So my 2000 TJ started dropping oil pressure a few years back.
My mechanic, who is an awesome guy, told me Chrysler f'd up the I6 with bad bearings.
Since then, I've been running 5 quarts of Royal Purple 20W/50 with 1 quart of Lucas synthetic stabilizer.
When the engine is cold, she pops to max oil pressure (needle hits 80), then settles at 40. So the situation seems to be under control. When she starts dropping to 20 again (not idling), it's time for a new oil change.
So, if that helps anyone, cool.
But I have some down-time, I'm currently revamping my coolant system and hoping to permanently fix the "melting HVAC" with a new blower and resistor and other stuff...
Anyway, I was just looking up the low oil pressure bit - and it's patched with the synthetic oil, whatever was the problem - but I'm not seeing any posts about bad bearings?
So given I'm basically replacing a ton of crap - again, my mechanic is super chill - does anyone here have any other theories as to the low oil pressure, or is he right about the bad bearings?
I'm just not looking forward to the day when the Royal Purple fails and I have to replace the engine. If there's any alternative to that scenario, I'd greatly appreciate any advice.
My mechanic, who is an awesome guy, told me Chrysler f'd up the I6 with bad bearings.
Since then, I've been running 5 quarts of Royal Purple 20W/50 with 1 quart of Lucas synthetic stabilizer.
When the engine is cold, she pops to max oil pressure (needle hits 80), then settles at 40. So the situation seems to be under control. When she starts dropping to 20 again (not idling), it's time for a new oil change.
So, if that helps anyone, cool.
But I have some down-time, I'm currently revamping my coolant system and hoping to permanently fix the "melting HVAC" with a new blower and resistor and other stuff...
Anyway, I was just looking up the low oil pressure bit - and it's patched with the synthetic oil, whatever was the problem - but I'm not seeing any posts about bad bearings?
So given I'm basically replacing a ton of crap - again, my mechanic is super chill - does anyone here have any other theories as to the low oil pressure, or is he right about the bad bearings?
I'm just not looking forward to the day when the Royal Purple fails and I have to replace the engine. If there's any alternative to that scenario, I'd greatly appreciate any advice.