Re: New Jeep Cherokee Owner, Advice Please.
 

I would add that synthetic fluids, while not required, will give better
performance and longer life. The extra cost is worth it.. to me.

If you are unaware of the age of the hoses I would recommend that you change
them all at the same time that you flush and refill the radiator coolant.

Be sure you get the proper coolant. You can use the new spec G-05 coolant
that is only available in the states in Valvoline's Zerex brand or the old
spec "American Green' coolant. Problem is....... very few companies in the
states still make it. Valvoline still makes their Zerex 'Original Green
version.

In the states NOTHING made my Prestone or Peal meets either the new or old
specs as they are all based on DexCool Technology.
"Jay" <jay.jones7@BOLLOCKSntlworld.com> wrote in message
news:ZqtHg.12530$_06.278@newsfe4-gui.ntli.net...
> Thanks Doug.
>
> Will check back with progress :-)
>

Re: New Jeep Cherokee Owner, Advice Please.
 

I would add that synthetic fluids, while not required, will give better
performance and longer life. The extra cost is worth it.. to me.

If you are unaware of the age of the hoses I would recommend that you change
them all at the same time that you flush and refill the radiator coolant.

Be sure you get the proper coolant. You can use the new spec G-05 coolant
that is only available in the states in Valvoline's Zerex brand or the old
spec "American Green' coolant. Problem is....... very few companies in the
states still make it. Valvoline still makes their Zerex 'Original Green
version.

In the states NOTHING made my Prestone or Peal meets either the new or old
specs as they are all based on DexCool Technology.
"Jay" <jay.jones7@BOLLOCKSntlworld.com> wrote in message
news:ZqtHg.12530$_06.278@newsfe4-gui.ntli.net...
> Thanks Doug.
>
> Will check back with progress :-)
>

Re: New Jeep Cherokee Owner, Advice Please.
 

I would add that synthetic fluids, while not required, will give better
performance and longer life. The extra cost is worth it.. to me.

If you are unaware of the age of the hoses I would recommend that you change
them all at the same time that you flush and refill the radiator coolant.

Be sure you get the proper coolant. You can use the new spec G-05 coolant
that is only available in the states in Valvoline's Zerex brand or the old
spec "American Green' coolant. Problem is....... very few companies in the
states still make it. Valvoline still makes their Zerex 'Original Green
version.

In the states NOTHING made my Prestone or Peal meets either the new or old
specs as they are all based on DexCool Technology.
"Jay" <jay.jones7@BOLLOCKSntlworld.com> wrote in message
news:ZqtHg.12530$_06.278@newsfe4-gui.ntli.net...
> Thanks Doug.
>
> Will check back with progress :-)
>

Re: New Jeep Cherokee Owner, Advice Please.
 

Be sure to pick up a repair manual for your Jeep. The factory manuals are
far and away the best.



"Jay" <jay.jones7@BOLLOCKSntlworld.com> wrote in message
news:bRqHg.21945$oa4.7008@newsfe1-gui.ntli.net...
> Hi,
>
> I bought a Jeep Cherokee yesterday. I've never had a 4x4 before, I always
> had hot hatches, but I woke up the other day and fancied a 4x4 - it must
> be middle-age creeping up on me! Next I'll be wearing uni---- jeans and
> having a bonfire on a Sunday afternoon.
>
> Anyway. I was after some advice as I am pretty clueless about Jeeps and
> also know hardly anything about the mechanics of a car. The Jeep is a 1995
> model and has done 118,000 miles. It is the 2.5 petrol model. The engine
> sounds pretty smooth and performs well enough and the gear change feels
> nice. There is no service history with the Jeep and I am wanting to take
> some precautionary steps in order to hopefully lengthen the life of it. I
> am going to change the oil and oil filter for starters, but what other
> things should I be doing or inspecting?
>
> There are a few faults I have already found:
>
> 1) The lights dont't come on when set in the first setting (sidelights.)
> Also none of the bulbs behind the rev counter and speedo are lighting up
> even when on main beam (which does work.) Is this likely to be a fuse that
> has blown?
>
> 2) The oil pressure gauge is mental - it goes up and down all the time and
> at high revs goes wildly off the scale.
>
> 3) This may not be a fault but seems bizarre - the higher I rev the engine
> the slower the blower fan runs which is odd as it's usually the other way
> around.
>
> Any help would be greatfully received.
>
> Jay
>

Re: New Jeep Cherokee Owner, Advice Please.
 

