I have been using Motorcraft 5w20 in my 05 hemi. Its a synthetic blend and I get the 5qt jug for just under $10.

Check out www.bobistheoilguy.com lots of good info there. On that site Fram is a 4 letter word

 

04 still requires the 5w 30 05 went to 5w20

 

I'm running Amsoil XL Synthetic 5W30 with a Wix filter.

 

Amsoil 5W30 full synthetic with an Amsoil EAO15 filter.

Sil

 

I always run Mobil1 5w-20. Next oil change I want to try the Royal Purple and see if theres a difference. Filters I bounce back and forth between Mobil1 and K&N. Dont forget the oil filter magnet. Ive always had one on every filter of every vehicle Ive owned. Good for trapping any possible metal particles/shavings. Your tranny pan already has one, but Im going to add one to my oil pan at 15,000 miles.

 

Mobil 1 filters are great - a little expensive - but highly rated.
Mobil 1 is a decent synthetic - comes down to preference probably - I like Royal Purple.

 

pennzoil synthetic with a pennzoil PZ-34 (i think) filter.

 

WIX filter or NAPA Gold by WIX. 6 quarts (1 quart low, oil level is just above the add line, safe) of Mobil 1 5W30.

 

Mobile 1 5w20, K&N Filter.

 

Halvoline 5w30 and a Fram TG16

 

Mobil 1 5w-20 + Mobil 1 Oil Filter = Teh Sex

 

WIX filter or NAPA Gold by WIX. 6 quarts (1 quart low, oil level is just above the add line, safe) of Mobil 1 5W30.

can I ask why you dont put in the 7qts required? I mean I usually need 7 1/2 to be in the middle of safe.

 

can I ask why you dont put in the 7qts required? I mean I usually need 7 1/2 to be in the middle of safe.

The windage tray design is not perfect and the 6 quart level will provide 2-3 more flywheel peak HP. As a result the oil will run cooler and be less aerated which is a win/ win situation. Just check your oil a little more often to insure that the oil level does not drop below the safe or add line and do not push your oil change intervals out too far, because there will be less oil for the contaminants to mix with (the oil will get dirtier slightly faster.) Check the oil with a hot engine and remove the dipstick and then allow about five minutes for the oil to drain back before checking with the truck parked on a level surface.

 

Why oh why did I click on the slammed1 link? I want.

Sorry about hijacking...I'm about to do the first oil change myself (yeah the dealership's a bunch of jerks) and I'm planning on using a Mobil 1 filter and either Castrol GTX or Valvoline for the first two changes (then it's Mobil 1 the rest of the way).

 

have fun getting your factory filter off!!! they are tight as he!!

 

haha, so i've heard...might have to break out the handy dandy screwdriver and stab that thing like a cheap hooker, it's worked well before

 

haha, so i've heard...might have to break out the handy dandy screwdriver and stab that thing like a cheap hooker, it's worked well before

What, stabbing a cheap hooker? or the oil filter thing?