How many miles are on your TJ?
 

2000 TJ Sport. 5-speed, Dana 44 with 31 inch tires. I just tripped 73k
yesterday. Only problems so far:

Broken Oil filler cap - Replaced
Light under hood went out - Replaced
Gas gauge sometimes jumps to Empty, then back to where it should be

That's about it. Oil every 4k miles (Mobil Syn), Tires replaced at 40k (getting
time for new ones), xfer case/axles/trans changed to syn fluid at 50k, new
shocks and serpentine belt at 60k. It's been a pretty maintenance free vehicle
for me. Just curious what others are getting mileage wise and how everything is
holding up for them. I drive 70+ highway miles a day. Hopefully I will get many
more trouble free years out of it yet. Should I look at replacing anything at
this mileage? (Brakes, hoses, lines, O2's, starter, alternator, gas filter [is
there one?))

Chad

Re: How many miles are on your TJ?
 

Hi Chad,
lube Schedule: http://www.----------.com/lubeSchedule.pdf
Fuel filter is on top of the tank:
http://www.----------.com/fuelfilter.jpg
A good time to check your brakes is on tire rotation.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

Chad wrote:
>
> 2000 TJ Sport. 5-speed, Dana 44 with 31 inch tires. I just tripped 73k
> yesterday. Only problems so far:
>
> Broken Oil filler cap - Replaced
> Light under hood went out - Replaced
> Gas gauge sometimes jumps to Empty, then back to where it should be
>
> That's about it. Oil every 4k miles (Mobil Syn), Tires replaced at 40k (getting
> time for new ones), xfer case/axles/trans changed to syn fluid at 50k, new
> shocks and serpentine belt at 60k. It's been a pretty maintenance free vehicle
> for me. Just curious what others are getting mileage wise and how everything is
> holding up for them. I drive 70+ highway miles a day. Hopefully I will get many
> more trouble free years out of it yet. Should I look at replacing anything at
> this mileage? (Brakes, hoses, lines, O2's, starter, alternator, gas filter [is
> there one?))
>
> Chad

Re: How many miles are on your TJ?
 

Hi Chad,
lube Schedule: http://www.----------.com/lubeSchedule.pdf
Fuel filter is on top of the tank:
http://www.----------.com/fuelfilter.jpg
A good time to check your brakes is on tire rotation.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

Chad wrote:
>
> 2000 TJ Sport. 5-speed, Dana 44 with 31 inch tires. I just tripped 73k
> yesterday. Only problems so far:
>
> Broken Oil filler cap - Replaced
> Light under hood went out - Replaced
> Gas gauge sometimes jumps to Empty, then back to where it should be
>
> That's about it. Oil every 4k miles (Mobil Syn), Tires replaced at 40k (getting
> time for new ones), xfer case/axles/trans changed to syn fluid at 50k, new
> shocks and serpentine belt at 60k. It's been a pretty maintenance free vehicle
> for me. Just curious what others are getting mileage wise and how everything is
> holding up for them. I drive 70+ highway miles a day. Hopefully I will get many
> more trouble free years out of it yet. Should I look at replacing anything at
> this mileage? (Brakes, hoses, lines, O2's, starter, alternator, gas filter [is
> there one?))
>
> Chad

Re: How many miles are on your TJ?
 

Hi Chad,
lube Schedule: http://www.----------.com/lubeSchedule.pdf
Fuel filter is on top of the tank:
http://www.----------.com/fuelfilter.jpg
A good time to check your brakes is on tire rotation.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

Chad wrote:
>
> 2000 TJ Sport. 5-speed, Dana 44 with 31 inch tires. I just tripped 73k
> yesterday. Only problems so far:
>
> Broken Oil filler cap - Replaced
> Light under hood went out - Replaced
> Gas gauge sometimes jumps to Empty, then back to where it should be
>
> That's about it. Oil every 4k miles (Mobil Syn), Tires replaced at 40k (getting
> time for new ones), xfer case/axles/trans changed to syn fluid at 50k, new
> shocks and serpentine belt at 60k. It's been a pretty maintenance free vehicle
> for me. Just curious what others are getting mileage wise and how everything is
> holding up for them. I drive 70+ highway miles a day. Hopefully I will get many
> more trouble free years out of it yet. Should I look at replacing anything at
> this mileage? (Brakes, hoses, lines, O2's, starter, alternator, gas filter [is
> there one?))
>
> Chad

Re: How many miles are on your TJ?
 

I have a 2k as well. She has a tad under 50k miles.

I got my Teej used and it had a bit of the warranty remaining. Afetr the
warranty lapsed, I started getting problems, mainly with the cooling system.
I believe that the previous owner did not treat the vehicle as nicely as I
did. Anyway, I recently put in a new radiator. Everything was fien after
that until I overheated on the way to work and found that the rear freeze
plug went bad. Got that replaced and now I am seeing two coolant puddles
under the Jeep every once in a while, actually, I see it about every other
day. I have no idea now where it is leaking from.

I think that other than that, it has been relatively trouble free and that
if the previous owner had not been running tap water through the coolant
system, it would not be giving me these poblems.

I am just waiting until I can trade this one in on a new one. I'm hoping to
find a good deal on a new one with a warranty since I am upside down in this
one.

Anyway, happy Jeeping and I hope that your TJ keep ya runnin' for many more
years.


"Chad" <chadsmach1@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20040303120946.29687.00000764@mb-m21.aol.com...
> 2000 TJ Sport. 5-speed, Dana 44 with 31 inch tires. I just tripped 73k
> yesterday. Only problems so far:
>
> Broken Oil filler cap - Replaced
> Light under hood went out - Replaced
> Gas gauge sometimes jumps to Empty, then back to where it should be
>
> That's about it. Oil every 4k miles (Mobil Syn), Tires replaced at 40k
(getting
> time for new ones), xfer case/axles/trans changed to syn fluid at 50k, new
> shocks and serpentine belt at 60k. It's been a pretty maintenance free
vehicle
> for me. Just curious what others are getting mileage wise and how
everything is
> holding up for them. I drive 70+ highway miles a day. Hopefully I will get
many
> more trouble free years out of it yet. Should I look at replacing
anything at
> this mileage? (Brakes, hoses, lines, O2's, starter, alternator, gas filter
[is
> there one?))
>
> Chad
>

Re: How many miles are on your TJ?
 

I have a 2k as well. She has a tad under 50k miles.

I got my Teej used and it had a bit of the warranty remaining. Afetr the
warranty lapsed, I started getting problems, mainly with the cooling system.
I believe that the previous owner did not treat the vehicle as nicely as I
did. Anyway, I recently put in a new radiator. Everything was fien after
that until I overheated on the way to work and found that the rear freeze
plug went bad. Got that replaced and now I am seeing two coolant puddles
under the Jeep every once in a while, actually, I see it about every other
day. I have no idea now where it is leaking from.

