Likewise, I haven't changed my oil for a long time. I plan to have the dealer change mine.
Vehicle SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING
Oil filter change
I just changed the filter at 1400 miles and cut it open to see what kind of debris was in there. Not too bad, but you can see some speckles of aluminum as expected. But the oil is clean and the filter looks to be doing its job. I'll probably do it again in another 1500 miles. Super simple. 24mm socket and a rag to grab the filter. Nice and neat.
I just changed the filter at 1400 miles and cut it open to see what kind of debris was in there. Not too bad, but you can see some speckles of aluminum as expected. But the oil is clean and the filter looks to be doing its job. I'll probably do it again in another 1500 miles. Super simple. 24mm socket and a rag to grab the filter. Nice and neat.
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Apparently Mobile Super Synthetic (not Mobile 1) meets Chrysler 6395. Maybe I'll use that next time around. Thanks, BRLowry for bringing this to my attention!
https://mobiloil.com/en/motor-oils/mobil-super/mobil-super-synthetic
https://mobiloil.com/en/motor-oils/mobil-super/mobil-super-synthetic
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Motor Oil: Certification: Chrysler MS-6395 | Jeep Off Road Adventures
There's a good page about the spec. It's interesting that some conventional oils meet the spec as well, but Mobil 1 doesn't.
There's a good page about the spec. It's interesting that some conventional oils meet the spec as well, but Mobil 1 doesn't.
I saw the filter at the local WallyWorld for about $10. I'm sure that your FLAPS will have them too.
Changed my oil and filter today at 1500 miles. put in a 5 qt. jug of Penzoil 0-20 synthethic.
Did not even bring the level to the bottom mark on the dip stick ?????? Thought these things used 5 qts. ?
Drained around 6 qts out from the factory fill.
Did not even bring the level to the bottom mark on the dip stick ?????? Thought these things used 5 qts. ?
Drained around 6 qts out from the factory fill.
If memory serves five individual quarts brought mine exactly to the top mark on the dipstick but I used an oil extractor to remove the old oil so maybe I didn't get it all ( I thought I did). I've been waiting for other people to report after-oil-change levels on their dipsticks hoping they got the same reading as mine, but Randy's report has me really confused. Tsuter, after you changed your oil and filter do you recall what your dipstick showed? Anyone else change their own oil or happen to check dipstick level after a dealer change.Changed my oil and filter today at 1500 miles. put in a 5 qt. jug of Penzoil 0-20 synthethic.
Did not even bring the level to the bottom mark on the dip stick ?????? Thought these things used 5 qts. ?
Drained around 6 qts out from the factory fill.
Randy, did the cap on your 5qt jug look tampered with in any way like someone "borrowed" a quart? Also, another long shot, but compare your dipstick length with another 2017 Pacifica to see if yours is short - a short dipstick would explain why you drained 6 QTS out (if last guy kept filling till dipstick was happy). Otherwise, I got nothing.
If memory serves five individual quarts brought mine exactly to the top mark on the dipstick but I used an oil extractor to remove the old oil so maybe I didn't get it all ( I thought I did). I've been waiting for other people to report after-oil-change levels on their dipsticks hoping they got the same reading as mine, but Randy's report has me really confused. Tsuter, after you changed your oil and filter do you recall what your dipstick showed? Anyone else change their own oil or happen to check dipstick level after a dealer change.
Randy, did the cap on your 5qt jug look tampered with in any way like someone "borrowed" a quart? Also, another long shot, but compare your dipstick length with another 2017 Pacifica to see if yours is short - a short dipstick would explain why you drained 6 QTS out (if last guy kept filling till dipstick was happy). Otherwise, I got nothing.
I would think with x number of these engines produced each day the dip sticks would be pretty identical (quality control)..........but I guess it is a remote possibility. As far as the jug being short on oil, it was a 5 qt jug with cap sealed. Plus, I poured the old oil back into the jug and overfilled it with what I drained out.
Agreed. Another theory would be that the manual has a misprint and we all actually have 6 quart engines but then everyone doing oil changes should notice the same as you. Probably few have reached the 10,000 mark so only a handful may have attempted oil changes so far to get rid of "break-in" oil.
