I'm sure one of the members will chime in, but the short answer I have since I'm not not on the computer is, look in your owner's manual and the answer should be in it.

EDIT: I found this in my owners manual. This should clearly answer your question.

 

Thanks!!! I couldn't find anything stating this in my manual. Thanks again!

 

The next question is should I use a synthetic blend or full synthetic. I want to use full synthetic just don't want to use the wrong stuff. My dealers are giving me two different answers

 

Well I'm seeing full synthetic as being the main product for 0W-20....so I would go with that. It will be best for the car.

 

That's what I thought too. Just wanted another opinion. Thanks!

 

R1S is spot on. I would use full synthetic as well, especially with the extended change periods prescribed. My understanding is that you can put full synthetic (or a blend) in a car that only requires conventional, but you can't (or really shouldn't) go the other way.

As far as not finding it in your manual, if you're looking in the little colored book that came in your car that's the "quick start guide". Actual manuals are in 3 places:

1. On the CD that came with the car (PDF)
2. Downloadable from Dodge website (PDF)
3. You can contact Chrysler and they will send you one (as re original owner of the car it's free)

 

My local Autozone carries 0W-20 full synthetic Mobil-1 oil for 9 bucks a quart. Multiple brands of filters.

 

I was always told not to run full synthetic for the first oil change or two so the engine will break-in properly. Is this still true with modern engines? The idea was that full synthetic didn't allow the rings and cylinder to wear together properly, so you should use "worse" oil at first, then use the synthetic.

 

No, it is not necessary to "break-in" the engines as with older cars. Refer to the manual pg 94

 

I just came from a C/D/J dealer here in New Jersey. I have a 2.0 in a Dart SXT with 2000 miles on it and it's time for a change. I bought Mobil 1 0W-20 for about $5.50/quart at Walmart. I went to the dealer for the filters whose list is $18.75, net $14.00. Yes, I know this is outrageous but even more so is they are white with a numerical bar code in yellow, very tiny, and no MOPAR markings. The box is Mopar and the number matches the filter but even the counter guy was surprised. I specifically asked about using Mobil 1 0W-20 and he looked it up in their system and the answer was "yes". So this weekend I hope I don't need a screwdriver to undo Clark Kent's installation of the factory oil filter. Happy New Year everyone@

 

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Lucky for me the deal with my dealership is as long as I have their license frame on my plate, I can get 19.99 oil changes for the life of the car.

 

What are Chrysler certified oils?? I have found Mobil 1 advance fuel economy 0w-20. Anyone else using this? Also I have a floor jack and jack stands I want to use. Are there particular places I can use my floor jack to my Dart up?

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it is always best to stick with what the engine starts with. But the cost is high, I do agree. 2.0L take a 0w-20 which is made by few and costly. You can use the blend at 5w-20 as this is the suggested replacement for the 0w-20.

 

if the car came with synthetic, run it silly. if it didnt, wait till 10k miles to run synthetic. things are made to wear-in, and this requires a lvl of friction. has ANYBODY asked the dealer parts counter what they sell otc for them??????????? thats what im gonna do for my first oil change. that will narrow it down XD. gonna have to check to be absolutely sure, but im pretty sure mopar isnt going to carry an obscure weight of motor oil in conventional AND synthetic. one of my best friends works at a mopar counter, i will find out 110% for you guys.

 

full synthetic verified with palmen c/d/j parts dept.

 

This may seem like a dumb question but here it goes. What is the best way to document oil changes that I do? I do not want any warranty issues. I want to get the best deal on the oil that I can. Which means buying gallon containers and so on. So that may not be easy to have one receipt for one oil change. I don't want any problems. I know any way a dealer can get out of it they will. Most will tell you it's always your fault for whatever goes wrong.

 

@NYBlueDart - In addition to the receipts for gallon container of oil and the new oil filter, I would suggest you take digital photos of your Dart during the oil change process ... the images will have a timestamp on them and can be cross-referenced with the date that you reset the oil change indicator.

 

Dodge recommends that you use 0w20, but if that is not available or cost to much you can use 5w20.

 

Walmart sells multiple brands of full synthetic 0w-20 oil. I run Valvoline synpower with a pure one filter. Cost me $29. And they both meet Chrysler's oil and filter standards. I also made service record print outs. So every time I service the car I can document exactly what I did and didn't do at what mileage. Then I just attach any receipts. Golden!

 

I have the Rallye with the 2.0L Tigershark. I am getting ready to change my oil and planning on using Royal Purple. Any feedback?