I think that other than that, it has been relatively trouble free and that
if the previous owner had not been running tap water through the coolant
system, it would not be giving me these poblems.

I am just waiting until I can trade this one in on a new one. I'm hoping to
find a good deal on a new one with a warranty since I am upside down in this
one.

Anyway, happy Jeeping and I hope that your TJ keep ya runnin' for many more
years.


"Chad" <chadsmach1@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20040303120946.29687.00000764@mb-m21.aol.com...
> 2000 TJ Sport. 5-speed, Dana 44 with 31 inch tires. I just tripped 73k
> yesterday. Only problems so far:
>
> Broken Oil filler cap - Replaced
> Light under hood went out - Replaced
> Gas gauge sometimes jumps to Empty, then back to where it should be
>
> That's about it. Oil every 4k miles (Mobil Syn), Tires replaced at 40k
(getting
> time for new ones), xfer case/axles/trans changed to syn fluid at 50k, new
> shocks and serpentine belt at 60k. It's been a pretty maintenance free
vehicle
> for me. Just curious what others are getting mileage wise and how
everything is
> holding up for them. I drive 70+ highway miles a day. Hopefully I will get
many
> more trouble free years out of it yet. Should I look at replacing
anything at
> this mileage? (Brakes, hoses, lines, O2's, starter, alternator, gas filter
[is
> there one?))
>
> Chad
>

Re: How many miles are on your TJ?
 

I have a 2k as well. She has a tad under 50k miles.

I got my Teej used and it had a bit of the warranty remaining. Afetr the
warranty lapsed, I started getting problems, mainly with the cooling system.
I believe that the previous owner did not treat the vehicle as nicely as I
did. Anyway, I recently put in a new radiator. Everything was fien after
that until I overheated on the way to work and found that the rear freeze
plug went bad. Got that replaced and now I am seeing two coolant puddles
under the Jeep every once in a while, actually, I see it about every other
day. I have no idea now where it is leaking from.

I think that other than that, it has been relatively trouble free and that
if the previous owner had not been running tap water through the coolant
system, it would not be giving me these poblems.

I am just waiting until I can trade this one in on a new one. I'm hoping to
find a good deal on a new one with a warranty since I am upside down in this
one.

Anyway, happy Jeeping and I hope that your TJ keep ya runnin' for many more
years.


"Chad" <chadsmach1@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20040303120946.29687.00000764@mb-m21.aol.com...
> 2000 TJ Sport. 5-speed, Dana 44 with 31 inch tires. I just tripped 73k
> yesterday. Only problems so far:
>
> Broken Oil filler cap - Replaced
> Light under hood went out - Replaced
> Gas gauge sometimes jumps to Empty, then back to where it should be
>
> That's about it. Oil every 4k miles (Mobil Syn), Tires replaced at 40k
(getting
> time for new ones), xfer case/axles/trans changed to syn fluid at 50k, new
> shocks and serpentine belt at 60k. It's been a pretty maintenance free
vehicle
> for me. Just curious what others are getting mileage wise and how
everything is
> holding up for them. I drive 70+ highway miles a day. Hopefully I will get
many
> more trouble free years out of it yet. Should I look at replacing
anything at
> this mileage? (Brakes, hoses, lines, O2's, starter, alternator, gas filter
[is
> there one?))
>
> Chad
>

Re: How many miles are on your TJ?
 

25,600 :-)
'91 Waggy has done only 62K

Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"Chad" <chadsmach1@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20040303120946.29687.00000764@mb-m21.aol.com...
> 2000 TJ Sport. 5-speed, Dana 44 with 31 inch tires. I just tripped 73k
> yesterday. Only problems so far:
>
> Broken Oil filler cap - Replaced
> Light under hood went out - Replaced
> Gas gauge sometimes jumps to Empty, then back to where it should be
>
> That's about it. Oil every 4k miles (Mobil Syn), Tires replaced at 40k
(getting
> time for new ones), xfer case/axles/trans changed to syn fluid at 50k, new
> shocks and serpentine belt at 60k. It's been a pretty maintenance free
vehicle
> for me. Just curious what others are getting mileage wise and how
everything is
> holding up for them. I drive 70+ highway miles a day. Hopefully I will get
many
> more trouble free years out of it yet. Should I look at replacing
anything at
> this mileage? (Brakes, hoses, lines, O2's, starter, alternator, gas filter
[is
> there one?))
>
> Chad

Re: How many miles are on your TJ?
 

25,600 :-)
'91 Waggy has done only 62K

Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"Chad" <chadsmach1@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20040303120946.29687.00000764@mb-m21.aol.com...
> 2000 TJ Sport. 5-speed, Dana 44 with 31 inch tires. I just tripped 73k
> yesterday. Only problems so far:
>
> Broken Oil filler cap - Replaced
> Light under hood went out - Replaced
> Gas gauge sometimes jumps to Empty, then back to where it should be
>
> That's about it. Oil every 4k miles (Mobil Syn), Tires replaced at 40k
(getting
> time for new ones), xfer case/axles/trans changed to syn fluid at 50k, new
> shocks and serpentine belt at 60k. It's been a pretty maintenance free
vehicle
> for me. Just curious what others are getting mileage wise and how
everything is
> holding up for them. I drive 70+ highway miles a day. Hopefully I will get
many
> more trouble free years out of it yet. Should I look at replacing
anything at
> this mileage? (Brakes, hoses, lines, O2's, starter, alternator, gas filter
[is
> there one?))
>
> Chad

Re: How many miles are on your TJ?
 

25,600 :-)
'91 Waggy has done only 62K

Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"Chad" <chadsmach1@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20040303120946.29687.00000764@mb-m21.aol.com...
> 2000 TJ Sport. 5-speed, Dana 44 with 31 inch tires. I just tripped 73k
> yesterday. Only problems so far:
>
> Broken Oil filler cap - Replaced
> Light under hood went out - Replaced
> Gas gauge sometimes jumps to Empty, then back to where it should be
>
> That's about it. Oil every 4k miles (Mobil Syn), Tires replaced at 40k
(getting
> time for new ones), xfer case/axles/trans changed to syn fluid at 50k, new
> shocks and serpentine belt at 60k. It's been a pretty maintenance free
vehicle
> for me. Just curious what others are getting mileage wise and how
everything is
> holding up for them. I drive 70+ highway miles a day. Hopefully I will get
many
> more trouble free years out of it yet. Should I look at replacing
anything at
> this mileage? (Brakes, hoses, lines, O2's, starter, alternator, gas filter
[is
> there one?))
>
> Chad

Re: How many miles are on your TJ?
 

