2016 of them testing a ram 2500 cummins with the zf8 powerline. Rumors are either the zf8 powerline or allison 9 speed but the rumors are now heavily favoring the ZF. they also say they will no longer have a standard output and high output engine option. Just one power level

 

[HEMIMANN]

Haven't heard anything about gas motors for HD Rams.

I'd wager the CEO is $hitting bricks about the "hurricane" w*h*i*z motor - outrageously expensive to fix. Because..... (wait for it).......it will never fail!

Yeah, yeah....that's it!