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    I WILL STAND! AK Bob's Avatar

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    Re: 5W40 Vs. 15W40 Oil?

    Quote Originally Posted by rsl0311usmc View Post
    What's everyone's oil change interval mileage?

    I am curious.

    I won't lie. Even running the bypass and Amsoil, I hate letting it get near 25 percent oil life on the dash and probably do overkill oil changes.
    I am also running the Amsoil BP90 bypass filter.

    I change all filters, oil, and fuel every 12 months because I drive less than 10K miles annually.

    2014 RAM 3500 (Aisin) 3.73 4X4 Limited Crew Cab Long Bed DRW. Oil Bypass Filter, Fuel Filtration Kit, Cold Air Intake, City Diesel Actuator and 50 Gallon Aux Fuel Tank.

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    Re: 5W40 Vs. 15W40 Oil?

    Mines done between 4500 to 8k.

    I would rather pay for the oil changes with the additional stabilizer than dig into the bottom end or need a short block to build.

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    Re: 5W40 Vs. 15W40 Oil?

    You all sound like me.

    I appreciate the feedback.

    It sounds like I am not crazy with my oil changes, haha.

    I can't afford to have my truck down because I haul with it when we get hay, so I would instead do overkill.


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    Re: 5W40 Vs. 15W40 Oil?

    The 5th Gens have roller rockers.

    This is the reason for the thinner oils.

    The 4th Gens and older have flat tappets, so 15W-40.

    Just my two cents


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    Re: 5W40 Vs. 15W40 Oil?

    Quote Originally Posted by AK Bob View Post
    I follow the recommended oil type and weight in my owner's manual.

    For me, it’s Rotella T6, 5W40 year round.

    The oil weight should be selected based on the anticipated operating temperature range.

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    Re: 5W40 Vs. 15W40 Oil?

    Quote Originally Posted by sdjimbo View Post
    What year is your truck?

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    Mine is a 2014, 3500.

    See signature.

    2014 RAM 3500 (Aisin) 3.73 4X4 Limited Crew Cab Long Bed DRW. Oil Bypass Filter, Fuel Filtration Kit, Cold Air Intake, City Diesel Actuator and 50 Gallon Aux Fuel Tank.

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    Re: 5W40 Vs. 15W40 Oil?

    My truck has never had anything but 5W40 T6 since I have owned it.

    I live in Middle Tennessee.

    We see temperatures ranging from -10F in the winter to over 100F in the summer.

    If my truck is running, it's usually towing or hauling something.

    Plenty of long-haul towing at high speeds in the summer heat.

    T6 5W40 works great at every temperature range a person in the United States is likely to encounter.

    I change my oil every 10k miles with 5W40 T6, and that's it.

    You don't need to put any more thought into it than that.

    Just my .02$


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    Re: 5W40 Vs. 15W40 Oil?

    I have a 2016 2500 and use it hard. I run T6 15W40. If it's -20 or colder my truck doesn't shut off so cold pourability isn't as big of a factor.

    I do oil analysis and change my oil every 25,000. I sold my last RAM when it hit 565,000 and this one has 300,000 using this interval with good analysis supporting the 25k changes.

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    Re: 5W40 Vs. 15W40 Oil?

    Quote Originally Posted by Loud 03 View Post
    The 5th Gens have roller rockers.

    This is the reason for the thinner oils.

    The 4th Gens and older have flat tappets, so 15W-40.

    Just my two cents


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    Not roller rockers but hydraulic lifters.

    The roller part doesn't matter the 15w oil is supposedly too thick and will clog the oil orifice on the lifter.

    Mine has been converted and is running jesel solid roller lifters 15-40 oil for me.

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