Oil change

2014 RAM 1500
50,600 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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Hi guys, I have done my oil changes since i got the truck right out of the dealer, i think i am wasting a lot of money changing the oil every 3,000 miles, even though the it recommends every 10,000 miles. should i start using full synthetic? heard for only a few more bucks i could get double the miles before my next oil change, and if yes which one should i use? I am confused on the recommended ten thousand miles oil change that is on the truck system, it seems like a lot of miles to put on before my next oil change. Is that for regular 5w-20 oil or is that for Synthetic? I am still doing my oil change at three to four thousand miles on regular oil. Also, do you guys recommend I change into Synthetic and change at seven thousand miles or stay with regular oil? Really need some advice. Thanks for your feedback and have a good day Thanks for any information you give me.
Jan 11, 2018 at 8:54 PM
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Hello,

Yes upgrading to synthetic oil can allow you to go almost double of conventional oil. Here is a guide to help others see how to do the oil change:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-engine-oil-and-filter

Here is a video that explains oil as well:

https://youtu.be/BJqbLex4C4A

Please let us know if you need anything else.

Cheers, Ken
Jan 12, 2018 at 6:15 PM