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Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Owensville, MO
Year: 1998
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 5.9
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Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 1,423
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From: Owensville, MO
Year: 1998
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 5.9
I have searched cause I know I have seen this some place but can't find it tonight.
So I wanted to kinda of make sure I am running the right weight fluids in my XJ. I know everyone has there own opinon as brands of oil go, I am more looking for ie. 10w 40......
Also Front and Rear differntails, Transfer Case, Transmission AW4. Also I have read that DOT 5 is the best brake fluid out there cause it does not brake down when it gets wet or water in it. Safe for the Jeep?
Currently I use Dexton III for the Transmission, Front diff I just drained and used 75W 90 Mobil 1 Full Synthetic, Motor oil I just changed with 10W 40 Castrol Full Synthetic.
This might be a no brainier to some, and I know cars somewhat. But I would hate to be the guy that thinks hes extending the life of his Jeep but in turn is actually damaging it with the wrong fluids.
So I wanted to kinda of make sure I am running the right weight fluids in my XJ. I know everyone has there own opinon as brands of oil go, I am more looking for ie. 10w 40......
Also Front and Rear differntails, Transfer Case, Transmission AW4. Also I have read that DOT 5 is the best brake fluid out there cause it does not brake down when it gets wet or water in it. Safe for the Jeep?
Currently I use Dexton III for the Transmission, Front diff I just drained and used 75W 90 Mobil 1 Full Synthetic, Motor oil I just changed with 10W 40 Castrol Full Synthetic.
This might be a no brainier to some, and I know cars somewhat. But I would hate to be the guy that thinks hes extending the life of his Jeep but in turn is actually damaging it with the wrong fluids.
Sounds fine. Dot 5 is good. could get away with a less viscous oil, 30w maybe.
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Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 513
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From: Calvert County MD
Year: 1984
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 2.5 L 4cyc
Need a good Opinon
My GF is looking at some stuff on CL and was asking me about it I have read the online writeup on how to do this and I think that I can but am wondering if its really worth it as she wants it by winter in the DC area and is afraid of getting caught in the snow.
1 http://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/2577475818.html
2 http://frederick.craigslist.org/cto/2612942048.html
3 http://smd.craigslist.org/cto/2612133367.html
I have a few skills as I have my own Jeep that I love dearly and work on but if you know of any others shes only looking to spend about 800 or less and wants a good value. She wants it cause she needs to drive to Va and lives in southern MD (Calvert, Annapolis) and is afraid of getting stuck in the snow. Thanks guys you all great.
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1 http://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/2577475818.html
2 http://frederick.craigslist.org/cto/2612942048.html
3 http://smd.craigslist.org/cto/2612133367.html
I have a few skills as I have my own Jeep that I love dearly and work on but if you know of any others shes only looking to spend about 800 or less and wants a good value. She wants it cause she needs to drive to Va and lives in southern MD (Calvert, Annapolis) and is afraid of getting stuck in the snow. Thanks guys you all great.
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From: some small town oregon
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by Leefer1977
My GF is looking at some stuff on CL and was asking me about it I have read the online writeup on how to do this and I think that I can but am wondering if its really worth it as she wants it by winter in the DC area and is afraid of getting caught in the snow.
1 http://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/2577475818.html
2 http://frederick.craigslist.org/cto/2612942048.html
3 http://smd.craigslist.org/cto/2612133367.html
I have a few skills as I have my own Jeep that I love dearly and work on but if you know of any others shes only looking to spend about 800 or less and wants a good value. She wants it cause she needs to drive to Va and lives in southern MD (Calvert, Annapolis) and is afraid of getting stuck in the snow. Thanks guys you all great.
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1 http://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/2577475818.html
2 http://frederick.craigslist.org/cto/2612942048.html
3 http://smd.craigslist.org/cto/2612133367.html
I have a few skills as I have my own Jeep that I love dearly and work on but if you know of any others shes only looking to spend about 800 or less and wants a good value. She wants it cause she needs to drive to Va and lives in southern MD (Calvert, Annapolis) and is afraid of getting stuck in the snow. Thanks guys you all great.
