What oil do you use?
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Re: What oil do you use?
Regular Penzoil 10W-30. Have used it for the last 20 years, with no
problems.
Tom
"Kate" <Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please ask)> wrote in message
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> I use Mobile 1 in all of my vehicles beginning at the first oil change.
> Why not go ahead and use Rotella if you like it? If it works for you, why
> not?!
>
> "Jeff DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:PlM2g.4296$P65.4236@southeast.rr.com...
> : This ought to get you guys stirred up!
> :
> : I've been using Penzoil in my Cherokee for it's whole life, but now it's
> : got a new 4.0 engine so if I'm going to change oil now is the time.
> :
> : I use Shell Rotella in my Studebakers because it's kind on the materials
> : used in old engines. It would make life a bit easier to just buy one
> : kind of oil so I'm thinking of switching to the Rotella in the Jeep.
> :
> : What do you guys think? What oil do you use and why do you like it?
> :
> : Jeff DeWitt
>
>
problems.
Tom
"Kate" <Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please ask)> wrote in message
news:A5N2g.43482$Jk3.22992@bignews5.bellsouth.net. ..
> I use Mobile 1 in all of my vehicles beginning at the first oil change.
> Why not go ahead and use Rotella if you like it? If it works for you, why
> not?!
>
> "Jeff DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:PlM2g.4296$P65.4236@southeast.rr.com...
> : This ought to get you guys stirred up!
> :
> : I've been using Penzoil in my Cherokee for it's whole life, but now it's
> : got a new 4.0 engine so if I'm going to change oil now is the time.
> :
> : I use Shell Rotella in my Studebakers because it's kind on the materials
> : used in old engines. It would make life a bit easier to just buy one
> : kind of oil so I'm thinking of switching to the Rotella in the Jeep.
> :
> : What do you guys think? What oil do you use and why do you like it?
> :
> : Jeff DeWitt
>
>
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Re: What oil do you use?
I agree Mike. If you change your oil & filter regularly (I change at 3000
miles) there is no need for synthetics. Regular 10W-30 is fine.
Tom
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
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> I have 2 Jeeps with way over 300K km on them, one with 385 and they are
> still going strong on basic 10W30 oil. No particular brand loyalty
> either except for the local chain store brands.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
miles) there is no need for synthetics. Regular 10W-30 is fine.
Tom
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:444BAA36.CE61C437@sympatico.ca...
> I have 2 Jeeps with way over 300K km on them, one with 385 and they are
> still going strong on basic 10W30 oil. No particular brand loyalty
> either except for the local chain store brands.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
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Re: What oil do you use?
I agree Mike. If you change your oil & filter regularly (I change at 3000
miles) there is no need for synthetics. Regular 10W-30 is fine.
Tom
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:444BAA36.CE61C437@sympatico.ca...
> I have 2 Jeeps with way over 300K km on them, one with 385 and they are
> still going strong on basic 10W30 oil. No particular brand loyalty
> either except for the local chain store brands.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
miles) there is no need for synthetics. Regular 10W-30 is fine.
Tom
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:444BAA36.CE61C437@sympatico.ca...
> I have 2 Jeeps with way over 300K km on them, one with 385 and they are
> still going strong on basic 10W30 oil. No particular brand loyalty
> either except for the local chain store brands.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Guest
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Re: What oil do you use?
I agree Mike. If you change your oil & filter regularly (I change at 3000
miles) there is no need for synthetics. Regular 10W-30 is fine.
Tom
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:444BAA36.CE61C437@sympatico.ca...
> I have 2 Jeeps with way over 300K km on them, one with 385 and they are
> still going strong on basic 10W30 oil. No particular brand loyalty
> either except for the local chain store brands.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
miles) there is no need for synthetics. Regular 10W-30 is fine.
Tom
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:444BAA36.CE61C437@sympatico.ca...
> I have 2 Jeeps with way over 300K km on them, one with 385 and they are
> still going strong on basic 10W30 oil. No particular brand loyalty
> either except for the local chain store brands.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
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Re: What oil do you use?
Well it's sure better than some of the threads we've had lately!
Jeff DeWitt (goats are cool, but only off grazing in a field!)
XS11E wrote:
> Jeff DeWitt <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in
> news:PlM2g.4296$P65.4236@southeast.rr.com:
>
>> What oil do you use and why do you like it?
>
> In an attempt to nip the dreaded oil thread in the bud before it goes
> any farther, here's the OIL FAQs:
>
> Oil is good, have some in your vehicle.
Jeff DeWitt (goats are cool, but only off grazing in a field!)
XS11E wrote:
> Jeff DeWitt <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in
> news:PlM2g.4296$P65.4236@southeast.rr.com:
>
>> What oil do you use and why do you like it?
>
> In an attempt to nip the dreaded oil thread in the bud before it goes
> any farther, here's the OIL FAQs:
>
> Oil is good, have some in your vehicle.
Guest
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Re: What oil do you use?
Well it's sure better than some of the threads we've had lately!
Jeff DeWitt (goats are cool, but only off grazing in a field!)
XS11E wrote:
> Jeff DeWitt <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in
> news:PlM2g.4296$P65.4236@southeast.rr.com:
>
>> What oil do you use and why do you like it?
>
> In an attempt to nip the dreaded oil thread in the bud before it goes
> any farther, here's the OIL FAQs:
>
> Oil is good, have some in your vehicle.
Jeff DeWitt (goats are cool, but only off grazing in a field!)
XS11E wrote:
> Jeff DeWitt <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in
> news:PlM2g.4296$P65.4236@southeast.rr.com:
>
>> What oil do you use and why do you like it?
>
> In an attempt to nip the dreaded oil thread in the bud before it goes
> any farther, here's the OIL FAQs:
>
> Oil is good, have some in your vehicle.
Guest
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Re: What oil do you use?
Well it's sure better than some of the threads we've had lately!
Jeff DeWitt (goats are cool, but only off grazing in a field!)
XS11E wrote:
> Jeff DeWitt <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in
> news:PlM2g.4296$P65.4236@southeast.rr.com:
>
>> What oil do you use and why do you like it?
>
> In an attempt to nip the dreaded oil thread in the bud before it goes
> any farther, here's the OIL FAQs:
>
> Oil is good, have some in your vehicle.
Jeff DeWitt (goats are cool, but only off grazing in a field!)
XS11E wrote:
> Jeff DeWitt <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in
> news:PlM2g.4296$P65.4236@southeast.rr.com:
>
>> What oil do you use and why do you like it?
>
> In an attempt to nip the dreaded oil thread in the bud before it goes
> any farther, here's the OIL FAQs:
>
> Oil is good, have some in your vehicle.
