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Dec 16, 2012 | 08:36 AM

#18196

zimbobwye

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From: Roscoe, IL

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L 242 Power Tech I6

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlvdKreeper

My oil gauge goes down to 30 when I'm at a complete stop. When I accelerate it goes to 40+. Is this normal? It's a 2001. I've read it could be something about the oil pressure switch but I don't want to spend the money on a new one if its going to do the same thing when I buy it new. Is this normal for the 2001 models???? When I used to have my 1997 xj the oil gauge would always stay at 40. Any help?

My 2000 does exactly the same thing as your 2001. Early last winter, my pressure switch went out, and the pressure dropped to nothing. After replacing it, it went back to actively fluctuating as the engine revs. Its completely normal that your oil pressure goes up when you're on the gas.

Dec 16, 2012 | 08:44 AM

#18197

CrawlerXJ

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Model: Cherokee

Your 97 was probably bad, and this Cherokee is probably good actually.

You should be seeing 40-55 while driving (depending if you getting on it) and 30-40 at idle. Below 25 would concern me.

Dec 16, 2012 | 08:46 AM

#18198

BlvdKreeper

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From: northside chicago

Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee

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Originally Posted by CrawlerXJ

Your 97 was probably bad, and this Cherokee is probably good actually.

You should be seeing 40-55 while driving (depending if you getting on it) and 30-40 at idle.

Ok I was just a bid concerned. Thanks guys =)

Dec 16, 2012 | 09:01 AM

#18199

BimmerJeeper

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From: USA

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L i6

Jacking up a stock XJ during a flat tire. I hate confusing OEM jacks and prefer to carry a "real" jack in the trunk. Can you use a standard $30 mini-jack from Autozone? Or do XJ's need a special jack?

Dec 16, 2012 | 09:16 AM

#18200

bhennessee1

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From: Chickamauga Ga.

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by BimmerJeeper

The jack in the pic I fine. Just put the jack on the axle tube and make sure that the tube is resting between the teeth on the pad not on top of them.

Dec 16, 2012 | 09:27 AM

#18201

salad

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From: Parham, ON

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L OBD-II

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhennessee1

The jack in the pic I fine. Just put the jack on the axle tube and make sure that the tube is resting between the teeth on the pad not on top of them.

+1 I just have this $40 Michelin 2-ton floor jack with a rubber pad. Works great frame and axle, though a bit short.

Dec 16, 2012 | 10:03 AM

#18202

DieselD

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From: Indianapolis

Year: '99 and '91

Model: Cherokee

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Originally Posted by greenxj21

Why is this filter slowly leaking? It's on tight

I just did an oil change with a k&n, noticed the same thing. I didn't notice any leaks there when the PO had a STP on there. Maybe its because the K&n is white? I dunno. I have a leave out of my valve cover soooo... guess I should fix that first.

Dec 16, 2012 | 10:04 AM

#18203

DieselD

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From: Indianapolis

Year: '99 and '91

Model: Cherokee

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Originally Posted by 94XjSport94

Holy crap lol! Oil filter adapter o ring... Like 3 bucks at Oreilly

Hahaha

Its just an o-ring? Take old one out put new one in?

Dec 16, 2012 | 10:05 AM

#18204

bhennessee1

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From: Chickamauga Ga.

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by DieselD

I ran a k&n one time, I didn't have a problem with it, but I found out its a rebadged puralator or Mobil 1 or something, I'll stick with the 4 dollar puralator classic.

Dec 16, 2012 | 10:07 AM

#18205

DieselD

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From: Indianapolis

Year: '99 and '91

Model: Cherokee

Puralator? Like those cheap things at Walmart?

Dec 16, 2012 | 10:09 AM

#18206

94XjSport94

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From: Carrollton, GA

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: Inline 6 4.0L High Output

Quote:

Originally Posted by DieselD

Its just an o-ring? Take old one out put new one in?

The O ring goes on this adapter to the block. Mine hardened up and leaked real bad lol. T60 bolt holds it in and a pipe on the end of a wrench to get more leverage. Not too hard honestly

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Dec 16, 2012 | 10:10 AM

#18207

94XjSport94

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From: Carrollton, GA

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: Inline 6 4.0L High Output

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Originally Posted by 94XjSport94

The O ring goes on this adapter to the block. Mine hardened up and leaked real bad lol. T60 bolt holds it in and a pipe on the end of a wrench to get more leverage. Not too hard honestly

And I run a wix 51515 oversized filter

Dec 16, 2012 | 10:13 AM

#18208

bhennessee1

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From: Chickamauga Ga.

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by DieselD

Puralator? Like those cheap things at Walmart?

No puralator like those name brand things from the parts store lol.

Dec 16, 2012 | 10:17 AM

#18209

bheath

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From: JOCO

Year: 1999

Engine: 4.0 Inline 6

wix ftw.

Dec 16, 2012 | 10:28 AM

#18210

94XjSport94

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From: Carrollton, GA

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: Inline 6 4.0L High Output

Yessir took like 1/4 more oil for the oversized filter and my engine loves me lol I run Mobil 1 10w-30. I want to change but I don't want to throw my zen off lol