I know that there have already been threads on this but heres my problems i got my jeep back in july. its a 2000 cherokee classic, 4.0 I6, auto tranny, my dad picked it up for me while i was volunteering at a youth camp and he got some of the fluids chinged. it is time for me to now change it again.
Questions-
1. is the high millage oil really needed (168,XXX miles)
2. i need to go w/ real oil not synthetic right?
3. i know that this is stupid but its 5 quarts right??

Thanks!

 

1. no
2. yea or you can get the half real half syn.
3. I think 6 quarts

 

isnt the mixed stuff expensive?

 

1. no, high milage for a 4.0 is up around 300,000.
2. it's up to you, but with 160,000 on mine I run regular 10w30.
3. 6 quarts.

when you take your oil filter off, make sure the rubber gasket comes with it.
if your filter is stuck on, you can but 'sockets' for oil filters (autozone et al) that fit a 3/8" drive ratchet.
when you put the new filter on, lube the supplied gasket with oil... just a smear will do.
hand tighten it "snug"... if you sinch it down it will leak.

Have fun.

 

thanks for the help

 

Its about 51/2 QUARTS

 

put in 5 quarts, run it for about 5 minutes and pour in another quart..that way the oil gets into the filter and it makes the level lower so add in another quart..also do what everyone else mentioned too..

 

I do the same thing....

 

i would just put all six in

 

I pre-fill the filter (I use a larger 1qt filter), add 4qts plus one Lucas, then top off if needed.

 

Hey, doing my first oil change on my 2000 cherokee se. And I'm just wondering if anyone has any suggestions for what type of filter to use? I plan to use 10w-30, if anyone as any suggestions on that either.

 

Mopar filters are cheap and available at most auto parts places.

 

This topic has produced numerous threads and colorful discussions.

I suggest visiting bobistheoilguy.com and read up on oil. You can then comfortably make your own decision.

I use Pureone Purolator filters. They rated very highly with consumer reports.

Because you asked, I use mobil 1 5W-30.

 

I run Mobile 1 full synthetic and my Jeep LOVES it! Runs much smoother now with the synthetic than it did before. At $21.99 per oil change (plus $7 for a filter), I consider $30 pretty inexpensive.

 

lol, im getting ready to do a tuneup and possibly door pins on my suburban now....aww the good ole days of knowing nothing!