On 03 Mar 2004 17:09:46 GMT, chadsmach1@aol.com (Chad) wrote:

>2000 TJ Sport. 5-speed, Dana 44 with 31 inch tires. I just tripped 73k
>yesterday. Only problems so far:
>
>Broken Oil filler cap - Replaced
>Light under hood went out - Replaced
>Gas gauge sometimes jumps to Empty, then back to where it should be
>
>That's about it. Oil every 4k miles (Mobil Syn), Tires replaced at 40k (getting
>time for new ones), xfer case/axles/trans changed to syn fluid at 50k, new
>shocks and serpentine belt at 60k. It's been a pretty maintenance free vehicle
>for me. Just curious what others are getting mileage wise and how everything is
>holding up for them. I drive 70+ highway miles a day. Hopefully I will get many
>more trouble free years out of it yet. Should I look at replacing anything at
>this mileage? (Brakes, hoses, lines, O2's, starter, alternator, gas filter [is
>there one?))
>
>Chad

200 TJ Sport 5-Speed

84k

Brakes, rotors, steering dampener, windshield wiper motor and one set
of tires at 61k.

Re: How many miles are on your TJ?
 

On 03 Mar 2004 17:09:46 GMT, chadsmach1@aol.com (Chad) wrote:

>2000 TJ Sport. 5-speed, Dana 44 with 31 inch tires. I just tripped 73k
>yesterday. Only problems so far:
>
>Broken Oil filler cap - Replaced
>Light under hood went out - Replaced
>Gas gauge sometimes jumps to Empty, then back to where it should be
>
>That's about it. Oil every 4k miles (Mobil Syn), Tires replaced at 40k (getting
>time for new ones), xfer case/axles/trans changed to syn fluid at 50k, new
>shocks and serpentine belt at 60k. It's been a pretty maintenance free vehicle
>for me. Just curious what others are getting mileage wise and how everything is
>holding up for them. I drive 70+ highway miles a day. Hopefully I will get many
>more trouble free years out of it yet. Should I look at replacing anything at
>this mileage? (Brakes, hoses, lines, O2's, starter, alternator, gas filter [is
>there one?))
>
>Chad

200 TJ Sport 5-Speed

84k

Brakes, rotors, steering dampener, windshield wiper motor and one set
of tires at 61k.

Re: How many miles are on your TJ?
 

On 03 Mar 2004 17:09:46 GMT, chadsmach1@aol.com (Chad) wrote:

>2000 TJ Sport. 5-speed, Dana 44 with 31 inch tires. I just tripped 73k
>yesterday. Only problems so far:
>
>Broken Oil filler cap - Replaced
>Light under hood went out - Replaced
>Gas gauge sometimes jumps to Empty, then back to where it should be
>
>That's about it. Oil every 4k miles (Mobil Syn), Tires replaced at 40k (getting
>time for new ones), xfer case/axles/trans changed to syn fluid at 50k, new
>shocks and serpentine belt at 60k. It's been a pretty maintenance free vehicle
>for me. Just curious what others are getting mileage wise and how everything is
>holding up for them. I drive 70+ highway miles a day. Hopefully I will get many
>more trouble free years out of it yet. Should I look at replacing anything at
>this mileage? (Brakes, hoses, lines, O2's, starter, alternator, gas filter [is
>there one?))
>
>Chad

200 TJ Sport 5-Speed

84k

Brakes, rotors, steering dampener, windshield wiper motor and one set
of tires at 61k.

Re: How many miles are on your TJ?
 

'02 TJ Silly APEX edition the the dumb hood sticker. Had that removed upon
purchase.

Not much gone wrong (echo:knock on wood:echo)
Less than 3 weeks with it and at about 700km's my brake booster took a dive
on me.
Great thing for warrantees eh...but I was on my way to my first
camping/wheeling trip.

Broke on the highway at rushhour and with only 15 minutes 'til the dealer
closed. Oh, I was 100km from home.

Got in no prob and was very happy...except that the courtesy was a 98 Neon.
got made fun of for a while with that one.

Had it in every 3 months so far getting oiled up and it's diaper changed.

Oh ya...she'll be 2 in April and she's only got 17000km on her. Put on 3k
in the last month driving to my new job!

Just installed an AFE airflow system and am now getting about 18mpg, which I
don't think is too bad.

Love her though!

Just wished I had saved up for another year and had a bigger downpayment AND
picked up the Rubi....dam eh!

"Chad" <chadsmach1@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20040303120946.29687.00000764@mb-m21.aol.com...
> 2000 TJ Sport. 5-speed, Dana 44 with 31 inch tires. I just tripped 73k
> yesterday. Only problems so far:
>
> Broken Oil filler cap - Replaced
> Light under hood went out - Replaced
> Gas gauge sometimes jumps to Empty, then back to where it should be
>
> That's about it. Oil every 4k miles (Mobil Syn), Tires replaced at 40k
(getting
> time for new ones), xfer case/axles/trans changed to syn fluid at 50k, new
> shocks and serpentine belt at 60k. It's been a pretty maintenance free
vehicle
> for me. Just curious what others are getting mileage wise and how
everything is
> holding up for them. I drive 70+ highway miles a day. Hopefully I will get
many
> more trouble free years out of it yet. Should I look at replacing
anything at
> this mileage? (Brakes, hoses, lines, O2's, starter, alternator, gas filter
[is
> there one?))
>
> Chad

Re: How many miles are on your TJ?
 

'02 TJ Silly APEX edition the the dumb hood sticker. Had that removed upon
purchase.

Not much gone wrong (echo:knock on wood:echo)
Less than 3 weeks with it and at about 700km's my brake booster took a dive
on me.
Great thing for warrantees eh...but I was on my way to my first
camping/wheeling trip.

Broke on the highway at rushhour and with only 15 minutes 'til the dealer
closed. Oh, I was 100km from home.

Got in no prob and was very happy...except that the courtesy was a 98 Neon.
got made fun of for a while with that one.

Had it in every 3 months so far getting oiled up and it's diaper changed.

Oh ya...she'll be 2 in April and she's only got 17000km on her. Put on 3k
in the last month driving to my new job!

Just installed an AFE airflow system and am now getting about 18mpg, which I
don't think is too bad.

Love her though!

Just wished I had saved up for another year and had a bigger downpayment AND
picked up the Rubi....dam eh!

"Chad" <chadsmach1@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20040303120946.29687.00000764@mb-m21.aol.com...
> 2000 TJ Sport. 5-speed, Dana 44 with 31 inch tires. I just tripped 73k
> yesterday. Only problems so far:
>
> Broken Oil filler cap - Replaced
> Light under hood went out - Replaced
> Gas gauge sometimes jumps to Empty, then back to where it should be
>
> That's about it. Oil every 4k miles (Mobil Syn), Tires replaced at 40k
(getting
> time for new ones), xfer case/axles/trans changed to syn fluid at 50k, new
> shocks and serpentine belt at 60k. It's been a pretty maintenance free
vehicle
> for me. Just curious what others are getting mileage wise and how
everything is
> holding up for them. I drive 70+ highway miles a day. Hopefully I will get
many
> more trouble free years out of it yet. Should I look at replacing
anything at
> this mileage? (Brakes, hoses, lines, O2's, starter, alternator, gas filter
[is
> there one?))
>
> Chad

Re: How many miles are on your TJ?
 

