Switch Back to 0-40W Synthetic Oil

Discussion in 'Challenger Mechanical Problems Forum | TSB's' started by SRT-Tom, Apr 3, 2012.

  1. Apr 3, 2012 at 8:00 AM #1
    SRT-Tom

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    A friend of mine who has a 2012 SRT received this notice from Dodge:

    "The manufacturer recommends the use of a full synthetic SAE 0w-40 engine oil or equivalent...the user guide and tip card for your vehicle VIN xxxxxxxxxxxxx incorrectly stated the use of SAE 5w-40 engine oil instead of the correct oil which is SAE 0w-40 full synthetic engine oil."

    Apparently, they are going back to the old Mobil 1 days.
     
  2. Apr 3, 2012 at 1:08 PM #2
    Storm Rider

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    Seems everything is going to synthetics. And the price of an oil change is going thru the roof.
     
  3. Apr 3, 2012 at 2:48 PM #3
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    Costs me $52.XX to change the oil in my Avenger. Mobil 1 and K & N oil filter.
     
  4. Jul 3, 2013 at 9:18 AM #4
    Lashlarue

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    That may be true for Srt8 6-speeds but the new 2013 Srt8 with Mds still require 5w20