Be sure to pick up a repair manual for your Jeep. The factory manuals are
far and away the best.



"Jay" <jay.jones7@BOLLOCKSntlworld.com> wrote in message
news:bRqHg.21945$oa4.7008@newsfe1-gui.ntli.net...
> Hi,
>
> I bought a Jeep Cherokee yesterday. I've never had a 4x4 before, I always
> had hot hatches, but I woke up the other day and fancied a 4x4 - it must
> be middle-age creeping up on me! Next I'll be wearing uni---- jeans and
> having a bonfire on a Sunday afternoon.
>
> Anyway. I was after some advice as I am pretty clueless about Jeeps and
> also know hardly anything about the mechanics of a car. The Jeep is a 1995
> model and has done 118,000 miles. It is the 2.5 petrol model. The engine
> sounds pretty smooth and performs well enough and the gear change feels
> nice. There is no service history with the Jeep and I am wanting to take
> some precautionary steps in order to hopefully lengthen the life of it. I
> am going to change the oil and oil filter for starters, but what other
> things should I be doing or inspecting?
>
> There are a few faults I have already found:
>
> 1) The lights dont't come on when set in the first setting (sidelights.)
> Also none of the bulbs behind the rev counter and speedo are lighting up
> even when on main beam (which does work.) Is this likely to be a fuse that
> has blown?
>
> 2) The oil pressure gauge is mental - it goes up and down all the time and
> at high revs goes wildly off the scale.
>
> 3) This may not be a fault but seems bizarre - the higher I rev the engine
> the slower the blower fan runs which is odd as it's usually the other way
> around.
>
> Any help would be greatfully received.
>
> Jay
>

Re: New Jeep Cherokee Owner, Advice Please.
 

Be sure to pick up a repair manual for your Jeep. The factory manuals are
far and away the best.



"Jay" <jay.jones7@BOLLOCKSntlworld.com> wrote in message
news:bRqHg.21945$oa4.7008@newsfe1-gui.ntli.net...
> Hi,
>
> I bought a Jeep Cherokee yesterday. I've never had a 4x4 before, I always
> had hot hatches, but I woke up the other day and fancied a 4x4 - it must
> be middle-age creeping up on me! Next I'll be wearing uni---- jeans and
> having a bonfire on a Sunday afternoon.
>
> Anyway. I was after some advice as I am pretty clueless about Jeeps and
> also know hardly anything about the mechanics of a car. The Jeep is a 1995
> model and has done 118,000 miles. It is the 2.5 petrol model. The engine
> sounds pretty smooth and performs well enough and the gear change feels
> nice. There is no service history with the Jeep and I am wanting to take
> some precautionary steps in order to hopefully lengthen the life of it. I
> am going to change the oil and oil filter for starters, but what other
> things should I be doing or inspecting?
>
> There are a few faults I have already found:
>
> 1) The lights dont't come on when set in the first setting (sidelights.)
> Also none of the bulbs behind the rev counter and speedo are lighting up
> even when on main beam (which does work.) Is this likely to be a fuse that
> has blown?
>
> 2) The oil pressure gauge is mental - it goes up and down all the time and
> at high revs goes wildly off the scale.
>
> 3) This may not be a fault but seems bizarre - the higher I rev the engine
> the slower the blower fan runs which is odd as it's usually the other way
> around.
>
> Any help would be greatfully received.
>
> Jay
>

Re: New Jeep Cherokee Owner, Advice Please.
 

Be sure to pick up a repair manual for your Jeep. The factory manuals are
far and away the best.



