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500 mile on ODO

Stan H

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Just my .02...
2020 Sport S w/200,000mi. on the clock with pretty routine changes @ approx. 3,500 mi. using mostly 0w20 in the winters and 5w30 in the summers. I use AMSOIL and/or Valvoline EP, but have used others but always come back to either AMSOIL or Valvoline brands. I usually use Mopar filters but have used others as well, if not in stock.
As far as the diffs, once a year change, using Valvoline or Mobil.
Gas => 89 octane
Transmission, haven't touched it... and not going to. If she grenades I'll pop another one in.
If/when the engine goes, I'll find a shop to pop another one...
Last Jeep I'll ever own.
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I am sure you stole the words right out of my head. 114,100miles
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Kinematic viscosity of 5w30 @100C is 17% higher than 0w20. I can't say that equates to "17% better protection". It could be worse, no change, or significantly better.
The viscosity of cold oil (of either grade) is far higher than 5w30 @ 100C and the engine doesn't explode.
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