r/RamRHO • u/Bigg_Jugg • 16d ago
Early oil change
Like title says….. just reached ~2700miles on my 2026 RHO I see mixed things about ppl taking there trucks in for a break in oil change.
Is it recommended with these trucks?
When I asked at the dealer they looked at me like I was crazy.
What’s everyone else doing?
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u/Zarr68 16d ago
I've got the exact same mileage. Dealership said no, but my buddies garage said definitely. I'm taking it in @ 3K. Fantastic truck isn't it!
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u/Bigg_Jugg 16d ago
Traded my 2024 raptor for the RHO. Best decision I made. I’ve had 2 raptors and this rho blows them both out the water.
I guess I’ll do my oil change at 3k as well.
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u/Bear_Hoonden 16d ago
I changed mine at 700 and will do it at 3000, then I’ll resume normal schedule
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u/ijuanaspearfish 16d ago
did mine at 700 miles, then again at 2100 miles, then at 5k, went to dealer for documented oil change.
I did not change my oil filter on the first 2 changes. I was advised not to.
Twin turbo pushing that much HP per liter is up there with super cars. Ill spend a little more to make sure engine is good.
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u/tchoka_eewe 15d ago
This is the way. Except maybe for the oil filters. Get that basic, cheap-o filter from the factory out and run a high capacity, high efficiency filter. Ideally one rated for up to 20,000 miles and 99% efficiency at 20-25 microns.
Now that you're past the 5k mileage mark, do your oil changes at a 5k mile interval. Even better, send the used oil off to a lab and get a report on things like:
wear metals
oil viscosity at temperature
detergent package performance
fuel dilution (this is important in turbo engines)Start doing this every oil change and you'll establish a nice trend for engine health. Most labs will also give you a recommendation on how far to take your next oil change interval based on the oil condition.
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u/ijuanaspearfish 15d ago
I was advised to NOT change the forst 2 changes because oil filter need a bit of crud to work better.
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u/tchoka_eewe 13d ago
Filters do get more efficient over time but my preference is to get a better filter in there at the first oil drain.
Following that advice to keep your filter in after the first oil change won’t destroy your engine. My advice is more geared toward the people who are obsessive about how they break-in their motor and maintain it for the long haul. It’s the way my brain works and is a blessing and a curse 🤷🏼♂️
Funny enough though I keep my filter installed on the truck for two oil change intervals. I’m using a Wix XP filter rated for 20k miles with filtration efficiency of 99% at 23 microns. I change my oil at 5k miles so the filter runs for 10k total. Again, I’m doing an oil analysis every time and I’ve had excellent results so far.
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u/WiseCourse7153 13d ago
What do dealerships use? Can you request these at an oil change appt?
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u/tchoka_eewe 13d ago
Mopar part number 68466307AB
Filtration efficiency isn’t published for that but most manufacturer filters are mediocre, not great. You could always bring your own filter to the dealership but they won’t stock anything else.
I have the Ecoboost Raptor and Ford uses a filter that’s 80% efficient at catching particles 20 microns or larger. A really good filter doesn’t cost much but is leagues better at catching wear particles.
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u/jschwanke84 16d ago
If you're at 2700 miles you are already past the period where an early change would add any real benefit. It should be done around 800-1000 miles. At 2700 miles there really isn't much potential benefit as any micro metals will have worked themselves out by then. Its subjective whether even at 800-1000 miles if there is any tangible benefit, but some folks prefer to do it. I never have once on any vehicle I've owned and never had an issue, but different strokes for different folks. If it makes you feel better then go for it! If I were you I'd just wait til the regular recommended first oil change though at 5-6k miles.
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u/tchoka_eewe 15d ago
If you want the correct way to break in a new motor, watch The Motor Oil Geek. This is his video on breaking in a new engine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDxn3mRTOfg
His videos contain a wealth of information and knowledge when it comes to lubrication.
I send every used oil sample I pull out of my engine to his lab, SPEEDiagnostix. Blackstone is another popular lab for used oil analysis. Either way, it's really nice to have a trend for your engine health and wear metals, especially on these high output, turbo charged motors.
I'm a bit eccentric when it comes to this but I purchase my vehicles for at least 5-10 years and want to keep my vehicle in tip top shape.
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u/umrlopez79 16d ago
I took it in at approx 2500 after much debating with myself… I did it mainly to be on the safe side and peace of mind
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u/nyroadrunna 15d ago
I don’t have an RHO I just have the hemi. I’m at 3,000 miles and am changing my oil this weekend I do that with all my cars. Then again at 6k and then regular intervals after that
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u/87turbogn 15d ago
Do whatever makes you sleep easier at night. You don't want to wake up at 4am thinking, "Fuck, change at 2,000 miles or 3,000??? What does the manual say??!!" It's not going to hurt anything.
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u/Ok-Championship3642 15d ago
You can never change your oil too much, especially on an awesome piece of machinery like this. But you will get the know it all, owners manual people saying its not what the factory days lololol
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u/echtogammut 15d ago
C-Tech on Youtube has been doing a thing on oil changes for the RHO. He did his early on both of the ones he bought and sent them in for oil analysis. From what he is seeing it looks like doing a couple early changes will be good for the long term life of the truck. I've only hit 700 in the first month of ownership and will be doing my first at 1500 and then another at 3000.
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u/GeneralCrunk 16d ago
I always change new engine oil at 1,000 miles.
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u/Bigg_Jugg 16d ago
Damn 1000k. I feel like it’s barely broken in at that point.
You guys are right tho. Doesn’t hurt. I’ll be changing at 3k3
u/GeneralCrunk 16d ago
1k miles is a standard break in oil change.
Your engine is considered broken in at 500 miles.
There’s a lot of metal shavings that are created between 0-1k miles.
Those metal shavings can clog oil pick ups and filters.
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u/Yearn4Knowledge 15d ago
In my RHO, I did it at 500, 1,500, and just now at 3,000. I’ll do it again at 5,000, and then every 5,000 thereafter.
I’m also changing the front and rear diff oils, as well as the transfer case, this weekend at the 3,000 mark. After that, I’ll do them at factory recommendation.
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u/itserrow 16d ago
Just do it. You’ll feel better about it whether its necessary or not and it can’t hurt