reccomended oil?
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From: Rapho Township, PA
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L straight Six
I avoid FRAM! They are cheap! Made for yeasterday's oil... not today's oil if that makes sense. cheaper is NOT better in this case.....
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From: Nashville, TN
Year: 1997, 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Fram's cheap construction has been documented to result in chunks of the oil filter dislodging and being distributed throughout the engine. This is especially important due to the horizontal mounting on the 4.0. Also, because of the poor anti-drainback valve, there is a marked increase in dry starts (period of little to no lubrication upon start up) which is where a very high percentage of engine wear occurs. If you google "problems with fram filters" you will find a plethora of information about problems associated with fram oil filters. It's best to avoid them.
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From: Summerville, Ga
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 2.5 4 cyl.
^^^^ x2 he hit the nail on the head. Now can we all drop the nonsense? I really see no need in another "Fram is bad" thread seeing as we already have like 30 already....
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From: Nashville, TN
Year: 1997, 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Yeah, I just posted in another one of em too... I keep telling myself no more oil or oil filter threads... haha
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From: West Palm Beach
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 h.o. with 703's and a KN&N drop in filter
I just saying they have never failed me then I will change but if you maintain your rig thats all that matters I mean my miliage is enough said
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