At 08:21 PM 3/4/97 +0000, you wrote:
>I should be getting my 97 Dakota in a week (Special order from
>factory). How long should I wait before I wax it? Also, any
>suggestions on a good synthetic motor oil. I have heard that Mobil 1's
>new 0w30 is good. Can I use this in my truck? I am willing to spend
>extra for a motor oil that will be better for my engine (5.2, 5 speed).
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>Ryan
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I would run the standard 'Dealer' oil for the breakin, and up
to 10000 miles (standard meaning Penzoil, Castrol, Quaker State, etc.)
This allows for the rings to seat, etc. etc... Then switch to mobil 1
(10w30 for the '95, check your manual because some vehicles are recommending
5w30! for everyday use...So use what your MANUAL says for the proper
weight oil)...
I've used mobil 1 since 10000, and now with 54000 miles....
no problems except for a leaky o-ring around the distributor-- It's
been replaced once already, and I have to have it replaced again (warranty).
The O-ring is more likely a installation 'defect' than anything else...
My '91 ran mobil 1 from 11500 (when I bought it) to 91000 miles...
NO leaks... So I doubt it is 'oil rated'.
BTW: I run 5000 miles between changes, 'cause it doens't lose it's
color (golden-honey color) in that time... And it runs about $28.00 each time
you change your oil!!!
Sam '95 SLT
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