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5w20 vs 0w20 - 10/16/2007 8:09:11 AM    Hardcharger Posts: 163 Joined: 12/12/2006 Status: offline Had the oil change done today, noticed the guys putting in 6 qts of synthetic mobil1 0w20.  Asked about the difference between the specified 5w20 and 0w20 and was told there really wasnt too much and it wouldn't hurt.  Went ahead and topped off the last quart with 5w20.  Now, did I just get screwed? Post #: 1

RE: 5w20 vs 0w20 - 10/16/2007 8:49:12 AM    MangoInTX Pat & Amandas Wedding Fund Contributor Posts: 2728 Joined: 4/10/2006 Status: offline I don't think you messed anything up. (in reply to Hardcharger) Post #: 2

RE: 5w20 vs 0w20 - 10/16/2007 11:07:01 AM    Bigfoot68   Posts: 46 Joined: 11/8/2005 Status: offline It shouldn't affect anything.  The only thing I have read about being an issue is that with the wrong weight oil your MDS may not work correctly (I think this more a case if you put in a higher weight ie.  10w30).  Other than that you should be fine.  5w20 is for the 5.7L and 0w20 is for the 6.1L _____________________________ 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Quadcab 4x4 Off Road 2" Lift Goodyear MTR's (35x12.5 17) Borla Exhaust 2007 Dodge Charger R/T Steel Blue Metallic Mopar CAI 1979 Pontiac Trans Am SE 400/Auto 2001 Suzuki GSX-R 750 (in reply to MangoInTX) Post #: 3

RE: 5w20 vs 0w20 - 10/16/2007 2:16:28 PM    74scamp   Posts: 1240 Joined: 1/25/2006 From: Los Lunas, ,NM Status: offline I've wondered about this myself.  Let us know, either way, if it works or not. dave _____________________________ (in reply to Bigfoot68) Post #: 4

RE: 5w20 vs 0w20 - 10/16/2007 5:08:11 PM    Hardcharger Posts: 163 Joined: 12/12/2006 Status: offline 12 hours of running around town and so far so good... (in reply to 74scamp) Post #: 5

RE: 5w20 vs 0w20 - 10/19/2007 1:38:57 PM    74scamp   Posts: 1240 Joined: 1/25/2006 From: Los Lunas, ,NM Status: offline MDS still working "normally"? _____________________________ (in reply to Hardcharger) Post #: 6

RE: 5w20 vs 0w20 - 10/20/2007 4:29:23 PM    Hardcharger Posts: 163 Joined: 12/12/2006 Status: offline it sounds like it is, i'll know for sure in a few days when the old fuel needle has dissappeared to the left side of the gauge... (in reply to 74scamp) Post #: 7

RE: 5w20 vs 0w20 - 10/21/2007 2:21:22 PM    lewpuckett Posts: 229 Joined: 9/1/2007 Status: offline you should be fine. the mds only has a problem with heavier weight oils. mobil 1 is one of the best oils in the world also. do not worry. (in reply to Hardcharger) Post #: 8

RE: 5w20 vs 0w20 - 10/22/2007 5:41:57 AM    charginscott Posts: 197 Joined: 9/9/2006 Status: offline I have always hear that the heavyer weight oil would render the MDS useless. I know they use 0w20 oil in the 6.1 cars.All should be ok but keep us posted. Scott _____________________________ (in reply to lewpuckett) Post #: 9

RE: 5w20 vs 0w20 - 1/4/2008 9:19:15 PM    atnyman   Posts: 20 Joined: 3/20/2006 Status: offline I use o-20 amsoil for 3mounths now no problems (in reply to charginscott) Post #: 10

RE: 5w20 vs 0w20 - 1/5/2008 12:40:57 PM    John M Posts: 478 Joined: 5/24/2007 From: Milledgeville, GA Status: offline One of my previous cars required 5w20 and I remember the bottle of 0w20 Mobil 1 saying "Specifically for vehicles that require 5w20" and they listed Honda & Ford that I can remember.  My Grand Marquis never complained   _____________________________ 03 Ram QC 4x4 Hemi / Laramie / Cooper Zenon 305/50/20 - Superchips, ebay 3.5in 1-pc intake, LED tails (OEM-style, not ricer clears) (in reply to atnyman) Post #: 11

RE: 5w20 vs 0w20 - 1/6/2008 8:40:33 PM    RenoRob   Posts: 33 Joined: 11/8/2007 Status: offline   I don't know much on the 5 vs 0 but aws long as we're on the oil subject.... When I took my Charger in for it's first oil change I asked for full synthetic because I've really noticed a difference using it on my other vehicles especially during cold starts (which is a primary source of wear for the engine) and higher mileage vehicles. The dealer told me to wait until the car had 10 to 12,000 on it before switching over because the engine hasn't completely finished seating everything until then. I thought the length of time was a bit odd but figured they probably knew what they were talking about. The service writer was a bit of a gear-head and seemed to know his stuff. The service writer at another mopar dealer told me the same thing. Also interestingly enough they also said if you do make the switch to full synthetic you can never go back. Anyways I thought it was interesting and thought I'd share it. FYI.  -Rob  _____________________________ Life is a Highway- Go Mopar! TopBanana #772 (in reply to Hardcharger) Post #: 12

RE: 5w20 vs 0w20 - 1/17/2008 4:58:47 PM    atnyman   Posts: 20 Joined: 3/20/2006 Status: offline hi guys, I've been using amsoil for 25 years i swear by it. Put it in my charger at about 1000 miles. no problems. i had 89 jeep, I used it from day 1. i took the head off at 155000 mi. to replace a lifter. You could still see the honing marks in the cylinder walls. And I changed the oil the way amsoil said to every 25000 miles. Krazy Right. It works. (in reply to RenoRob) Post #: 13

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