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Couple questions.....

First: Can I do an oil change on my own or do I need to take it somewhere? My main concern with the R/T model is how low it sits and whether or not I can get under it.

Second: What kind of oil do you recommend I use for the Hemi? I currently have 7k miles on it.


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Of course you can change your own oil! You would need something to lift the vehicle up. A hydraulic jack is better than a scissor jack of course, I use a pair of ramps you can find on Amazon. You can use the stock Mopar oil or FCA recommend Pennzoil or Shell Helix as long as it meets their requirements (Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395). I use Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5W-20 in my 14 Limited V6. The HEMI needs the same viscosity but needs a different oil filter than the V6. I use a K&N oil filter. The HEMI one are K&N #'s HP-2010, PS-2010, or SS-2010. The V6 needs a K&N # PS-7026. Hope this helps! Also an oil filter wrench for the HEMI might be useful for the HEMI. The V6 has a drop in one from above so you don't need one. Hope this helps!


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Oh and an oil drain pain, collection container (to take it to get recycled) and a funnel to put the new oil in can be found on Amazon for cheap. Also make sure to check the manual to see what else you need to do (normal checks for fluids and such) at the time of your oil change.


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ggrudziak said:
Of course you can change your own oil!


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^^AGREED^^

Piece of cake. Only thing I would mention is some on here have experienced difficulty removing the oil drain plug from oil pan. Search "oil drain plug" and you will find the thread.

Did my D's first oil change a couple months ago. What a pleasure the drop-in filter is on the V6.
 
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I've been running Mobil1 5W-20 in my 5.7s from the beginning.. M1 apparently isn't MS6395 "certified" because FCA and XOM are having a minor pissing contest. But it is a perfectly fine oil (except possibly for the "high-mileage" variant, which I'd avoid)

Ramps are probably the easiest way to get the rig up to work under.

I use a 3/8 drive strap wrench to get the filter off.

The drain plug can be a pain, search in here for comments about adding a Fumoto valve.
 
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LiGuy said:
^^AGREED^^

Piece of cake. Only thing I would mention is some on here have experienced difficulty removing the oil drain plug from oil pan. Search "oil drain plug" and you will find the thread.

Did my D's first oil change a couple months ago. What a pleasure the drop-in filter is on the V6.
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I agree about the filter. Much welcomed ease [emoji106]


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tomk said:
I've been running Mobil1 5W-20 in my 5.7s from the beginning.. M1 apparently isn't MS6395 "certified" because FCA and XOM are having a minor pissing contest. But it is a perfectly fine oil (except possibly for the "high-mileage" variant, which I'd avoid)

Ramps are probably the easiest way to get the rig up to work under.

I use a 3/8 drive strap wrench to get the filter off.

The drain plug can be a pain, search in here for comments about adding a Fumoto valve.
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The plug can be a pain but as long as you have enough patience and clearance you should be fine


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ggrudziak said:
I agree about the filter. Much welcomed ease [emoji106]
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I am getting ready to change the oil in my 2014 V6 for the 4th time this weekend. Ramps are the way to go. Oil pan plug removal has not been an issue, recommend you use 6 point wrench or socket to avoid rounding off. The top mounted oil filer is much smaller than I thought it would be. I remove all the plastic cover, not just the filter access cover, makes it easier to get to. Last but not least, make sure you have a rag or something to catch the oil when you remove the filter.
 
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76Aspen said:
I am getting ready to change the oil in my 2014 V6 for the 4th time this weekend. Ramps are the way to go. Oil pan plug removal has not been an issue, recommend you use 6 point wrench or socket to avoid rounding off. The top mounted oil filer is much smaller than I thought it would be. I remove all the plastic cover, not just the filter access cover, makes it easier to get to. Last but not least, make sure you have a rag or something to catch the oil when you remove the filter.
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Yes I definitely agree. It's much easier to access the filter with the entire engine cover removed and you don't end up spilling oil on the cover.


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If you don't have ramps, I use the curb. right wheels or front right wheel up the curb, gives plenty of working room, beside laying on your back...
 
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76Aspen said:
I am getting ready to change the oil in my 2014 V6 for the 4th time this weekend. Ramps are the way to go. Oil pan plug removal has not been an issue, recommend you use 6 point wrench or socket to avoid rounding off. The top mounted oil filer is much smaller than I thought it would be. I remove all the plastic cover, not just the filter access cover, makes it easier to get to. Last but not least, make sure you have a rag or something to catch the oil when you remove the filter.
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Will the ramps be the only thing I need to lift the D off the ground?
 
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ggrudziak said:
Of course you can change your own oil! You would need something to lift the vehicle up. A hydraulic jack is better than a scissor jack of course, I use a pair of ramps you can find on Amazon. You can use the stock Mopar oil or FCA recommend Pennzoil or Shell Helix as long as it meets their requirements (Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395). I use Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5W-20 in my 14 Limited V6. The HEMI needs the same viscosity but needs a different oil filter than the V6. I use a K&N oil filter. The HEMI one are K&N #'s HP-2010, PS-2010, or SS-2010. The V6 needs a K&N # PS-7026. Hope this helps! Also an oil filter wrench for the HEMI might be useful for the HEMI. The V6 has a drop in one from above so you don't need one. Hope this helps!


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Thanks for the write up. I've seen nothing but great reviews on the Pennzoil Ultra. I'll have to go out and get that along with the ramps.
 
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It's easy to do, But as a thought check with your dealer to see if they are runing any specials. As I found with my Minivan the local dodge dealer was so close in price for an oil change that it became a why bother fight it solution. At the same time they do a vehicle check and keep the records. Just a thought
 
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Islandiver said:
It's easy to do, But as a thought check with your dealer to see if they are runing any specials. As I found with my Minivan the local dodge dealer was so close in price for an oil change that it became a why bother fight it solution. At the same time they do a vehicle check and keep the records. Just a thought
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I wouldn't go to the dealer just to score the oil change as part of a 'special'. Doing it on your own just gives some a certain piece of mind... that it is done right.
 
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did my last few on the R/T. Ramps for sure. I have raceramps HD, Awesome and expensive ramps.

Royal Purple HPS here. Definitely a easy change.
 
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