i need to get my oil changed. what type of oil should i have the techs put in my 2003 jeep liberty? the manual says what kind but i don't know where it is!
2006-12-16 03:29:03 · 14 answers · asked by Julie 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
is that what the manual says? i can't find it and i need to get it changed and don't want to mess it up! also, is that all i say? 10w40?--winter of course...i called the dealership and they said to use mobil, and told me to bring it in but they charge more than the others. so, if i go to another place, just ask for 10w40 and i'll be ok?
2006-12-16 03:34:30 · update #1
haha! thanks! i love this truck and got it a few months ago and know nothing about cars! i hate going to places like this because i always feel that, as a woman and as a woman who knows nothing about what's going on, i won't get what i need or that i'll get ripped off! sorry to sound so crazy about it! just want to get it done before they close today and can't find manual and couldn't find anything online! of course, cust. service is open m-f!
2006-12-16 03:37:05 · update #2
thanks for that advice --i will probably take it in tomorrow morning since the place i was going to take it to was crazy busy this morning and is closed now. the dealership is open til 2 but my dad also said not to take it there. he had horrible work done there once. heard that from others. what is your reasoning for not taking it to the dealer? just curious. i think i had the ball joint thing (ha! i am such a girl when it comes to cars, can you tell?) done a couple of months ago. i'll ask my dad though. thanks for the heads up. i'll probably have to post another topic for this but the back window above the tailgate that pops out won't click back into place sometimes and it's frustrating. i have to hit unlock again to get the latch back in place. have you had any problems with that? it's like it stays in open position and doesn't click back down when released and when i close the window, the "claw" is not in a position where it will catch the bar.
2006-12-16 05:52:05 · update #3
5W30, i have a 2003 liberty too. and DON'T take it to the dealership. btw did you know about the recall? the ball joints need replacing. be sure to have this done at no charge!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-12-16 05:38:03 · answer #1 · answered by chris r 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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I would try a semi-synthetic blend. Most Firestone and Tires Plus locations use this type of oil. The mechanics will know what grade to put in it. SAE is not nearly as imporatnt as how often you have your oil changed and what type of oil you use. Go with what the manufacturer says if you have any doubt. Though I am pretty sure that 10w30 or 5w30 is standard for your vehicle.
The best semi-synthetic blend would be a Kendall/Conoco Phillips product. They are rated better by the industry than Valvoline or Castrol.
Oh, and did I mention a blend is much cheaper than full synthetic and more readily available at most oil change places.
Try to stay away from natural motor oil as the viscosity decreases way faster than with synthetics and can cause more damage over time. Most 10-minute oil change places seem to use the cheapest stuff available, so try to stay away from them.
2006-12-16 03:59:14 · answer #4 · answered by jkaaz101406 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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what type of oil should i put in my 2003 jeep liberty?
i need to get my oil changed. what type of oil should i have the techs put in my 2003 jeep liberty? the manual says what kind but i don't know where it is!
2015-08-15 06:24:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My service computer says:
5W-30 (preferred) good from 100 F degrees and down.
10W-30 good from 0 F degrees and up.
Follow your service manual for factory recommended intervals, but less then 5000 miles between changes and you are just flushing you money down the drain.
Synthetic or mineral oil.. I prefer synthetic as it doesn't breakdown as easy. Best on the market is Amsoil next best would be "Mobile 1"
Dont believe the old myths about "once you use synth you can't go back to mineral" That was for the old graphite oils.
Synthetic is more exspensive, but worth every penny after you see some of the engine internals I have seen during rebuilds.
2006-12-16 03:40:37 · answer #6 · answered by shovelkicker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More than likely, 5w30. Most new cars and that means any made in the past 10 years use 5w30 as factory fill. Engines are much better made (tighter tolerances) and oil is much better, so the need for the thicker 10w30 is unneccesary. Follow your owners manual, every car is different.
I use Amsoil synthetic ( Mobil 1 or Castrol is good too) 5w30 and haven't had any issues with my current car (Amsoil since new, currently at 70,000 miles) and 7500 mile filter and oil changes.
2006-12-16 03:48:55 · answer #7 · answered by Andrew 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe the manual calls for 5w30. If its a 4 cylinder I would stick with 5w30 until you get about 80,000 miles on it ,then switch to 10w30. If you have a 6 cylinder run 5w30 until you hit about 50-60,000 miles then switch to 10w30.As your engine gets more mileage,internal parts wear and the clearance between parts becomes wider,therefore needing a thicker oil. I would also switch to a synthetic at that time.
2006-12-16 03:40:48 · answer #8 · answered by troy l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how much motor oil does a 2002 jeep liberty needs?
2014-02-19 12:21:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry...when you take the vehicle to the dealer or oil-change center, they have a computerized database that tells what grade of oil your Liberty needs. I'm guessing 10W30, but they will know for sure. Relax. Happy Holidays.
2006-12-16 03:32:43 · answer #10 · answered by answerman63 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2017-02-09 06:10:57 · answer #11 · answered by rangel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