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Adapt my Wrangler transmission to a small block 350?

Discussion in 'Wrangler JK (2007-2017)' started by Billy1234, Jul 30, 2018.

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  1. Aug 20, 2018 at 3:07 PM
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    My mental m$%3#tion says 5W20 is too thin for an engine either burning or losing oil. At the rate of oil burn/loss I would not use $$ synthetic
     
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  2. Aug 20, 2018 at 3:09 PM
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    So your saying use a little ticker oil? Or just don’t use synthetic
     
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  3. Aug 20, 2018 at 3:19 PM
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    I'm suggesting heavier weight (5W30) but let's see what @Awrench comes up with. Good move on the PCV valve as they have a rep for getting clogged or stuck. Synthetic oils offer some advantages but are spendy at your loss rate.
     
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  4. Aug 20, 2018 at 4:42 PM
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    I was also going to suggest thicker oil, maybe 10w-30...
     
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  5. Aug 21, 2018 at 2:43 AM
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    Wouldn’t thicker oil kinda freeze in the winter time? I live in upstate ny and it gets kinda cold up here some times.
     
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  6. Aug 21, 2018 at 5:08 AM
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    Yeah would definitely want to take that into account.
     
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    I would start with 5W30 and watch for any improvement.
     
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  8. Aug 30, 2018 at 6:37 AM
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    @Prerunner1982 owners report that cleaning/replacing the pcv valve had positive results. @Billy1234 could try the 10W30 at this time while temps are still moderate.
     
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  9. Aug 30, 2018 at 9:14 AM
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    Should I do 10w30 or 5w30?
     
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  10. Aug 30, 2018 at 9:17 AM
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    I think the 10w30 is a little thick. I could be wrong never really cared this much about my vehicle but I’ll say this I’d rather keep it then sell it (unless I have to)
     
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