buzzman

On Saturday I am heading down to a local dealership to look at a 2001 Cherokee Limited. Does anyone know where I can get a maintenance schedule for this vehicle? If I purchase this it will be my first experience owning a jeep and I need to know what lies ahead maintenance-wise.

fritzthekatt

Maintenance is the easy part. What details do you have about the specific Jeep and what do you plan on using it for. Are you looking to mod or lift?

I went through this whole process a year ago November.

buzzman

I don't know much other than what I read on cars.com which puts together a sort of highlight of the options and standard equipment the vehicle has. I am sure you are familiar with cars.com. I am not going to do much to it other than replace parts OEM type stuff that I can get on an aftermarket basis.

Xj88

the 2001 will have the 0331 head which is prone to cracking..these heads were used in 2000-2001..so thats something you need to be aware of.. other than that 2000s-01s used a coil pack, and instead of a HP d30 they have LP d30s.. that doesnt matter though if you are leaving it stock.

Look for oil leaks, coolant leaks, rust, drive it and see if there are any abnormal noises, etc.

fritzthekatt

x2 on what XJ88 is saying. Test Heat and AC. Also during your test drive don't just take it around the block. See if you can get some highway time and get it up to operating temp.

How many miles are on it?

Here's a good rundown of fluids and maintenance items.

Fluid types and Capacity (based on a 2000 cherokee)
Auto Trans fluid-
30RH, Mopar ATF +4, Type 9602 Automatic Transmission Fluid /takes 4.67L (9.86 Pt)
AW-4, Mopar Dexron IIE/Mercon Automatic Transmission Fluid /takes 7.8Liters (16.5 Pt)
Manual Trans fluid-
AX5 Transmission Mopar 75W-90 API Grade GL-3 Gear Lubricant or equivalent /takes 3.5Liters (3.7 Qt)
NV3550 Transmission Mopar Manual Transmission Lubricant P/N 4761526 /takes 2.28Liters (4.8 Pt)
Use only this lubricant. No other lubricants are acceptable or recommended. Correct fill level to bottom edge of the fill plug hole.
Brake fluid (also clutch fluid)-
The brake fluid used in this vehicle must conform to DOT 3 specifications
and SAE J1703 standards. No other type of brake fluid is recommended or approved for usage in the vehicle brake system. Use only Mopar brake fluid or an equivalent from a tightly sealed container.
Coolant-
Use 50/50 mixture of ethylene-glycol antifreeze containing Alugard 340-2 and low mineral content water - 4.0L takes 11.5 Qts, these include recovery reservoir.
Differential Fluid-
All Axles API GL5, thermally stable SAE 80W-90
Mopar Hypoid Gear Lubricant or equivalent, meeting specification MIL-L-2105C.
FRONT AXLE, 181 FBI 1.48Liters (3.13 pts), 186 FBI 1.18Liters (2.5 pts)
REAR AXLE, 194 RBI 1.66Liters (3.5 pts), 8 1/4 2.08Liters (4.4 pts)
Lubricant for axles intended for heavy duty or trailer towing-
SAE 75W-140 Synthetic gear lubricant
194 RBI Axle With TRAC-LOK, include 3.5 oz. of friction modifier
8 1/4 Axle With TRAC-LOK, include 3.5 oz. of friction modifier
Engine Oil Type-
Above 0°F (-18°C) 10W-30 (Preferred)
Below 32°F (0°C) 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity w/filter 6.0 qts. (based on 4.0L)
Fuel-
Unleaded fuel having a minimum octane rating of 87 (20 Gal tank) actual refill amount may vary depending on vehicle
Power steering fluid-
Mopar Power Steering Fluid or equivalent
Air Conditioning-
refrigerant- 134A
Oil- ND-8 PAG. PAG =PolyAlkylene Glycol
Charge Capacity 0.567 kilograms (1.25 pounds)
Transfer Case Fluid-
NV231 Mopar Dexron III, ATF +3 Type 7176, Automatic Transmission Fluid / takes 1.0Liters (2.2 Pt)
NV242 Mopar Dexron III, ATF +3 Type 7176, Automatic Transmission Fluid / takes 1.3Liters (2.85 Pt)
Capacities may vary. Correct fill is to the bottom of the fill plug hole.

buzzman

Excellent response. Thanks for your input.

SDphotoman

I just bought my 2000 limited last week. This information is great, thanks for sharing

hasbeenhonshu

Pardon me if I've posted this in the wrong location.

I have a 2001 Jeep Cherokee Limited with air conditioning problems. Before I descend into the abyss of air conditioning shops and get rooked I would like to try a more sane approach. This vehicle was "willed" to me so I don't have a lot of history, but I do know the previous owner did not use the air conditioning much. When I first started troubleshooting I noted that the A/C clutch was not cycling. I bought a canister of R134a with a meter and followed the instructions. The A/C clutch began cycling but there was no cold air being generated. A friend told me the clutch was "short cycling" with was not correct. What do I know, I'm a computer network administrator? The blower motor works fine and the valve which opens the duct at the passengers side feet area works also. Only ambient air flows. Visually checked all fuses -Good.

Suggestions please?