5.7 hemi in aus, book specifies SAE 5w-30 Oil filler cap says 5w-20 - Page 3

Meister · 01-31-2006, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Domenic

On that mobil1 website, using the drop down "whats the right oil for my car?", it recommends M1 5w-20 oil for the 300c 5.7 hemi, but it recommends M1 0w-40 oil for the srt8 6.1 hemi in conditions above 0degs. Given Australian conditions are in general warmer than either europe or north america, is that anything we should read into this?

No, Dom'. The 6.1 litre engine is not only expected to be driven harder, but it is sans MDS, the driver for the 5w20 oil requirement in the LX 5.7 litre engine.

Amsoil makes a fine 5w20 full synthetic. That's all I'll run in mine.

You should be able to import some if you don't find a dealer in Oz selling it.

1st300 · 02-02-2006, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Hemi57

DSIGNR, I finally talked to DC HQ and I am waiting on the Sales guys I have contacts with to speak to their Engineering guys on the Oil Grade subject.

Arnold welcome back. 3500 Ks, you have done more than me. I had my oil changed at 2000 Ks myself.

C7VRF, down here in Australia it is not uncommon for manufacturers of any type of goods to limit their range due to the small population and market (in comparison with the US).

Damn, I visited Super Cheap Auto on the weekend and should have looked to see if they had 5W20 on the shelf.

Hey HEMI57. just realised why we have more mileage up than you have. We have had "A HEMI" longer than you have had "HEMI57"! Hows that for stirring?
Cheers

**Hemi57** · 02-02-2006, 11:57 PM

Arnold, oh that is okay.

Given that I am planning to swap HEMI 57 for SRT 61 I am working to keep the Ks down.

1st300 · 02-06-2006, 09:19 PM

Hi all. Picked up 5w-20 oil at Werribee Chrysler this morning. They are keeping it in stock. Also purchased head light covers there, but still waiting for illuminated sill scuff pads to arrive.
cheers

**Hemi57** · 02-06-2006, 10:27 PM

Arnold, great, thanks for the information about source for the 5W-20. How much and is it Mobil1 or other synthetic?

Domenic · 02-07-2006, 05:25 PM

Valvoline is a big client of ours and i asked them the other day about this oil, he said they dont stock it in this country. They do have 0w-40 however.

**Hemi57** · 02-07-2006, 06:08 PM

Dom, we will be okay with out SRT8s then

Although I guess Valvoline is not synthetic? I have always been happy with using Valvoline and not been into synthetic myself in the past so not a big issue for me.

1st300 · 02-07-2006, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Hemi57

Arnold, great, thanks for the information about source for the 5W-20. How much and is it Mobil1 or other synthetic?

HEMI57. on the jar it says: Mopar , Maxpro SM engine oil , developed with Chrysler Group engineering,made in USA, blah, blah, blah. I take this to be synthetic.
Cost me $64-12 + GST for 10 U.S. Quarts or about 9.5 litres.
Oil filter provided by persons I live with who are involved in that business.

Head lamp protectors $71-59 + GST.
Cheers

**Hemi57** · 02-07-2006, 11:21 PM

arnold, that is an outstanding price. I assume you get mates rates?

1st300 · 02-08-2006, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Hemi57

arnold, that is an outstanding price. I assume you get mates rates?

HEMI57. Only mates rates on the oil filter!
I am disappointed in the lack of apparel specifically for 300 owners available from D.C. i.e. shirts, hats, jumpers. I have received cuff links and last week a tie, but only wore them in a previous working life. Was wondering if these sort of items are available overseas? Probably not the right place to post this question.
Cheers