'02 TJ Silly APEX edition the the dumb hood sticker. Had that removed upon
purchase.

Not much gone wrong (echo:knock on wood:echo)
Less than 3 weeks with it and at about 700km's my brake booster took a dive
on me.
Great thing for warrantees eh...but I was on my way to my first
camping/wheeling trip.

Broke on the highway at rushhour and with only 15 minutes 'til the dealer
closed. Oh, I was 100km from home.

Got in no prob and was very happy...except that the courtesy was a 98 Neon.
got made fun of for a while with that one.

Had it in every 3 months so far getting oiled up and it's diaper changed.

Oh ya...she'll be 2 in April and she's only got 17000km on her. Put on 3k
in the last month driving to my new job!

Just installed an AFE airflow system and am now getting about 18mpg, which I
don't think is too bad.

Love her though!

Just wished I had saved up for another year and had a bigger downpayment AND
picked up the Rubi....dam eh!

"Chad" <chadsmach1@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20040303120946.29687.00000764@mb-m21.aol.com...
> 2000 TJ Sport. 5-speed, Dana 44 with 31 inch tires. I just tripped 73k
> yesterday. Only problems so far:
>
> Broken Oil filler cap - Replaced
> Light under hood went out - Replaced
> Gas gauge sometimes jumps to Empty, then back to where it should be
>
> That's about it. Oil every 4k miles (Mobil Syn), Tires replaced at 40k
(getting
> time for new ones), xfer case/axles/trans changed to syn fluid at 50k, new
> shocks and serpentine belt at 60k. It's been a pretty maintenance free
vehicle
> for me. Just curious what others are getting mileage wise and how
everything is
> holding up for them. I drive 70+ highway miles a day. Hopefully I will get
many
> more trouble free years out of it yet. Should I look at replacing
anything at
> this mileage? (Brakes, hoses, lines, O2's, starter, alternator, gas filter
[is
> there one?))
>
> Chad

Re: How many miles are on your TJ?
 

I have a 2000 TJ D44 with 31's bought in April of that year only 31,100 miles
on it only problem is smashed o2 sensor wheeling

Re: How many miles are on your TJ?
 

I have a 2000 TJ D44 with 31's bought in April of that year only 31,100 miles
on it only problem is smashed o2 sensor wheeling

Re: How many miles are on your TJ?
 

I have a 2000 TJ D44 with 31's bought in April of that year only 31,100 miles
on it only problem is smashed o2 sensor wheeling

Re: How many miles are on your TJ?
 

98 TJ 50K 2.5 5 speed Soft top

3" suspension lift. 33 x 12.5's

New wheels at 40k, change oil (Mobil one every 5K )

Replaced Cat converter, muffler, brakes, battery, rotors, serpantine belt and
the "all too well known" exhaust manifold bolt ... not manifold itself in my
situation)

Replaced original fender flares for wider ones, new sterio, new carpet ...
fixed that damn interior leak,,,,, 2" seat lift, replaced the zip-out plastic
widows with fiberglass sliders, battery, high-lift jack. Crome mirrors to match
new rims.
One tune-up at 40K .... I know, ... it should have been done at 30.

Would like to change the front bumper (the goofy ends anyway)

This is my daily driver. It only goes "off road at Daytona Beach or an
occassional romp through Ocala State forest in Florida.

When should I replace the trans / front oils?

I treat her like a baby. She looks and runs brand new.
Thanks guys
George
P.S. If I continue my "baby-ing" how long should "she" last without major
overhauls?
What else should I be keeping an eye on? Clutch etc. (I drive 20 miles
round trip everyday to and from work ... one or two stops (red-lights) on thhe
way. Week-ends are ..... whatever presents itself.

Re: How many miles are on your TJ?
 

98 TJ 50K 2.5 5 speed Soft top

3" suspension lift. 33 x 12.5's

New wheels at 40k, change oil (Mobil one every 5K )

Replaced Cat converter, muffler, brakes, battery, rotors, serpantine belt and
the "all too well known" exhaust manifold bolt ... not manifold itself in my
situation)

Replaced original fender flares for wider ones, new sterio, new carpet ...
fixed that damn interior leak,,,,, 2" seat lift, replaced the zip-out plastic
widows with fiberglass sliders, battery, high-lift jack. Crome mirrors to match
new rims.
One tune-up at 40K .... I know, ... it should have been done at 30.

Would like to change the front bumper (the goofy ends anyway)

This is my daily driver. It only goes "off road at Daytona Beach or an
occassional romp through Ocala State forest in Florida.

When should I replace the trans / front oils?

I treat her like a baby. She looks and runs brand new.
Thanks guys
George
P.S. If I continue my "baby-ing" how long should "she" last without major
overhauls?
What else should I be keeping an eye on? Clutch etc. (I drive 20 miles
round trip everyday to and from work ... one or two stops (red-lights) on thhe
way. Week-ends are ..... whatever presents itself.

Re: How many miles are on your TJ?
 

98 TJ 50K 2.5 5 speed Soft top

3" suspension lift. 33 x 12.5's

New wheels at 40k, change oil (Mobil one every 5K )

Replaced Cat converter, muffler, brakes, battery, rotors, serpantine belt and
the "all too well known" exhaust manifold bolt ... not manifold itself in my
situation)

Replaced original fender flares for wider ones, new sterio, new carpet ...
fixed that damn interior leak,,,,, 2" seat lift, replaced the zip-out plastic
widows with fiberglass sliders, battery, high-lift jack. Crome mirrors to match
new rims.
One tune-up at 40K .... I know, ... it should have been done at 30.

Would like to change the front bumper (the goofy ends anyway)

This is my daily driver. It only goes "off road at Daytona Beach or an
occassional romp through Ocala State forest in Florida.

When should I replace the trans / front oils?

I treat her like a baby. She looks and runs brand new.
Thanks guys
George
P.S. If I continue my "baby-ing" how long should "she" last without major
overhauls?
What else should I be keeping an eye on? Clutch etc. (I drive 20 miles
round trip everyday to and from work ... one or two stops (red-lights) on thhe
way. Week-ends are ..... whatever presents itself.

Re: How many miles are on your TJ?
 

'97 TJ Sahara, Green with Spice Rag-Top, 30" wheels with 5th
as full-sized spare. Purchased new. Cost: 20,050.00 delivered.

