4x4tographer 1,687 Posted March 26, 2021 Just now, theksmith said: i have also heard (but not confirmed) that the newer JL and JT rigs with the 3.6L now call for 0W-20 from the factory. This is true. My JL came from the factory with Pennzoil 0W-20. I'm now running Mobile1. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theksmith 2,457 Posted March 26, 2021 (edited) finally bought a set of these "Dirt Bagz" rear under-seat storage bags i've been eyeing for like 2 or 3 years! review & more photos here... Edited March 26, 2021 by theksmith 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mynr1 148 Posted March 26, 2021 Also running 0W-20 in 2013 JKU with 150400+ miles. Two top end rebuilds, one on factory warranty, one on me. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theksmith 2,457 Posted April 6, 2021 Gadget on The Step obstacle of the Charouleau Gap trail (video by @SonoranWanderer) - this was the third approach, kept getting hung up on the driver side rock rail... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnpa 563 Posted April 12, 2021 Kris, when you changed your diff. fluids did you have some fine material on the magnetic plugs? I just did mine and the rear had more than the front but it was a fine material. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theksmith 2,457 Posted April 12, 2021 20 minutes ago, johnpa said: Kris, when you changed your diff. fluids did you have some fine material on the magnetic plugs? I just did mine and the rear had more than the front but it was a fine material. yes, i've always had a decent blob of black gooey powder on the magnetic plugs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnpa 563 Posted April 12, 2021 Okay, glad it's just not me. I guess I will keep the jeep 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trail Toy 927 Posted April 12, 2021 That is actually pretty normal and one of the reasons manufacturers put magnets on the plugs. Back in the day when I worked at quick lube places it was more normal to see all those metal shavings on the plugs than to not see any. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theksmith 2,457 Posted April 21, 2021 (edited) some shots @aimee got of Brady driving Gadget from our Pyeatt Draw weekend... i'm super proud - he absolutely owned that trail! this is my "good line, but go super slow now, you're about to come down off the ledge" spotter pose Edited April 21, 2021 by theksmith 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theksmith 2,457 Posted April 29, 2021 (edited) Gadget must be hungry for rockers/lifters - she's ticking again. got on the schedule with Joe at @OnPointOffroad for the 12th. not driving her till then to hopefully minimize damage (i.e. not eat a camshaft too). Edited April 30, 2021 by theksmith 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
