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Originally Posted by Marlin
Well, Jeep actually recommends 5W-20 for all 5.7's anywhere in the world, but, as it's not readily available here, Jeep Australia reckon 5W-30 is ok (and the dealers don't typically use "Jeep" oils).
So, my experience is; I've run Mobil1 5W-30 for a couple of changes, and it eventually threw the same code as you got above, it was also "tappier", getting a more noticable "Hemi Tap" that is well documented. MDS still worked, but I would say it was mildly "laggier" in its responses.
I had the same experience when using the dealer's "she'll be right mate" 5W-30 oil, and on two occasions requested they change it to the correct stuff.
Now it's out of warranty, I'm buying genuine Mopar 5W-20, doing the changes myself, and all is swell It's not any more expensive than a quality oil such as the better Mobil or Castrol stuff, and no codes.
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Did you try other types of 5W-30 oils? I've spoken to a Castrol Tech today and he said that Chrysler informed them formally to sell only Edge 5W-30 oils for any 5.7L HEMI, such as 300C or Jeep GC as this oil was more suitable for Australian conditions and they did not recommend 5W-20 for Australian 5.7's.
Did you get the Mopar 5W-20 at the Jeep garage? If so, how much does it cost and do they use it in Australian vehicles?
The tech also told me to be careful in choosing the right ACEA rating of any 5W-30 oil. I've come up with a list below and am wondering if anyone used any of those and what are their experiences?
Calibre Fully Synthetic 5W-30 ~$45 ???
Valvoline DuraBlend 5W-30 ~$40 ACEA A3/B3
Castrol Edge Sport 5W-30 ~$50 ACEA A3/B3/B4
Lucas Full Synthetic 5W-30 ~$55 ACEA A3
Nulon Long Life 5W-30 ~$60 ACEA A5/B5 C3
Valvoline SynPower 5W-30 ~$65 ACEA A3/B4 C2/C3
Shell Helix Ultra Extra 5W-30 ~$75 ACEA A3/B4 C2/C3
Penrite Enviro 5W-30 ~$80 ACEA C3
(But it says on their website: Also suitable for use in Mercedes Benz and Chyrsler, Jeep and Dodge petrol and diesel engines where MB 229.31/51 oils are specified, such as the 300C and Grand Cherokee.
Mobil 1 ESP Formula 5W-30 ~$85 ACEA A5/B5 C2/C3
Motul 100% Synthetic 5W-30 ~$130 ACEA A3/B4