I bought a KJ and I have questions

[cnoland]

OK everyone I have some upkeep questions for you all. I bought a Liberty manufactured in Jan 2002. It rolled over 108000 the day i brought it home. I saw on the carfax that it is a single owner vehicle and was originally bought here in South Carolina. It had a tune-up done at 64000 at a local jeep dealer. It also shows that the engine and brakes were checked at 84000 at the same dealer.

The dealer i got it from did a 120 point inspection, changed oil and air filter and also put brand new tires on it. It runs very strong and theres no stuttering or knocking at all. So my question is, what all needs to be done after 100k? there are no records for anything being checked after the 84k. Thanks in advance for everyones input.

 

[ridenby]

I would start with sparkplugs, then all fluids,would not have to be done at one time,would just work my way through them. Most can be done with a minimal amount of tools or expertize.Get a Haynes or Chilton manual at the least.

 

[cnoland]

Well id like to think im pretty mechanically inclined so, i dont feel i wil have any problems doing it myself as long as i shouldnt need a second set of hands. Ill do plugs first. Which fluids are the most crucial to change?

 

[mag03kj]

diff and get with autolite platinum or double platinum..i just changed mine 15 mins ago

 

[cnoland]

diff and get with autolite platinum or double platinum..i just changed mine 15 mins ago

Alright ill pick some up and get a haynes book too.

Did the plate holder show up yet?

 

[HoosierJeeper]

What tires did they put on it?

As for the oil, go ******...then coolant perhaps....

 

[rockymountain]

I would change the oil in the differentials right away, that way you know what's in them. Also get the transfer case fluid changed too. I'm assuming it is 4x4 of course.

 

[kb0nly]

x2 on the transfer case if its 4wd... And tip there is to make sure you remove the fill plug before the drain plug, that rule came into place after so many got the drain plug out and the transfer case empty only to find out they couldn't get the fill plug removed!

 

[cnoland]

Thanks for the help everyone. And actually, it isnt 4x4

 

[mag03kj]

Alright ill pick some up and get a haynes book too.

Did the plate holder show up yet?

nope the plate holder aint here but will be here tomorrow tho. and the way i did the last to plugs on the passenger side was unbolted the over flow for radiator and moved it foward and zip tied it off and then i just needed 2 swivel scockets and was done...she even felt like she ran better

 

[kb0nly]

Thanks for the help everyone. And actually, it isnt 4x4

Ahh well then no front diff and no transfer case to worry about... Just do a ****** drain and fill and replace fluid in the rear diff.

 

[ThunderbirdJunkie]

Have the transmission flushed and the filter replaced at the dealer. Should run about $300.

Sure is cheaper than a $3000 transmission in here

 

[RageOfFury]

Have the transmission flushed and the filter replaced at the dealer. Should run about $300.

Sure is cheaper than a $3000 transmission in here

+1(yeahthat)