RangerGress wrote:
NinerBikes wrote:
I've read this motor takes 8 liters and I've read it takes 10 liters of motor oil. At $10 to 13 a liter, plus a $65 oil filter, it's going to be close to 130 to $160 in parts alone, for the right oil. C3 oil is hard to find, period.
This has all been discussed to death in other forums. The tribologists seemed to be saying that the initial excitement re. oil choices was overwrought. There seems to be some consensus that inexpensive Rotella T5 or T6 have low enough ash content that they'll be fine. Those that get Turbo Diesel Register should check their most recent issue (#86) for one such article.
Ram seems to be paying for 4 oil changes for everyone. So at 50k miles, buy 3x jugs of Rotella and DIY. Hopefully by then the cost of this unicorn oil filter will be <$10.
Interesting, Dependable Dodge by me, service dept said only the first oil change is on them? So which is it?
When tribologists start honoring warrantys on $15,000 common rail diesel motors, maybe then I can listen. Until then, on this motor and truck, I'd play it by the book, not the internet. Read the Manual for oil specifications and take it from there.
