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Recommendation: Do NOT rely solely on this list. Always double check to make sure the following oils are current in meeting factory specifications.

The new 3rd gen (2020+) EcoDiesel has different specs than the 2nd generation (2014 - 2019) engine. The following oils have been known to meet the new MS-12991 and API SN Certification/Standard/Approval. I put them in order based on what I think are more 'commonly known', not based on preference or performance.

Mopar 68524020AA 5W-40 replaces 68231020AA
Pennzoil Platinum Euro 5W-40
Valvoline European Vehicle 5W-40
Quaker State Ultimate Durability EURO 5W-40
Havoline ProDS 5W-40
Castrol Edge Euro Car - 5W-40
FRAM Full Synthetic Euro 5W-40
Amsoil 5W-40 FS Synthetic European (EFM)
Redline Full Synthetic 5W-40
Motul 8100 C-clean 5W-40
Motul 8100 X-cess 5W-40
Motul 8100 X-cess gen2 5W-40
Liqui Moly Leichtlauf High Tech 5W-40
TRIAX Euro LX 5W-40
TRIAX Euro Ultra VX 5W-40
Ravenol VST 5W-40
Total Quartz 9000 5W-40
ELF Evolution 900 SXR 5W-40
ELF Evolution 900 FT 5W-40
AMALIE Elixir Full Synthetic Euro 5W-40
Millers Oil Trident Fully Synthetic 5W-40
Millers Oils XF LONGLIFE 5W-40
MPT Thirty-K True Synthetic High Performance 5W-40
CAM2 Blue Blood Elite Euro 5W-40
FUCHS TITAN Supersyn SAE 5W-40
Lubrication Engineers 5w40 Monolec Ultra Syn Heavy Duty Engine Oil
REPSOL ELITE COSMOS HIGH PERFORMANCE 5W-40
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Hey there.
I use Royal Purple in all my other diesels.
Would the Royal Purple Duralec Ultra 15W40 Oil 80561 work ok?

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Hey there.
I use Royal Purple in all my other diesels.
Would the Royal Purple Duralec Ultra 15W40 Oil 80561 work ok?

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At this time, Royal Purple doesn't have any product that meets specs.
 

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Thank You.
So many choices...
 

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The manufacturer recommendation in Canada is Shell Rotella T6 5w40.
T6 is their highest designated heavy duty diesel oil.
 
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The manufacturer recommendation in Canada is Shell Rotella T6 5w40.
T6 is their highest designated heavy duty diesel oil.
Rotella T6 doesn't meet spec on the 3rd gen engine. T6 is, however, is recommended for the 2014 - 2019 2nd gen engine.
 

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Rotella T6 doesn't meet spec on the 3rd gen engine. T6 is, however, is recommended for the 2014 - 2019 2nd gen engine.
Or possibly Shell just refused to spend the money to show up on the list of approved oils. However, I will re-check with the dealer to see what they are authorized to use on Gen3. Thanks
 
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Or possibly Shell just refused to spend the money to show up on the list of approved oils. However, I will re-check with the dealer to see what they are authorized to use on Gen3. Thanks
I personally contacted Shell to verify. They said they do not have an oil that meets the MS-12991 spec nor do they have future plans to meet spec.

You can also look in your owner's manual.
 

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I personally contacted Shell to verify. They said they do not have an oil that meets the MS-12991 spec nor do they have future plans to meet spec.

You can also look in your owner's manual.
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I don't believe the Amsoil lists the MS-12991 spec?
Yes it does. Lots of people are running Amsoil in their third gen EcoDiesel with excellent UOA results.
 
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I wasn't able to find it on their site. Do you have a post/quote/email from them stating that it does?
I didn't keep the email. You will need to call Amsoil if you want verification. Or, you can look up your vehicle. Amsoil recommends 5W-40 EFM on all 2020+ Ram, Wrangler, and Gladiator EcoDiesels. From what I have seen, it has produced excellent UOA results.

I plugged in 2021 Jeep Gladiator 3.0L just so you can see the recommendation for yourself:


https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-...e-code-m-exj-m-diesel-turbo/?volume=us-volume
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