This is odd...thought you guys should know...
#16
CF Veteran
Motorcraft FL-1A
its a full quart filter.
Note: renix people cannot run this, our threads are metric. You can buy an adapter though, ill do a writeup eventually
its a full quart filter.
Note: renix people cannot run this, our threads are metric. You can buy an adapter though, ill do a writeup eventually
#17
CF Veteran
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Northern Illinois
Posts: 2,237
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes
on
3 Posts
Year: 90
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
The EPA found that valvetrain wear was the #1 source of oil and the zinc compounds getting into the combustion chamber. This is what leads to them getting into the converter and causing issues. No additive will change this.. no matter what they claim....
Originally Posted by Valvoline Marketing Dept.
Valvoline is the only brand offering this unique additive across its entire line of passenger car engine oils, including SynPower which is the only synthetic
Wal Mart changes their vendors on these oils so many times, that I wanted to see what I could find.
I found evidence of Warren making some of the Super Tech oils.. but SOPUS making them also. Most of the Warren MSDS were dated '06, with the SOPUS ones dated '07. So it looks like SOPUS might have replaced Warren on most of the blends. There are couple of blends that might have not switched. The Supertech 2000 in 5w-30. 20w-50 and the High Milage 5w-30 that are made by Warren. It might be possible that these are regionally available, or maybe its a switch back to Warren for the lower volume items.
I thought about how to treat this, which is obviously an attempt to slander me. There are obviously other boards where that type of comment would garner a negative response, but I don't frequent them and I am not going to take this board down that road. I offer information and education into lubricant blends and the ways they operate. My signature clearly shows any potential bias my comments may carry, that's because I carry on my business in accordance to the highest ethical principals I can. Not all Amsoil dealers choose to do that, it is my belief that those dealers do by far more harm to our brand's reputation than any product issue could ever cause.
Not to mention I encourage you to follow the example set forth by Zack. If you don't know who he was/is, feel free to contact any member of this board that was here when he still was with us.
Considering that the single best blend for a 4.0l is available at $6.60 a quart...
#18
CF Veteran
This type of statement is common marketing strategy called "accept no substitutes". What the marketer tries to do is make a claim that they do something no other product can do or has. Instead of putting forth the hard numbers, they resort to generic statements that you the purchaser would have a hard time quantifying. Ask them how their additive prevents the ZDDP from entering the combustion chamber.
Well...
Wal Mart changes their vendors on these oils so many times, that I wanted to see what I could find.
I found evidence of Warren making some of the Super Tech oils.. but SOPUS making them also. Most of the Warren MSDS were dated '06, with the SOPUS ones dated '07. So it looks like SOPUS might have replaced Warren on most of the blends. There are couple of blends that might have not switched. The Supertech 2000 in 5w-30. 20w-50 and the High Milage 5w-30 that are made by Warren. It might be possible that these are regionally available, or maybe its a switch back to Warren for the lower volume items.
Wal Mart changes their vendors on these oils so many times, that I wanted to see what I could find.
I found evidence of Warren making some of the Super Tech oils.. but SOPUS making them also. Most of the Warren MSDS were dated '06, with the SOPUS ones dated '07. So it looks like SOPUS might have replaced Warren on most of the blends. There are couple of blends that might have not switched. The Supertech 2000 in 5w-30. 20w-50 and the High Milage 5w-30 that are made by Warren. It might be possible that these are regionally available, or maybe its a switch back to Warren for the lower volume items.
Maxlife is what, 4 or 5 a qt or $16 for a 5qt jug.
I honestly dont care what is in it, as long as it wont cause any more wear than the jeep already has. Im not gonna spend 40 bucks on an oil change in a vehicle that already knocks and is on its last legs. Especially when I can barely afford to keep 1/4 tank of gas in it.
If Amsoil really is the single best then you would be willing to send me an OCI worth and make a believer out of me, right?
Last edited by 89Laredo; 04-23-2010 at 10:24 PM.
#19
CF Veteran
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Fauquier County, Virginia
Posts: 2,867
Likes: 0
Received 15 Likes
on
13 Posts
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I-6 4.0 HO
Sorry bout that...had too leave unexpectedly...
Im using a 10w30 oil. I've had REALLY bad issues with Mobil1 products, so I stay away from those, unless I absolutely cannot.
Edited:
But of course, this was in my car, soooo....I dont really know if my Jeep will like/tolerate Mobil1 better than my car. But none-the-less, I dont want to take the chances. The oil I'm using is Castrol, the same I use in my car, without problems of any sort.
Edited again:
Whoops...I meant, Im using Castrol Edge, 10w30 in my XJ and 5w30 in my car.
Im using a 10w30 oil. I've had REALLY bad issues with Mobil1 products, so I stay away from those, unless I absolutely cannot.
Edited:
But of course, this was in my car, soooo....I dont really know if my Jeep will like/tolerate Mobil1 better than my car. But none-the-less, I dont want to take the chances. The oil I'm using is Castrol, the same I use in my car, without problems of any sort.
Edited again:
Whoops...I meant, Im using Castrol Edge, 10w30 in my XJ and 5w30 in my car.
I did, and used a bottle of stop leak from walmart... incredible. I only need 1 qt of oil every 520 miles (only because my valve cover seal is leaking).
With a Jeep, I would totally recommend Mobil 1 High Mileage. Its made for older vehicles, still holds some zinc, and did wonders for me. AND its still full synthetic.
#20
CF Veteran
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Alexander City, alabama
Posts: 1,275
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
i use mobil 1 clean 5000 and like it. my engine has never even had an oil change yet. will be doin the first one this weekend.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
jurazov
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
12
07-20-2023 04:13 AM
Buzball
Stock Grand Cherokee Tech. All ZJ/WJ/WK Non-modified/stock questions go here!
14
09-12-2015 05:39 PM
Jethro4days
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
14
09-05-2015 08:29 PM
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)