In my case adding 5 quarts per the manual definitely brought mine to the top dipstick line but that isn't conclusive because I used an oil extractor to remove the old oil through the dipstick tube and maybe I can't use one of those because it leaves a whole quart of dirty oil in the engime.
I am very interested in how this thread plays out. If the manual is wrong about 5 quarts and your experience is the norm then I can't use my oil extractor in the future. Bummer, but I'll owe you a debt of gratitude if that's the case. I'm going to swing by the dealer on Tuesday with other questions so I'll ask about oil capacity and see what they say. I'll do an Internet search too.
In my case adding 5 quarts per the manual definitely brought mine to the top dipstick line but that isn't conclusive because I used an oil extractor to remove the old oil through the dipstick tube and maybe I can't use one of those because it leaves a whole quart of dirty oil in the engime.
I am very interested in how this thread plays out. If the manual is wrong about 5 quarts and your experience is the norm then I can't use my oil extractor in the future. Bummer, but I'll owe you a debt of gratitude if that's the case. I'm going to swing by the dealer on Tuesday with other questions so I'll ask about oil capacity and see what they say. I'll do an Internet search too.
Well, when I look at our 2017 Pacifica Owners manual and User Guide I see 5 quarts. When I search the Internet for 2017 Pacifica specifications I see 5 quarts.
But when I search for 3.6 L Chrysler Pentastar engine in general I see 6 quarts over and over again.
But when I search for 3.6 L Chrysler Pentastar engine in general I see 6 quarts over and over again.
The 3.6L PUG (Pentastar Upgrade) engine features a redesigned oil pan that supports a reduced oil capacity of 5 quarts versus the prior version of the 3.6L. Source is Allpar.com
hi, I haven't seen any posts on this yet, but the other day while I was driving, my pacifica's engine turned off WHILE I WAS MOVING. I had no warning, just that it stopped accelerating and the screen said that car must be in park to put it in drive. Thankfully I had just turned onto a residential street, however, due to the steering being electronic, I had lost the power steering. I had to coast to a stop, then put it in park and press the on button with foot on brake like normal starting. The more I think about this, the more scared I am to drive the van! What if it had happened anywhere else! I had an appointment at the dealer the next morning already, so I told the tech what had happened. They checked the car and it didn't have any codes on it. As if it never happened. I am not sure what to do at this point, I'm really nervous about driving it. The tech couldn't tell me anything. I didn't have any warning, and nothing weird happened with the vehicle before the shut off of the engine. The tech checked to see if my car needed a software update to fix the problem and there was none. My thought was that if a car needed a software update to not shut off randomly while in operation, maybe you shouldn't be selling the dang car!!! Any advice/suggestions? I've never had an issue like this before!
The 3.6L PUG (Pentastar Upgrade) engine features a redesigned oil pan that supports a reduced oil capacity of 5 quarts versus the prior version of the 3.6L. Source is Allpar.com
All I know is that I drained 6 qts. out and it took 6 qts. to refill to top mark.
You should put in a complaint on nhtsa
Did you accidentally hold the start button for a few seconds? That would cause the car to shut down while moving.
Nope, just had hands on the wheel. I don't put my hands anywhere near the start button while driving!
You might want to cut down on the caps/exclamation points. I was just trying to help. Good luck.Nope, just had hands on the wheel. I don't put my hands anywhere near the start button while driving!
I went to the dealer today. The parts department shows 5 quarts in their computer so I went to talk to the service advisor and he looked up 5 quarts. He looked in several places including allpar.com. He said they haven't changed oil in a 2017 Pacifica yet so all he had to go on was his computer. I made an appointment to bring mine in for another issue next week and I will pester him more then.
I wonder if an engine accidentally outfitted with the older oil pan would physically fit in a 2017 Pacifica?
Interesting mystery.
I wonder if an engine accidentally outfitted with the older oil pan would physically fit in a 2017 Pacifica?
Interesting mystery.
Are you driving a Pacifica van or a Pacifica car? You keep referring to "car" in your post.
It is the new Pacifica van. 2017.
Had a 1990 olds that did it and it turned out to be the main computer .Dont know if it applies today but back then the main computer would leave no trouble codes .Dont know why but the only way it could be checked was to try a new computer.Mine did it several times it would just stop then you could start it up again.Daughter had a new cavalier that did the same thing and was the main computer.
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