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Old 02-04-2005, 04:50 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Question First service recommendations?

Hello everyone,
I got our vanilla 'C' about 15 days ago and wow! Before I carry on about what a tremendous car the 300 is, I wanted to see if my thoughts about initial maintenance are sound. At 1500 miles I plan to change the oil and replace it with Mobil 1 0w-30 and use a Mopar filter. At 7500 miles I will change the differential fluid with Mobil synthetic, and then finally at 10,000 miles, I will change the transmission fluid and filter with Mobil synthetic ATF. I like getting all the metal shavings out ASAP by doing my first oil services early. Afterwards, I plan to change the oil every 6k miles and follow an appropriate service schedule for the diff. and tranny. Does this sound like a good plan, even if it is overkill? I just don't want to void any warranties or use subpar or improper replacement parts for this vehicle--she only should get the best! Thanks again.

I meant to say 0w-20 mobil 1....is there a consensus as to whether DCX will honor warranty claims with use of this particular oil?

Last edited by hemihammer : 02-05-2005 at 01:36 PM. Reason: whoops--I meant 0w-20, not 0w-30
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Old 02-04-2005, 06:35 PM   #2 (permalink)
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09-015-04 ENGINE OIL VISCOSITY GRADES FOR 5.7L MULTIPLE DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS)

Date: 11/04/04

Model year(s): 2005

Description: Vehicles with the 5.7L Multiple Displacement System (MDS) must use SAE 5W-20 oil. Failure to do so may result in improper operation of the Multiple Displacement System(MDS).

NOTE: This information applies to U.S. and Canada markets only.

NOTE: For additional information refer to the service information or the Owner Manual.
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