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Started by wills89fj1200, February 13, 2011, 04:20:03 PM

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what is a good motor oil?

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wills89fj1200

February 13, 2011, 04:20:03 PM
What is a good motor oil to use and what weight? :rofl:

Mark Olson

#1
February 13, 2011, 06:31:33 PM
oh, a wise guy nuk nuk nuk.

that,s like asking about your favorite socks.

Mark O.
86 fj1200
sac ca.

                           " Get off your ass and Ride"

Pat Conlon

#2
February 13, 2011, 07:14:56 PM
Will, you need to modify your poll to add a third option:  None of the above.
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

Travis398

#3
February 13, 2011, 08:00:26 PM
I'm still trying to decide myself



When all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.

rktmanfj

#4
February 13, 2011, 09:24:07 PM
Quote from: Pat Conlon on February 13, 2011, 07:14:56 PM
Will, you need to modify your poll to add a third option:  None of the above.


+1

FJmonkey

#5
February 13, 2011, 09:38:00 PM
Quote from: wills89fj1200 on February 13, 2011, 04:20:03 PM
What is a good motor oil to use and what weight? :rofl:
Add Amsoil so Ed can play...They Have filters with check valves as well, Thinking of leaning that way for my next oil change. Have I gone to the dark side????? Crap!!! Now I have to chose rubber, and leather conditioner, and $#@% too many other things.....What the hell am I gonna use to condition my old Corbin seat??? Am I gonna burn in hell for still having 16" wheels???? Help!
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

Dan Filetti

#6
February 13, 2011, 09:46:06 PM
Quote from: FJmonkey on February 13, 2011, 09:38:00 PM
Am I gonna burn in hell for still having 16" wheels?

Yes.  In fact, there's a special place in hell for your sort....
Live hardy, or go home. 

FJmonkey

#7
February 13, 2011, 09:58:22 PM
Quote from: Dan Filetti on February 13, 2011, 09:46:06 PM
Quote from: FJmonkey on February 13, 2011, 09:38:00 PM
Am I gonna burn in hell for still having 16" wheels?

Yes.  In fact, there's a special place in hell for your sort....
Thanks Dan...My life is now in a unrepentant tail spin till I get my last few parts and new rubber. The rear shock is gonna kill me in $$$, but I am gonna love it once I have it....Nothing but love right???
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

rktmanfj

#8
February 13, 2011, 10:18:08 PM
Quote from: Travis398 on February 13, 2011, 08:00:26 PM
I'm still trying to decide myself




For you, Travis, it's definitely corn...      :rofl:

Randy T
Indy

mikeholzer

#9
February 14, 2011, 06:08:39 AM

Shell Rotella 5W-40 Synthetic. Cheap, good quality, and super available everywhere. I get mine a Wal-Mart for around $20/gallon.

Dan Filetti

#10
February 14, 2011, 07:57:28 AM
Quote from: mikeholzer on February 14, 2011, 06:08:39 AM
Shell Rotella 5W-40 Synthetic. Cheap, good quality, and super available everywhere. I get mine a Wal-Mart for around $20/gallon.

+1
Live hardy, or go home. 

Dan Filetti

#11
February 14, 2011, 07:59:28 AM
Quote from: FJmonkey on February 13, 2011, 09:58:22 PM
Thanks Dan...My life is now in a unrepentant tail spin till I get my last few parts and new rubber. The rear shock is gonna kill me in $$$, but I am gonna love it once I have it....Nothing but love right???

Love and forgiveness.  Do some Hail Mary's or something, you should be fine....

You'll love the shock though.
Live hardy, or go home. 

Mark Olson

#12
February 14, 2011, 11:17:05 AM
use the 10/30 amsoil motorcycle specific oil along with the filter , you can get them from Ed.
Mark O.
86 fj1200
sac ca.

                           " Get off your ass and Ride"

simi_ed

#13
February 14, 2011, 12:36:59 PM
I'm here, 10W-30 or 10W-40, + EAO20 filter.  Just let me know.
-- RKBA Regards,

Ed
===
Ed Thiele 
Simi Valley, CA -- I no longer have SoCal manners.
'89 FJ12C (Theft deterrent Silver/White)


- All that is necessary for the forces of evil to win in the world is for
enough good men to do nothing.

- Edmund Burke

Travis398

#14
February 14, 2011, 02:55:10 PM
Quote from: rktmanfj on February 13, 2011, 10:18:08 PM
For you, Travis, it's definitely corn...      :rofl:

Randy T
Indy

I figured you would say that, living in the corn field capital of America and all.



When all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.
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