Which Oil Are You Using, And Why??

[roaniecowpony]

I ONLY use the best oil at whatever $$$ it costs. It makes me feel warm and cozy inside. I also sleep better at night knowing that the person who buys my vehicles from me is getting a vehicle that has had the best lubricants $$$ can buy.

I wish you would keep it in the garage more for me.

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[_olllllllo_]

I ONLY use the best oil at whatever $$$ it costs. It makes me feel warm and cozy inside. I also sleep better at night knowing that the person who buys my vehicles from me is getting a vehicle that has had the best lubricants $$$ can buy.

It is ok to love your vehicle as long as you don't LOOOOOOVE your vehicle!

 

[srt20]

I wish you would keep it in the garage more for me.

Its always garage kept, and is stored in a heated shop during winter. This is actually true.

 

[srt20]

It is ok to love your vehicle as long as you don't LOOOOOOVE your vehicle!

I'm not one to get attached to vehicles. I usually keep them along time, but thats more because I'd be pissed if I lost 50% depreciation after 3 years vs 60% after 8 years.

 

[Elsinore73]

I have a 74 CR250 in pieces in my basement. I originally planned to restore it but never did.

Ha! I have a 1973 in my garage, same condition. Took it apart in roughly 2004 to restore it. It’s still apart.

 

[BWWJL]

I use whatever 6 quarts the dealer wants to put in my JL.

 

[wheels082]

I use whatever 6 quarts the dealer wants to put in my JL.

That is one of the problems with not doing your own oil changes. The engine only takes 5 quarts.

 

[Deleted member 53226]

Whatever Jiffy Lube puts in.

I have nothing against places like Jiffy Lube in theory, but I had a bad experience that put me off them forever. Brought my wife's car there for an oil change because I was too lazy to do it myself that day.

Anyway, everything seemed fine. I paid my overpriced bill and drive it home. In the driveway I notice a huge puddle of oil under the car (which never leaked a drop in all the years I changed oil/filter). Look underneath and car is leaking like a sieve from oil filter and drain pain bolt. Turns out both filter and the bolt were barely screwed on. I think the tech just screwed them on with the intention of tightening up, but then forgot or got distracted. Seriously if I took the car on a long trip that drain pan bolt would have backed out completely it was so loose.

Never again.

 

[Chocolate Thunder]

That is one of the problems with not doing your own oil changes. The engine only takes 5 quarts.

Sarcasm > you

 

[BWWJL]

I have nothing against places like Jiffy Lube in theory, but I had a bad experience that put me off them forever. Brought my wife's car there for an oil change because I was too lazy to do it myself that day.

Anyway, everything seemed fine. I paid my overpriced bill and drive it home. In the driveway I notice a huge puddle of oil under the car (which never leaked a drop in all the years I changed oil/filter). Look underneath and car is leaking like a sieve from oil filter and drain pain bolt. Turns out both filter and the bolt were barely screwed on. I think the tech just screwed them on with the intention of tightening up, but then forgot or got distracted. Seriously if I took the car on a long trip that drain pan bolt would have backed out completely it was so loose.

Never again.

Better under tighten vs over tighten?!?!

 

[DanW]

Better under tighten vs over tighten?!?!

Best to tighten just right. I think it is 18 ft lbs

 

[BWWJL]

Just saw this: $23 shipped for 12 quarts

Kirkland Signature 0W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil 1-Quart, 12-pack

https://www.costco.com/kirkland-sig...r-oil-1-quart,-12-pack.product.100691477.html

 

[DaltonGang]

Just saw this: $23 shipped for 12 quarts

Kirkland Signature 0W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil 1-Quart, 12-pack

https://www.costco.com/kirkland-sig...r-oil-1-quart,-12-pack.product.100691477.html

How does Kirklands oils compare to major brands??

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[Bruce Willys]

How does Kirklands oils compare to major brands??

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I can't taste the difference.

 

[Vinman]

I change my own oil using the manual recommended Pennzoil 0W0. I also keep a log book of any maintenance and receipts.

The reason I use the exact recommended oil is because a buddy with an ‘18 Rubicon had engine issues that chewed up the camshafts and since he couldn’t prove what oil he used (he worked at a shop and got the oil for free) they denied warranty.

Not only that, but the dealer did a “gamble repair” costing him $2,800 and it only lasted 4k miles. As it sits now it doesn’t even run.

edit: corrected oil viscosity

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