The table shows all suitable motor oils for Viper 2st generation, made in 1996 — 2002.
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Year
Grade SAE
all-season +25 to -25 °C
winter -30 to +5 °C
summer -5 to +45 °C
Gasoline API
Diesel API
Oil Type
Recommended Brand
1996
5W-50 10W-50
0W-50 0W-40
5W-50 5W-40
SL SJ
CH-4 CG-4
only synthetics
SHELL, Mobil
1997
5W-50 10W-50
0W-50 0W-40
5W-50 5W-40
SL SJ
CH-4 CG-4
only synthetics
SHELL, Mobil
1998
5W-50 10W-50
0W-50 0W-40
5W-50 5W-40
SL SJ
CH-4 CG-4
only synthetics
SHELL, Mobil
1999
5W-50 10W-50
0W-50 0W-40
5W-50 5W-40
SL SJ
CH-4 CG-4
only synthetics
SHELL, Mobil
2000
5W-50 10W-50
0W-50 0W-40
5W-50 5W-40
SM SL
CH-4
only synthetics
SHELL, Mobil
2001
5W-50 10W-50
0W-50 0W-40
5W-50 5W-40
SM SL
CH-4
only synthetics
SHELL, Mobil
2002
5W-50 10W-50
0W-50 0W-40
5W-50 5W-40
SM SL
CH-4
only synthetics
SHELL, Mobil
Data close to recommended in Dodge
To buy the right oil you need to know SAE Viscosity Grade and API Quality Index oil for diesel or gasoline engine. You can select any Brand from the listed.
Example: for gasoline engines Dodge Viper (2st generation) 1996, suitable multigrade synthetics oil 5W-50 quality SM, SL.
For bodies made in 2002, for the cold season, recommended only synthetics 0W-50 \ SM, SL.
If possible, check the selected oil for compliance with the manufacturers specifications and service intervals.