Hey guys,
If you guys wouldn't mind could you help me out with some questions I have?
This all related to a 1997 Jeep Wrangler w/2.5L 4-cylinder, 60k miles
1.) I've been using a K&N drop-in air filter in the stock airbox for about a year now and change my oil every 3,000 miles. I haven't really worried about it much cause I never really get in high dust situations with it plus I also run an Outerwears pre-filter on it. If I go offroading or out on the farm I put my factory paper/foam one back in and leave the pre-filter on. I was wondering if you thought this was acceptable or if maybe there was another middle of the road filter that was more suitable?
2.) I've been running Mobil 1 10w-30 as long as possible. When purchased it I'm sure it had dino oil in it and I ran dino oil up until around probably 19k miles then switched to strictly Mobil 1. I've considered using Redline but the Mobil (even the new SuperSyn) seems to be pretty awesome. I always change the oil at 3,000 miles and sometimes but never over 3,500 miles. Is there any reason why I would want to change from Mobil 1 or change what I'm doing?
3.) I'm not sure if my oil pan just sweats or if my real main seal has a slight leak but my oil pan is always wet; however, I never see it drip. I've been considering running Auto-RX with it to clean any deposits I have in there (should be relatively clean). I also have a little bit of lifter noise I think but that is pretty normal on this type of motor. I was wondering if most people still thought Auto-RX was safe and how I should go about using it? Should I add it around 2,500 miles with Mobil 1 then do a full change then add again and run 3,000 miles then change again. Or should I use a fresh lubing and add it then change the filter after 500 miles, add some oil and run for another 2500. I also had read that you should use regular dinosaur oil with Auto-rx but now I'm seeing its ok to use mobil 1 when doing it. any idea?
4.) I'm still using Redline SI-1 fuel injector cleaner about every 5-6th tank of gas in maintenance concentration, I only used the "quick-cleanup" full bottle amount once and that was the first time I had ever cleaned my injectors at around 30,000 miles. Is this still considered a relatively good and safe cleaner. Any reason to stop this practice?
5.) I want to do an oil analysis for fun. I looked on the FAQ's and stuff but I didn't find any answer to where to buy a test kit. What is a the best lab to get to do the test and where can I order there kit from? If one place is better for the money then please let me know. I don't want to spend a lot maybe 20 bucks or something around there.
Thanks for your time and help,
Seth
If you guys wouldn't mind could you help me out with some questions I have?
This all related to a 1997 Jeep Wrangler w/2.5L 4-cylinder, 60k miles
1.) I've been using a K&N drop-in air filter in the stock airbox for about a year now and change my oil every 3,000 miles. I haven't really worried about it much cause I never really get in high dust situations with it plus I also run an Outerwears pre-filter on it. If I go offroading or out on the farm I put my factory paper/foam one back in and leave the pre-filter on. I was wondering if you thought this was acceptable or if maybe there was another middle of the road filter that was more suitable?
2.) I've been running Mobil 1 10w-30 as long as possible. When purchased it I'm sure it had dino oil in it and I ran dino oil up until around probably 19k miles then switched to strictly Mobil 1. I've considered using Redline but the Mobil (even the new SuperSyn) seems to be pretty awesome. I always change the oil at 3,000 miles and sometimes but never over 3,500 miles. Is there any reason why I would want to change from Mobil 1 or change what I'm doing?
3.) I'm not sure if my oil pan just sweats or if my real main seal has a slight leak but my oil pan is always wet; however, I never see it drip. I've been considering running Auto-RX with it to clean any deposits I have in there (should be relatively clean). I also have a little bit of lifter noise I think but that is pretty normal on this type of motor. I was wondering if most people still thought Auto-RX was safe and how I should go about using it? Should I add it around 2,500 miles with Mobil 1 then do a full change then add again and run 3,000 miles then change again. Or should I use a fresh lubing and add it then change the filter after 500 miles, add some oil and run for another 2500. I also had read that you should use regular dinosaur oil with Auto-rx but now I'm seeing its ok to use mobil 1 when doing it. any idea?
4.) I'm still using Redline SI-1 fuel injector cleaner about every 5-6th tank of gas in maintenance concentration, I only used the "quick-cleanup" full bottle amount once and that was the first time I had ever cleaned my injectors at around 30,000 miles. Is this still considered a relatively good and safe cleaner. Any reason to stop this practice?
5.) I want to do an oil analysis for fun. I looked on the FAQ's and stuff but I didn't find any answer to where to buy a test kit. What is a the best lab to get to do the test and where can I order there kit from? If one place is better for the money then please let me know. I don't want to spend a lot maybe 20 bucks or something around there.
Thanks for your time and help,
Seth
