I was under the impression that 10w40 was not
recommended by Chrysler for any of their vehicles.I
think 10W30 and 5W30 is it.
--- "(MAGNUM S/T)" <hoegen@kersur.net> wrote:
> My understanding is that the "thicker" the oil...the
> more protection from
> friction. I come from the old school which says
> 10W-30 in the winter
> (slightly thinner to help with cold starts) and
> 10W-40 in the summer
> (thicker=more protection). But MOBIL-1 has other
> grades such as 5W-50 etc. I
> ask about the 'grades' because a buddy of mine used
> the 5W in his
> truck???..and when I went to get oil the other day,
> I found that MOBIL-1
> carries a bunch of different grades and types (ie
> tri-synthetic, synthetic
> along with the different grades) To behonest, I'm
> not sure what the numbers
> represent, although I would imagine that there is a
> MAX viscosity which you
> can place in your vehicle...above which would be TOO
> thick and may lead to
> blown seals etc.
> Lately I have noticed the the Dak is burning
> oil....not that I can see...but
> because my level has been low a number of times,
> even though I religiously
> change oil every 30k...and it's always MOBIL-1
> Synthetic. (no leaks that I
> can see). I thought maybe if I upgrade to a thicker
> oil, it may reduce
> this??
>
> Thanks again,
>
>
> --
> Kevin
> 99 Solar Yellow Magnum S/T
> Custom Graphix
> Quick-D TB/K&N Intake
> StreetScene RP w/Dual Hooker outlets
> Flowmaster 50 Delta Flow-AR767s-Extang etc...
> http://webpages.charter.net/khoegen
> kevinhoegen@email.com
>
>
> ""Bernd D. Ratsch"" <bernd@texas.net> wrote in
> message
> news:000f01c10b2c$e6621a20$040aa8c0@homenet.com...
> > Same thing you've been running since day-one.
> It's a good all-around
> > oil.
> >
> > - Bernd
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET] On Behalf
> Of (MAGNUM S/T)
> > Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2001 1:45 PM
> > To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> > Subject: DML: MOBIL 1 Synthetic
> >
> >
> > I've been using MOBIL-1 Synthetic oil from day one
> that I woned my Dak.
> > Now that summer is here, I'd like to put the
> highest allowable grade I
> > can for the most protection...instead of the
> typical 10W-40. What do you
> > guys recommend for Summer and Winter oil grade (ie
> 5W-30 etc...)?
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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Steve Preston 1999 Dakota Sport 3.9V6,4x4,3.92 Anti-spin,42RE auto,Intense Blue,regular cab.
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