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Old Apr 26, 2014 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by XJwonders
I have a 01 XJ that need a head swap and I'm pretty broke at the moment lol. My primary xj need an oil change. So it comes first.
Ok. I was saying though. The qts are $4 each and two gallons is $32 minus $10 mail in rebate. I hear ya though with repairs rofl
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Old Apr 26, 2014 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch
Ok. I was saying though. The qts are $4 each and two gallons is $32 minus $10 mail in rebate. I hear ya though with repairs rofl
i bought a gallon for 21 at walmart, and I still need to send in the 5 dollar rebate. Plus I got a quart for like 5 bucks at Walmart. Lol it ll be like I got a free quart
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Old Apr 26, 2014 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by black2000xj
might be a dumb question


but what is everyones opinion on going from conventional to synthetic


rumors on other forums say pick one and stick with it


don't switch back and forth


your thoughts, does it matter?


any harm done if you do?
Most forums are biased one way or the other. I have always used what the P.o. Ran in used vehicles, not always the same brand though. It's pretty much universally accepted knowledge that this is the safest route to go.
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Old Apr 26, 2014 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by XJwonders
i bought a gallon for 21 at walmart, and I still need to send in the 5 dollar rebate. Plus I got a quart for like 5 bucks at Walmart. Lol it ll be like I got a free quart
My walmart had the T5 for.$16
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Old Apr 26, 2014 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch
My walmart had the T5 for.$16
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Old Apr 26, 2014 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by XJwonders
Jersey walmart :-P
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Old Apr 26, 2014 | 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by CrawdadSlim
Most forums are biased one way or the other. I have always used what the P.o. Ran in used vehicles, not always the same brand though. It's pretty much universally accepted knowledge that this is the safest route to go.
OP. It's pure bull****.

Do whatever you want.
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Old Apr 26, 2014 | 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by s346k
I switched from 5w30 Dino to t6 and picked up a bunch of noise. I'm considering switching back to 5w30 Dino bc I did notice a slight drop in mileage, it's cheaper, and quieter.
Bummer
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Old Apr 26, 2014 | 06:30 PM
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Autozone has t6 15w-40 on sale for $14 a gallon..
Just got me 2 more as I already had 1 gallon
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Old May 20, 2014 | 07:54 AM
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OK, I'm in.
I just finished reading this great and informative thread.

I have been committed to Mobil 1 since it came out IIRC back in the late 70's.
I can't remember ever buying anything else, except occasionally High Mileage Mobil 1.

For the XJs, I have been using Mobil 1 and Bosch oil filters and changing them every 5000 miles or so.

It looks like there is a 'New Sheriff in Town' Rotella T6 and his 'Deputy' NAPA 1459.

I think that I will go out today and change the oil and filter in my 3 XJs and my high mileage commuting car '99 Taurus with 172k. I am impressed enough with all the info in this thread to do this change.

Thanks for the info.
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Old May 20, 2014 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 831xj
Autozone has t6 15w-40 on sale for $14 a gallon..
Just got me 2 more as I already had 1 gallon
T6 is refined/sold in 15W40???? I'd pass on any 15WXX oil.

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Old May 20, 2014 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by 831xj
Autozone has t6 15w-40 on sale for $14 a gallon.. Just got me 2 more as I already had 1 gallon
I work at autozone, it's not the Rotella T6 that we had on sale, it was the regular Rotella T, 15w40 conventional and it was for sale for $13.99, but it isn't anymore. The only way they make T6 is in 5w40, or in some colder states, 0w40 I believe.
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Old May 20, 2014 | 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by gms0623
I work at autozone
I'm sorry
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Old May 20, 2014 | 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by gotsnowboards
I'm sorry
lolol
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Old May 20, 2014 | 09:59 PM
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So to avoid the possible noise making from switching to rotella t6 because it's a detergent ,maybe just seafoam before your next change an switch over?
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