For this reason, I went with one of those poor-performing, low-cost, Chrysler-certified oils...Pennzoil Ultra Platinum.That depends on you. Do you want a warranty? Don't deviate from the FCA "MS 6395" speced oil.
If you dig around, you'll find that the MS spec is watery thin and a complete money grab. I'm one of those cult-like Redline 5w-30 fans. There are hundreds of used oil analysis reports showing that better than factory spec oils exist, Redline is one of those and has the extra benefit of killing the dreaded hemi tick.
So you have two options:
- run MS certified oil and keep your warranty
- run a better oil, void your warranty, but have an engine in better shape when the warranty expires.
There are several options that meet the spec and are extremely high quality. In reality the MS-6395 spec is pretty pedestrian and most (if not all) API certified oils should be able to meet it, though not all brands pay for the FCA specific approval (requires a 1.5 year fleet test). In reality it is highly unlikely that using an API certified oil that doesn't formally carry the MS6395 spec will cause you any warranty issues.That depends on you. Do you want a warranty? Don't deviate from the FCA "MS 6395" speced oil.
If you dig around, you'll find that the MS spec is watery thin and a complete money grab. I'm one of those cult-like Redline 5w-30 fans. There are hundreds of used oil analysis reports showing that better than factory spec oils exist, Redline is one of those and has the extra benefit of killing the dreaded hemi tick.
So you have two options:
- run MS certified oil and keep your warranty
- run a better oil, void your warranty, but have an engine in better shape when the warranty expires.
There are several options that meet the spec and are extremely high quality. In reality the MS-6395 spec is pretty pedestrian and most (if not all) API certified oils should be able to meet it, though not all brands pay for the FCA specific approval (requires a 1.5 year fleet test). In reality it is highly unlikely that using an API certified oil that doesn't formally carry the MS6395 spec will cause you any warranty issues.
With that said if you want both very high quality AND ultimate CYA go with something like Pennzoil UP.
Ah, I see you said 5w-30...read too fast. But yea, CYA is use MOPAR oil or something with an official cert (PUP for example). Lots of oils say they meet (or are recommended for) MS6395 but don't actually pay for the certification. RedLine is one of those, so buyer beware if that's a concern of yours.I listed 5w-30, so not only does it not meet the spec it's also the "wrong" weight.
I agree that with most dealers the choice of oil shouldn't be a problem but I like to point it out just in case somebody gets the wrong dealer. Ultimately its the OP's decision, just want him to be aware of the potential problem, these trucks aren't cheap!
I mix it up.
I’ll buy 5 qt jugs of whatever is on sale at Wal-Mart (Mobil 1, Valvoline SynPower, Pennzoil Ultra).
Then stock up on cases of the 1 qt 6-pack of Mobil 1 @ Costco when they run $15 off
Anyone thinking they are getting any benefit from redlie (yes, red lie), royal purple, amsoil, motul or any other boutique oils are only fooling themselves. You will NEVER push the 5.7 or this truck to the point where you could are past the capabilities of regular dino oil.
Not true. Have you ever towed with a 5.7? They got very hot at times, > 250F which is the limit for regular oil. If you're towing and getting 250+ on regular oil, well, your engine is taking a beating. That's also why many of us run 5w-30 because it's a thicker oil and the watery thin 20w doesn't cut it.
Besides, UOA proves there is a big difference between oils. If you don't want to accept those reports, that's your choice, but the facts are the facts.