So I took my truck to the dealership for the floor mat recall and while I was there I decided to get an oil change. I asked the service guy what type of full synthetic oil they use and he said they use Rotella gas truck for Rams. After looking at the paperwork, it turns out they used motocraft full synthetic which is what they use in fords I believe (dealership is a Ford/Ram dealer). Any cause for concern? Or will it be fine until my next oil change? (5k miles)
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Motocraft oil in Ram
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flyfingers
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In a nutshell - you'll be 100% totally fine. If you get bored read the oil thread on this site.
Ford oil which actually cause the Ram to explode after a few hundred miles. The little blue oval shaped molecules in it are completely incompatible with FCA engines, which are designed for regular non-blue oval oil.
Just teasing.
As others stated, it will be fine. Its not the best oil out there, but its definitely not bad oil.
Just teasing.
As others stated, it will be fine. Its not the best oil out there, but its definitely not bad oil.Icecoldak
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Thats why I always change my own oil and put what the heck I want in it and not worry about the crap oil the dealer uses---do you really know what any dealer uses, NO cause you dont see it!
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The pistons will weld themselves to the cylinder walls, get that stuff out lol
To be serious I had the free oil change done at the dealership without any clue what they used. The little voice in my head got real loud and made me change it out after 1500 miles. Was it waste? Sure. Do I feel better? Yes
To be serious I had the free oil change done at the dealership without any clue what they used. The little voice in my head got real loud and made me change it out after 1500 miles. Was it waste? Sure. Do I feel better? Yes
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They exist and even right next to each, Summit, NJ.
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mikeru82
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I haven't seen Ford/RAM dealerships, but I have seen FCA/GM dealerships...
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I usually only see them in small towns around here.
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https://www.thedrive.com/article/12...-what-consumer-reports-concluded-a-decade-ago
Test performed conclude all oils are the same.
Test performed conclude all oils are the same.
LaxDfns15
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Correct. Like it says, as long as you get the weight and certifications right you're good. The filter is far more important.
mikeru82
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Haha...I can see that for a lot of people. Not in my case though. My dad used bulk oil from the shop where he worked. Which occasionally changed brands whenever they renewed their oil contract, and was whichever brand gave them the best deal. But that was in the 70's and 80's. Oils have changed a lot since then, and my oil decisions are not influenced by what he used. If I remember correctly it was straight 30 wt oil, no matter what the brand.
So true for many folks. Same with the vehicles we drive, beer we drink, guns we shoot (and caliber), etc, etc. etc.
