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Best oil
My 97 xj has 301,779 miles. What would be the best oil to put in? And I am fairly certain my dipstick is by stock. Can anyone tell me how many quarts go in?
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check your OEM manual for quart levels. The oil drip pan is the deciding factor of oil amount. The danger with over filling oil, is that the connecting rods can slap the oil, frothing it. once its frothed, it does not pump or lubricate well. A guy, or girl, could install a larger pan if they wanted more oil (Cleaner longer).
I started using 10-40 weight especially in the summer. Im just about 300 k. Lucas oils are top notch, but more expensive. I'd recomend high mileage (for the seal additives) 10W30 in the Winter and 10W40 in the summer
I started using 10-40 weight especially in the summer. Im just about 300 k. Lucas oils are top notch, but more expensive. I'd recomend high mileage (for the seal additives) 10W30 in the Winter and 10W40 in the summer
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Lol! Hmmm go with a good hi milege, oil, I use Rotella in mine and they both are une 200k and im gonna say 5 quarts dear.....
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Originally Posted by mdnov
Soooo true and yet so funny at the same time. He might need more thermal protection for his butt than for his engine!
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check here:
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/oil-question-124302/
its all about preference and trial and error.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/oil-question-124302/
its all about preference and trial and error.