Wobly
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It should be Pennzoil Ultra Platinum
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Oil Spec for the 6.4 Hemi
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I just had my first oil change done through the quick lube at ram and they used 0w40 Pennzoil ultra platnium.
Rockcrawlindude
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Why not used the recommended PUP? It’s cheap.
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Short of being carbon neutral what’s the difference between these two oils? Both full synthetic..
Rockcrawlindude
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One is 0w-40 and one is 0w-20.
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Rockcrawlindude
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One is ultra. Duh.
Ultra platinum full synthetic (pup) vs plain Jane full synthetic.
See if you can find some Pennzoil 0w40 synthetic that is not ultra platinum or platinum euro…
Ultra platinum full synthetic (pup) vs plain Jane full synthetic.
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In case you'd like to live dangerously....DRO makes an oil that is "Ideal for modern German, Italian and British sports car engines, as well as Chrysler 6.4L Hemis." Exactly the wording I'm looking for when I choose an engine oil.
I went with redline 0w40 because I wanted something that is cutting-edge in oil technology, having some group 5 magic is supposed to keep it from sheering down as quickly. I ran PUP in my 2015 PowerWagon, got the best deal from my local dealer, they'd sell it to me about 0.50$ cheaper than amazon. Decided I'd try redline this time around.
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I went with redline 0w40 because I wanted something that is cutting-edge in oil technology, having some group 5 magic is supposed to keep it from sheering down as quickly. I ran PUP in my 2015 PowerWagon, got the best deal from my local dealer, they'd sell it to me about 0.50$ cheaper than amazon. Decided I'd try redline this time around.
I just use the Mobile 1 "European Car Formula Full Synthetic" from Wal-Mart because you can get the 5qt bottles that are way cheaper than anywhere else. It meets the requirements, even if it's not "certified". I struggle to believe that an oil that meets all the high-strung euro turbo car requirements isn't good enough for our decidedly old-school pushrod V8s. With my history the odds are the engine will last long past when I replace the truck anyway.
My brain hurts. I've been trying to read all the stuff on the various specs for the 6.4L, and there are "old" threads with the old specs and now newer threads with the new "MS-A0921" spec. It seems the common thread is to just stay with PUP and not worry about it. My 2022 manual basically says to use 0-40 with the "API donut" trademark, of which most 0-40 motor oils do satisfy.
I am planning on using the Mobil 1 Euro 0-40 since it comes in 5 gallon jugs, which does save a good chunk. It has the "API donut" which is what my manual says it must have. My masters coursework was on ICEs and I spent a lot of time in the tribology lab, plus 4 years working in an oil analysis lab. A lot of what I read obviously comes from folks who don't understand ICE tribology issues.
FWIW, the paragraph in the manual on the "tick" made me smile too.
I am planning on using the Mobil 1 Euro 0-40 since it comes in 5 gallon jugs, which does save a good chunk. It has the "API donut" which is what my manual says it must have. My masters coursework was on ICEs and I spent a lot of time in the tribology lab, plus 4 years working in an oil analysis lab. A lot of what I read obviously comes from folks who don't understand ICE tribology issues.
FWIW, the paragraph in the manual on the "tick" made me smile too.
Thanks for that, I was going to get it from Amazon because I could not find it at Wal-Mart. But, I'm a dummy...I still had the 2011 5.7 Hemi Ram in as my "vehicle". When I changed it, there it was. Got the 12qt box on the way next time the wife orders.
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