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    Basic oil plan for new Jeep (asking the experts)

    Didn't mean "this" as in this thread. meant "this" as in this link; http://theoildrop.server101.com/forums/s...ge=0#Post258506
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    Basic oil plan for new Jeep (asking the experts)

    K, In case anybody cares; I went with Amsoil XL 5W-20. Decent price,stays within the manu. spec. two oil changes a year, callin it good. I also chose an EaO34 filter, for only two more dollars, so thanks go out to RedCellRacing. (RedCell, be sure to check out jk-forum.com) And YES, why don't...
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    Basic oil plan for new Jeep (asking the experts)

    One more; - The major benefit - Synthetics do not thicken as much as dino's when cool, so Synthetics are better at startup. - Synthetics last longer as they do not have VI's added, that break down before the oil. - Synthetics can reduce friction a bit better. This will help with wear and mileage.
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    Basic oil plan for new Jeep (asking the experts)

    Wow, that is one heck of a detailed article. I really enjoyed the read. Just for your own edification, this is what I took from the article (highly summarized); - Pick your oil weight according to the following formula. 10 PSI for every 1,000 RPM's. And that low pressure at idle is okay, as the...
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    Basic oil plan for new Jeep (asking the experts)

    Do I need to use an Amsoil filter with that oil?
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    Basic oil plan for new Jeep (asking the experts)

    Found the TSO, about a mile from my home. YIKES!, $10.50 a quart. Must be some good oil.
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    Basic oil plan for new Jeep (asking the experts)

    The factory recommends 5W-20. Why would I use 10w30? I'm running a AEM cold air intake (filter), and I'll pick up the Napa Gold oil filter. Thanks for the info.
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    Basic oil plan for new Jeep (asking the experts)

    Anybody who can understand what is talked about in this forum, is what I'd call and expert. I like Coffee's answer. I'm lookin for short and sweet.
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    Basic oil plan for new Jeep (asking the experts)

    Am looking for Brand. And will be willing to pay for synthetic. I already know that I need to run 5w-20.
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    Basic oil plan for new Jeep (asking the experts)

    I've done enough here to become dangerous, and I'm looking for a bit of a summary. New Jeep (V6 minifan motor) in Southern California. I drive about 10K miles per year. I'd like to do a bypass filter and pre-oiler, but I just don't know that the cost is justified. What Oil and what Filter...
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    Trufilter, anybody have any experience with these?

    www.trufilter.com I've looked around the web, and can't seem to find any real world experience. At $120 I would expect them to work...???
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