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Jeep Wrangler JK
JK General Discussion
Oil Level Confusion
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<blockquote data-quote="MacGuyver" data-source="post: 450601" data-attributes="member: 18877"><p>It may say 5.5, but after running there is a bit held in the filter. Always change the filter, and then add six quarts. </p><p></p><p>When you check the dip stick wipe it off on a clean rag and then reinsert and recheck. Every time. The oil will slosh around and end up higher on the stick, so you wipe it and recheck.</p><p></p><p>Make sure you are on a flat surface. If the vehicle is still warm, a bunch of the oil is going to not going to be in the reservoir to check, so you need to wait. </p><p></p><p>If you removed some after putting in only 5.5, you are probably pretty low. </p><p></p><p>Also, the big name oils these days are pretty much a wash with regards to quality.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MacGuyver, post: 450601, member: 18877"] It may say 5.5, but after running there is a bit held in the filter. Always change the filter, and then add six quarts. When you check the dip stick wipe it off on a clean rag and then reinsert and recheck. Every time. The oil will slosh around and end up higher on the stick, so you wipe it and recheck. Make sure you are on a flat surface. If the vehicle is still warm, a bunch of the oil is going to not going to be in the reservoir to check, so you need to wait. If you removed some after putting in only 5.5, you are probably pretty low. Also, the big name oils these days are pretty much a wash with regards to quality. [/QUOTE]
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Jeep Wrangler JK
JK General Discussion
Oil Level Confusion
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