type of oil

[Edbergh]

greetings all,

I have a 2011 jeep wrangler JK 3.8 lt , and about a month ago I changed oil and put in mineral oil 5W/30 but recently I got an indiction
on the dashboard stating change oil???? should I go over to 10/30 synthetic ? I live In a very hot island enviroment 89 degrees farenheit
I went to look for some brands and found "MOBIL 1 10/30 advanced full Synthetic" and CASTROL EDGE 10/30 API SN synthetic
on the market, any suggestions which one to use ? I have about 95.000 miles on it. thank you.

 

[ka9mnx]

Did you reset the OLM (dashboard indicator) when you last changed the oil?

 

[Bullwinkle007]

You can pretty much run whatever you want, if it's hot like that all the time 15/40.

 

[addyguy]

Either of the 10W-30's you mentioned would be a great choice.

 

[Edbergh]

I erased the codes on the OBDII but the indication comes on back when you are starting the engine, then afther a few seconds it goes away.

What oil is best to use . now, 10/30 or 10/40 or 15/40 for this type of weather? engine runs real smooth you don't even feel its running.

 

[PimTac]

Here is a thread that may answer your questions.

https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/foru...-for-jeep-wrangler-2011-3-8l#Post4913529

 

[burla]

Run your oci and clear the soccer mom idiot light when it comes on, you don't need a OB2, just use your trip button and gas pedal. My last vehicle was a 6 cylinder JK, I prefer 5w30.

 

[sloinker]

key on without starting. Gas pedal fully to the floor 3 times within 30 seconds of turning the key on. Shut off key and check. Works on many a Fiat/Chrysler.

 

[dave1251]

I and many thousands more use the factory recommended grade in a lot hotter climate then "noord" which is 0W20.