I always put 5 qts in and run the engine for about 2 minutes. Then I add 3/4ths of a qt and it reads full. I then save up the extra .25 qts in a box in my garage and add them to future oil changes. I'm sure it doesn't matter. The maual doesn't apply to me much anymore....LOL. I change my transmission pan fluid every time I do a moter oil change. I change my transmission filter every 20,000 miles. I change my transfer case once a year as long as I dont sink my XJ. I change my differential fluid once a year (I always use friction reducer). I change my coolant once a year. The way I figure, this way I might add some extra miles to an XJ that is beaten and abused atleast once a month. I'm anal about waxing my jeep as well. I'll wax it, go offroad, wax it, go offroad. Iv'e had my XJ since 2001. It is my first one. I am extremely impressed with the engineering of it, and want to keep it going strong off, and on the road.
As far as the oil pressure issue. I appreciate all your help with this matter. I can now rest a little easier knowing that my engine will not sieze up going down the road due to lack of oil pressure. There are a great deal of intelligent people here at
. I am thouroughly impressed with your willingness to help, and the knowlege that everyone brings to the forum.
I take much pride in the name JEEP. Without that name, I wouldn't be writing on this forum or even born for that matter. My grandfather was part af the Army Cavary in WW2. He recieved a Bronze Star, Purple heart, and many other medals for his willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty. He has told me stories of times where the JEEP got him out of many life threatening situations. He says in this perticular situation, "The Jeep was great because it was so quiet. You could literally drive right next to the enemy and they wouldn't notice that you were there. One time my unit was traveling with 3 JEEPS full of people. We were ambushed and my driver got shot in the head so grabed the wheel, ducked, and sped out of there. When I got back to base there were 3 tires shot out, the radiator had holes every where and I was the only person out of my whole unit (10 people) that survived."
There are no words that I can say, or quote that I can write, that could begin to describe the honor and commemoration that people like my grandfather and the engineers of the JEEP deserve. I tell you of this story today because I am free. I am free get my XJ dirty, and proud to shine my light, to raise my voice, and fly our flag of red...white...and blue....stars and stripes.
Brian M. Hayes