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Old Dec 29, 2014 | 11:22 PM
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Obviously not always the case, but contamination could have caused your last chunk of oil to thin out prematurely, and the new oil is back up to grade?
Old Dec 30, 2014 | 12:07 AM
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N8TheGr8, did you get a Cherokee XJ or a Grand Cherokee ZJ? The transmissions behind the 4.0L in ZJs are total trash. But in an XJ they'll last forever if they're kept cool and lubricated.
Ahh this is true. I should have asked if it was a zj or xj
Old Dec 30, 2014 | 12:43 AM
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It is an xj. On that same topic what does that mean or stand for? XJ,ZJ etc.
Old Dec 30, 2014 | 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by N8TheGr8_
It is an xj. On that same topic what does that mean or stand for? XJ,ZJ etc.
Doesn't stand for anything. It's the letter designation that Jeep gave to the series of vehicles.

XJ - 1984-2001 Cherokee
ZJ - 1993-1998 Grand Cherokee
WJ - 1999-2004 Grand Cherokee
WK - 2005-2010 Grand Cherokee
WKII - 2011-Current Grand Cherokee

YJ - 1987-1995 Wrangler
TJ - 1997-2006 Wrangler
JK - 2007-Current Wrangler

This isn't an exclusive list, mind you.

The only ones that ever meant something was:

CJ = Civilian Jeep
DJ = Dispatch Jeep (postal jeeps)
FSJ = Full-size Jeep
Old Dec 30, 2014 | 07:18 AM
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False, xj = xtreme jeep while yj = yuppie jeep.
Old Dec 30, 2014 | 07:31 AM
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False, xj = xtreme jeep while yj = yuppie jeep.
JK = Just Kidding

Can't wait to see what the next Wrangler with IFS is gonna be. Haha
Old Dec 30, 2014 | 07:57 AM
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When using an oversize filter for the first time do I need to add an extra quart? Every jeep is different and the dipstick is your friend, but I'm just asking for a general sense
Old Dec 30, 2014 | 08:05 AM
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When using an oversize filter for the first time do I need to add an extra quart? Every jeep is different and the dipstick is your friend, but I'm just asking for a general sense
Need to add extra oil every time. Fill filter half-way, add most of your oil, run engine until you get oil pressure for a few seconds, then kill it and check the dipstick for a few minutes. I never just go by amounts.
Old Dec 30, 2014 | 08:09 AM
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Need to add extra oil every time. Fill filter half-way, add most of your oil, run engine until you get oil pressure for a few seconds, then kill it and check the dipstick for a few minutes. I never just go by amounts.
Does salad approve Lucas oil stabilizer?
Old Dec 30, 2014 | 08:13 AM
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Does salad approve Lucas oil stabilizer?
Oil does not need "stabilizing". Especially not with something 100x the viscosity if what should be in your engine with none of the important additives. Especially not with a product that is known to cause foaming in normal use.

It's snake oil.
Old Dec 30, 2014 | 09:19 AM
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Oil does not need "stabilizing". Especially not with something 100x the viscosity if what should be in your engine with none of the important additives. Especially not with a product that is known to cause foaming in normal use.

It's snake oil.
It does kill rats and roaches with a little modification....
Old Dec 30, 2014 | 11:59 AM
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Oil does not need "stabilizing". Especially not with something 100x the viscosity if what should be in your engine with none of the important additives. Especially not with a product that is known to cause foaming in normal use.

It's snake oil.
Do you have a recommendation? My engine has 150k(241401.6km) of hard California dessert use and poor maintenance intervals. It has a light tick... Will be using Rotella 10w30 synthetic blend
Old Dec 30, 2014 | 01:02 PM
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Do you have a recommendation? My engine has 150k(241401.6km) of hard California dessert use and poor maintenance intervals. It has a light tick... Will be using Rotella 10w30 synthetic blend
Sure.

Check out my signature if you wanna read my opinions on engine oil lol
Old Dec 30, 2014 | 02:06 PM
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Sure.

Check out my signature if you wanna read my opinions on engine oil lol
read it several times
Old Dec 30, 2014 | 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Basslicks
Doesn't stand for anything. It's the letter designation that Jeep gave to the series of vehicles.

XJ - 1984-2001 Cherokee
ZJ - 1993-1998 Grand Cherokee
WJ - 1999-2004 Grand Cherokee
WK - 2005-2010 Grand Cherokee
WKII - 2011-Current Grand Cherokee

YJ - 1987-1995 Wrangler
TJ - 1997-2006 Wrangler
JK - 2007-Current Wrangler

This isn't an exclusive list, mind you.

The only ones that ever meant something was:

CJ = Civilian Jeep
DJ = Dispatch Jeep (postal jeeps)
FSJ = Full-size Jeep
Also the FC... Forward Control. One of the coolest things they ever built.




I had a shot to buy one a few years ago and I wasn't quick enough.



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