Just like the title says. I'm planning on doing an oil change this afternoon on my new xj. What oil do u use? Weight? Brand? And how many quarts.. its the 4.0 i6. 4x4

 

I like Valvoline 10w30 synthetic blend for high mileage vehicles

5+ quarts. Check carefully as you get close to 5 I always seem to be about 5-1/4 or so

 

Sounds good, have you always run synthetic?

 

Your 4.0 litre requires 6 quarts with filter. I and my owners manual states to use 10W-30. If your Jeep has high miles you may want to go up to 10W-40. Oil and oil filters are really a matter of personal preferance. I personally use Castrol products but, any oil bottle that has an SAE rating on it is a good product. I always go with a Fram or Wix filter. I hope this helps you.

 

Thanks for the quick tips guys. It has 100k miles, is that worthy of 10-w40 or will I be ok with 30. Or is it even a big deal at all.. lol.

 

I'd stay at 10w-30. i have 200k and still use it. just a high mileage one

 

6 quarts of penzoil 10w30

cant beat that active cleaning, it really does work

 

I'll let u know what I choose shortly lol

 

I use the Castrol GTX high millage 10w-40. Its a little more expensive but I'm brand loyal. As long as you use any name brand oil and not the gas station 10w-30 you'll be fine.

 

I do recommend staying at 10W-30 with your mileage but a High Mileage oil would be good. I use Castrol High Mileage....lol...my XJ just turned 256K and she still doesnt burn a drop...lol...now leaks are another story.

 

I wonder why I only get about 5-1/4 quarts in?

I-6 4.0 with running the Jeep for a few minutes to warm it up. Shut it off, fully drained, fresh Fram filter. Dripstick topped off.

Seems weird to me. It's been that way for the 9 or so years that I have owned my 96.

I've only owned the 98 for about 6 months about ready to make the 2nd change so I have not picked up a pattern on this one yet.

Any plausible reason why I would only get 5-1/4 quarts in my 96?

 

Damn! 256 and running strong? That gives me hope lol. I was a little weary of 104k

 

You are doing the right thing by getting the gouge on what oil products work for other XJ owners now just do them religiously every 3months/3K miles and it will work hard for you and last a long time. I run the peewad out of mine every wheeling trip and drive it daily to and from work. Taken good care of the 4.0 inline six is bombproof.

 

Thanks man. I'm planning on usin mine to wheel as often as possible as well as daily, preventative maintenance is my new beat friend Haha

 

Dipstick issue?