asking what is best oil weight to use for summer on 94 xj with inline 6
04-03-2017, 04:58 PM
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asking what is best oil weight to use for summer on 94 xj with inline 6
i would like to know which is the best oil weight to use on a inline six with 155k on it put new 10w-30 in it but on idle it drops to 10 to 20 lbs oil pressure when warm out side. any ideas
04-03-2017, 05:25 PM
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189k miles valvoline maxlife 10x30 all year long with extended oil change periods because it does not get that dirty at 3k buy at walmart 5 qt. container MY 2 CTS. used since 7/2010 in pa.
04-03-2017, 06:51 PM
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FSM calls out 10w-30 for temps never above 100 deg F and 05w-30 for temps never below 0 deg F. I usually run 5w in the summer and 10w in the winter.
The pressure seems low. The FSM calls for a minimum of 13psi at idle plus 10psi per 1000rpm.
The factory gauge on the dash can be inaccurate. I suggest doing an oil change with the proper weight oil and checking your pressure with a mechanical gauge to get an accurate reading.
The pressure seems low. The FSM calls for a minimum of 13psi at idle plus 10psi per 1000rpm.
The factory gauge on the dash can be inaccurate. I suggest doing an oil change with the proper weight oil and checking your pressure with a mechanical gauge to get an accurate reading.
