Huntsville Alabama / Tennessee Valley Chat
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I certainly hope that none of you have to replace your engine like I am having to. If you are hearing the start-up rattle, go ahead and plan on changing your oil/filter. New filter should keep the oil from draining back into the engine while sitting overnight.
Man, I am becoming more and more disillusioned with the whole Jeep thing. After having my TJ stolen, and now this whole JK engine fiasco, I am thinking maybe I shoulda just bought something else. I have been driving a Jeep product (ZJ, TJ, JK)for the past 7-8 years, but right now I really don't see myself owning another one.
Somebody better talk me off of this ledge. The view is looking pretty good up here .............
Anthony
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Don't look that up............NASTY
my jk decided to start up with a racket this morning as well. I'm on borrowed time until mine winds up like anthony's (minus the hemi). These engines have a serious oiling issue. Oh well
as far as the whole twit/twat thing, I don't really care as long as its pink in the middle.
Example of a none pink one, Google "blue waffle" but not at work and trust me you have been warned. If you don't vomit, your a better man than I.
as far as the whole twit/twat thing, I don't really care as long as its pink in the middle.
Example of a none pink one, Google "blue waffle" but not at work and trust me you have been warned. If you don't vomit, your a better man than I.
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I've run these as well. So far there hasn't been a brand that I have used that doesn't knock on start up. It was extra loud this morning. Its whatever. Thats what the lifetime powertrain warrenty is for.
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Maybe Ive just been lucky but I go religously to Express Oil Change. I dont ask for any special filter or oil, just what they recommend. Havent had any rattling or knocking during startup yet.....knock on wood.