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Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 660
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From: Hampton, Virginia
Model: Cherokee
Engine: none other
My GF is looking at some stuff on CL and was asking me about it I have read the online writeup on how to do this and I think that I can but am wondering if its really worth it as she wants it by winter in the DC area and is afraid of getting caught in the snow.
1 http://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/2577475818.html
2 http://frederick.craigslist.org/cto/2612942048.html
3 http://smd.craigslist.org/cto/2612133367.html
I have a few skills as I have my own Jeep that I love dearly and work on but if you know of any others shes only looking to spend about 800 or less and wants a good value. She wants it cause she needs to drive to Va and lives in southern MD (Calvert, Annapolis) and is afraid of getting stuck in the snow. Thanks guys you all great.
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1 http://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/2577475818.html
2 http://frederick.craigslist.org/cto/2612942048.html
3 http://smd.craigslist.org/cto/2612133367.html
I have a few skills as I have my own Jeep that I love dearly and work on but if you know of any others shes only looking to spend about 800 or less and wants a good value. She wants it cause she needs to drive to Va and lives in southern MD (Calvert, Annapolis) and is afraid of getting stuck in the snow. Thanks guys you all great.
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Posts: 660
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From: Hampton, Virginia
Model: Cherokee
Engine: none other
so what would cause the low fuel light not to come on all of a sudden? besides maybe the light burned out (which im thinking wouldnt be the case). any ideas? i just dont want to have to push my wifes jeep again. its a 97 counrty and the DTE said it had 30miles. shes had it down to 6 miles on the DTE with the light coming on just for some reason tonight it didnt come on. thoughts?
. its a 97 counrty and the DTE said it had 30miles. shes had it down to 6 miles on the DTE with the light coming on just for some reason tonight it didnt come on. thoughts?
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Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 2
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From: Reno NV
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
check valve
Jeep has long cranks before it starts if it sits for 1-2hrs or more unless I prime the system. I am going to drop the tank tomorrow when I have access to a shop and lift. What I am wondering is do i need the whole fuel pump assembly, or just the pump? I know the check valve in the 97+ is in the tank. Just dont know if i can get the $100 pump or if I need the $320 assembly. Its a 1997 4.0.
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Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 730
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From: Joliet, Il
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: HO4.0 I6
Diagnosing Start Up Issue
I'm pretty sure my battery is just going out, but I just want some reassurance before I go out and drop some coin. I can flip the ignition on and the fuel pump primes and it cranks very slowly and then speeds up more. It just has a hard time turning over. I can get it to turn over if I try long enough, but I have another car so I don't put to much stress on it. After I get it to start though, if I let of the gas it'll die. But if I keep it at 2000 rpm's for a minute or so and kinda charge it up it will stay running. Voltage guage has no abnormal changes when I drive (only goes down when I run heat and so on)
So what do you think? battery? and if so anybody recomend a certain brand? I'm all stock and I live in chicago, so it gets pretty cold in winter (not sure if it matters or not)
Thanks for the help guys!
So what do you think? battery? and if so anybody recomend a certain brand? I'm all stock and I live in chicago, so it gets pretty cold in winter (not sure if it matters or not)
Thanks for the help guys!
Seasoned Member
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 379
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From: Modesto
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 high output straight 6
Sounds like a battery issue to me, most parts stores will test for free.
I prefer optima redtops but they are fairly expensive. Next best batteries I.M.O are
1. Optima redtop
2. Diehard
3.Duralast gold
4. Interstate
I prefer optima redtops but they are fairly expensive. Next best batteries I.M.O are
1. Optima redtop
2. Diehard
3.Duralast gold
4. Interstate
CF Veteran
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 4,529
Likes: 1
From: somewhere Gee oh Dee cant find me...
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0L
je, was the factory gas tank skid plate for a 93 xj sport plastic? my parts jeep has it on there right now, need to know if its worth taking off
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Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 15,197
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From: Aberdeen, MD
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts
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Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 12,692
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From: Mercer County, NJ
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6 HO
Originally Posted by Jeepjunky
je, was the factory gas tank skid plate for a 93 xj sport plastic? my parts jeep has it on there right now, need to know if its worth taking off
Any staten islanders know of another JY that has Xjs please let me know hahaa