what type of engine oil do you use
09-21-2009, 03:20 AM
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Yeah well...that part wasn't my fault. As long as the oil you use meets or exceeds the required API specs, you're all good. Even if it's Wal Mart brand oil. Because it all has to pass the same testing to get that certification. Dammit all. 
09-21-2009, 07:18 AM
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Well I just put in my first Motorcraft filter. All the others (Mobile 1 and Purilator) I tried had dry starts and several people said this filter prevented that, time will tell I suppose.
09-21-2009, 12:09 PM
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JK Super Freak
It is the first time its done it in several thousand miles and it hasn't done it again since then... IDK, its weird...
09-21-2009, 03:17 PM
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So does it have to be synthetic to pass the Mopar test requirements?
09-21-2009, 03:25 PM
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JK Enthusiast
I switch brands, (Mobil-1, Syntec, or Rotella) always synthetic, and change every 10k!!! Have done this on the last 7 vehicles, never had a problem. Have a 98 Civic with 150k on it still running fine.
09-21-2009, 03:38 PM
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JK Enthusiast
Mobile 1 synthetic, mopar filter. After stopping at 3 places to get the filter, I decided to go to the dealer. Got the premium filter for about $6. Stocked up 3 more while I was there.
09-21-2009, 04:15 PM
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