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Title: What type of fluids are you running?
Post by: Rockinwrangler on November 13, 2008, 06:49:53 PM

I thought it would be interesting to see what type of fluids you old timers recommend.

I am running:

10W-30  Castrol  GTX in the motor

I am running:

Mobile 1 Synthetic 90W in front and rear diffs.


I also would appreciate some options on the best grease to use in the ole zirks....

Title: Re: What type of fluids are you running?
Post by: Krawler00 on November 13, 2008, 08:45:25 PM

Quaker state 10w-30 in the engine

Royal purple in the trans and transfercase

90W in front and rear diffs

As far as lube for joints etc. I am not sure what was used on mine. I took it to a buddy and need to get a grease gun so I can do it myself.

Title: Re: What type of fluids are you running?
Post by: yellowxj on November 13, 2008, 10:39:30 PM

Advance auto parts oil 10-40 thru 20-50 depending on the weather. I've owned and sold about 1000 cars and never had an engine oil related problem that I'm aware of. I'll be using it forever I think.

Title: Re: What type of fluids are you running?
Post by: mdo817 on November 13, 2008, 10:52:26 PM

All synthetic in the YJ (red line) products.

All Dino in the XJ for now. Havoline

Title: Re: What type of fluids are you running?
Post by: Jimmy on November 13, 2008, 11:14:16 PM

Usually Bud Light, sometimes Early Times. Just depends on the day :P

I just run Castrol dinosaur brand.

Title: Re: What type of fluids are you running?
Post by: mdo817 on November 13, 2008, 11:43:57 PM

Quote from: Jimmy on November 13, 2008, 11:14:16 PM

Usually Bud Light, sometimes Early Times. Just depends on the day :P

I just run Castrol dinosaur brand.

Didn't think about the other fluids but that would be Cruzan and Diet and a few Coors lights or Corona's thrown in for good measure.

Title: Re: What type of fluids are you running?
Post by: Will on November 13, 2008, 11:46:39 PM

whatever 10/30 in the engine. Usually castrol.

Castrol in the t-case.

Valvoline Synthetic in the diffs. $5 a quart!!!  ;) I go through way too much of that crap to buy anything else.

Title: Re: What type of fluids are you running?
Post by: urdaddyjeep on November 14, 2008, 12:05:40 AM

i have no freakin idea...
5hr engery shot...4 cups of coffee 3 mt dews and a half gallon of tea.. just today and right now 4th budlight.... i have to be up in 5hrs for pt and doc appt.. that time of yr..

Title: Re: What type of fluids are you running?
Post by: mdo817 on November 14, 2008, 12:15:43 AM

Quote from: urdaddyjeep on November 14, 2008, 12:05:40 AM

i have no freakin idea...
5hr engery shot...4 cups of coffee 3 mt dews and a half gallon of tea.. just today and right now 4th budlight.... i have to be up in 5hrs for pt and doc appt.. that time of yr..

Touch Your Toes.    OOPS  {btt}

Title: Re: What type of fluids are you running?
Post by: lt99ls1 on November 14, 2008, 10:48:05 AM

Quote from: yellowxj on November 13, 2008, 10:39:30 PM

Advance auto parts oil 10-40 thru 20-50 depending on the weather. I've owned and sold about 1000 cars and never had an engine oil related problem that I'm aware of. I'll be using it forever I think.

Agreed. 

Title: Re: What type of fluids are you running?
Post by: BigJerm on November 14, 2008, 12:52:00 PM

It has been long enough from my last oil change that I cant remember what I use.... I know its a Black bottle and its synthetic blend and I believe 5w20 per the manual for both the Liberty and Wrangler. Last time I did diffs on the old JK i used Royal Purple but I will probably use a little cheaper brand this time. I got about 5k miles before the recommended diff fluid change. I hope to get new covers by then

Title: Re: What type of fluids are you running?
Post by: rockcrusher on November 14, 2008, 09:03:15 PM

i like castrol

Title: Re: What type of fluids are you running?
Post by: Old_ford on November 14, 2008, 09:08:33 PM

castrol 20w50,     royal purpal  for the trans  and good ole  fashion 90 w  mystery oil my gandfather has a 50 gallon drum of  in his shop,  he bought it for work on his tractor a long time ago