seo68
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I think it has nothing to do with the angle. I also suspect you have leaking valve stem seals that wouldn't be noticed if it hadn't been after a longer rest. I don't think I would worry at all unless oil consumption in between changes gets excessive. In my entirely amateur opinion, you are doing absolutely no harm to your engine other than perhaps some very minor plug fouling which you are probably immediately burning off. It may well be that switching oils could conceivably reduce that somewhat, but I wouldn't know what to suggest and I wouldn't say it is warranted in any case. This seems to me like your Jeep is acting its age and it's only a minor mid-life non-crisis.riddle me this: over the past month or so, twice I have started the Jeep after it sat cold for a couple of days and it blew a big enough puff of oil smoke at startup for me to notice it in the rear view mirror. It doesn't do this every time. I do park it on my driveway at a nearly 20 degree incline, if that has anything to do with it. But anyway, my gut tells me this must be leaking valve stem seals. Could this have anything to do with my oil choice? Or is it maybe a result of parking at an angle all its life? Should I worry?