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Jeep Wrangler JK
JK General Discussion
My first Wrangler: What sort of things do I need to be aware of?
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<blockquote data-quote="MacGuyver" data-source="post: 435124" data-attributes="member: 18877"><p>my guess would be you are thinking of checking transmission fluid (oil) levels. Unless there is some new design for how oil is moved about in an engine, checking the oil when it has pooled into it's home of the oil pan is how manufacturers design the hash marks on the dipstick.</p><p></p><p>Also, yes. The 3.8 oil pan gasket can fail. I need to change mine pretty bad, but it's going to wait until spring. That being said, it is a pretty easy operation on the 3.8. There are videos online about doing it. As a note, 100% get the gasket with the metal core and clip ups. The metal core just keeps the whole thing rigid when installing (and you don't spend your afternoon trying to align a rubber band) and the clip ups hold the pan in place when you are re-installing. Fel-pro is the brand I've used on other vehicles and they work great. </p><p></p><p>Also, never overtighten. it can make things worse.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MacGuyver, post: 435124, member: 18877"] my guess would be you are thinking of checking transmission fluid (oil) levels. Unless there is some new design for how oil is moved about in an engine, checking the oil when it has pooled into it's home of the oil pan is how manufacturers design the hash marks on the dipstick. Also, yes. The 3.8 oil pan gasket can fail. I need to change mine pretty bad, but it's going to wait until spring. That being said, it is a pretty easy operation on the 3.8. There are videos online about doing it. As a note, 100% get the gasket with the metal core and clip ups. The metal core just keeps the whole thing rigid when installing (and you don't spend your afternoon trying to align a rubber band) and the clip ups hold the pan in place when you are re-installing. Fel-pro is the brand I've used on other vehicles and they work great. Also, never overtighten. it can make things worse. [/QUOTE]
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Jeep Wrangler JK
JK General Discussion
My first Wrangler: What sort of things do I need to be aware of?
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