[Stormer]

What brand motor oil do you use.

 

[rayzazoo]

Mobil 1 0w-40 or Pennzoil Ultra 5w-40; depending on which one is cheaper at the time of purchase. Amazon has a pretty decent deal for 6 quarts of Pennzoil Ultra 5w-40 (the amount the Hellcat requires) for around $40.00-50.00.

I would have gone that route but have some gift cards to turn in to Walmart making oil and filter $27 (this will be used on the 392, however, same oil requirements as the Hellcat minus 1 quart).

 

[Jim Hetrick]

Let the dealer do the first oil change, they'll send you a discount coupon

 

[hellcat1]

I thought the hellcat took 0w-40

 

[LelandJim]

My SRT8 requires 0-40.
Interestingly enough, it came out branded as "SRT Oil " and since changed.

 

[hellcat1]

Yes,,I believe I read it that it does take 0W-40....

 

[7777.775]

I went to pep boys and was looking at the mobil 1 full synthetic 0-40W and it was labeled 'European Blend' WTH? It was the only 0-40W they had.

 

[hellcat1]

Maybe that's why there is not many around...they never lasted in Michigan

 

[Lighty]

0-40 Pennzoil Ultra Synthetic from the factory I do believe. Base oil is made from Natural Gas.
http://www.pennzoil.ca/wp-content/u...l-Ultra-Platinum-0W-40-SN-Chrysler-en-TDS.pdf

 

[Lighty]

New Pennzoil UltraTM 0W-40 Designed For All SRT Vehicles

 

[630]

Yep, manufacturer recommends Pennzoil Ultra Premium 0-40w and Thst is what my Hellbaby is getting!

 

[hellcat1]

Not sure I agree with them charging 180 for an oil change.. seems like it would cost close to the same as any other car, with the extra being for the oil

 

[630]

Not sure I agree with them charging 180 for an oil change.. seems like it would cost close to the same as any other car, with the extra being for the oil

Yeah, especially since it doesn't take as mch as the 392. I guess cause it has 2 drains??? The labor to unscrew 2 instead of 1... Lmao!

 

[hellcat1]

Yeah,, that's screwed up,,I have yet to receive my oil change discount coupon

 

[MoparGuy1]

My dealer doesn't use Pennzoil Ultra and it's not that easy to find. With my SRT I buy it by the case on line and have a mechanic I've been using for years change the oil. But now with the extra steps required for the HC oil change I'm not so sure.

 

[FreightTrain]

My dealer doesn't use Pennzoil Ultra and it's not that easy to find. With my SRT I buy it by the case on line and have a mechanic I've been using for years change the oil. But now with the extra steps required for the HC oil change I'm not so sure.

its just 1 extra drain plug SMH

 

[hellcat1]

I think a few of us are worried about doing our self or someone other then the dealer do it... cause the first thing there going to say is it's our fault for not having it dealer serviced

 

[7777.775]

Depending on how much this oil change costs at the dealer, I certainly would want to change it myself. It can't be rocket science. Has anybody actually tried to change their own oil yet?

 

[630]

I won't change myself. But I will get an estimate for the change with and without the oil and if it's cheaper, I will bring the oil with me. They will usually give me the better price when I threaten to bring my own bottles! Lol

 

[Jungle Jim]

Has anyone determined the best time/mileage for their first change? I have just at 1000 miles on her and have a round trip of 1800 miles coming up next week. Should I have it changed before I go or wait until I get back??