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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 03:03 AM
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i got a 95 cherokee and im gettin ready to go on a 900 mile trip
i did an oil cahnge about 1000 miles ago wit spark plugs and wires and air filter at about the same time and i replaced the radiator like 3 weeks ago wat maintenance should i do to my jeep to make sure this trip goes smooth without a hitch
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 04:46 AM
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Did you do the cap and rotor? When was the last time you did your transfer case,front and rear diffs? I would also do a fuel filter.. and also check all of your lights, Brake lights including plate light this way you do not give a reason for a cop to pull you over
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 07:10 AM
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I'm with the rooster. Fresh fluids are the lifeblood of your vehicle!

Coolant, transmission fluid, transfer case fluid, both differentials, thermostat, serpentine belt, fuel filter.

And that cap and rotor for sure. They are inexpensive.
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 10:59 AM
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yea i did do the cap and rotor when i did the spark plugs and stuff and i just put new lights in to
i figured i would have to change all the fluids just wanted to see if they really needed it
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 11:00 AM
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and i put in a new fuel filter when my MAP sensor went bad forgot about that one
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 03:36 PM
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should i change the oil since it only has 1000 miles im debatin whether itll be a waste or not
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Originally Posted by widefieldcherokee
should i change the oil since it only has 1000 miles im debatin whether itll be a waste or not
1000 miles? Don't change it.

3k would be the minimum oil change interval, and many go longer than that, especially for road miles.

As you are only taking a 900 mile road trip, you will still be good when you get back.
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nah no need to change your oil for the trip... might want to change it when you get home tho... sounds like you are ready to go...
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 08:34 PM
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alright cool
how much and wat oil do u guys recommend for the tranny transfer case and diffs
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 11:43 PM
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900 miles is nothing. I wouldn't worry about too much. I'll drive 900 miles in a weekend. Just make sure the oil is changed. I use Mobil 1 synthetic oil in my engine. Royal Purple in the diff's.
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Originally Posted by KC10Chief
900 miles is nothing. I wouldn't worry about too much. I'll drive 900 miles in a weekend. Just make sure the oil is changed. I use Mobil 1 synthetic oil in my engine. Royal Purple in the diff's.
ya im gonna be towin a trailer to and my oil only has 1000 miles on it if that and its royal purple synthetic
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Besides replacing the rad, what else has been done to the cooling system? How big's the trailer?.
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by djb383
Besides replacing the rad, what else has been done to the cooling system? How big's the trailer?.
nothin really just the radiator and coolant and its a 5x8 enclosed uhaul
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