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Discussion in 'Cherokee' started by dgusbull, Jul 20, 2017.

  1. Jul 20, 2017 at 12:14 PM
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    dgusbull

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    on my 99 grand cherokee laredo, if it does not have lsp can i put a full syn gear oil in both , i do pull a boat in the summer , not real heavy. thanks
     
  2. Jul 20, 2017 at 1:27 PM
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    chris4x4

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    Yes, you should be fine with a synthetic oil
     
  3. Jul 20, 2017 at 2:48 PM
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    thanks to everyone
     
  4. Jul 21, 2017 at 7:29 PM
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    Any time you can switch to a full /100% synthetic fluid. Oil, gear, Trans, etc. Always do it. And keep in mind. Use the recommended viscosity the manufacturer says to use. It is not recommended you jump up to the next viscosity. I've always used full synthetics in my vehicles for years. Including my Motorcycles. And never an issue.
     
  5. Jul 21, 2017 at 7:35 PM
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    Yes, but op is correct. Synthetic gear oil is not good with a lsd.
     
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  6. Jul 21, 2017 at 7:43 PM
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    Agreed. I saw that. Not with an lsd. Didn't think I had to mention it since it was already mentioned by OP. It's all good.
     
  7. Jul 21, 2017 at 7:46 PM
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    My bad amigo at first read sounded like it was a flat 100% full synthetic on everything no ifs and or buts.
     
  8. Jul 21, 2017 at 7:49 PM
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    Na Ryan. It's all good. No offense taken or even implied from my stand point. Just replied to the thread. No worries here dude. I still like you. Lol.
     
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  9. Jul 21, 2017 at 7:50 PM
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    Ha! Right back at you!
     
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  10. Jul 21, 2017 at 7:52 PM
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    I don't like any of you guys.......wait.....is this thing on?
     
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  11. Jul 21, 2017 at 7:52 PM
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    Petition for a dislike button...
     
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  12. Jul 21, 2017 at 7:53 PM
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    Hahaha. This is what I like about this site. All the love going on. Brotherly jeep love. :cheers:
     
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  13. Jul 21, 2017 at 7:55 PM
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    oooo......That's a good idea. Now....just need to track down one of those "staff" idiots........
     
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    Ya know that guy chris4x4. He's a fricking........oh crap. Thought I hit the private conversation button.
    Hey Chris4x4. How was your day.
     
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  15. Jul 21, 2017 at 7:57 PM
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    Staff? Your the Staff....and that guy with the beer pong pinky thing. How's that going Bob?
     
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  16. Jul 21, 2017 at 7:58 PM
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    That's good Ryan. I like that idea of a dislike button. Lol
     
  17. Jul 21, 2017 at 7:59 PM
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    :rofl:
     
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  18. Jul 21, 2017 at 8:04 PM
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    Friday night. It's all good. Even after I spent almost 4 minutes of it watching this BS video in the BS threads. Which is where it belongs. But I have suffered unreversalable dain bramine since watching it. Thanks Chris.:help:
     
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