RAM 1500 Ecodiesel Maintenance
So this has been a hot topic and I figure that those that are curious (supporters and opposers alike) would like to see this since it's such a sticking point! However, with news that the vehicle actua...
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rexlion wrote:
Ok, I should have said that it could void the warranty. The JGC diesel supplement says,
"CAUTION!
Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced technology
Diesel Engine and an emission device designed
to limit Diesel Particulate Emissions from being
released into the atmosphere. The durability of your
engine and life expectancy of this diesel particulate
filter emission device is highly dependent on the use
of the correct engine oil."
The correct engine oil is a synthetic, low ash oil meeting MS-11106.
well the owner's manual does specifically say "Only use ACEA C3 5W-30 Synthetic Low Ash engine oil meeting Chrysler material standard
MS-11106 or Pennzoil Ultra Euro L full synthetic 5W-30 motor oil." page 123.
It's just as ambiguous as CJ-4 oil and meeting Cummins CES20081 or FORD MS XXXXXX. It just makes it a pain. I wish the OEMs could just agree that CJ-4 oil meets their needs or ACEA C3 meets their needs. I bet those other oils would meet the specs since they meet the similar VW and Mercedes specs on similar engines. Just an annoyance that those oils are most likely European so for them, what's the point in noting "Chrysler" compliance? Hopefully more vendors do note meeting Chrysler's materials standards though.
