Re: Battery for 90 XJ
 

billy ray wrote:
> I wish I was 189.
> I'd be normal weight if I was 6' 8"
>
> I was thinking about dropping down to 5w for the winter time,
> probably no real reason to though..

The Jeep currently has 5W30 in it. A local dealership had a cheap
oil change going on and I didn't notice what they put in till later
that day. I haven't had any problems with the oil even though 5w30
is more for freezing and below. both 10W30 and 5W30 are 30 weight
at operating temperature, the 5 just means it flows better at lower
temperature.

I have had the Jeep in 10-20 below weather with 10W30 synthetic and
didn't have any problem with oil pressure.

Re: Battery for 90 XJ
 

billy ray wrote:
> I wish I was 189.
> I'd be normal weight if I was 6' 8"
>
> I was thinking about dropping down to 5w for the winter time,
> probably no real reason to though..

The Jeep currently has 5W30 in it. A local dealership had a cheap
oil change going on and I didn't notice what they put in till later
that day. I haven't had any problems with the oil even though 5w30
is more for freezing and below. both 10W30 and 5W30 are 30 weight
at operating temperature, the 5 just means it flows better at lower
temperature.

I have had the Jeep in 10-20 below weather with 10W30 synthetic and
didn't have any problem with oil pressure.

Re: Battery for 90 XJ
 

I ran across this a while back when looking at API info.

If you want to see who holds the API license on your favorite brand of motor
oil see, this is a large page and takes a bit to load:

http://eolcs.api.org/DisplayInfo.asp?Info=BrandNames

There is lots of interesting info in its 215 pages including that only 5 of
Amsoil's oils have API certification and in another area the cost of
certification is quite low.....$850 for members and $1050 for non members
and $0.0015 per gallon AFTER the first million gallons.

I recently installed a Wal-Mart EverStart Maxx battery it has a 3 year free
replacement warranty and was rated by Consumer Reports in the top 3 in all
the sizes tested.

I've not used any oil additives in ..... hmmmmm.... at least a decade, maybe
two....

If you are thinking that you have sludge, gum, varnish, or just plain
schmutz (dirt that moves) you might try switching to synthetic oil as it has
a higher cleaning ability than dino spit or diesel motor oil. The diesel
oil will perform more thorough cleaning and do it faster. You may want to
replace the filter (only) part way through the oil change interval.

Rotella T, Delo, and Delvac are made from Group III base oil which is
superior to the Group I and II used for most automobile motor oils and MUCH
higher levels of detergents. All are available in 10w-30 if you want to
stay in that grade or in 5w- if you go to synthetic (Group IV) base.

Before you replace your injectors you should try cleaning them first. There
are a few cleaners that I have used and have confidence in including
Berryman B12 Chemtool, BG44K, SeaFoam, and Techron Cleaner Concentrate (not
cleaner with Techron which is diluted stuff)

This procedure came from Pat Goss on Motor Week,

Add a can to a full tank of gasoline, run that tank until it is as low as
you dare drive, refill with just gasoline and run that tank until it is as
low as you dare drive, then repeat the next tank with one of the above
cleaners and run that tank until it is as low as you dare drive.

You may want to add one of the cleaners once or twice a year and run that
tank until it is as low as you dare drive to keep the injectors clean.

The gasoline companies now are required to add cleaner to their gas but most
only allow the minimum amount allowed by law.

Anyone interested in a copy of the motor oil report, or the newest Consumer
Reports report on batteries or on car wax send me an e-address where you can
receive attachments



"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:fpTQg.4414$iA5.2272@dukeread11...
> billy ray wrote:
>> I wish I was 189.
>> I'd be normal weight if I was 6' 8"
>>
>> I was thinking about dropping down to 5w for the winter time,
>> probably no real reason to though..
>
> The Jeep currently has 5W30 in it. A local dealership had a cheap
> oil change going on and I didn't notice what they put in till later
> that day. I haven't had any problems with the oil even though 5w30
> is more for freezing and below. both 10W30 and 5W30 are 30 weight
> at operating temperature, the 5 just means it flows better at lower
> temperature.
>
> I have had the Jeep in 10-20 below weather with 10W30 synthetic and
> didn't have any problem with oil pressure.
>

Re: Battery for 90 XJ
 

I ran across this a while back when looking at API info.

If you want to see who holds the API license on your favorite brand of motor
oil see, this is a large page and takes a bit to load:

http://eolcs.api.org/DisplayInfo.asp?Info=BrandNames

There is lots of interesting info in its 215 pages including that only 5 of
Amsoil's oils have API certification and in another area the cost of
certification is quite low.....$850 for members and $1050 for non members
and $0.0015 per gallon AFTER the first million gallons.

I recently installed a Wal-Mart EverStart Maxx battery it has a 3 year free
replacement warranty and was rated by Consumer Reports in the top 3 in all
the sizes tested.

I've not used any oil additives in ..... hmmmmm.... at least a decade, maybe
two....

