bought wrong oil

[crazy charlie]

I mentioned to my bride that her Jeep was due for an oil change and I planned on doing it myself.She knows that we only use synthetic oil in her Jeep so she thought she would be a sweetie and pick it up for me.Well, she got the wrong oil.I know all I need to know about the oils that I use in my boats and vehicles,but I know nothing about what she brought home.Synthetic(at least she was listening)Rotella 5w40.For diesels I suppose.I will be returning it for Mobil 1 but I am sure plenty of guys would give it a whirl.How bad can it be????Charlie

 

[Drowned Rat]

Re: bought wrong oil

How bad can it be????

Exactly. <br /><br />That's what I use in my motorcycle, Mobile 1 version. It's not really any "thicker" than the 5W30.

 

[imported_bjs]

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its good oil i worked for a shop one time the owner put in everything he owned even gas motors.i never seen any bad motors come out with that oil.

 

[LubeDude]

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Go ahead and try it, if its the 4 liter engine, you might like it, its a great oil. (Of course you knew I would say that). Unless its like 0 degrees where you are 4 liters like a 40 weight.

 

[crazy charlie]

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LD ,I may try it on something else but there is only 13k on it and it is a 4.0L.I dont want to experiment while under warranty.

 

[JB]

Re: bought wrong oil

Non-boating Tech.