new to the liberty

[bigmd]

ok guys i just trade in my 02 mustang gt for a white 02 liberty with a 3.7.so far i love it.already put a hitch on to tow the quad.im going to change the oil and filter but would like to know what other maintenace is required.im the 3rd owner and it has 39000 miles on it.plugs?fuel filter?like i said im new and never owned a jeep before.thanks in advance.

 

[jfortier777]

This is an absolute must!
http://jeepkj.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2756

You should read through this thread, ball joint failure is an important issue to address; especially if you have an 02 with 39k.

 

[MoladoGuy]

Also, run your VIN at your local Dealership to make sure that *ALL* recalls have been performed. Did you get the xtended warranty? You should be able to run your VIN on www.jeep.com as well.

Your TSB's (Technical Service Bulletiens) should also be covered, but don't quote me on that one.

 

[bigmd]

are the ball joints a recall?

 

[jfortier777]

are the ball joints a recall?

They were for your year anyway, but they can and do still fail. I just replaced mine at 7k with an 05

 

[2003KJ]

You can save yourself an extra trip to the dealer and run the last 7 digits of your VIN on Jeep's website and see if any recalls need to be done. clicky here

As far as maint. goes, plugs would be a good idea. I changed mine at 27K and much to my surprise they looked alot more worn out than a regular plug should at that milage.

For the oil change, spend the $$$ and get some Mobil 1 Synthetic...your Jeep will be much happier and will thank you for it. And don't get a Fram filter as they're garbage (I use Napa GOLD and have had no troubles at all with them).

You might also consider doing a front and rear differential fluid change (very easy to do your self).

Other than that, 39,000 isn't really all that many miles, so there shouldn't (and i emphasize shouldn't) be anything major that needs to be done to it. Definately look into the balljoints though. And even if they've been replaced per the recall, it might be time to replace them again, as chrysler is just sticking the same crappy part back in there when doing the recall work.

Other than that, Happy Jeepin and welcome to the site! \/

 

[Bennett]

And don't get a Fram filter as they're garbage (I use Napa GOLD and have had no troubles at all with them).

Whoa why is fram bad? I get the extended guard and they seem pretty good.

 

[bigmd]

thanksguys i just checked the web site and there are no current or unperformed recalls..i dont feel any vibrations when i drive.what about airfilter?besides a k&n,what should i use?

 

[bigmd]

whats u good plug to use?

 

[JeepJeepster]

whats u good plug to use?

NGK

 

[-=JoN=-]

whats u good plug to use?

Bosch Platinum 4

 

[bigmd]

how bout airfilters?

 

[-=JoN=-]

how bout airfilters?

K and n

 

[glaurick]

here's why Fram oil Filters suck

http://wiggs.iskewl.org/filters/
The Fram filter was the ONLY one to use cardboard as the caps to the filter. I can only wonder what really happens when the cardboard becomes super saturated with oil.

 

[jfortier777]

here's why Fram oil Filters suck

http://wiggs.iskewl.org/filters/
The Fram filter was the ONLY one to use cardboard as the caps to the filter. I can only wonder what really happens when the cardboard becomes super saturated with oil.

Ouch...

Hey, whats that glowing over there? Those looks like hot coals...

Oh I see; they are leftover from the huge fireball that just BURNED Bennett.

LOL

But seriously, I'm pretty suprised. I thought Fram was decent, but low and behold they suck. Even the brands I've never heard of had better constructed filters. I'll never touch Fram again.