Oil Change time rapidly approaching. What to do?

[KevinC]

IF memory serves me right, they have even stricter standards over there.

Sort of. Europe has what they call CO2 Emissions per Kilometer, trying to curb emissions. In order to achieve the standards I'm sure the vehicle has to have a higher MPG/KPL than what the US has mandated. I am totally unsure how the Gladiator can even come close to Europe standards.

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[Minty JL]

Sort of. Europe has what they call CO2 Emissions per Kilometer, trying to curb emissions. In order to achieve the standards I'm sure the vehicle has to have a higher MPG/KPL than what the US has mandated. I am totally unsure how the Gladiator can even come close to Europe standards.

Interesting either way

 

[Sw00per]

The added twist of the euro version of 5w-40 is kinda of interesting. Did they sell the 3.6 gas in specific countries? I know Jeep sold the eco diesel that uses 5W-40.

Not sure if anyone has researched the differences of euro oil and their additive package vs. what is available in the USA.

I would be interested to see a comparison of the additives and the standards they are trying to meet. Not sure I have read anything showing the euro oil to be better for your engine.

 

[Blade1668]

This guy mentioned a follow-on test which he has not posted. Not sure how many folks send use oil out to test to determine wear but the geek in me is considering it.

I'm one who has sent a oil sample in at all oil changes.

BTW;
A reason why I send a sample it is a traceable oil changes and dates. Hard to deny having a oil report on all oil and filter changes after the first few by dealership. And a report from people who know about oils.
I'm getting sucked in on another oil thread.

 

[Hootbro]

The added twist of the euro version of 5w-40 is kinda of interesting. Did they sell the 3.6 gas in specific countries? I know Jeep sold the eco diesel that uses 5W-40.

Not sure if anyone has researched the differences of euro oil and their additive package vs. what is available in the USA.

I would be interested to see a comparison of the additives and the standards they are trying to meet. Not sure I have read anything showing the euro oil to be better for your engine.

Globally, the 3.6L Pentastar as used in our Gladiators, specs 0W-20 grade oil regardless of market with no alternates listed.

The so called "European Pentastar" is a 3.0L engine commonly found in Maserati products. It is basically built as a short block on the same engine line as our 3.6L but is then sent to Italy where Ferrari under contract builds out the rest of the engine with their designed heads with direct injection and twin turbo intake system. Maserati prior to 2018 spec 5W-40 but since at least 2018 and up, they have spec 10W-60 grade motor oil that is commonly referred to as a "Supercar Oil" because most engines it will go in are expected to be tracked and pushed hard.

In my opinion, there is no detriment to running a heavier oil grade in our 3.6L Pentastar, but also that the current 0W-20 grade recommendations are more than adequate for expected normal service use.

 

[Sw00per]

Globally, the 3.6L Pentastar as used in our Gladiators, specs 0W-20 grade oil regardless of market with no alternates listed.

The so called "European Pentastar" is a 3.0L engine commonly found in Maserati products. It is basically built as a short block on the same engine line as our 3.6L but is then sent to Italy where Ferrari under contract builds out the rest of the engine with their designed heads with direct injection and twin turbo intake system. Maserati prior to 2018 spec 5W-40 but since at least 2018 and up, they have spec 10W-60 grade motor oil that is commonly referred to as a "Supercar Oil" because most engines it will go in are expected to be tracked and pushed hard.

In my opinion, there is no detriment to running a heavier oil grade in our 3.6L Pentastar, but also that the current 0W-20 grade recommendations are more than adequate for expected normal service use.

Thanks for the information. Time to watch some more oil analysis videos

 

[starrskream]

OEM recommended oil, change more often. I change my oil between 30-50% oil life on the dash depending on how I’ve driven it.
changing oil hands down is the best thing you can ever do for an engine. Do it often.

 

[g2020]

As the OP for the thread on PEAK purple coolant (and the competition), I find it interesting that the results of the poll are heavily in favor of orange. I suspect that the poll result has to do with the color of the factory fill.

Before I wrote that post, I read that the coolant color debate had been settled. The type ("formula OAT") and MS-number (MS.90032) are important. Color is no longer relevant.

Before I researched antifreeze / coolant earlier this month, I was completely unaware that color doesn't matter. It was only after I followed the specification trail that I was able to understand that OAT-formulated is the right stuff for a Gladiator. OAT-compatible will work, but it doesn't meet spec.

If you use MOPAR, make sure that the coolant is from the OAT family: MS.90032 for concentrate, or MS-12106 for 50/50 prediluted. These MS-numbers are for different concentrations of the same base engine coolant. This is briefly explained at the beginning of the same thread.

For aftermarket coolants, I reviewed PEAK, Prestone, and XEREX. The two Prestone options are OAT-compatible, but are not MS-compliant. Both PEAK and XEREX are OAT-formulated and comply with MS-12106 / MS.90032, but PEAK has a slightly lower price and a much longer warranty than ZEREX.

For me, it is a choice between MOPAR and PEAK. Right now, I am leaning toward PEAK.

The color happens to be purple.

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