If you are thinking that you have sludge, gum, varnish, or just plain
schmutz (dirt that moves) you might try switching to synthetic oil as it has
a higher cleaning ability than dino spit or diesel motor oil. The diesel
oil will perform more thorough cleaning and do it faster. You may want to
replace the filter (only) part way through the oil change interval.

Rotella T, Delo, and Delvac are made from Group III base oil which is
superior to the Group I and II used for most automobile motor oils and MUCH
higher levels of detergents. All are available in 10w-30 if you want to
stay in that grade or in 5w- if you go to synthetic (Group IV) base.

Before you replace your injectors you should try cleaning them first. There
are a few cleaners that I have used and have confidence in including
Berryman B12 Chemtool, BG44K, SeaFoam, and Techron Cleaner Concentrate (not
cleaner with Techron which is diluted stuff)

This procedure came from Pat Goss on Motor Week,

Add a can to a full tank of gasoline, run that tank until it is as low as
you dare drive, refill with just gasoline and run that tank until it is as
low as you dare drive, then repeat the next tank with one of the above
cleaners and run that tank until it is as low as you dare drive.

You may want to add one of the cleaners once or twice a year and run that
tank until it is as low as you dare drive to keep the injectors clean.

The gasoline companies now are required to add cleaner to their gas but most
only allow the minimum amount allowed by law.

Anyone interested in a copy of the motor oil report, or the newest Consumer
Reports report on batteries or on car wax send me an e-address where you can
receive attachments



"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:fpTQg.4414$iA5.2272@dukeread11...
> billy ray wrote:
>> I wish I was 189.
>> I'd be normal weight if I was 6' 8"
>>
>> I was thinking about dropping down to 5w for the winter time,
>> probably no real reason to though..
>
> The Jeep currently has 5W30 in it. A local dealership had a cheap
> oil change going on and I didn't notice what they put in till later
> that day. I haven't had any problems with the oil even though 5w30
> is more for freezing and below. both 10W30 and 5W30 are 30 weight
> at operating temperature, the 5 just means it flows better at lower
> temperature.
>
> I have had the Jeep in 10-20 below weather with 10W30 synthetic and
> didn't have any problem with oil pressure.
>

Re: Battery for 90 XJ
 

I ran across this a while back when looking at API info.

If you want to see who holds the API license on your favorite brand of motor
oil see, this is a large page and takes a bit to load:

http://eolcs.api.org/DisplayInfo.asp?Info=BrandNames

There is lots of interesting info in its 215 pages including that only 5 of
Amsoil's oils have API certification and in another area the cost of
certification is quite low.....$850 for members and $1050 for non members
and $0.0015 per gallon AFTER the first million gallons.

I recently installed a Wal-Mart EverStart Maxx battery it has a 3 year free
replacement warranty and was rated by Consumer Reports in the top 3 in all
the sizes tested.

I've not used any oil additives in ..... hmmmmm.... at least a decade, maybe
two....

If you are thinking that you have sludge, gum, varnish, or just plain
schmutz (dirt that moves) you might try switching to synthetic oil as it has
a higher cleaning ability than dino spit or diesel motor oil. The diesel
oil will perform more thorough cleaning and do it faster. You may want to
replace the filter (only) part way through the oil change interval.

Rotella T, Delo, and Delvac are made from Group III base oil which is
superior to the Group I and II used for most automobile motor oils and MUCH
higher levels of detergents. All are available in 10w-30 if you want to
stay in that grade or in 5w- if you go to synthetic (Group IV) base.

Before you replace your injectors you should try cleaning them first. There
are a few cleaners that I have used and have confidence in including
Berryman B12 Chemtool, BG44K, SeaFoam, and Techron Cleaner Concentrate (not
cleaner with Techron which is diluted stuff)

This procedure came from Pat Goss on Motor Week,

Add a can to a full tank of gasoline, run that tank until it is as low as
you dare drive, refill with just gasoline and run that tank until it is as
low as you dare drive, then repeat the next tank with one of the above
cleaners and run that tank until it is as low as you dare drive.

You may want to add one of the cleaners once or twice a year and run that
tank until it is as low as you dare drive to keep the injectors clean.

The gasoline companies now are required to add cleaner to their gas but most
only allow the minimum amount allowed by law.

