Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Which weight Amsoil should I use?

[CCiatteo]

I just bought my better BHAF nanfiber air filter and was going to pickup some amsoil for my next oil change but drew a blank on which weight to use. Currently the truck has 179,000 and I run Valvoline PB 15/40 and change it every 5,000. If I were to go to Amsoil, which weight 15/40 or 0/40 or 5/30?



Thanks

Chris

 

[arthr31]

Hi Chris,

Where do you live, how cold does it get? Also, why change something that's working at 179K?

 

[CCiatteo]

Hi Chris,

Where do you live, how cold does it get? Also, why change something that's working at 179K?

I've only had the truck for a year and the previous owner used whatever was onsale, but stressed to me to use Valvoline PB if I could find it. I live in central NJ so the climate goes from the mid 90's like today down to the low 20's in the winter. I only put about 15-17K mile on a year so if I can change the oil once a year I can probably come out ahead both with respect to money and time. I haven't bought anything yet, just looking over my options, which might be to just keep on doing what I am doing.....



Chris

 

[amsoilman]

I've only had the truck for a year and the previous owner used whatever was onsale, but stressed to me to use Valvoline PB if I could find it. I live in central NJ so the climate goes from the mid 90's like today down to the low 20's in the winter. I only put about 15-17K mile on a year so if I can change the oil once a year I can probably come out ahead both with respect to money and time. I haven't bought anything yet, just looking over my options, which might be to just keep on doing what I am doing.....



Chris

Get set up as a "Preferred Customer" with Amsoil and buy the oil at wholesale Dealer price! I would suggest you use the 15W-40 (AME) eninge oil. Its good for 25,000/1 year drains if you don't tow alot. If you do tow alot, then its good for 15,000/one year. You should also use thier filter (EaO-80) but buying these at the wholesale price is a great way to do it.





Wayne

 

[Moparsean]

I agree i use it bumper to bumper,work well for me,i have 439k now,no issues!

 

[MAllen1]

with that many miles i would stick with 15w-40. synthetic or the blend is up to you, but, i've been using the full synthetic since my truck had 30,000 and have been changing it every 7500-15000 miles (depending on what kind of driving), and, the truck has 230000 with no engine troubles.

 

[The patriot]

Welcome aboard Chris.

You cant be too far from me, I'm in "the O. C. "

I cant comment on the oil, I've stuck to the rotella.

Eric