"Jay" <jay.jones7@BOLLOCKSntlworld.com> wrote in message
news:bRqHg.21945$oa4.7008@newsfe1-gui.ntli.net...
> Hi,
>
> I bought a Jeep Cherokee yesterday. I've never had a 4x4 before, I always
> had hot hatches, but I woke up the other day and fancied a 4x4 - it must
> be middle-age creeping up on me! Next I'll be wearing uni---- jeans and
> having a bonfire on a Sunday afternoon.
>
> Anyway. I was after some advice as I am pretty clueless about Jeeps and
> also know hardly anything about the mechanics of a car. The Jeep is a 1995
> model and has done 118,000 miles. It is the 2.5 petrol model. The engine
> sounds pretty smooth and performs well enough and the gear change feels
> nice. There is no service history with the Jeep and I am wanting to take
> some precautionary steps in order to hopefully lengthen the life of it. I
> am going to change the oil and oil filter for starters, but what other
> things should I be doing or inspecting?
>
> There are a few faults I have already found:
>
> 1) The lights dont't come on when set in the first setting (sidelights.)
> Also none of the bulbs behind the rev counter and speedo are lighting up
> even when on main beam (which does work.) Is this likely to be a fuse that
> has blown?
>
> 2) The oil pressure gauge is mental - it goes up and down all the time and
> at high revs goes wildly off the scale.
>
> 3) This may not be a fault but seems bizarre - the higher I rev the engine
> the slower the blower fan runs which is odd as it's usually the other way
> around.
>
> Any help would be greatfully received.
>
> Jay
>

Re: New Jeep Cherokee Owner, Advice Please.
 

Is the speed actually changing or perhaps are the HVAC doors moving and the
distribution (and sound) changing.

I could be a vacuum leak.


"Jay" <jay.jones7@BOLLOCKSntlworld.com> wrote in message
news:ScrHg.267$M6.202@newsfe3-gui.ntli.net...
>
>> Your talking about the fan on the engine? If so, that's normal
>> because it has a clutch. At high RPMs the clutch is designed to
>> relax. Usually the jeep is at speed and there is enough air just
>> from forward motion.
>>
>
>
> Thanks for the speedy answer Doug. I was talking about the heater/blower
> fan. It slows down as the engine revs but in every other car I have had it
> has always stayed the same or increased in speed slightly. I am bewildered
> as to why it would slow down as the engine is producing more electric.
>

Re: New Jeep Cherokee Owner, Advice Please.
 

Is the speed actually changing or perhaps are the HVAC doors moving and the
distribution (and sound) changing.

I could be a vacuum leak.


"Jay" <jay.jones7@BOLLOCKSntlworld.com> wrote in message
news:ScrHg.267$M6.202@newsfe3-gui.ntli.net...
>
>> Your talking about the fan on the engine? If so, that's normal
>> because it has a clutch. At high RPMs the clutch is designed to
>> relax. Usually the jeep is at speed and there is enough air just
>> from forward motion.
>>
>
>
> Thanks for the speedy answer Doug. I was talking about the heater/blower
> fan. It slows down as the engine revs but in every other car I have had it
> has always stayed the same or increased in speed slightly. I am bewildered
> as to why it would slow down as the engine is producing more electric.
>

Re: New Jeep Cherokee Owner, Advice Please.
 

Is the speed actually changing or perhaps are the HVAC doors moving and the
distribution (and sound) changing.

I could be a vacuum leak.


"Jay" <jay.jones7@BOLLOCKSntlworld.com> wrote in message
news:ScrHg.267$M6.202@newsfe3-gui.ntli.net...
>
>> Your talking about the fan on the engine? If so, that's normal
>> because it has a clutch. At high RPMs the clutch is designed to
>> relax. Usually the jeep is at speed and there is enough air just
>> from forward motion.
>>
>
>
> Thanks for the speedy answer Doug. I was talking about the heater/blower
> fan. It slows down as the engine revs but in every other car I have had it
> has always stayed the same or increased in speed slightly. I am bewildered
> as to why it would slow down as the engine is producing more electric.
>