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Oil Change info needed

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Gross, Mar 22, 2006.

  1. Mar 22, 2006
    Gross

    Gross 55 CJ

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    Hello Folks
    I am going to be doing a oil change this weekend.
    Why pay someone when I can do it myself.
    I was wondering I have the oil time oil filter.
    Does anyone know what these filters are called and if I can get them.
    Also what kind of oil should I use 5w 30 or 10w 30? (1955 CJ 5)
    Thanks for the help
    Jason
    1955 CJ 5
     
    Gross, Mar 22, 2006
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  2. Mar 22, 2006
    Mark Mann

    Mark Mann Kermit

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    4 cyl?

    Your local parts house should be able to sell you the correct oil filter given the correct engine info. I use Fram filters but that is just me. I am sure that several brand names are available.

    I run SAE 30 oil but someone in the North might chime in with better advice.

    MM
     
    Mark Mann, Mar 22, 2006
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  3. Mar 22, 2006
    michigan_pinstripes

    michigan_pinstripes I'm not lost, I'm wandering

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    yikes, oil weight thread alert!!!! *running*

    Only SAE 30 here too
     
    michigan_pinstripes, Mar 22, 2006
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    Mudweiserjeep

    Mudweiserjeep JEEP: Bouncy and Fun

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    Fram filter and 30hd here also....with 1qt. Marvel Mystery Oil;)

    Can-o-worms officially open!
     
    Mudweiserjeep, Mar 22, 2006
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    jflots

    jflots Member

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    Penzoil 30hd or 20-fiddy depending on my mood. Fram's filter is c41 I believe. My truck has the same filter canister. Through chevy truck parts catalogues you can buy decals to restore. The top decal list filter numbers. I usually check it to be ready for he "blank stare" from the guy behind the counter. If I have the time I'll try to suck or spoon the old oil out of the canister and replace it with fresh.
     
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    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

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    What is an oil time oil filter?
     
    Glenn, Mar 22, 2006
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    Chuck

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    I think he meant old time oil filter
     
    Chuck, Mar 22, 2006
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    Mark Mann

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    Hell, I don't know what an old time filter is... :rofl:
     
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    Chuck

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    I’m sure everyone here would know that to be an original oil filter
     
    Chuck, Mar 22, 2006
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    zed

    zed Iowa- Gateway to Nebraska

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    oil bath filter

    fsm says sae 30 wt oil.
     
    zed, Mar 22, 2006
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    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

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    If it's original probably needs changing by now for sure. R)
     
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  12. Mar 22, 2006
    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

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    That's what I figured, oil time does sound like a good name for a filter type though. ;)
     
    Glenn, Mar 22, 2006
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    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

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    Fram C3p is a good number for a cartridge filter.
     
    Glenn, Mar 22, 2006
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    Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

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    Mcruff, Mar 22, 2006
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    Chuck

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    I'd say so R)
     
    Chuck, Mar 22, 2006
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    AKCJ

    AKCJ Active Member

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    Mark Mann

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    Apparently, if in fact I am part of everyone, we don't all know that to be the case. Perhaps in Jeep terms an oil bath filter is "old time"- If that is what is meant. Original, IMO, implies the one that came on the Jeep from the factory. Either way I think this fella needs a new one. R)

    MM :flag:
     
    Mark Mann, Mar 23, 2006
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    Chuck

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    Ok, just trying to help the new guy out with his terminology......lesson learned. I agree he needs a new one ;)
     
    Chuck, Mar 23, 2006
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    mustanghd

    mustanghd New Member

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    I use 20-50 Castrol in the 65 all year round, but I only use the jeep in the winter to plow with [ no heater ] so it doesnt get used to much as a daily driver. :rofl:
     
    mustanghd, Mar 23, 2006
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