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[MOPAR75thYEAR]

Hey everyone,

 

Are there are any motor oil's that could improve engine performance and/or efficiency (any type of power gain) and which are able to perform just as good or better during severe operation? I currently have a 2012 Chrysler 300 (Mopar Design) with a 5.7L HEMI VVT engine.

 

Any help is better than no help! 

 

 

Thanks,

 

MOPAR75thYEAR

 

 

 

[StevoHemi]

I am a big fan of Amsoil. Check it out.

Stevo

[Surfer1420]

I'm also an Amsoil advocate.  I'm actually a dealer for it.  Been using it in everything I own for more than 15 years.

[ScapeGoat]

Water mixed with a little mystery oil

[Andy@PWR]

Amsoil, brad penn, or joe gibbs over here

[rdrdr90]

Amsoil, dealer as well.

[muzza61]

So is Royal Purple a royal rip off?  I used that last round but due again.  I heard Mobile1 was good, but the consensus seems to be Amsoil.  Does it really make that much of a difference between these 3 with regular oil changes?

 

What are you guys using in hot climates like TX and AZ?  5w40 / 0w40?

[Dookie]

http://www.pennzoil....l-srt-vehicles/

 

FWIW...I believe Arrington recommends 15W50 Mobil 1 or Rotella T6 in stroker builds...

[Speedy]

Walmart Supersyn?

 

 

Kidding

 

I run Penzoil Platinum or Mobil1.

[Hemipowerv8]

Mobil 1 and Royal Purple is all I have ever used...racing in Texas heat.  I have heard great things about Amsoil also.

[Surfer1420]

Synthetic 5W-40 European Oil (EFMQT)

 

 

This is the oil Amsoil recommends for the 6.4

[HemiSam]

Mobil 1 is perfectly good, but so are other full synthetic oils (vs semi-synthetic).  Most are made with Group 3 base stocks which is the vast majority of the motor oil and then there's a small percentage of an additive package or "add-pack".  Not too many companies / refiners that make Group 3 base stocks and a lot of the trade them to avoid location differentials (read:  transportation) so oils aren't as varied as most seem to think.  Also, less than a handful of additive companies.  Now Mobil 1 is a bit different in that they use polyalphaolefins (PAO's) for the base stock.  Not saying that's better, but it is derived differently.  It's more a chemical based stock. 

 

Some believe you should break in a stroker with non-synthetic but I've broken in a few without it no probs.  Just change out after 500-1000 miles under varying loads.

 

An important question for the weight / viscosity of whatever brand you use:  where do you drive the car?  Temperatures for cold start are relevant...important.  If you're racing the motor a lot I'd go a bit heavier viscosity than recommended.  For what it's worth a thinner oil will provide better gas mileage assuming it's of reasonable quality and a heavier oil of reasonable quality should provide a bit more protection under extreme loads. 

 

HS

[CaptRon]

Walmart Supersyn?

 

 

Kidding

 

I run Penzoil Platinum or Mobil1.

Asshole!!! I spit beer on my keyboard!!!!

Made me laugh!!!

[@srt_n8]

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[CaptRon]

I found this interesting http://540ratblog.wordpress.com

Crap!!! That's a freakin novel!

I'll try to read it tomorrow.

[Illinois Chaos]

It says that the oil you use sucks.

[Chally]

KY works pretty good because when the thing breaks you can use the lube all over the ground to help ease the pain that is mopar parts.

[monty1269]

Y'all recommend the Amsoil oil filter too?? Or just use a Mobil1 filter?

 

NOt sure which Amsoil filter..... part# for 6.1

 

EDIT: FRom the Amsoil website.....EAO42 ('06 SRT)

[monty1269]

Trying to find it locally, and everyone listed on the Amsoil website...all residential addresses. 

 

Anyone know a parts store that carries this??

[Speedy]

I don't.  I recommend Purolator PureOne filters and either Mobil1 or Penzoil Platinum oil.  Easy to find and reasonably priced.