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Old 09-21-2013, 03:49 PM
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Ok here's a simple one (probably).
Speedo and Tach will not be working, give them a good couple of thumps and they come back to life.
Causes? Solution? Driveway fix, or shop fix?

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Search "no bus".
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What's the normal idle speed of a 4.0l. Mine fluctuates between 720 to 790 at idle.
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What's the normal idle speed of a 4.0l. Mine fluctuates between 720 to 790 at idle.
That's normal.. you're splitting hairs
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Getting ready for next oil change and am wondering which oil to get. Its starting to get cold around here l and winter around here is 25°F-60°F. So what weight and what brand? Engine has around 6000 miles on it
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Originally Posted by ccooper1234
Getting ready for next oil change and am wondering which oil to get. Its starting to get cold around here l and winter around here is 25°F-60°F. So what weight and what brand? Engine has around 6000 miles on it
10w30. I like Mobil1.
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

10w30. I like Mobil1.
Is Synthetic really worth it? Also the weather sometimes gets hot in the winter, 80°F
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Originally Posted by ccooper1234
Is Synthetic really worth it? Also the weather sometimes gets hot in the winter, 80°F
Why? Whats wrong with Mobil 1 10w30?
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Why? Whats wrong with Mobil 1 10w30?
Nothing I'm just wondering how synthetic is better than conventional
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Originally Posted by ccooper1234
Nothing I'm just wondering how synthetic is better than conventional
Anymore the price is almost the same, get the Mobil 1, with a Mobil 1, MOPAR, or Wix filter. As far as "better" I hope you like reading, the can of worms starts and ends here, see ya in six months:
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/
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Wix and Rotella. 10-30 would be fine.
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Will be going with Mobile1 10w-30 with either a Purolator or Wix filter. Any recommendations for synthetic gear oil?
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My diffs are open so often I just run the cheap stuff at O Reilly.
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Originally Posted by ccooper1234
Will be going with Mobile1 10w-30 with either a Purolator or Wix filter. Any recommendations for synthetic gear oil?
Go with Wix:


http://www.rubiconownersforum.com/fo...l-filters.html
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

10w30. I like Mobil1.
I second mobil 1.
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I second mobil 1.
It should be fine just switching from conventional to synthetic right?
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