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Re: 2016 Ram 2500 6.4L Hemi. Oil? Filter?
[Re: polara71]
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07/31/16 08:33 PM
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Yes, the 6.4 recommended oil is 0W40 and they suggest you use Pennzoil Ultra Platinum ... It is expensive. I use Mobile 1 0W40 in my 6.4 and the NAPA gold filter ...the filter is considerably smaller than those on the 5.7s
They still recommend Material Standard MS-6395, I believe Pennziol Ultra Platinum is one of a few that claims to meet the standard. On the other hand I think the 6395 standard to be pretty old (maybe explains why so few certify it?) so be sure to meet or exceed the specified API standard. Robert
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Re: 2016 Ram 2500 6.4L Hemi. Oil? Filter?
[Re: stumpy]
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07/31/16 10:05 PM
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I would get the owners manual out of the glove box and do some reading. I prefer someone with real world experience to get real opinions from. That's why this is a forum for Questions/Answers.
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Re: 2016 Ram 2500 6.4L Hemi. Oil? Filter?
[Re: 3hundred]
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07/31/16 10:09 PM
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Yes, the 6.4 recommended oil is 0W40 and they suggest you use Pennzoil Ultra Platinum ... It is expensive. I use Mobile 1 0W40 in my 6.4 and the NAPA gold filter ...the filter is considerably smaller than those on the 5.7s
They still recommend Material Standard MS-6395, I believe Pennziol Ultra Platinum is one of a few that claims to meet the standard. On the other hand I think the 6395 standard to be pretty old (maybe explains why so few certify it?) so be sure to meet or exceed the specified API standard. Robert That's good info, very much appreciated.
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Re: 2016 Ram 2500 6.4L Hemi. Oil? Filter?
[Re: wkroncke17]
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07/31/16 10:27 PM
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I would get the owners manual out of the glove box and do some reading. I prefer someone with real world experience to get real opinions from. That's why this is a forum for Questions/Answers. It's a difficult concept for some  Congrats on the new truck
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Re: 2016 Ram 2500 6.4L Hemi. Oil? Filter?
[Re: Morty426]
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07/31/16 10:52 PM
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I would get the owners manual out of the glove box and do some reading. I prefer someone with real world experience to get real opinions from. That's why this is a forum for Questions/Answers. It's a difficult concept for some Congrats on the new truck Thank you very much! Like I said, I would recommend this truck to all. I bought an '06 new, and loved it. Bought this one last week, and it's friggin awesome.
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Re: 2016 Ram 2500 6.4L Hemi. Oil? Filter?
[Re: Morty426]
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07/31/16 11:36 PM
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I would get the owners manual out of the glove box and do some reading. I prefer someone with real world experience to get real opinions from. That's why this is a forum for Questions/Answers. It's a difficult concept for some Congrats on the new truck Well, you're both wrong, and Stumpy is right: It's an MDS engine, and correct oil is critical. I have an MDS '07 hemi so being a know-it-all I ignored the manual and put my normal diesel-spec 10-30 in it and the manual calls for 5-20. Guess what? MDS quit working and as a result mileage went down. Switched back to 5-20 and the MDS came back and mileage went back to normal. This is the one exception I have found in my automotive experience where the manual and Engineers were 110% right. I believe there is another exception and that's ATF-4, but I'm not going to be the guina pig.
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Re: 2016 Ram 2500 6.4L Hemi. Oil? Filter?
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07/31/16 11:39 PM
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Wally: '06 diesel to a 6.4 hemi. You da Man.  How about giving us a nice real-world review/comparison over in the Truck Section? 
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Re: 2016 Ram 2500 6.4L Hemi. Oil? Filter?
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Well, you're both wrong, and Stumpy is right: It's an MDS engine, and correct oil is critical.
I have an MDS '07 hemi so being a know-it-all I ignored the manual and put my normal diesel-spec 10-30 in it and the manual calls for 5-20.
Guess what?
MDS quit working and as a result mileage went down.
Switched back to 5-20 and the MDS came back and mileage went back to normal.
This is the one exception I have found in my automotive experience where the manual and Engineers were 110% right.
I believe there is another exception and that's ATF-4, but I'm not going to be the guina pig. LOL We both aren't wrong. The OP is smart enough to read the owner's manual and follow the manufacture's recommendation. He came on here to get the back story and it was provided. I have a 99 CTD with a 6 speed (one of only 135 made that year) and the manual calls for some very unique tranny fluid that you can only get at the dealer
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Re: 2016 Ram 2500 6.4L Hemi. Oil? Filter?
[Re: Grizzly]
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Wally: '06 diesel to a 6.4 hemi. You da Man. How about giving us a nice real-world review/comparison over in the Truck Section? Yep, I'd love to know what kind of mileage you're getting, especially if you're towing.
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Re: 2016 Ram 2500 6.4L Hemi. Oil? Filter?
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I would get the owners manual out of the glove box and do some reading. I prefer someone with real world experience to get real opinions from. That's why this is a forum for Questions/Answers. It's a difficult concept for some Clarify your position, smart azz: who are you directing this comment to? Stumpy or the OP?
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Re: 2016 Ram 2500 6.4L Hemi. Oil? Filter?
[Re: Grizzly]
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08/01/16 01:26 AM
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I would get the owners manual out of the glove box and do some reading. I prefer someone with real world experience to get real opinions from. That's why this is a forum for Questions/Answers. It's a difficult concept for some Clarify your position, smart azz: who are you directing this comment to? Stumpy or the OP? Not you. Like the OP I'm on this forum to share what I know and the resources I have and to get knowledge from the wealth of people that are on here. I find it amusing that lots of people ignored the request and just made the assumption that he should just go to the owners manual. Sorry if you were some how offended
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Re: 2016 Ram 2500 6.4L Hemi. Oil? Filter?
[Re: Grizzly]
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08/01/16 01:55 AM
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Wally: '06 diesel to a 6.4 hemi. You da Man. How about giving us a nice real-world review/comparison over in the Truck Section? I will do that Grizz! Thanks!
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