Currently, approx. 67K . My only ride.

At the 60K check - full service to everything mechanic and I
could think of plus new sway bars, steering dampener, tires
(kept best one for spare), brakes, rotors.

No leaks ever. Runs like a top. Small hole in top where branch
fell through one winter past - duct taped. Stupid plastic fender
end-caps taken off after purchase. All warning labels printed on
visors etc. taken off with Goof Off. The tailpipes are rusty and
a few scratches need some touch-up paint. Stock otherwise.

Biggest headache : Sometimes when I start the engine the tape deck
goes into fastforward. No ----. Anybody know a fix? Also, as posted a
couple days ago - ratty carpet to be pulled this weekend.

Hoping to talk the wifey into a Harley ( Springer maybe) this year and
then those two will be my rides until retirement at least ( 2015 ).

Andrew

Re: How many miles are on your TJ?
 

'97 TJ Sahara, Green with Spice Rag-Top, 30" wheels with 5th
as full-sized spare. Purchased new. Cost: 20,050.00 delivered.

Currently, approx. 67K . My only ride.

At the 60K check - full service to everything mechanic and I
could think of plus new sway bars, steering dampener, tires
(kept best one for spare), brakes, rotors.

No leaks ever. Runs like a top. Small hole in top where branch
fell through one winter past - duct taped. Stupid plastic fender
end-caps taken off after purchase. All warning labels printed on
visors etc. taken off with Goof Off. The tailpipes are rusty and
a few scratches need some touch-up paint. Stock otherwise.

Biggest headache : Sometimes when I start the engine the tape deck
goes into fastforward. No ----. Anybody know a fix? Also, as posted a
couple days ago - ratty carpet to be pulled this weekend.

Hoping to talk the wifey into a Harley ( Springer maybe) this year and
then those two will be my rides until retirement at least ( 2015 ).

Andrew

Re: How many miles are on your TJ?
 

'97 TJ Sahara, Green with Spice Rag-Top, 30" wheels with 5th
as full-sized spare. Purchased new. Cost: 20,050.00 delivered.

Currently, approx. 67K . My only ride.

At the 60K check - full service to everything mechanic and I
could think of plus new sway bars, steering dampener, tires
(kept best one for spare), brakes, rotors.

No leaks ever. Runs like a top. Small hole in top where branch
fell through one winter past - duct taped. Stupid plastic fender
end-caps taken off after purchase. All warning labels printed on
visors etc. taken off with Goof Off. The tailpipes are rusty and
a few scratches need some touch-up paint. Stock otherwise.

Biggest headache : Sometimes when I start the engine the tape deck
goes into fastforward. No ----. Anybody know a fix? Also, as posted a
couple days ago - ratty carpet to be pulled this weekend.

Hoping to talk the wifey into a Harley ( Springer maybe) this year and
then those two will be my rides until retirement at least ( 2015 ).

Andrew

Re: How many miles are on your TJ?
 

95K+
98TJ w/too much junk on it to list. Ton of things have gone wrong, but how much due
to wheeling, daily driving, the lift, hard ass wheeling, the other lift, the cage,
the roll, etc. and how much to just "being a Jeep" I dont know.



On 03 Mar 2004 17:09:46 GMT, chadsmach1@aol.com (Chad) wrote:

>>2000 TJ Sport. 5-speed, Dana 44 with 31 inch tires. I just tripped 73k
>>yesterday. Only problems so far:
>>
>>Broken Oil filler cap - Replaced
>>Light under hood went out - Replaced
>>Gas gauge sometimes jumps to Empty, then back to where it should be
>>
>>That's about it. Oil every 4k miles (Mobil Syn), Tires replaced at 40k (getting
>>time for new ones), xfer case/axles/trans changed to syn fluid at 50k, new
>>shocks and serpentine belt at 60k. It's been a pretty maintenance free vehicle
>>for me. Just curious what others are getting mileage wise and how everything is
>>holding up for them. I drive 70+ highway miles a day. Hopefully I will get many
>>more trouble free years out of it yet. Should I look at replacing anything at
>>this mileage? (Brakes, hoses, lines, O2's, starter, alternator, gas filter [is
>>there one?))
>>
>>Chad

Re: How many miles are on your TJ?
 

95K+
98TJ w/too much junk on it to list. Ton of things have gone wrong, but how much due
to wheeling, daily driving, the lift, hard ass wheeling, the other lift, the cage,
the roll, etc. and how much to just "being a Jeep" I dont know.



On 03 Mar 2004 17:09:46 GMT, chadsmach1@aol.com (Chad) wrote:

>>2000 TJ Sport. 5-speed, Dana 44 with 31 inch tires. I just tripped 73k
>>yesterday. Only problems so far:
>>
>>Broken Oil filler cap - Replaced
>>Light under hood went out - Replaced
>>Gas gauge sometimes jumps to Empty, then back to where it should be
>>
>>That's about it. Oil every 4k miles (Mobil Syn), Tires replaced at 40k (getting
>>time for new ones), xfer case/axles/trans changed to syn fluid at 50k, new
>>shocks and serpentine belt at 60k. It's been a pretty maintenance free vehicle
>>for me. Just curious what others are getting mileage wise and how everything is
>>holding up for them. I drive 70+ highway miles a day. Hopefully I will get many
>>more trouble free years out of it yet. Should I look at replacing anything at
>>this mileage? (Brakes, hoses, lines, O2's, starter, alternator, gas filter [is
>>there one?))
>>
>>Chad

Re: How many miles are on your TJ?
 

95K+
98TJ w/too much junk on it to list. Ton of things have gone wrong, but how much due
to wheeling, daily driving, the lift, hard ass wheeling, the other lift, the cage,
the roll, etc. and how much to just "being a Jeep" I dont know.



On 03 Mar 2004 17:09:46 GMT, chadsmach1@aol.com (Chad) wrote:

>>2000 TJ Sport. 5-speed, Dana 44 with 31 inch tires. I just tripped 73k
>>yesterday. Only problems so far:
>>
>>Broken Oil filler cap - Replaced
>>Light under hood went out - Replaced
>>Gas gauge sometimes jumps to Empty, then back to where it should be
>>
>>That's about it. Oil every 4k miles (Mobil Syn), Tires replaced at 40k (getting
>>time for new ones), xfer case/axles/trans changed to syn fluid at 50k, new
>>shocks and serpentine belt at 60k. It's been a pretty maintenance free vehicle
>>for me. Just curious what others are getting mileage wise and how everything is
>>holding up for them. I drive 70+ highway miles a day. Hopefully I will get many
>>more trouble free years out of it yet. Should I look at replacing anything at
>>this mileage? (Brakes, hoses, lines, O2's, starter, alternator, gas filter [is
>>there one?))
>>
>>Chad

Re: How many miles are on your TJ?
 

