I need some advice here! Ive been researching this, and I'm seeing a little of everything. Some said its the best thing they've done, others are saying don't do it! Anyways I'm wanting to switch to running a full synthetic 5w30 in my 2019 Laramie 4x4 with the 5.7 hemi MDS/VVT? Your thoughts!
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You won't notice any difference. Why the desire to switch?
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what is the point of doing that? ya know the engineers have done a pretty thorough job of figuring out why to run the advertised oil they recommend in our rides..
You won't have any issues switching to 5w-30. I've been using that for three years in our 2020 Limited. My opinion is that the Hemi was designed to use 5w-30, but Stellantis/Ram switched to 5w-20 and later switched to 0w-20 for slightly better CAFE ratings. Research I've done leans toward 5w-30 helping to prolong engine life, but a bigger factor is to cut the oil change interval down to 5k miles instead of the recommended 10k. I change the oil in our truck once a year, but we drive it less than 5k miles per year. For people who are concerned about warranty issues, they should stick with the recommended viscosity.
Depends where you live. Colder climates 0-20 is fine. Very hot climates where you have constant high temperatures 90-100+ or constantly towing heavy a heavier weight oil may give you better service. Most manufacturers would state that option in the owners manual back in the day.
You can run 20, 30, 40 weight oil in the hemi without any issues. The viscosities are so close it doesn't matter. Good oil easily goes 10k miles now without an issue, if you doubt it or are worried about it get an UOA done to see how much life your oil has left.
The only time you should drop oil weight is if the pressure is always maxed out, this means its hitting the bypass and going back into the pan and or skipping the filter.
The only time you should drop oil weight is if the pressure is always maxed out, this means its hitting the bypass and going back into the pan and or skipping the filter.
Just bad info all around, other than recommending UOA.
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I've been using 5W-30 (5W-40 for long trips in summer) since my engine's first oil change at 800 miles, with regular oil and filter changes every 4,000-5,000 miles.
Just turned 89,000 miles with zero issues.
Steve
Just turned 89,000 miles with zero issues.
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Been using 5W30 Mobil one EP in my last 5 trucks..retired each around 250k..I tow heavy trailers and just dont see 5w20 sufficient. For heavy loads and hivh temps here. Msybe in cold climates..You know Ford and GM havechanged theirs for 0w20 to 0w40 now.
Both Ford and GM changed theirs to cover up poor manufacturing tolerances. Not because it was actually better
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22 Laramie. Been running Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5w30 since first oil change at 500 miles. Has 55k on it now and not one issue. As stated in other post engine was built to run on 5W30. Weight has been changed over the years to adhere to better CAFE rating. It's your truck run what you want. But in my opinion it's not going to hurt your engine to run 5w30 vs 0w20 or anything in between. A lot of it's going to depend on your driving style and needs/environment. You live in Alaska I recommend 0w-20. You live in Arizona could probably run 5W-40....
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We've got a 21 Laramie 5.7 hemi bought new, now 4.5 years old and 37k miles. I've done every oil change myself in my garage, using 5W20 Pennzoil Ultra Platinum and OEM filters.
We live in southern California where it is hot in summer. The truck spent its first three years pulling a small RV. It isn't uncommon for this truck to spend all day driving in 105f heat.
Never a problem. The engine uses no perceptible amount of oil. It's a great running engine with lots of power, way more power than the two F150s I owned before. I love this truck. It has been flawless all over, but the engine is a particular joy.
We live in southern California where it is hot in summer. The truck spent its first three years pulling a small RV. It isn't uncommon for this truck to spend all day driving in 105f heat.
Never a problem. The engine uses no perceptible amount of oil. It's a great running engine with lots of power, way more power than the two F150s I owned before. I love this truck. It has been flawless all over, but the engine is a particular joy.
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My 2019 hemi developed a valve train tick at 100k miles and started burning a little bit of oil (some smoke on cold startup). Ever since dealer’s original maintenance contract ran out, I started doing my own oil changes using 5W30 Mobil 1 high mileage full synthetic with Purolator Boss filters and the lifter tick is totally gone and the oil burn gone as well. Truck runs like a champ and the original spec 0W20 “****” oil they can keep.
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The recommended viscosity of 5W-20 for the Hemi 5.7 appears to be on page 272 of my 2020 manual.
ETA: There's nothing I can find about 5-30W, though.
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Did a search to find this thread.
My truck is a 2020 Ram 1500 5.7 Hemi, 4x4, currently at 60k. Oil service done at the dealership every 5k. They use factory filters and Mopar 5W-20 synthetic 68518202AA. I live in FL.
I currently plan to keep the truck past 100k, hopefully beyond, because to be honest it is running fine, in great shape cosmetically, and I've kept all the other maintenance up to date. It is a "Ram Certified" truck, meaning there is an extended warranty on the powertrain to 6 years/100k. This expires in 2027.
Just did transmission, front and rear diff, and transfer case fluids in November. Drained and filled coolant in December, new battery last August. So far I don't have any hemi tick, or at least nothing that sounds like an exhaust manifold stud broken off. I also don't hear anything resembling ticking lifters, either. Oil pressure at highway speeds is around 48 psi, at idle it will be 16-18 psi or so. Although I logged about 10k in the last year+ towing a travel trailer, we don't envisage doing that anymore, so all it does is ferry me to the gym, or the range, or runs to lunch or the grocery store, with occasional long distance trips (it makes a fantastic trip vehicle).
Is there any tangible benefit of me switching to 5W-30 at this point, given regular OCI? By tangible, I mean, other than the "feel good" factor of a heavier weight.
My truck is a 2020 Ram 1500 5.7 Hemi, 4x4, currently at 60k. Oil service done at the dealership every 5k. They use factory filters and Mopar 5W-20 synthetic 68518202AA. I live in FL.
I currently plan to keep the truck past 100k, hopefully beyond, because to be honest it is running fine, in great shape cosmetically, and I've kept all the other maintenance up to date. It is a "Ram Certified" truck, meaning there is an extended warranty on the powertrain to 6 years/100k. This expires in 2027.
Just did transmission, front and rear diff, and transfer case fluids in November. Drained and filled coolant in December, new battery last August. So far I don't have any hemi tick, or at least nothing that sounds like an exhaust manifold stud broken off. I also don't hear anything resembling ticking lifters, either. Oil pressure at highway speeds is around 48 psi, at idle it will be 16-18 psi or so. Although I logged about 10k in the last year+ towing a travel trailer, we don't envisage doing that anymore, so all it does is ferry me to the gym, or the range, or runs to lunch or the grocery store, with occasional long distance trips (it makes a fantastic trip vehicle).
Is there any tangible benefit of me switching to 5W-30 at this point, given regular OCI? By tangible, I mean, other than the "feel good" factor of a heavier weight.
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I’d also like to know where the 2020 owner’s manual states that 5w-30 is okay to use if 5w-20 is unavailable. I can’t find that statement in my 2020 owner’s manual. I’ve read this claim in other forums, and have seen it in owner’s manuals for older (4th gen) owner’s manuals. But it seems that they removed that statement for 5th gens. At least for 2020 on.
