Bunion
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- Feb 14, 2014
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- Toronto
- Ram Year
- 2014 Ram 1500 Express
- Engine
- 5.7L PIG EDITION
I thought I would post this here. I came to General Discussions first when I came to this site. I'm a new Ram owner.
I bought a new 2014 Ram Express 5.7. I love it but hate to fill it. You can relate.
My truck was brand new and had 10km (Canadian). It now has 3000km. I'm planning on doing the oil change somewhere between 4,500km and 5,000km myself. I'm looking for some advice from the members. I'm planning on using Mobile1 5-20. I want to change the oil every 5,000km. I know I can go longer but whatever. Here's a list of questions I have.
How much oil goes into a 5.7L MDS VVT Engine?
Is buying the oil filter at the dealership A wise idea so they have a record of it?
What filters are recommended?
Would you use Synthetic if you were going to change the oil every 5,000km?
What oil do you use?
What should be inspected on the truck at 5,000km?
Keep all receipts and....?
Whats important is to dot all the "I's". We all know that the dealers will look for any reason to void your warranty. I've done many oil changes and I don't want anyone other then me servicing the truck. Lets face it... they have high school kids change your oil.
So what advice do you have for new owners that want to service their own trucks?
Attached is what my dealership gave me.
I bought a new 2014 Ram Express 5.7. I love it but hate to fill it. You can relate.
My truck was brand new and had 10km (Canadian). It now has 3000km. I'm planning on doing the oil change somewhere between 4,500km and 5,000km myself. I'm looking for some advice from the members. I'm planning on using Mobile1 5-20. I want to change the oil every 5,000km. I know I can go longer but whatever. Here's a list of questions I have.
How much oil goes into a 5.7L MDS VVT Engine?
Is buying the oil filter at the dealership A wise idea so they have a record of it?
What filters are recommended?
Would you use Synthetic if you were going to change the oil every 5,000km?
What oil do you use?
What should be inspected on the truck at 5,000km?
Keep all receipts and....?
Whats important is to dot all the "I's". We all know that the dealers will look for any reason to void your warranty. I've done many oil changes and I don't want anyone other then me servicing the truck. Lets face it... they have high school kids change your oil.
So what advice do you have for new owners that want to service their own trucks?
Attached is what my dealership gave me.