Umm, am I missing something here?I also know a guy with an owners manual and the internet who hopefully can fix it.
So you do agree that it has death wobble though? Was hoping it wasn’t just because I only have one usable arm to drive with.
WHO DO YOU TRUST : Owners Manual or The Internet
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Bullwinckle
Hooked
Always use the owners manual. For installing Jeep parts I’ll use the internet or YouTube mainly Eddie and Cindy’s videos.
Cousin Clyde
Hooked
Agree with this.
Plus basic mechanical common sense.
And in my JK, I turn the key to see what the codes are. Then throw parts or electrical tape at it until it behaves.
…And this. 5w0 gorilla glue in the winter.
Aceisback
Hooked
No, was just poking fun because we couldn’t get it to wobble on the pristine hiway by him. Same hiway in my area is nothing but seams, and they get it to wobbling real good (or bad).Umm, am I missing something here?
I wish I could record it, it’s a bad case. My wife won’t even get in the Gladiator.
cozdude
Guy with a Red 2-Door
Owners manual and my mechanical training. Stick with what the engineers recommend as far as fluid to be used an then my knowledge to know to change it more often than what they say lol
As far as parts install goes these days will check out some videos or tips to get it assembled and installed quicker. Someone else always finds a quicker and easier way than what the service manual says
As far as parts install goes these days will check out some videos or tips to get it assembled and installed quicker. Someone else always finds a quicker and easier way than what the service manual says
Speaking of service manuals, I own a bunch for old Jeeps and have to say, they are WAY better than what is available online from the factory these days.
DaJudge
Active Member
It depends. I don't usually put much trust in the 'Interweb Experts' out there. If it is someone I am familiar with and they have a track record of well thought out ideas, I may consider their advance.
As far as your specific example of the 5w30, I switched the minute the free oil changes were over. But not because of any interweb experts. I did it because of my own experience and research into all of the issues the manufactures have been having since they started recommending the thin oils, and all of the valve train noise I was having. I do not push it like it is going to solve all the words issues. It has worked for me...so far. The only way to know for sure is time and mileage.
So if a person doesn't understand engines and the possible consequences of changing from recommended fluids, then they should definitely stay with the manual.
As far as your specific example of the 5w30, I switched the minute the free oil changes were over. But not because of any interweb experts. I did it because of my own experience and research into all of the issues the manufactures have been having since they started recommending the thin oils, and all of the valve train noise I was having. I do not push it like it is going to solve all the words issues. It has worked for me...so far. The only way to know for sure is time and mileage.
So if a person doesn't understand engines and the possible consequences of changing from recommended fluids, then they should definitely stay with the manual.
LOL - well ya know, if it's said on the internet, it has to be trueAin't nobody got time to read the owners manual! Spending days and weeks finding the correct answer on the Internet is the way to go!
