MDS.. on or off?

[theblet]

I've wondered about this. I can turn mine off with HP Tuners. But since a MDS failure is usually the lifter roller locking up, I don't see how disabling MDS will prevent that.

I'm running Mobil 1 oil, I figure that will do more to keep the issue at bay then disabling MDS.

FYI mobile 1 might void warranty. You are supposed to run what it says in the paneers manual. It may not matter depending on the dealer. Just thought I’d let you know.

 

[ferraiolo1]

Owners manual doesn’t specify what brand to use. They specify a standard that the oil must meet. You can buy Amazon brand oil that meets that standard


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[HSKR R/T]

Owners manual doesn’t specify what brand to use. They specify a standard that the oil must meet. You can buy Amazon brand oil that meets that standard


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I actually don't think Mobil1 meets the most current spec for Ram.

 

[theblet]

Owners manual doesn’t specify what brand to use. They specify a standard that the oil must meet. You can buy Amazon brand oil that meets that standard


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Correct. That’s what I was referring to. I have been running mobile 1 for years. When I went to my ram, I couldn’t find one of their versions that meets the standards, even though it’s a great product.

 

[SD Rebel]

Mobil 1 5W-20 meets Chrysler MS-6395

 

[theblet]

Mobil 1 5W-20 meets Chrysler MS-6395

Nice to know they finally met the FCA standard. Thanks

 

[SD Rebel]

Nice to know they finally met the FCA standard. Thanks

Yeah, not sure when they finally started meeting it or more likely certified for it.

I'm been a big fan of Shell Rotella Gas Truck, but it's doubled in price, finally joining the PUP crowd, can still pick that up for $25 for gallon jug.

 

[theblet]

not sure I’m over thinking it but was reading on their site again. Says it’s recommended for MS-6395 but not listed under meets or exceeds. Kind of confusing to me. It’s prob good tho.

 

[SD Rebel]

The website is probably a little off, the bottles themselves state...

 

[Idahoktm]

Yeah, not sure when they finally started meeting it or more likely certified for it.

I'm been a big fan of Shell Rotella Gas Truck, but it's doubled in price, finally joining the PUP crowd, can still pick that up for $25 for gallon jug.

Yep, they probably decided to get the Chrysler certification. Good to know because I can get Mobil 1 locally. I have to order PUP online.

 

[theblet]

That’s good news.

 

[Grape_Ape]

I leave mine on all the time for the simple fact that's how it was designed and I'm putting my faith in the engineers who designed it. With that being said I have the etorque system and 3.92 gearing fwiw. I'd say I never notice a power or performance difference w eco vs normal (obviously how they designed the conditions to engage it) but I do notice a slight drone at some RPMs. I would say 50% of the time I will notice eco mode disengage. It's almost like I can hear the cylinders fire for the first time when they engage again. Typically when I hear these things it's on the back roads to my house around 40-55mph.

Speaking of Shell Rotella Gas Truck - I'm down to my last two oil changes from that haul we bought 2 years ago

 

[HSKR R/T]

Speaking of Shell Rotella Gas Truck - I'm down to my last two oil changes from that haul we bought 2 years ago

I haven't been able to find any since then, and wasn't even able to get any at the time. Thought I finally got some, but the store said the inventory was incorrect, so gave me jugs of Mobil1 Truck/SUV 5w-20 for the same price

 

[jmt8706]

I leave mine on, smooth as butter. I never feel it or hear it.

 

[Ratchet]

Around town I turn it off as it's very flat where I live. Nobody here knows how to maintain a constant speed. It's annoying and causes a lazy throttle response. Outside of the city or while on the highway, I generally let the engine do whatever it feels like.

 

[Moonlightboater]

If you purchase the Truck and SUV 5W-20 it meets the fiat/Chrysler specifications.

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[Scram1500]

Owners manual doesn’t specify what brand to use. They specify a standard that the oil must meet. You can buy Amazon brand oil that meets that standard


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They don't specify which brand to use but they give a shout out to Pennzoil and Shell

 

[LakesAZ]

I leave mine on as others have done and I really don't notice when it comes on or off.

 

[Idahoktm]

They don't specify which brand to use but they give a shout out to Pennzoil and Shell

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That's because Chrysler and Shell, which owns Pennzoil, have a relationship. All Chrysler vehicles are factory filled with Pennzoil products.

 

[bigdodge]

That's because Chrysler and Shell, which owns Pennzoil, have a relationship. All Chrysler vehicles are factory filled with Pennzoil products.

yup

"In 2002, Shell acquired Pennzoil-Quaker State Company to become the No. 1 lubricants marketer in the USA. Pennzoil motor oil has been one of the leading motor oil brands in the USA since 1985."

https://www.shell.com/business-customers/lubricants-for-business/news-and-media-releases/2011/shell-improve-vehicle-energy-efficiency/_jcr_content/par/textimage_33105990.html#:~:text=In%202002%2C%20Shell%20acquired%20Pennzoil,in%20the%20USA%20since%201985.