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I live in Alabama, so 5w-30 is a must. I averaging about 300 miles in a week so I never have to worry about going over 3 months. I drive it daily and my next oil change I think I will change it to Valvoline Conventional instead of High Mileage and see what it does. I only use WIX filters in it...

My '03 2.4 has been burning oil. I have noticed it after I changed the oil in it when I first got it. I haven't been writing down how much and how often but I will start. I change the oil every 3,500 miles and I know I use at least 1 quart in between. It really pisses me off because it currently...

Had the battery and alternator tested. 14.4 volts and 84 amps which according to the machine at the parts store everything was good. Will clean the IAC tonight and throttle body. I rarely use the A/C because it puts an enormous strain on the engine and unless I'm cruising at a constant speed, I...

So for a while now my Liberty will have a random drop in rpms. It's a five speed and this will occur at startup or after being driven and I go to put it in neutral to come to a stop. It normally idles at 900ish. I have replaced spark plugs, wires, and fuel filter recently. It will dive down to...

I have had trouble when at the parts store when I tell the guy behind the counter "Jeep Liberty with the 2.4 engine" They look at me sideways and then punch it in their computer. Try the internet if that's an option, if not try a year later or earlier then what your Liberty is or try the same...

What size rivets are those? I replaced my filter but don't know how to install new rivets. I saw black nylon ones at the part store as well as aluminum rivets but they were all different sizes. Is there somewhere on the internet that sells the exact one I need and how do I install them?

I may be wrong, but I probably have one of the oldest batteries in a KJ. I'm not the original owner, but the battery under my hood says "Chrysler Corporation...Maintance-Free Battery" It doesn't appear to have a code date but I don't think the previous owner would have went to the Jeep dealer...

So with gas currently $3.25 here in town I figured it wouldn't be a bad idea to change the filter in my Liberty. I've read it's a "extended life" filter and I think thats crap. Anyways i'm averaging right at 20 and would love to see a boost in that. If anyone knows what part number or where to...

The trim around my e-brake is worn from 8 years of daily use. One side is worn inward and the very top of the trim is torn from the parking brake being pulled up so high. Anyway does anyone know where I could get a replacement piece of trim or how to make a new piece of trim?

I also have no tcs or abs.

I have a manual trans in my liberty, it was the only one in my area when I was looking. They used a nv1500 5 speed until 05 or 06 and then switched to a 6 speed nv3500. I was actually set on a 5 speed cobalt when I found mine on craigslist. It's a 2.4 also so the insurance cost on the liberty vs...

Ken, did you replace the tensioner and idler pulley as well? If so was did the cam sprockets have to be removed? Tjkj said no but the manual talks about removing them as part of the procedure. Did you replace the water pump as well? Did you have to work from underneath the vehicle as well as...

Great, knowing this makes me more confident about doing it myself. Is there a specific cam holding tool that you can recommend? And I also know the 3 jaw puller part no. is listed in the service manual. Will the crankshaft turn easy without the belt? I don't think it wouldn't I'm no expert. So...

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What about changing the tensioner and idler pulley? Do you know if the cam sprocket has to come off? Seems like I heard it somewhere but I can't remember.

Also I remembering seeing the tool to hold the cams in the service manual but what other special tools will I need? Also part numbers or where I can get them would be very helpful.

The water pump will be replaced same time, the quote from the dealer was for both. But like I said, I want to do this myself. I have a question, will the cam sprockets need to be removed to change the tensioner and idler pulled as it comes with the timing kits I have been looking at? I have been...

2003 KJ 2.4 Engine I am wanting to buy a timing belt kit and install it myself versus paying the dealer $650+tax to do it. I have the haynes manual as well as the service manual on the computer for some reason I can understand if I can see visual pictures/videos and suggestions/tips not found...

I was asking around at the local Jeep dealerships for a quote to get my timing belt and water pump replaced on my '03 2.4 KJ. I also asked for a quote on a clutch for the manual trans. The owners manual calls for the timing belt and water pump at 90k which is coming up soon on me (84k). I...

I have this SAME noise.. I notice it when I go over speed bumps mainly. I was literally about to post a thread on this. My 03' KJ just had the lower ball joint recall done lol. I have 84K and it made it that long with out both the recalls. They were recalled once a few years ago and then those...