99 Sahara (lemon law replacement of my 97), somewhere abouts 73,000...

Leaking windshield seal - replaced early on. Took 2 trips to the dealer
before the understood what I mean by "leaking windshield seal". I had to
order them to hose down the windshield then make a turn and notice the water
slosh out.

Leaking exhaust manifold... This they understood. I drove in telling them
it sounds like an air compressor. No questions asked.

I had the clutch self-destruct at about 15k... fixed under warranty. Took 3
tries before the got the shifter back in alignment (different dealer from
above)... but I think the xfer case is not in alignment - I've never been
able to get it into 4L (not that I had much need.. but still)

Tires somewhere over 50k... expecting brakes sometime soon - still the
originals.

I think the steering stabilizer is leaking, and did find some odd oil spots
on the garage floor last week.

Other than that...just normal maintenance stuff. I've actually been very
happy with it.

Dan

"Chad" <chadsmach1@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20040303120946.29687.00000764@mb-m21.aol.com...
> 2000 TJ Sport. 5-speed, Dana 44 with 31 inch tires. I just tripped 73k
> yesterday. Only problems so far:
>
> Broken Oil filler cap - Replaced
> Light under hood went out - Replaced
> Gas gauge sometimes jumps to Empty, then back to where it should be
>
> That's about it. Oil every 4k miles (Mobil Syn), Tires replaced at 40k
(getting
> time for new ones), xfer case/axles/trans changed to syn fluid at 50k, new
> shocks and serpentine belt at 60k. It's been a pretty maintenance free
vehicle
> for me. Just curious what others are getting mileage wise and how
everything is
> holding up for them. I drive 70+ highway miles a day. Hopefully I will get
many
> more trouble free years out of it yet. Should I look at replacing
anything at
> this mileage? (Brakes, hoses, lines, O2's, starter, alternator, gas filter
[is
> there one?))
>
> Chad

Re: How many miles are on your TJ?
 

99 Sahara (lemon law replacement of my 97), somewhere abouts 73,000...

Leaking windshield seal - replaced early on. Took 2 trips to the dealer
before the understood what I mean by "leaking windshield seal". I had to
order them to hose down the windshield then make a turn and notice the water
slosh out.

Leaking exhaust manifold... This they understood. I drove in telling them
it sounds like an air compressor. No questions asked.

I had the clutch self-destruct at about 15k... fixed under warranty. Took 3
tries before the got the shifter back in alignment (different dealer from
above)... but I think the xfer case is not in alignment - I've never been
able to get it into 4L (not that I had much need.. but still)

Tires somewhere over 50k... expecting brakes sometime soon - still the
originals.

I think the steering stabilizer is leaking, and did find some odd oil spots
on the garage floor last week.

Other than that...just normal maintenance stuff. I've actually been very
happy with it.

Dan

"Chad" <chadsmach1@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20040303120946.29687.00000764@mb-m21.aol.com...
> 2000 TJ Sport. 5-speed, Dana 44 with 31 inch tires. I just tripped 73k
> yesterday. Only problems so far:
>
> Broken Oil filler cap - Replaced
> Light under hood went out - Replaced
> Gas gauge sometimes jumps to Empty, then back to where it should be
>
> That's about it. Oil every 4k miles (Mobil Syn), Tires replaced at 40k
(getting
> time for new ones), xfer case/axles/trans changed to syn fluid at 50k, new
> shocks and serpentine belt at 60k. It's been a pretty maintenance free
vehicle
> for me. Just curious what others are getting mileage wise and how
everything is
> holding up for them. I drive 70+ highway miles a day. Hopefully I will get
many
> more trouble free years out of it yet. Should I look at replacing
anything at
> this mileage? (Brakes, hoses, lines, O2's, starter, alternator, gas filter
[is
> there one?))
>
> Chad

Re: How many miles are on your TJ?
 

99 Sahara (lemon law replacement of my 97), somewhere abouts 73,000...

Leaking windshield seal - replaced early on. Took 2 trips to the dealer
before the understood what I mean by "leaking windshield seal". I had to
order them to hose down the windshield then make a turn and notice the water
slosh out.

Leaking exhaust manifold... This they understood. I drove in telling them
it sounds like an air compressor. No questions asked.

I had the clutch self-destruct at about 15k... fixed under warranty. Took 3
tries before the got the shifter back in alignment (different dealer from
above)... but I think the xfer case is not in alignment - I've never been
able to get it into 4L (not that I had much need.. but still)

Tires somewhere over 50k... expecting brakes sometime soon - still the
originals.

I think the steering stabilizer is leaking, and did find some odd oil spots
on the garage floor last week.

Other than that...just normal maintenance stuff. I've actually been very
happy with it.

Dan

"Chad" <chadsmach1@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20040303120946.29687.00000764@mb-m21.aol.com...
> 2000 TJ Sport. 5-speed, Dana 44 with 31 inch tires. I just tripped 73k
> yesterday. Only problems so far:
>
> Broken Oil filler cap - Replaced
> Light under hood went out - Replaced
> Gas gauge sometimes jumps to Empty, then back to where it should be
>
> That's about it. Oil every 4k miles (Mobil Syn), Tires replaced at 40k
(getting
> time for new ones), xfer case/axles/trans changed to syn fluid at 50k, new
> shocks and serpentine belt at 60k. It's been a pretty maintenance free
vehicle
> for me. Just curious what others are getting mileage wise and how
everything is
> holding up for them. I drive 70+ highway miles a day. Hopefully I will get
many
> more trouble free years out of it yet. Should I look at replacing
anything at
> this mileage? (Brakes, hoses, lines, O2's, starter, alternator, gas filter
[is
> there one?))
>
> Chad

Re: How many miles are on your TJ?
 

'97 TJ Sport 4cyl

175,000Km or well over 100,000 Miles , in 6 Nova Scotia and 1
Newfoundland winter. Lots of salt and icy roads.

Like seemingly half the cars here in Newfoundland, I have 4 studded
snow tires, and the special rubberized winter wipers.

Had a dropped valve at about 140,000km, so I replaced the soft parts
in the engine since the head was off.

3 new Exhaust Manifolds & a Catalytic Converter, all replaced under
warranty. Each manifold came with, if i remember correctly, another
80000km warranty. They usually last about 40000km, although the
current one is going for a record.

I replaced the serpentine belt twice.

The driver door again can be opened only from the outside again. Not
so good in the winter.

It's working fine otherwise.

Re: How many miles are on your TJ?
 

'97 TJ Sport 4cyl

175,000Km or well over 100,000 Miles , in 6 Nova Scotia and 1
Newfoundland winter. Lots of salt and icy roads.

Like seemingly half the cars here in Newfoundland, I have 4 studded
snow tires, and the special rubberized winter wipers.

