Seems like jeep's temp gets too hot
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
From: Olathe
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L v6
My '91 cherokee runs fine during the winter, but when it warms up outside my temperature gauge almost reaches the red even after only driving about 20 to 30 miles. It has never over heated but as gotten close. I have done a coolant flush and gotten a cold air intake, but it still gets really hot. I was wondering what I can do/add to cool down faster
Member
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 125
Likes: 2
From: Bay Area, California
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L (242 cid) I-6
Replace the thermostat, and check to see if any of the radiator hoses are leaking. Also it could be the water pump. The cold air intake wouldn't bring overall engine temps down.
CF Veteran
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 4,440
Likes: 3
From: Seal Beach, CA
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO Straight Six
Check the radiator, water pump, fan clutch (most overlooked piece of the cooling system) and thermostat. Replace as necessary. Also replace hoses if they are old and brittle. Cooling systems in the xj are mediocre at best so everything needs to be in tip top condition
Check the radiator, water pump, fan clutch (most overlooked piece of the cooling system) and thermostat. Replace as necessary. Also replace hoses if they are old and brittle. Cooling systems in the xj are mediocre at best so everything needs to be in tip top condition
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Blackcherokee290
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
28
Jan 8, 2025 11:36 PM
Brill
Stock Grand Cherokee Tech. All ZJ/WJ/WK Non-modified/stock questions go here!
27
Feb 6, 2020 12:41 AM
Chick-N-Picker
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
21
Aug 27, 2015 12:27 PM
Gtrsrlly
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
5
Aug 25, 2015 11:50 AM
Ye Ol' Cherokee
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
0
Aug 22, 2015 01:43 PM
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)