Anyone interested in a copy of the motor oil report, or the newest Consumer
Reports report on batteries or on car wax send me an e-address where you can
receive attachments



"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:fpTQg.4414$iA5.2272@dukeread11...
> billy ray wrote:
>> I wish I was 189.
>> I'd be normal weight if I was 6' 8"
>>
>> I was thinking about dropping down to 5w for the winter time,
>> probably no real reason to though..
>
> The Jeep currently has 5W30 in it. A local dealership had a cheap
> oil change going on and I didn't notice what they put in till later
> that day. I haven't had any problems with the oil even though 5w30
> is more for freezing and below. both 10W30 and 5W30 are 30 weight
> at operating temperature, the 5 just means it flows better at lower
> temperature.
>
> I have had the Jeep in 10-20 below weather with 10W30 synthetic and
> didn't have any problem with oil pressure.
>

Re: Battery for 90 XJ
 

Do you live near the San Francisco Bay Area? I could make you a real
deal on a new SUV DieHard as long as you use the same one that fits the
1995 Grand Cherokee. How much? If you are married, think of having a
spare battery sitting around where your wife can see it.

ltkaknm@gmail.com proclaimed:

> Hello all,
>
> I am going to replace my battery soon and wondered if any of you had
> any suggestions on a type or brand of battery that would be the best. I
> do not do much off road and the only addition I have to my system is a
> Boston Acoustics amplifier going directly to my battery
>
> I am also going to change my oil from Quaker State 4x4 synthetic to
> possibly Chevron. Any suggestions on oil or oil additives such as
> Lucas and Marvel Mystery Oil?
>
> Finally, I also might be changing my Fuel Injectors and would
> appreciate any advice
>
> Thanks,
>
> LTK
>

Re: Battery for 90 XJ
 

Do you live near the San Francisco Bay Area? I could make you a real
deal on a new SUV DieHard as long as you use the same one that fits the
1995 Grand Cherokee. How much? If you are married, think of having a
spare battery sitting around where your wife can see it.

ltkaknm@gmail.com proclaimed:

> Hello all,
>
> I am going to replace my battery soon and wondered if any of you had
> any suggestions on a type or brand of battery that would be the best. I
> do not do much off road and the only addition I have to my system is a
> Boston Acoustics amplifier going directly to my battery
>
> I am also going to change my oil from Quaker State 4x4 synthetic to
> possibly Chevron. Any suggestions on oil or oil additives such as
> Lucas and Marvel Mystery Oil?
>
> Finally, I also might be changing my Fuel Injectors and would
> appreciate any advice
>
> Thanks,
>
> LTK
>

Re: Battery for 90 XJ
 

Do you live near the San Francisco Bay Area? I could make you a real
deal on a new SUV DieHard as long as you use the same one that fits the
1995 Grand Cherokee. How much? If you are married, think of having a
spare battery sitting around where your wife can see it.

ltkaknm@gmail.com proclaimed:

> Hello all,
>
> I am going to replace my battery soon and wondered if any of you had
> any suggestions on a type or brand of battery that would be the best. I
> do not do much off road and the only addition I have to my system is a
> Boston Acoustics amplifier going directly to my battery
>
> I am also going to change my oil from Quaker State 4x4 synthetic to
> possibly Chevron. Any suggestions on oil or oil additives such as
> Lucas and Marvel Mystery Oil?
>
> Finally, I also might be changing my Fuel Injectors and would
> appreciate any advice
>
> Thanks,
>
> LTK
>

Re: Battery for 90 XJ
 

It is possible that in their history Consumer Distorts has never screwed
up a comparison test or ratings, but I seriously cannot remember one on
any subject where I actually knew something about the brands or
technologies involved.


billy ray proclaimed:

> Consumer Reports rated batteries last November. They did not rate Group 58,
> can you fit a 65?
>
>
> <ltkaknm@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1158841258.248806.141060@i3g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com...
>
>>Hello all,
>>
>>I am going to replace my battery soon and wondered if any of you had
>>any suggestions on a type or brand of battery that would be the best. I
>>do not do much off road and the only addition I have to my system is a
>>Boston Acoustics amplifier going directly to my battery
>>
>>I am also going to change my oil from Quaker State 4x4 synthetic to
>>possibly Chevron. Any suggestions on oil or oil additives such as
>>Lucas and Marvel Mystery Oil?
>>
>>Finally, I also might be changing my Fuel Injectors and would
>>appreciate any advice
>>
>>Thanks,
>>
>>LTK
>>
>
>
>

Re: Battery for 90 XJ
 

It is possible that in their history Consumer Distorts has never screwed
up a comparison test or ratings, but I seriously cannot remember one on
any subject where I actually knew something about the brands or
technologies involved.


billy ray proclaimed:

> Consumer Reports rated batteries last November. They did not rate Group 58,
> can you fit a 65?
>
>
> <ltkaknm@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1158841258.248806.141060@i3g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com...
>
>>Hello all,
>>
>>I am going to replace my battery soon and wondered if any of you had
>>any suggestions on a type or brand of battery that would be the best. I
>>do not do much off road and the only addition I have to my system is a
>>Boston Acoustics amplifier going directly to my battery
>>
>>I am also going to change my oil from Quaker State 4x4 synthetic to
>>possibly Chevron. Any suggestions on oil or oil additives such as
>>Lucas and Marvel Mystery Oil?
>>
>>Finally, I also might be changing my Fuel Injectors and would
>>appreciate any advice
>>
>>Thanks,
>>
>>LTK
>>
>
>
>