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Old 07-01-2013, 11:42 AM
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I thought about it, but the jeep runs fine so I'm not sure. When i had the oil pan off it was alright.
You could run a lil seafoam in the oil for a few miles then do (2) oil changes to completely flush crap out if need be. Was that there previously or you just now noticed it for the first time.
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STP = FRAM

Are you losing any coolant? That doesn't really look like oil to me, unless you have a MAJOR sludge problem.
ugh STP is Fram. Im happy I use mopar and wix for real. it kinda looks like crystalized oil for some reason
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Originally Posted by salad
STP = FRAM

Are you losing any coolant? That doesn't really look like oil to me, unless you have a MAJOR sludge problem.
Slight leak in my head gasket
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You could run a lil seafoam in the oil for a few miles then do (2) oil changes to completely flush crap out if need be. Was that there previously or you just now noticed it for the first time.
I've done this before
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Noticed before my last wheeling trip it was minor, looking now it looks worse. Oil change, guess I'll keep an eye on it.
ugh STP is Fram. Im happy I use mopar and wix for real. it kinda looks like crystalized oil for some reason
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Slight leak in my head gasket

I've done this before
Worse case switch to a different oil. Even Mobil Super is agood oil that ive run that never had an issue and was clean at time to change.
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Worse case switch to a different oil. Even Mobil Super is agood oil that ive run that never had an issue and was clean at time to change.
Mines always black. I'll throw seafoam in it again. Then switch to rotella
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Mines always black. I'll throw seafoam in it again. Then switch to rotella
and a wix filter. 51515 i believe is the number. and for napa gold 1515 but someone can correct me.
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and a wix filter. 51515 i believe is the number. and for napa gold 1515 but someone can correct me.
Alright thanks pal
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch

and a wix filter. 51515 i believe is the number. and for napa gold 1515 but someone can correct me.
That's the right number for the over sized filter.
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Alright thanks pal
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That's the right number for the over sized filter.
Whats the number for the regular filter size then?? might as well have it for future reference
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Looking for a little trailering info..im looking at possibly trailering a 59 ****** pickup. Wheel base is roughly 9ft but the whole truck is roughly 15ft . The question I have is would I be alright sticking it on a 12ft trailer to cover the wheelbase or does the entire truck need to be over the trailer both for leagal and safety purposes
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Looking for a little trailering info..im looking at possibly trailering a 59 ****** pickup. Wheel base is roughly 9ft but the whole truck is roughly 15ft . The question I have is would I be alright sticking it on a 12ft trailer to cover the wheelbase or does the entire truck need to be over the trailer both for leagal and safety purposes
Should be fine for one haul, my question is what's the trailer rated for because car trailers aren't that small
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I'm looking to buy a flow master 40series for my 88 xj. What Is the inlet and outlet I need?

Center 2.25" in/offset 2.25" out?
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and a wix filter. 51515 i believe is the number. and for napa gold 1515 but someone can correct me.
Those work for Chrysler XJs but Renix models (he has an '89) use a different thread. Cruiser54 has some post with the Renix filters in it somewhere
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Looking for a little trailering info..im looking at possibly trailering a 59 ****** pickup. Wheel base is roughly 9ft but the whole truck is roughly 15ft . The question I have is would I be alright sticking it on a 12ft trailer to cover the wheelbase or does the entire truck need to be over the trailer both for leagal and safety purposes
How much is your hauler going to weigh? Most are 1500-2000 lbs, *****'s pickup lets say 3500 lbs, XJ without towing package falls rather short of that. Even with the towing package you'd have a ***** of a time stopping. Can you flat-tow it or use a dolly?
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Originally Posted by salad

How much is your hauler going to weigh? Most are 1500-2000 lbs, *****'s pickup lets say 3500 lbs, XJ without towing package falls rather short of that. Even with the towing package you'd have a ***** of a time stopping. Can you flat-tow it or use a dolly?
Would be towed with a ram 2500..im not so much worried about the truck doing the hauling but if having the ****** hang off the trailer any...its not in the best of shape so I would like it up on a trailer
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