Had a dropped valve at about 140,000km, so I replaced the soft parts
in the engine since the head was off.

3 new Exhaust Manifolds & a Catalytic Converter, all replaced under
warranty. Each manifold came with, if i remember correctly, another
80000km warranty. They usually last about 40000km, although the
current one is going for a record.

I replaced the serpentine belt twice.

The driver door again can be opened only from the outside again. Not
so good in the winter.

It's working fine otherwise.

Re: How many miles are on your TJ?
 

'97 TJ Sport 4cyl

175,000Km or well over 100,000 Miles , in 6 Nova Scotia and 1
Newfoundland winter. Lots of salt and icy roads.

Like seemingly half the cars here in Newfoundland, I have 4 studded
snow tires, and the special rubberized winter wipers.

Had a dropped valve at about 140,000km, so I replaced the soft parts
in the engine since the head was off.

3 new Exhaust Manifolds & a Catalytic Converter, all replaced under
warranty. Each manifold came with, if i remember correctly, another
80000km warranty. They usually last about 40000km, although the
current one is going for a record.

I replaced the serpentine belt twice.

The driver door again can be opened only from the outside again. Not
so good in the winter.

It's working fine otherwise.

Re: How many miles are on your TJ?
 

1998 Sahara Edition: 68000 miles, 2 inch lift, 32.11.5 BFGs, a
few electrical "projects", transmission mount, u-joints (rear DS),
weird coolant leak, cant isolate it...needs a new fuel level sending
unit (*big rock slam*, gauge always reads low, which is not bad), time
to do the motor mounts and all suspension bushing (I drive it like a
Jeep, on and off road), and I think everyone's underhood light goes
out, mine b/c of the hood vibrating at 70 miles an hour for 60 miles a
day, I don't bother to replace it anymore...and I have the magical and
mystical exhaust crack, shopping for headers as we speak.

Change oil every 3k miles, Mobil one synthetic, but used to use Quaker
state..changing diff/t-case/tranny fluids for 2nd time in next few
weeks.

--
--
Joe Pribe
NC
jpribe 'at' nc.rr.com <you know the drill
jegp 'at' hotmail.com < at is really @
---- I Love My O|||||||O TJ



"Chad" <chadsmach1@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20040303120946.29687.00000764@mb-m21.aol.com...
| 2000 TJ Sport. 5-speed, Dana 44 with 31 inch tires. I just tripped
73k
| yesterday. Only problems so far:
|
| Broken Oil filler cap - Replaced
| Light under hood went out - Replaced
| Gas gauge sometimes jumps to Empty, then back to where it should be
|
| That's about it. Oil every 4k miles (Mobil Syn), Tires replaced at
40k (getting
| time for new ones), xfer case/axles/trans changed to syn fluid at
50k, new
| shocks and serpentine belt at 60k. It's been a pretty maintenance
free vehicle
| for me. Just curious what others are getting mileage wise and how
everything is
| holding up for them. I drive 70+ highway miles a day. Hopefully I
will get many
| more trouble free years out of it yet. Should I look at replacing
anything at
| this mileage? (Brakes, hoses, lines, O2's, starter, alternator, gas
filter [is
| there one?))
|
| Chad

Re: How many miles are on your TJ?
 

1998 Sahara Edition: 68000 miles, 2 inch lift, 32.11.5 BFGs, a
few electrical "projects", transmission mount, u-joints (rear DS),
weird coolant leak, cant isolate it...needs a new fuel level sending
unit (*big rock slam*, gauge always reads low, which is not bad), time
to do the motor mounts and all suspension bushing (I drive it like a
Jeep, on and off road), and I think everyone's underhood light goes
out, mine b/c of the hood vibrating at 70 miles an hour for 60 miles a
day, I don't bother to replace it anymore...and I have the magical and
mystical exhaust crack, shopping for headers as we speak.

Change oil every 3k miles, Mobil one synthetic, but used to use Quaker
state..changing diff/t-case/tranny fluids for 2nd time in next few
weeks.

--
--
Joe Pribe
NC
jpribe 'at' nc.rr.com <you know the drill
jegp 'at' hotmail.com < at is really @
---- I Love My O|||||||O TJ



"Chad" <chadsmach1@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20040303120946.29687.00000764@mb-m21.aol.com...
| 2000 TJ Sport. 5-speed, Dana 44 with 31 inch tires. I just tripped
73k
| yesterday. Only problems so far:
|
| Broken Oil filler cap - Replaced
| Light under hood went out - Replaced
| Gas gauge sometimes jumps to Empty, then back to where it should be
|
| That's about it. Oil every 4k miles (Mobil Syn), Tires replaced at
40k (getting
| time for new ones), xfer case/axles/trans changed to syn fluid at
50k, new
| shocks and serpentine belt at 60k. It's been a pretty maintenance
free vehicle
| for me. Just curious what others are getting mileage wise and how
everything is
| holding up for them. I drive 70+ highway miles a day. Hopefully I
will get many
| more trouble free years out of it yet. Should I look at replacing
anything at
| this mileage? (Brakes, hoses, lines, O2's, starter, alternator, gas
filter [is
| there one?))
|
| Chad

Re: How many miles are on your TJ?
 

1998 Sahara Edition: 68000 miles, 2 inch lift, 32.11.5 BFGs, a
few electrical "projects", transmission mount, u-joints (rear DS),
weird coolant leak, cant isolate it...needs a new fuel level sending
unit (*big rock slam*, gauge always reads low, which is not bad), time
to do the motor mounts and all suspension bushing (I drive it like a
Jeep, on and off road), and I think everyone's underhood light goes
out, mine b/c of the hood vibrating at 70 miles an hour for 60 miles a
day, I don't bother to replace it anymore...and I have the magical and
mystical exhaust crack, shopping for headers as we speak.

Change oil every 3k miles, Mobil one synthetic, but used to use Quaker
state..changing diff/t-case/tranny fluids for 2nd time in next few
weeks.

--
--
Joe Pribe
NC
jpribe 'at' nc.rr.com <you know the drill
jegp 'at' hotmail.com < at is really @
---- I Love My O|||||||O TJ



"Chad" <chadsmach1@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20040303120946.29687.00000764@mb-m21.aol.com...
| 2000 TJ Sport. 5-speed, Dana 44 with 31 inch tires. I just tripped
73k
| yesterday. Only problems so far:
|
| Broken Oil filler cap - Replaced
| Light under hood went out - Replaced
| Gas gauge sometimes jumps to Empty, then back to where it should be
|
| That's about it. Oil every 4k miles (Mobil Syn), Tires replaced at
40k (getting
| time for new ones), xfer case/axles/trans changed to syn fluid at
50k, new
| shocks and serpentine belt at 60k. It's been a pretty maintenance
free vehicle
| for me. Just curious what others are getting mileage wise and how
everything is
| holding up for them. I drive 70+ highway miles a day. Hopefully I
will get many
| more trouble free years out of it yet. Should I look at replacing
anything at
| this mileage? (Brakes, hoses, lines, O2's, starter, alternator, gas
filter [is
| there one?))
|
| Chad

Re: How many miles are on your TJ?
 

