When I change mine it is usually just a tad high but after I'm done I take it around the block, check it again and it's good to go. I love how easy it is to do an oil change on the Jeep, heck, this vehicle is all around easy to work on

 

Thanks for the write up, I got my first change free from the dealer, but next weekend I will be due for number two. I think I will make the switch to synthetic.

Also, thanks for the idea of ordering filters through the dealer, how much do they charge.

I think my girlfriends Liberty is getting close to needing a change as well. maybe we can have an oil change party.

 

This is why I don't pour in the full 6 quarts at first... I put in 5.5 quarts, start the engine and let it idle for 1 min. I then shut it down and let it sit for 10 minutes while I transfer the used oil to a container. I then add oil as needed to get the level to the top of the marker.

If my vehicle was overfilled, I would drain out a little oil: you should be OK leaving it though.

Also, after you change your own oil the first time, you should not need a filter wrench.

I also pre-fill my filter.

 

You need to account for the oil you use to pre-fill the filter. It's difficult since it's hard to keep some oil from spilling out when you go to put it on. However, you probably don't loose too much - just enough to make a second mess (1st is from when you took the old filter off).

Keeping it in the safe zone of the dip-stick is perfect. Check it after a couple of hundred miles (and about every 1000 as I do) and you'll figure out if you have enough. Checking it often is also a good way to early detect problems.

 

OK, drained the oil, had to drain about half a quart. But now i have the peace of mind

 

Yay, my oil light came on, close to the second oil change, the first one I am doing myself!

Went to one of my Autozone's today, they didn't have 5w 20 in Mobil 1 Synthetic, they did in regular Mobil 1 5000 oil.

They did have 5W 30. Didn't buy any today. Going to check a larger store to see if they have it.

 

Why did this get moved? Oil change 101 would seem to fit better in Stock than Off road?

 

why move this to OFF ROAD? Very confusing- it will guarantee no noobys will see it.....not bitchin', just asking...

 

I went to my local Wal Mart and got 5 qts of 5W20 Mobile Fully Synthetic for $22.00. Single quarts were $6.50 each so I just bought two 5 qt bottles and a filter. Filter was $3.29 or $5.69 for the better one.
This is by far the easiest vehicle to change the oil on.

 

Will need to check there. Oil filter wrench? Any suggestions on that?

I still have a few miles before I need to change it, but I'm itching to do it! Can't wait.