New 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited owner - Mechanic says do several BG cleanings?
03-25-2017, 10:10 AM
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New 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited owner - Mechanic says do several BG cleanings?
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I am buying my dads very nice, garage kept 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited with 110k miles, 8,000k miles on the engine, brand new tires. I will fly out to get it and drive 2400 miles home.
Note up front: I work on my Hondas myself, I know all about what fluid I put in it, and I keep my cars 250k+ miles. I know nothing about Grand Cherokees thus need you all to help keep me from paying for unnecessary service.
My dad’s mechanic wants to do several things to the Jeep before I take it to “make sure I have a safe trip home”. Most of them are fluid change / BG cleaning which I have never heard of. Sounds unnecessary, but again, not a Jeep guy. I would probably do a transmission flush and differential flush when I get it home anyway, so if he wants to do his BG thing there, thinking that’s ok, but what do you all say? He sold it to me as this big cleaning BG thing, what is BG? I don’t mind paying for the service on the differential and transmission as I will probably do those anyway as it has 110k miles, right?
Here is the list: (In my mind 1-3 - Maybe, 4 and 5 – Yes, 7-10 no dude, that’s ok) – what do you say?
1. 3 Part Total Fuel Service Kit BG 2901
8. Lower and Upper Coolant Hose – Replace
9. Thermostat
10. Radiator Cap
I am buying my dads very nice, garage kept 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited with 110k miles, 8,000k miles on the engine, brand new tires. I will fly out to get it and drive 2400 miles home.
Note up front: I work on my Hondas myself, I know all about what fluid I put in it, and I keep my cars 250k+ miles. I know nothing about Grand Cherokees thus need you all to help keep me from paying for unnecessary service.
My dad’s mechanic wants to do several things to the Jeep before I take it to “make sure I have a safe trip home”. Most of them are fluid change / BG cleaning which I have never heard of. Sounds unnecessary, but again, not a Jeep guy. I would probably do a transmission flush and differential flush when I get it home anyway, so if he wants to do his BG thing there, thinking that’s ok, but what do you all say? He sold it to me as this big cleaning BG thing, what is BG? I don’t mind paying for the service on the differential and transmission as I will probably do those anyway as it has 110k miles, right?
Here is the list: (In my mind 1-3 - Maybe, 4 and 5 – Yes, 7-10 no dude, that’s ok) – what do you say?
1. 3 Part Total Fuel Service Kit BG 2901
a. Perform a BG fuel system cleaning atomize BG 206 Air intake system cleaner through the engine plenum
b. Add BG 210 fuel injector cleaner through the fuel rail, Add BG 208 44k to the fuel tank
2. Cooling System Kit #560 #540 BG5601b. Add BG 210 fuel injector cleaner through the fuel rail, Add BG 208 44k to the fuel tank
a. Add BG colling system cleaner PN540
b. Run engine 15 min and perform coolant exchange using the CT-2 service machine.
c. Add supercool PN546 to cooling system
3. Power Steering Serviceb. Run engine 15 min and perform coolant exchange using the CT-2 service machine.
c. Add supercool PN546 to cooling system
a. Perform a BG power steering fluid exchange using BG937 power steering service machine
4. Light Duty Differential Kit #LS2 75W-90 Synthetic BG8000a. Drain the Rear differential using the BG 939 driveline machine. Refill with 3 quarts of 75032 75W-90 differential oil. Add BG PN328 friction modifier
b. Drain the front differential using same as above, but add 2 quarts of 90 weight differential fluid and add BG PN328 lubricant to differential
5. Transmission Fluidb. Drain the front differential using same as above, but add 2 quarts of 90 weight differential fluid and add BG PN328 lubricant to differential
a. Perform a BG Transmission Fluid Exchange – Runs all transmission fluid out of the transmission and into a machine replacing with new fluid
6. Change Engine oil and filtera. KSI Point Point Premier (CONOCO) 5W30
b. Add BG MOA Oil Conditioner
7. Serpentine Belt - Replaceb. Add BG MOA Oil Conditioner
8. Lower and Upper Coolant Hose – Replace
9. Thermostat
10. Radiator Cap
03-28-2017, 07:39 PM
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Okay, so the mechanic is like selling you a "brand name" servicing/cleaning package.
BG is company, sort of like Amsoil in a way. They make additives and machines that make service quicker for the mechs. Like machines that suck additives out and blow additives in.
I would say say you could save a bunch of money doing it yourself, but since you don't have the Jeep in hand, this may be your best route.
transmission flushes always spook me a bit, drain and fill is what most say is best. (Follow FSM protocols on your tranny service).
Let us know what you decide. Cheers.
BG is company, sort of like Amsoil in a way. They make additives and machines that make service quicker for the mechs. Like machines that suck additives out and blow additives in.
I would say say you could save a bunch of money doing it yourself, but since you don't have the Jeep in hand, this may be your best route.
transmission flushes always spook me a bit, drain and fill is what most say is best. (Follow FSM protocols on your tranny service).
Let us know what you decide. Cheers.
03-28-2017, 10:01 PM
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when i got my 00 i did all fluids and over three months i did 3 drain and refills. overkill?,,it shifts good and i feel good. best way to "waste" money!!
not sure how to do power steering.
not sure how to do power steering.
03-29-2017, 08:44 AM
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Suck the rezzy dry with a turkey baster. Not right before thanksgiving though. Add fresh fluid. I do it once a year.
03-29-2017, 09:02 AM
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03-29-2017, 09:15 AM
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Don't take it to that mechanic...all those additives and crap are just snake oil and hype.
Do a drain and fill of all fluids. Replace with factory recommended fluids, no additives. Change the oil filter. Do a tune up, cap/rotor/spark plugs. Change belt and hoses. Verify cooling system operates properly. DO NOT power flush the transmission, simple drain and fill several times until fluid comes out clean is all you need. No friction modifiers in the diff unless you have a LSD, and it calls for it in the FSM.
That mechanic is just trying to upsell you and charge more money. Most everything he recommends in unnecessary.
Do a drain and fill of all fluids. Replace with factory recommended fluids, no additives. Change the oil filter. Do a tune up, cap/rotor/spark plugs. Change belt and hoses. Verify cooling system operates properly. DO NOT power flush the transmission, simple drain and fill several times until fluid comes out clean is all you need. No friction modifiers in the diff unless you have a LSD, and it calls for it in the FSM.
That mechanic is just trying to upsell you and charge more money. Most everything he recommends in unnecessary.
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