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I've found a cherokee i am going to buy, but it leaks a little oil. I was wondering what are common causes of this.
also the guy im getting it from says its because the jeep needs a new oil cap, does this make sense?
should i get away from this as soon as possible because it'd be a bad buy?
also the guy im getting it from says its because the jeep needs a new oil cap, does this make sense?
should i get away from this as soon as possible because it'd be a bad buy?
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Well oil leaks can be from a few places.. Rear Main Seal, Adaptor where you mount the oil filter, Rear part of valve cover gasket, oil cap and I think that about covers the common ones...Depends on where it's leaking from on whether to buy or not..If it's the rear main seal that would cost about $500 or so for a shop to replace just incase you need negotiating power.. Everything else are simple fixes..Rear main would be easy enough to do yourself just takes some time and is messy.
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I've found a cherokee i am going to buy, but it leaks a little oil. I was wondering what are common causes of this.
also the guy im getting it from says its because the jeep needs a new oil cap, does this make sense?
should i get away from this as soon as possible because it'd be a bad buy?
also the guy im getting it from says its because the jeep needs a new oil cap, does this make sense?
should i get away from this as soon as possible because it'd be a bad buy?
Unless it's a $500 Jeep.
I'm assuming you aren't particularly mechanically inclined based on your first post? Jeeps leak. It's extremely common for them to do that. Fixing Jeep leaks is usually an optional maintenance item. Just keep checking your oil level and keep it full.
If it really bugs you, you could get the leak fixed.
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Thanks, that helps a lot. I do know a good amount about jeeps, but its more about their suspension, and electrical and things of that nature. I know that stuff from helping my friends with their lifts, and lights and such. Actual engine problems im still learning about, and its a bit of a slow process.
also, ok so the only one that would be a real problem would be the rear main seal, my dad said for that you would have to pull the block is that true?
also, ok so the only one that would be a real problem would be the rear main seal, my dad said for that you would have to pull the block is that true?
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mine leaks too...
Sounds like you need a mechanic to check it out before you buy it.
Unless it's a $500 Jeep.
I'm assuming you aren't particularly mechanically inclined based on your first post? Jeeps leak. It's extremely common for them to do that. Fixing Jeep leaks is usually an optional maintenance item. Just keep checking your oil level and keep it full.
If it really bugs you, you could get the leak fixed.
Unless it's a $500 Jeep.
I'm assuming you aren't particularly mechanically inclined based on your first post? Jeeps leak. It's extremely common for them to do that. Fixing Jeep leaks is usually an optional maintenance item. Just keep checking your oil level and keep it full.
If it really bugs you, you could get the leak fixed.
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the rearmainseal isnt that hard to fix, i replaced mine about 6 months ago. the seal only cost around $13.00 but go ahead and buy two cause you will probably mess the first one up trying to get it in place then take it back if you dont. get a chiltons or haynes manual. best thing i ever did. good luck!
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double check to find where the leak is coming from before you buy it it really depends on what is leaking and where its leaking from also the price of the jeep has alot to do with wether its worth it or not any one of the most common oil leak spots rear main seal valve cover oil filter adpater oil cap and oil sending unit are less then $50 if you do them yourself
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Well I'm not doing it myself, I have a great mechanic who is doing it Thursday....but now there is coolant leaking and car started smoking. from underneath...not from engine though. Anyhow, I'm taking it to the mechanic Wednesday and not even to bother driving it till then. Thanks!
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Thanks, that helps a lot. I do know a good amount about jeeps, but its more about their suspension, and electrical and things of that nature. I know that stuff from helping my friends with their lifts, and lights and such. Actual engine problems im still learning about, and its a bit of a slow process.
also, ok so the only one that would be a real problem would be the rear main seal, my dad said for that you would have to pull the block is that true?
also, ok so the only one that would be a real problem would be the rear main seal, my dad said for that you would have to pull the block is that true?
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