Oil Change - What Oil and Filter are you using?

[UTJeepGuy]

What do you think about the OEM filter and oil from the dealership?

That's what I used.

 

[Captain Overkill]

Schaeffer meets requirements; I'm running this in my TRX and possibly switching the 392 over depending on the results from my next TRX oil analysis:

Schaeffer's Oil– Schaeffer Manufacturing Company Webstore

Founded in 1839, Schaeffer Manufacturing Co. manufactures specialized lubricants, synthetic motor oils, hydraulic fluids and diesel fuel additives to improve engine performance and fuel economy. Schaeffer's product line also includes industrial lubricants, greases and oils, and specialty chain...

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Good results purchasing here:

Schaeffer's Supreme 9000 Full Synthetic Engine Oil | 1 Quart 0W-40

Fast shipping, amazing customer service, performance parts for your performance car, straight to your door.

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So, what were the results of using the Schaeffer oil analysis? Improvement?

 

[Dirty Dog]

I use whatever good brand filter is handy and Mobile One Extended Performance full synthetic. Change it every 20,000 miles or annually.

 

[Bobo57]

What do you think about the OEM filter and oil from the dealership?

Not in a million years..................

 

[Jeepstin392]

041 Filter or mobile 1 or K&N equivalent.
Mobile 1 oil 0-40.
Manual recommends every 6k or 6 months.

While we’re here, might as well ask who you all voted for, what’s your style with raising kids and who do you all worship?

 

[saturnfire]

041 Filter or mobile 1 or K&N equivalent.
Mobile 1 oil 0-40.
Manual recommends every 6k or 6 months.

While we’re here, might as well ask who you all voted for, what’s your style with raising kids and who do you all worship?

I am in Texas with 5 vehicles with v8 gas motors. So you can fill in the blanks

 

[SCARd4Life]

So, what were the results of using the Schaeffer oil analysis? Improvement?

Not a significant improvement in the TRX. It appears that both the Schaeffer's and Pennzoil use an inadequate viscosity index improver for the TRX application. I'm switching to Redline which has been shown by some TRX forum members to maintain viscosity. I don't have plans to switch the 392 to Schaeffer's, but may switch to Redline.

 

[Captain Overkill]

Not a significant improvement in the TRX. It appears that both the Schaeffer's and Pennzoil use an inadequate viscosity index improver for the TRX application. I'm switching to Redline which has been shown by some TRX forum members to maintain viscosity. I don't have plans to switch the 392 to Schaeffer's, but may switch to Redline.

Does RedLine oil meet the MS-12633 certification?

Thanks.

 

[SCARd4Life]

No, more info here: https://www.redlineoil.com/0w40-motor-oil

 

[Captain Overkill]

No, more info here: https://www.redlineoil.com/0w40-motor-oil

Thanks. Would using it jeopardize a possible future warranty claim, as it is not MS-12633 certified?

 

[Bobo57]

Thanks. Would using it jeopardize a possible future warranty claim, as it is not MS-12633 certified?

You know the dealers, any excuse. Risk is high.................

 

[Viking Jeeper]

Thanks. Would using it jeopardize a possible future warranty claim, as it is not MS-12633 certified?

If I said no would you bet your warranty on it?

 

[CAMEL2R]

I use Mopar Recommended Pennzoil Ultra Platinum Full Synthetic 0W40 Motor Oil, API Approved, Specifically recommended for all SRT Engines (392 Hemi, 707 & 840) (FULL SYNTHETIC) and the high capacity oil filter...which I can't seem to find the part number.

 

[Winston]

Canola oil with cheese cloth. Smells great and I've been told is net zero carbon.

 

[Dirty Dog]

If I said no would you bet your warranty on it?

If you live in the US, this is a non-issue.
According to the Magnusson-Moss act, the warranty must be honored unless the dealer can prove that the modification is directly responsible for the failure. And even then that only applies to that specific failure. And the onus is on the dealer to prove that it caused the problem, not the owner to prove it did not. Dealers will try to convince you otherwise, but they're full of it. It's pretty much always cheaper for them to just honor the warranty than go to court over it.

 

[Viking Jeeper]

If you live in the US, this is a non-issue.
According to the Magnusson-Moss act, the warranty must be honored unless the dealer can prove that the modification is directly responsible for the failure. And even then that only applies to that specific failure. And the onus is on the dealer to prove that it caused the problem, not the owner to prove it did not. Dealers will try to convince you otherwise, but they're full of it. It's pretty much always cheaper for them to just honor the warranty than go to court over it.

Im well aware of that act. They cant tell you which brand to use or that you have to use theirs but Im willing to bet if there is an industry standard that is specified in the maintenance requirements you must use an oil that meets that certification. I understand the certification in this case is just a marketing agreement with Penzoil but that is what I use because it has the certification. You cannot just use canola oil and then say "prove that is what caused the engine failure"

 

[CAMEL2R]

I use what's recommended because if something does go wrong, that argument is an open & closed case!

 

[Keithbickford]

What do you think about the OEM filter and oil from the dealership?

My dealer told me, “we use whatever comes out of the hose.” Your service invoice will show what Chrysler recommended that they put in your vehicle, but the techs are actually clueless as to what is actually going in your vehicle. I asked three of them, and they all said, “we always use synthetic. We use whatever comes out of the hose. It’s all synthetic”

 

[Socal_392]

My dealer told me, “we use whatever comes out of the hose.” Your service invoice will show what Chrysler recommended that they put in your vehicle, but the techs are actually clueless as to what is actually going in your vehicle. I asked three of them, and they all said, “we always use synthetic. We use whatever comes out of the hose. It’s all synthetic”

And this is why I never used the three free oil changes from the dealer

 

[James392]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JMCCE6U/?tag=jeep392-20

https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Mopar-5038041AA-FILTER/dp/B006T08WXM/?tag=jeep392-20

I stay away from the dealer whenever possible!

These are exactly what I use. Be sure to get two cases of the oil tho because you need 7.5 QTs and that case only comes with 6