2019 Ram 3.6 Pentastar Oil Change

[jyones12]

Hi All!

New owner of a 2019 Dodge Ram Bighorn Edition.

Doing my first oil change at 5,000 miles....Yes I know I messed up and should have done the first one at 1,000 but I can't go back now.

Anyway, I ordered the Oil Filter online and was looking at where the Oil Filter Location was under the hood and cannot find it anywhere?!....If anyone can point out to where it is I would greatly appreciate it. Also what size socket is the cartridge?

Last thing, I noticed the Oil Filler Cap says 0W-20 Oil.....is this recommended by everyone or is there a different type I should go with?

Sorry for the questions, This is my first Dodge!

Thanks!

 

[Konrad]

Hi All!

I noticed the Oil Filler Cap says 0W-20 Oil.....is this recommended by everyone or is there a different type I should go with?

Thanks!

What would be a logical reason to (want to) go with something different than recommended by the engine designer and manufacturer?



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[jyones12]

What would be a logical reason to (want to) go with something different than recommended by the engine designer and manufacturer?



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The only research I could find online was everyone going with a 5w.......that's why.

 

[Konrad]

The only research I could find online was everyone going with a 5w.......that's why.

Again, why would you think "everyone online" would know better than the manufacturer? That makes no sense at all.
5W20 is recommended for the HEMI. 0W20 is recommended for Pentastar.

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[Neurobit]

Again, why would you think "everyone online" would know better than the manufacturer? That makes no sense at all.
5W20 is recommended for the HEMI. 0W20 is recommended for Pentastar.

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^^^ Agree fully. ^^^

 

[jyones12]

Again, why would you think "everyone online" would know better than the manufacturer? That makes no sense at all.
5W20 is recommended for the HEMI. 0W20 is recommended for Pentastar.

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Ok thanks. And the location of the oil filter?..

 

[mikeru82]

You can never go wrong when following manufacturer's recommendations. Having said that, they also need to try to eek the highest fuel economy possible out of the engines they design in order to satisfy FCA's overall EPA requirements for fuel economy. So they spec an oil which will impact fuel economy the least, and still protect the engine.
FYI: 0w-20 and 5w-20 are both 20 wt oils when they are at operating temperature. The 0w-20 flows better when cold.

 

[eyeguy]

On my 2017 3.6 it points up passenger side of motor maybe under top black cover. Cover pops off with a pull up on my wifes durango. Dont know socket size. Pay attention to location of black rubber seal that is replaced each time on filter catrtridge black housing. My 2017 takes 5w-20 I believe must have changed it.

 

[jyones12]

Thanks all who have replied. I finally found the location of it. Will be picking up the oil and filter tomorrow. Thanks!

 

[d19r93]

The only sucky part of 0w-20 oil is that it's only synthetic. And it's expensive!

 

[Smerberj]

What's the reasoning for changing the oil at 1,000 miles? I'm at 646 miles on mine, oil life says 92%. I could see an old motor would need an oil change for the "break in" period but these new motors with their factory synthetic oils are state of the art. Loving my pentastar, lie-o-meter is saying my average is 20.2, goes up more and more everyday.

 

[Neurobit]

What's the reasoning for changing the oil at 1,000 miles? I'm at 646 miles on mine, oil life says 92%. I could see an old motor would need an oil change for the "break in" period but these new motors with their factory synthetic oils are state of the art. Loving my pentastar, lie-o-meter is saying my average is 20.2, goes up more and more everyday. View attachment 41552

No reasoning. Just the automotive version of bro-science...
I'll stick with MFG recommendations, thank you.

 

[Smerberj]

No reasoning. Just the automotive version of bro-science...
I'll stick with MFG recommendations, thank you.

That's what I was beginning to think... I guess to each their own. ‍

 

[Billy James]

What's the reasoning for changing the oil at 1,000 miles? I'm at 646 miles on mine, oil life says 92%. I could see an old motor would need an oil change for the "break in" period but these new motors with their factory synthetic oils are state of the art. Loving my pentastar, lie-o-meter is saying my average is 20.2, goes up more and more everyday. View attachment 41552

I did my first oil change when my oil life hit %50; that was around 5,000 miles. Lots of opinions on when to change; but I just make sure not to exceed manufacturer's recommendation.

 

[eyeguy]

Pretty sure the hemi's come with dino oil in them.

 

[Scrambler]

back to the original posters question, has anyone done a V6 oil change that can enlighten us on do's and don'ts? I'm asking because of all the HEMI owners complaining and complications regarding changing oil and filter.

 

[downsjh]

Do check your oil level ASAP. Did my oil change at ~4000, only got 3qts. Filled perfectly with 5qts.


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[HeliPilot]

What's the reasoning for changing the oil at 1,000 miles? I'm at 646 miles on mine, oil life says 92%. I could see an old motor would need an oil change for the "break in" period but these new motors with their factory synthetic oils are state of the art. Loving my pentastar, lie-o-meter is saying my average is 20.2, goes up more and more everyday. View attachment 41552

This is my HEMI at 78mph on a Pulsar running the Performance tune.

 

[Nails]

As down said....something to think about