Maintenance/Upkeep

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May 2, 2014 | 11:46 PM
  #1  
I have been in Navy boot camp since the the end of January and am in school now, and my 92 4.0 has been sitting at home not being driven. In 3 weeks I will be getting it again and driving it quite a lot. It's in SC so the weather isn't a huge factor, but what should I do before driving it again? I know oil change... is there anything else that comes to mind? At that point it will have sat for 4 months through cold and hot weather.
Thanks in advance!
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May 3, 2014 | 08:16 AM
  #2  
Tire pressures.

When was the last time the oil was changed?

And, thank you for your service to our country.
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May 3, 2014 | 08:36 AM
  #3  
First off THANKS for your service.

I've got a CJ5 that's used only for plowing snow so it sits most for the year. Here's what I do before using it.

-look at the underside,on the ground,and behind each wheel for fluid leaks
-Check for rodent damage and debris (chewed wiring and hoses) under it,inside it,and under the hood(don't forget the air filter). I use compressed air to blow it out.
-tire pressures
-fluid levels(brakes,coolant,oil,power steering). Slave cylinder if you have one.
-install a battery. I turn the key to on for a bit to make sure things seem okay.
-Before starting it I add 5 gallons of gas. I store it with no more than a couple gallons and a stabilizer.
-start it and let it idle to operating temp while looking/listening for any problems. You should check your exterior lighting.
-test drive it checking how the brakes feel when it first moves.

Then,for me,the work begins.
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May 4, 2014 | 05:42 PM
  #4  
Thanks for the quick replies! I will definitely be checking all those things!
I've been missing my poor, lonely XJ for so long!
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