1000 mile oil change

I think you are blazing the trail here on this one.

Wow, you are brave. I plan on taking it in for the first oil change to the dealer, then Jiffy Lube probably for the rest.

sn315on said:

Wow, you are brave. I plan on taking it in for the first oil change to the dealer, then Jiffy Lube probably for the rest.

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Sounds good that's probably what I'll be doing as well...I used Jiffy Lube with my previous 2009 Altima with no issues...can't beat a 15 min oil change.

jkelly16 said:

I think you are blazing the trail here on this one.

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I think you are probably right, lol.

jkelly16 said:

I think you are blazing the trail here on this one.

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Was the same way with the Challenger lol

I'll get with the dealer about the part numbers and see what cross-references.

sn315on said:

Wow, you are brave. I plan on taking it in for the first oil change to the dealer, then Jiffy Lube probably for the rest.

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Not to be rude, but changing the oil is about the most pedestrian of tasks that can be done on a vehicle. Not to mention the money saved and piece of mind in knowing that it's been done correctly.
Plus I'm a gear head, it's just what I enjoy.

Let us know if the gorilla installed your filter also.

jkelly16 said:

Let us know if the gorilla installed your filter also.

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not only did the gorilla install the filter on the Challenger, but he must have been pissed of that day! lol
First time I have ever had to use the socket device for the filter.

Need to go by the dealer to get the oil filter, parts houses don't stock it yet.
I have a coupon for a free complimentary oil change at the dealer, may just have them do it if I can convince the wife to part with it for half a day. she loves her new Dart.

holy shit - Dodge dealer wants $25 for the oil filter and it's back ordered! Hopefully Mobil 1 or some aftermarket company makes a compatible filter soon.
And the Dart is like the Challenger, underbody paneling to take off prior to servicing.

I'd be curious if you can find one with a Fiat part number.

K&N is the best

I highly reomend the K&N Filter HP-1017 ofr the 2 liter. They are as good as they get. Royal Purple has been my oil of choice for many years for both street adn race.

We just signed the paperwork to day and take delivery next week. I was curious about this break in oil change. My understanding of modern vehicles is that they no longer require this service. On the other hand, it might be in the manual, which I haven't seen yet.

RedDelta said:

We just signed the paperwork to day and take delivery next week. I was curious about this break in oil change. My understanding of modern vehicles is that they no longer require this service. On the other hand, it might be in the manual, which I haven't seen yet.

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As the internal engine parts wear in, small metallic particulates get into the oil.

I would not want that stuff circulating around, even if most of it gets trapped by the filter.

An oil change is $50 for materials, and 30 minutes of time.
Cheap insurance IMO.

I am going to DO MY OWN LOF

I think the stock break in oil is just reg oil... I want to run synthetic anybody like a certain oil and weight oil ?? and Filter?

2013 Dodge Dart Limited 2.0 Auto Love the Dual Exhaust but Might change the muffler later

Thanks for the info

b68super said:

I am going to DO MY OWN LOF

I think the stock break in oil is just reg oil... I want to run synthetic anybody like a certain oil and weight oil ?? and Filter?

2013 Dodge Dart Limited 2.0 Auto Love the Dual Exhaust but Might change the muffler later

Thanks for the info

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you will get many answers for which oil is their 'favorite'.
I have been running 0-20 full synthetic since new. I buy whichever oil is on sale the week I am doing the change (Castrol, Valvoline, etc). I think they usually couple it with a Bosch filter.

id never go to jiffy lube EVER. if you love your car, youd never go to jiffy lube. i have had friends with every problem from loose oil drain plug to not refilling the oil.

and to OP. why not go to the dealer? they didnt give you the free oil change for as long as you own the car deal?
i get free oil and inspections tickers for as long as i have this car.

OrangeGT said:

id never go to jiffy lube EVER. if you love your car, youd never go to jiffy lube. i have had friends with every problem from loose oil drain plug to not refilling the oil.

and to OP. why not go to the dealer? they didnt give you the free oil change for as long as you own the car deal?
i get free oil and inspections tickers for as long as i have this car.

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not much better than jiffy lube, and it only takes me 15 minutes to change the oil vs driving to the dealer, waiting, waiting some more, then paying 3 times what the materials cost....no thanks.
plus you can inspect items while you are waiting on the oil to drain and potentially spot small issues before they become big problems.

I got a years worth of free oil changes when I bought my dart, well 3 to be exact so probably 6 months worth for me. I'm wondering if I should just pay extra to run better oil and filter?

Oh and free car wash once a week for a year! If I stop by the dealer they give me a code and I can take it to a new brushless car wash down the street from my work happy days!