Oil Change

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  1. Dec 27, 2013 at 7:01 AM #1
    SRT-Tom

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    Oil Change Tip

    Anyone using a "fast-flow" stepped-up tube funnel and 5 qt. wide-mouth oil jugs, be careful.

    If you fast fill a 5.7 too fast, an air bubble will occur and the oil will back up and flow through the PCV intake hose, below the oil fill port, and onto your driveway creating a big mess!

    Just take your time and remember to fill the filter before you start the engine.
     
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  2. Jun 15, 2015 at 1:45 PM #2
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    OIl velocity

    What grade of oil do you use. 5w20 sounds awful light. I was thinking 5w30 with 16oz of marvel oil myself.
     
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    Stick with 5W-20 for the 5.7 Hemi. It's just right.
     
  4. Jan 24, 2016 at 10:22 PM #4
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    5w20 is what the 5.7 calls for if you are going to change the grade I would go with a 0w20 and not a 5w30, also I use Mobil 1 Extended Performance 5w20 and still change it every 3000, if I go over I have no need to worry!

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  5. Feb 1, 2016 at 4:59 PM #5
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    What oil should I use for the 6.4L Scat Pack?


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  6. Feb 1, 2016 at 5:01 PM #6
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    Feel like paying $110 for an oil change at the dealership is a bit excessive


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  7. Feb 2, 2016 at 6:18 AM #7
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    Use 0-40W synthetic. Pennzoil and Mobil 1 are two excellent brands.

    Good prices are available at Wal Mart.
     
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    Do not use 0-20W oil in your 5.7 Hemi.

    The 5.7 Hemi uses a Multiple Displacement System (MDS). If you use the lighter weight, improper operation of the MDS and other engine problems may occur.
     
  9. Feb 2, 2016 at 1:20 PM #9
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    Thank you! Very informative!


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  10. Feb 3, 2016 at 11:16 AM #10
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    I work with oil all day long and 0w20 would not affect the MDS as it is a 20 weight oil after start up the 5 & 0 is the start up weight!!

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