What did you do to your Cherokee today?
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Joined: Sep 2012
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From: In a large sandbox
Year: 1998
Engine: 4.0
P.S.
I actually finished last night, but I was too tired to post. Chaned the transmission filter/screen and fluid, transfer case fluid and fluid in both axles.
Transmission fluid was not as bad as I was believing it would be, but it needed it. 198,000 miles and it is still strong and shifts very well. What more can I ask for?
Transmission fluid was not as bad as I was believing it would be, but it needed it. 198,000 miles and it is still strong and shifts very well. What more can I ask for?
A big shout out to those that have posted the detailed data on performing these procedures. Couldn't have done it without the knowledge and insight provided by you.
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Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 200
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Model: Cherokee
After a short trip this morning, I drained my antifreeze, and replace with filtered rain water. I will do this process every couple of weeks all summer to clean out the system. I read that 50/50 mix antifreeze uses
"soft water", rather than distilled water or tap water. I figure rain water would be as soft as I can get.....
When I added a water softener to my home, sludge came out of the water
tank, and lines for some time.
"soft water", rather than distilled water or tap water. I figure rain water would be as soft as I can get.....
When I added a water softener to my home, sludge came out of the water
tank, and lines for some time.
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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
Herp Derp Jerp
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Parham, ON
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
After a short trip this morning, I drained my antifreeze, and replace with filtered rain water. I will do this process every couple of weeks all summer to clean out the system. I read that 50/50 mix antifreeze uses
"soft water", rather than distilled water or tap water. I figure rain water would be as soft as I can get.....
When I added a water softener to my home, sludge came out of the water
tank, and lines for some time.
"soft water", rather than distilled water or tap water. I figure rain water would be as soft as I can get.....
When I added a water softener to my home, sludge came out of the water
tank, and lines for some time.
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Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 196
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From: Mid-Atlantic
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0 I-6 <200k
I'm about to do a new set of plugs, wires, cap & rotor.
First I have to post my Mr Distributor Head picture.
Ordered my D30 Lock-Rite locker on sale from Rusty's for $230 shipped!
First I have to post my Mr Distributor Head picture.
Ordered my D30 Lock-Rite locker on sale from Rusty's for $230 shipped!
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Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 2,652
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From: Kansas
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 190-hp, 4.0-liter I-6
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Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 604
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From: California
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 i6
Herp Derp Jerp
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 18,251
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From: Parham, ON
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hard_waterhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_softening
Short version: most "hard" water is the result of excessive calcium and lime from well water. "Softened" water essentially means you've added salt. You want as little crap as possible in your cooling system.
Short version: most "hard" water is the result of excessive calcium and lime from well water. "Softened" water essentially means you've added salt. You want as little crap as possible in your cooling system.
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Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 735
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From: Los Banos CA
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Working hard.... Till it started to rain and my uncle's wrangler got caught topless in the rain.
Also tuned my sub for the comanche. Tight fit with one 10 and 2 6x9s behind the seats.
Also tuned my sub for the comanche. Tight fit with one 10 and 2 6x9s behind the seats.
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Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 523
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From: Manassas, VA
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Ordered my Rubicon Express 3.5 inch lift kit and four new Bilstein 5100 shocks! Hummm now I need to find some 15 inch rims with 3.75 inch BS and some 31s!
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Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 2,652
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From: Kansas
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 190-hp, 4.0-liter I-6
