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: First Oil Change at...?


Acidus
03-04-2006, 09:56 PM
Would someone who has the SRT-8 manual and schedule of maintenance post when the first oil change is supposed to occur?

ARH1956
03-04-2006, 10:33 PM
Would someone who has the SRT-8 manual and schedule of maintenance post when the first oil change is supposed to occur?3K & every 3K thereafter.

Masta Z
03-05-2006, 07:01 PM
You have to change every 3k when running 100% synthetic?

ARH1956
03-05-2006, 09:50 PM
You have to change every 3k when running 100% synthetic?No, you don't have to but that is the recommended interval for normal driving conditions as stated in the manual. And this is with 100% synthetic as it is the only oil recommended. And I don't know why as MB's AMG vehicles have intervals up to 15K with Mobil 1. It's not an issue for me as I do all my own maintenance & have changed oil, even full synthetics, at 3K intervals for 40+ years. I'm guessing this is a sign that the SRT engineers expect the 6.1 Hemi's to be run hard & may be taking precautions to protect the engines from owners who will never even check the oil between changes.

Inferno SRT8
03-10-2006, 12:30 AM
Got my 3 spare oil filters and Mobil1, 3k and I do it myself.

Grip Grip
03-17-2006, 09:32 PM
My first oil change was today at 4,6oo miles. Was I supposed to have it done sooner? :eek: I thought the manual said 3K or 5K depending on the environment? Oh well. At least I put in the Mobil 1 0W-40. :D

However, I did have it done at Wal-Mart so that probably negates the benefits of using the DC's preferred oil. :D