It turns out that it was the 5.2L V-8 so I only needed five quarts. I put in the three 10W30 quarts I had on hand and finished with two 5W30. I showed him how to check the oil and gave him a quart and a funnel and told him to check it monthly. When I drained it, only about 3.5 quarts came out so I showed him and explained how he needs to keep a close eye on that. Thanks all.
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It turns out that it was the 5.2L V-8 so I only needed five quarts. I put in the three 10W30 quarts I had on hand and finished with two 5W30. I showed him how to check the oil and gave him a quart and a funnel and told him to check it monthly. When I drained it, only about 3.5 quarts came out so I showed him and explained how he needs to keep a close eye on that. Thanks all.
In that case, also forget all the suggestions for Xw40 and just run 5w30 year-round. The 5.2 doesn't need or like heavier oil than a 30-wt. Its got a very different oiling system and runs more pressure than a 4.0 (Chrysler-designed 5.2 versus AMC-designed 4.0).
It turns out that it was the 5.2L V-8 so I only needed five quarts. I put in the three 10W30 quarts I had on hand and finished with two 5W30. I showed him how to check the oil and gave him a quart and a funnel and told him to check it monthly. When I drained it, only about 3.5 quarts came out so I showed him and explained how he needs to keep a close eye on that. Thanks all.
In that case, also forget all the suggestions for Xw40 and just run 5w30 year-round. The 5.2 doesn't need or like heavier oil than a 30-wt. Its got a very different oiling system and runs more pressure than a 4.0 (Chrysler-designed 5.2 versus AMC-designed 4.0).
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Originally Posted By: judsonj
It turns out that it was the 5.2L V-8 so I only needed five quarts. I put in the three 10W30 quarts I had on hand and finished with two 5W30. I showed him how to check the oil and gave him a quart and a funnel and told him to check it monthly. When I drained it, only about 3.5 quarts came out so I showed him and explained how he needs to keep a close eye on that. Thanks all.
Wow, so it wasn't even a Jeep Cherokee in the first place lol.
It turns out that it was the 5.2L V-8 so I only needed five quarts. I put in the three 10W30 quarts I had on hand and finished with two 5W30. I showed him how to check the oil and gave him a quart and a funnel and told him to check it monthly. When I drained it, only about 3.5 quarts came out so I showed him and explained how he needs to keep a close eye on that. Thanks all.
Wow, so it wasn't even a Jeep Cherokee in the first place lol.
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Originally Posted By: judsonj
It turns out that it was the 5.2L V-8 so I only needed five quarts. I put in the three 10W30 quarts I had on hand and finished with two 5W30. I showed him how to check the oil and gave him a quart and a funnel and told him to check it monthly. When I drained it, only about 3.5 quarts came out so I showed him and explained how he needs to keep a close eye on that. Thanks all.
In that case, also forget all the suggestions for Xw40 and just run 5w30 year-round. The 5.2 doesn't need or like heavier oil than a 30-wt. Its got a very different oiling system and runs more pressure than a 4.0 (Chrysler-designed 5.2 versus AMC-designed 4.0).
Good to know, thanks.
Originally Posted By: judsonj
It turns out that it was the 5.2L V-8 so I only needed five quarts. I put in the three 10W30 quarts I had on hand and finished with two 5W30. I showed him how to check the oil and gave him a quart and a funnel and told him to check it monthly. When I drained it, only about 3.5 quarts came out so I showed him and explained how he needs to keep a close eye on that. Thanks all.
In that case, also forget all the suggestions for Xw40 and just run 5w30 year-round. The 5.2 doesn't need or like heavier oil than a 30-wt. Its got a very different oiling system and runs more pressure than a 4.0 (Chrysler-designed 5.2 versus AMC-designed 4.0).
Good to know, thanks.
5qt jug of oil of your choosing.
I've been running 5qts Valvoline MaxLife 10w30 for several years 10+. A quart of Lucas oil stabilizer.
But above all I run the wix 51515 oversized oil filter. Or napa gold 1515
Stay away from those orange Fram for oil.
I have 243,000miles on my xj
I've been running 5qts Valvoline MaxLife 10w30 for several years 10+. A quart of Lucas oil stabilizer.
But above all I run the wix 51515 oversized oil filter. Or napa gold 1515
Stay away from those orange Fram for oil.
I have 243,000miles on my xj
Originally Posted By: southernjeeper
I've been running 5qts Valvoline MaxLife 10w30 for several years 10+. A quart of Lucas oil stabilizer.
To the OP: See? If a Jeep engine can survive a quart of that slimy excrement mixed in with its oil every oil change, it can survive any good oil in the sump.
I've been running 5qts Valvoline MaxLife 10w30 for several years 10+. A quart of Lucas oil stabilizer.
To the OP: See? If a Jeep engine can survive a quart of that slimy excrement mixed in with its oil every oil change, it can survive any good oil in the sump.
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