man that sucks... thats as bad as my rad cap
speaking of which, you have been awful quiet... which means you must be getting in to trouble
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| Author: | SilverKK09 [ Mon Mar 02, 2009 12:32 am ] |
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My driver´s side wiper blade went bad on me so I had to replace them both.... I bought two RAIN X latitude blades and they are awesome (at 20 bucks a piece they have to be!) I just wanted to pass the word on these blades......... Well, I guess thats it so long! |
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| Author: | Diggerfreek [ Mon Mar 02, 2009 12:48 am ] |
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man that sucks... thats as bad as my rad cap
speaking of which, you have been awful quiet... which means you must be getting in to trouble
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| Author: | SilverKK09 [ Mon Mar 02, 2009 1:27 am ] |
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Ive had my share of tacos if you know what I mean! (wink wink) =) Seriously though Ive had a lot of work and have not been able to post a lot.... I really hope to have more free time this week........ BTW: Ive been meaning to ask you how often do you change your oil on your KK? Dealer says that every 3000 miles I should do the filter and oil change because of the hotter weather we have here..... (our top temp last week was 104F.... go figure.........) So I just wanted to know if this info is accurate or not..... Well Im off to bed.... see ya tomorrow diggah! |
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| Author: | Diggerfreek [ Mon Mar 02, 2009 1:36 am ] |
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so far the computer in the KK has been telling me to do it between 2250 and 2700 miles... how ever as soon as I get a good trend established with my oil samples, I will probably extend my drain intervals...If your running dino, change it every 3... if your running synthetic, your probably good till 5000 as far as I look at it, changing the oil sooner just means the what ever is in there will get flushed out faster. I drive my KK pretty hard... It has been to the rev limiter many times which would probably explain my shorter drains... catch ya on the flip side
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| Author: | Fatnate [ Mon Mar 02, 2009 6:56 pm ] |
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My one oil change was at 6000mi. That's what the books says and that's when the light turned on. |
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| Author: | BrendonR [ Tue Mar 03, 2009 10:31 am ] |
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I've been having the dealer do mine every 5,000km/3month. I've been wondering about that though... Forgive my ignorance here, but - this is my first NEW (read: under warranty) vehicle. somebody told me long ago that the dealer/shop needs to do the oil change. If I do them, they can claim it's not been done - and if an engine problem arrises, then no warranty? Can somebody clarify for me? the LAST thing I need while trying to pay off massive credit cards, and pay for a wedding, is a non-warrantied jeep. |
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| Author: | SilverKK09 [ Wed Mar 04, 2009 9:41 am ] |
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BrendonR wrote: I've been having the dealer do mine every 5,000km/3month.
I've been wondering about that though... Forgive my ignorance here, but - this is my first NEW (read: under warranty) vehicle. somebody told me long ago that the dealer/shop needs to do the oil change. If I do them, they can claim it's not been done - and if an engine problem arrises, then no warranty? Can somebody clarify for me? the LAST thing I need while trying to pay off massive credit cards, and pay for a wedding, is a non-warrantied jeep. I guess there is not a common base for that...... Ive heard of dealerships that will not honor your warranty if you or any other party made the oil change..... I spoke to my stealership and to my surprise they told me that it was ok for me to do the oil change or to take it to a quick lube place..... as long as I kept my receipts and added the kind of oil my jeep required the warranty would be fine... So I guess that your best beat is to ask.... My dealer charges me 24 bucks for an oil and filter change so I guess its not that bad |
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| Author: | Rick K [ Sat Mar 07, 2009 4:26 pm ] |
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It "used to be" in the owner's manuals that it was okay to have oil changes done elsewhere. You shouldn't have a problem unless your dealer is a @^$* but by all means, make sure they use 5W20 and keep your receipts. |
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| Author: | hrogi [ Sat Mar 07, 2009 6:55 pm ] |
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Silver is right. If you want your life time warranty and do not want a dealer touching your car, keep all reciepts. I will take that 1 step more. Keep a log book with dates, milage, Proof of purchase codes and the sales reciepts photo copied to it. Over kill take a picture that is dates showing the work as well. this si way over kill... But in court it helps to have proof if it goes that fare... My dealer want $39 for the Oil changes. I hate that, but that is not that bad. My good friend/ auto Tech, charges $20 for my other cars in cash only. But he does not keep a shop record... For Oil changes, it is best to look at the oil... I say for new comers, check it once a week or every fuel fill. You will see start to change color. Wel once it is dark it is a good time to change it. if it black, well get a flush at the same time. I have been changing oil in my car from the age 10 to now that is 23 years. Yes at 10 I work with my Grandpa doing oil changes on the family cars... My dad never got it... so lets say this skipped a generation. I then when to college for Toyota... I have learned allot. I then worked for Penske and he was sponced by Moble 1. Well I learn more.. I also got free oil for 5 years... All my car, trucks and jeep get Mobel 1 in the motor and Redline in the tranny and rear end, if it meets the factory specs. I say change oil at 5K for normal drivers. if you are not nornam change it more offten... Also do your self a favore and get the brakes checked at 5K and tire rotated. also have the brake pads/shoes lubed and clean every 5K.This seem over kill, but it can get you 20% to 60% longer life in pads allown. What gets lubed are sliders and cleaned is the pad holders. What I say of from my life. if you do not like, just do not do it. If I can help someone Jeep last longer then cool... if you can do all the work your self... it is fun to learn and bond with your stuff... |
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