jets7495

Hey Guys,

Over the weekend i bought my first car...as the title states, 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport. Just a couple questions that i have..
-The headliner is loose, any quick fixes?
-what type of oil should i use? planning on doing an oil change this weekend.
-There is no jack under the back seat, what is the best jack to get? or is anybody selling one?
I am also thinking of doing some add ons...
-what brand mats do you guys use? and from where did you buy them?
-and if i was to add in a radio...what is good radio for my money?

Thanks so much jeepers!!!
looking forward to using the forum!!

-Eric

mentalbreakdown00

Well, you can open a can of worms with the oil question. Some guys run diesel 10W30 and some guys use 0W30, and some more use regular 5W30, 10W30 or 10W40. I would suggest using and oil the meets the current SN specifiaction set by SAE and the correct wieght as called by the manufacturer in a cherokee I believe it was 5W30.

The headliner will probably have to be pulled and re done

Go to the junk yard and get a jack for $10

Any radio name brand I have found good service out of like Sony, Pioneer, Panasonic, and Alpine sooo take your pick


Ohhh, and congrats on the first set of wheels

jets7495

Alright sounds good!!
Thanks so much for the help!!
-Eric

NJXJ

- Head liner fix is relatively easy. If I were you I would redo it in some sort of camo or fabric with a design.

- I just use 5w-30

- Find a jack online or junkyard for cheap

- Quadratec floor mats fit perfectly and I recomend them

- My Sony Xplode head unit is cheap and does the job. I also have infinity reference speakers, a kenwood amp and 2 12" subs

JerrytheJeep

Welcome! Post a pic of your jeep shop we know watcha got :P
-headliner: if you use the search function I'm sure you'll find exactly what you're looking for
-oil: it depends on where you live, the temperature has a lot to do with it, also what you plan on doing with your jeep. Ask your local parts store what they think would be best.
-mats: its all preference really, do what works best for you.
-jack: you can probably find a dinky one at a junkyard, or a newish one at harbor freight or something.
Good luck, and welcome to the forum!

jets7495

Awesome idea on the headliner!! i will defiantly look into that!! thanks so much for all the other info! im gona try to pick up some 5w-30 tomorrow, and take it to the radio guy down the road, my front speakers arent working so i will try to figure that out also.
again thanks alot for all the help!!
-Eric

jets7495

i will try to upload some pics tomorrow... the rain is killing me here in ny..

-Eric

Radi

6 quarts! And you might want to avoid the Fram filter and pick up a Wix, Purolator, etc. The Fram letting oil drain back to the pan when shut off seems to be a recurring theme.

jets7495

here are the pics...
i also just purchased silverstar lights, if anybody has a link to installation that would be great!!

maximan1

Love that front mat. Where did you get it?

jets7495

just picked them up from pepboys today.. i believe it was 30 bucks for the two of them!!

Phantom1

Great looking Jeep!! I also have a 99 Cherokee. on the oil, check out the owners manual, and also it depends on the mileage. higher miles= higher viscosity.

Good Luck!!

jomps

I got a stock jack out of a 2000, 30$ gets it to your door...nice jeep

SKKY

If you don't mind, where are you? What's mileage? approx. price?
I am starting to look for one for my 20 YO twins and this is exactly what they want.

cpttuna

To go along with the oil, you might consider an oversized filter: eg: The regular NAPA gold filter is 1085 but the oversize one is 1515. Both fit ,but the 1515 can hold an extra 1/2 qt of oit. There are some other brands that have an oversize filter also.