My TJ is a 1997 Sahara; 5-speed, Dana 44. I got it about a year and a
half ago with 35,000 miles on it. I've gotten it up to 51,000 now. It
already had a ProComp Stage II (4" shortarm) lift on it and 33" tires
when I got it.

Problems I've had to fix so far:
- Cracked exhaust manifold
- Broken oil filler cap (huh!)
- Dead alternator and battery
- Replaced slightly cracking serpentine belt (probably still had some
time left there, but I needed to replace it anyway with a longer one
for my york OBA setup)
- Tore LCA front axle mount off (stupid stiff ProComp
arms!...replaced w/Tera arms front and rear)
- A few other things, but they are purely attributable to trail
damage ;-)
- Oh yeah, those stupid plastic sidesteps aren't very good rocker
protection! ;-) lol

Running Mobil1 Synth in it, changed every 3,000 miles. Runs great.
Only problems I've had recently have been solely due to wear on the
suspension components; things that have nothing to do with the
reliability of the Jeep in its original form. I love my jeep. Gas
mileage sucks, (~13 to 14 MPG at best), but I wouldn't trade it for a
thing.


chadsmach1@aol.com (Chad) wrote in message news:<20040303120946.29687.00000764@mb-m21.aol.com>...
> 2000 TJ Sport. 5-speed, Dana 44 with 31 inch tires. I just tripped 73k
> yesterday. Only problems so far:
>
> Broken Oil filler cap - Replaced
> Light under hood went out - Replaced
> Gas gauge sometimes jumps to Empty, then back to where it should be
>
> That's about it. Oil every 4k miles (Mobil Syn), Tires replaced at 40k (getting
> time for new ones), xfer case/axles/trans changed to syn fluid at 50k, new
> shocks and serpentine belt at 60k. It's been a pretty maintenance free vehicle
> for me. Just curious what others are getting mileage wise and how everything is
> holding up for them. I drive 70+ highway miles a day. Hopefully I will get many
> more trouble free years out of it yet. Should I look at replacing anything at
> this mileage? (Brakes, hoses, lines, O2's, starter, alternator, gas filter [is
> there one?))
>
> Chad

Re: How many miles are on your TJ?
 

My TJ is a 1997 Sahara; 5-speed, Dana 44. I got it about a year and a
half ago with 35,000 miles on it. I've gotten it up to 51,000 now. It
already had a ProComp Stage II (4" shortarm) lift on it and 33" tires
when I got it.

Problems I've had to fix so far:
- Cracked exhaust manifold
- Broken oil filler cap (huh!)
- Dead alternator and battery
- Replaced slightly cracking serpentine belt (probably still had some
time left there, but I needed to replace it anyway with a longer one
for my york OBA setup)
- Tore LCA front axle mount off (stupid stiff ProComp
arms!...replaced w/Tera arms front and rear)
- A few other things, but they are purely attributable to trail
damage ;-)
- Oh yeah, those stupid plastic sidesteps aren't very good rocker
protection! ;-) lol

Running Mobil1 Synth in it, changed every 3,000 miles. Runs great.
Only problems I've had recently have been solely due to wear on the
suspension components; things that have nothing to do with the
reliability of the Jeep in its original form. I love my jeep. Gas
mileage sucks, (~13 to 14 MPG at best), but I wouldn't trade it for a
thing.


chadsmach1@aol.com (Chad) wrote in message news:<20040303120946.29687.00000764@mb-m21.aol.com>...
> 2000 TJ Sport. 5-speed, Dana 44 with 31 inch tires. I just tripped 73k
> yesterday. Only problems so far:
>
> Broken Oil filler cap - Replaced
> Light under hood went out - Replaced
> Gas gauge sometimes jumps to Empty, then back to where it should be
>
> That's about it. Oil every 4k miles (Mobil Syn), Tires replaced at 40k (getting
> time for new ones), xfer case/axles/trans changed to syn fluid at 50k, new
> shocks and serpentine belt at 60k. It's been a pretty maintenance free vehicle
> for me. Just curious what others are getting mileage wise and how everything is
> holding up for them. I drive 70+ highway miles a day. Hopefully I will get many
> more trouble free years out of it yet. Should I look at replacing anything at
> this mileage? (Brakes, hoses, lines, O2's, starter, alternator, gas filter [is
> there one?))
>
> Chad

Re: How many miles are on your TJ?
 

My TJ is a 1997 Sahara; 5-speed, Dana 44. I got it about a year and a
half ago with 35,000 miles on it. I've gotten it up to 51,000 now. It
already had a ProComp Stage II (4" shortarm) lift on it and 33" tires
when I got it.

Problems I've had to fix so far:
- Cracked exhaust manifold
- Broken oil filler cap (huh!)
- Dead alternator and battery
- Replaced slightly cracking serpentine belt (probably still had some
time left there, but I needed to replace it anyway with a longer one
for my york OBA setup)
- Tore LCA front axle mount off (stupid stiff ProComp
arms!...replaced w/Tera arms front and rear)
- A few other things, but they are purely attributable to trail
damage ;-)
- Oh yeah, those stupid plastic sidesteps aren't very good rocker
protection! ;-) lol

Running Mobil1 Synth in it, changed every 3,000 miles. Runs great.
Only problems I've had recently have been solely due to wear on the
suspension components; things that have nothing to do with the
reliability of the Jeep in its original form. I love my jeep. Gas
mileage sucks, (~13 to 14 MPG at best), but I wouldn't trade it for a
thing.


chadsmach1@aol.com (Chad) wrote in message news:<20040303120946.29687.00000764@mb-m21.aol.com>...
> 2000 TJ Sport. 5-speed, Dana 44 with 31 inch tires. I just tripped 73k
> yesterday. Only problems so far:
>
> Broken Oil filler cap - Replaced
> Light under hood went out - Replaced
> Gas gauge sometimes jumps to Empty, then back to where it should be
>
> That's about it. Oil every 4k miles (Mobil Syn), Tires replaced at 40k (getting
> time for new ones), xfer case/axles/trans changed to syn fluid at 50k, new
> shocks and serpentine belt at 60k. It's been a pretty maintenance free vehicle
> for me. Just curious what others are getting mileage wise and how everything is
> holding up for them. I drive 70+ highway miles a day. Hopefully I will get many
> more trouble free years out of it yet. Should I look at replacing anything at
> this mileage? (Brakes, hoses, lines, O2's, starter, alternator, gas filter [is
> there one?))
>
> Chad