Can I run it longer than 3,000 miles??
07-22-2009, 03:35 PM
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i do every 5k with mobile 1 syn no issues here could go longer but i only put about 3k one in a year so i just do it every year if i dont hit the 5k mark 
07-22-2009, 07:11 PM
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Year: 1997
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I was told by a mechanic that I trust that Honda and Toyota used to have rediculosly long oil change intervals, then started getting a lot of engine waranty claims. They then reduced the intervals.
I go 3-5,000 on Mobil 1 and use good filters like NAPA Gold or Wix with every change. Stay away from Fram.
I go 3-5,000 on Mobil 1 and use good filters like NAPA Gold or Wix with every change. Stay away from Fram.
07-22-2009, 07:29 PM
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Year: 2001
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My jeep leaks 1qrt per week so my oil is always clean and new.
By the way, I still beat on this jeep every now and then. ( I gotta clean out the "exhaust deposits"
haha) Have owned it since 65k so most of the miles are MINE. s
07-22-2009, 08:56 PM
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Year: 1992
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No way! 3000 mile religiously, thats what I do anyway, jeeps are built to last if you treat them good. even at 3000 my oil is BLACK cherokees ose oil like its going out of style
07-22-2009, 08:58 PM
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Year: 1992
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My 94 was like that untill i had time to seal her back up... The oil filter adapter, rear main seal, valve cover gasket and oil pan all decided to start leaking at about the same time. She has 299k on her at the moment and runs beautifully... Now she gets her oil changed every 4k or so with 5w-30 Valvoline.
By the way, I still beat on this jeep every now and then. ( I gotta clean out the "exhaust deposits" haha) Have owned it since 65k so most of the miles are MINE. s
By the way, I still beat on this jeep every now and then. ( I gotta clean out the "exhaust deposits"
haha) Have owned it since 65k so most of the miles are MINE. sthats awesome, keep the camera ready for big 300,000, im at 215
07-23-2009, 08:13 AM
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keep in mind the same cars as sold here with a 3k mile oil change interval are sold in Europe recommend a 7.5k interval, sometimes up to 15k, the only reason is to get you back into the service bay as many times as possible and it has been this way for the last 30 years
07-23-2009, 09:48 AM
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Year: 1988 limited
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Engine: 4.0 litre
keep in mind the same cars as sold here with a 3k mile oil change interval are sold in Europe recommend a 7.5k interval, sometimes up to 15k, the only reason is to get you back into the service bay as many times as possible and it has been this way for the last 30 years
07-23-2009, 12:06 PM
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keep in mind the same cars as sold here with a 3k mile oil change interval are sold in Europe recommend a 7.5k interval, sometimes up to 15k, the only reason is to get you back into the service bay as many times as possible and it has been this way for the last 30 years
07-23-2009, 02:03 PM
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Wait! We're supposed to change the oil?
JK - every 3.5 to 4.5 thousand miles here. With leakage and topping it off about half way through it runs pretty good.
JK - every 3.5 to 4.5 thousand miles here. With leakage and topping it off about half way through it runs pretty good.
07-24-2009, 08:51 PM
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Year: 1992 2dr Sport 2wd & 1992 4dr Laredo 4x4
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Engine: 4.0 liter H.O.
I liked the idea another poster had of just changing the filter @ 3000 & then oil & filter @6000. Makes sense the oil is designed to last that long & by 3000 the filter is full of crap.