Re: 440 swaps

[Dennis J <djohn14296@xxxxxxxxx>]

Ken,
   Here it what it says from my service manual:"The manufacture only
recommends API Certified engine oils that meet the requirements of
DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Use Mopar or an equivalent
oil meeting the specification MS-6395."
   SAE 5W-30 is the preferred oil for Dodge Trucks with
3.7L/4.7L/5.7L engines.
   As for Synthetic Oils, quote from the maintenance manual: "There
are a number of engine oils being promoted as either synthetic or
semi-synthetic. If you choose to use such a product, use ONLY those
oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute (API) and SAE
viscosity standard. 
   It doesn't give a lot of leeway on the Viscosity Chart, only
option is 10W-30 and does list a bunch of road conditions, that if
applied to your driving habits, the oil and filter does need to be
changed ever 3,000 miles. 
   When I bought my Ram, I purchased a oil/filter package for $176,
it is good for 33 oil and filter changes. Figures out to be $5.33 per
change. Good to 99,000 miles, so mine is covered, though the extended
warranty. :-)
   So to answer your question, NO special oil is needed, just needs
to meet the SAE and API standards, whether it is regular or
synthetic.
   Hope this answered your question?

Dennis  

--- KEN KINMAN <ken.kinman@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> 
> Is it true the 5.7s take a special engine oil not a standard 10w30
> or 5w30 
> oil?


----
Please address private mail -- mail of interest to only one person -- directly to that person.  I.e., send parts/car transactions and negotiations as well as other personal messages only to the intended recipient, not to the Clubhouse public address. This practice will protect your privacy, reduce the total volume of mail and fine tune the content signal to Mopar topic.  Thanks!

'62 to '65 Mopar Clubhouse Discussion Guidelines:
http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/mletiq.html. 

This email was sent to: arc.6265@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

bSONJP. 
Or send an email to: 1962to1965mopars-unsubscribe@