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Forum: XH Commander and WH Grand Cherokee 1 Week Ago
Replies: 5
Views: 1,687
Posted By Lou C
Yep I don't know what the reason was that AFT+4...

Yep I don't know what the reason was that AFT+4 wasn't good enough when these models came out, but there must have been something.
I was thinking of sending out samples of all 4 possible fluids to...
Forum: XH Commander and WH Grand Cherokee 07-04-2024
Replies: 5
Views: 1,687
Posted By Lou C
Mopar and Chrysler have always had their fluids...

Mopar and Chrysler have always had their fluids described as meeting "MS" standing for "material specification" I think and the one for the P/S fluid required if you have the hydraulic cooling fan...
Forum: JL Wrangler JT Gladiator Australia 15-12-2023
Replies: 2
Views: 833
Posted By Lou C
'19 Wrangler JL 4x4 shifter question

Thinking of buying a '19 Wrangler Sahara from my local dealer. Jeep has about 30K miles on it. The only mechanical issue I noticed is that the 4x4 shifter is much stiffer going into 4x4 high than...
Forum: JL Wrangler JT Gladiator Australia 26-11-2023
Replies: 1
Views: 1,686
Posted By Lou C
towing with a JL....question....

OK I am thinking of changing from a 2007 WK-1 Hemi to a '19 JL Sahara 4 door, 3.6 liter six and the 8 speed auto. In the USA these are rated to 3500 lbs for towing, but I know in Austraila they are...
Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 16-01-2023
Replies: 24
Views: 5,086
Posted By Lou C
I've done the fluid change on the Chrysler 545FRE...

I've done the fluid change on the Chrysler 545FRE and it is well worth buying a vacuum pump to avoid the mess that this job entails, on the Chrysler trans it is even worse because the pan is sealed...
Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 16-01-2023
Replies: 55
Views: 9,271
Posted By Lou C
My '07 WK with 5.7 Hemi engine oil temp runs at...

My '07 WK with 5.7 Hemi engine oil temp runs at about 200-210*F (93-99*C) and trans fluid temp 145-160F* (63-71*C), just hooked up my fancy new Autel scanner to it, but this is at ambient temps of...
Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 16-01-2023
Replies: 1
Views: 705
Posted By Lou C
If you have a 5.7 or 4.7 and the auto trans won't go into gear....try this....

Though I'd share this for any members who have the 4.7 or 5.7 with the Chrysler 545RFE transmission. With these transmissions if the fluid filters (there are 2 inside the pan) clog, or the spin on...
Forum: XH Commander and WH Grand Cherokee 24-12-2022
Replies: 0
Views: 1,006
Posted By Lou C
If you have a 5.7 or 4.7 with the Chrysler 545RFE and it won't go into gear.....

It could be clogged or a loose spin on filter in the trans pan. I just had this happen on my '07 WK 5.7 with the Chrysler 545RFE 5 speed trans. It was working just fine not one problem all these...
Forum: XH Commander and WH Grand Cherokee 17-08-2020
Replies: 117
Views: 32,044
Posted By Lou C
Everything I've ever read on the 5.7 Hemi and the...

Everything I've ever read on the 5.7 Hemi and the MDS system has said, that you need to use 5/20 oil for the MDS system to function properly. I've owned this Jeep since it was 2 years old and have...
Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 12-07-2020
Replies: 10
Views: 3,051
Posted By Lou C
I've had a WK-1 Hemi Limited about 10 years, its...

I've had a WK-1 Hemi Limited about 10 years, its a great tow vehicle, much more capable than my old '98 ZJ 4.0. It tows our boat like its not even there, the one thing you might need is either a WD...
Forum: ZJ WJ WG Grand Cherokee 12-07-2020
Replies: 1
Views: 715
Posted By Lou C
We have a '98 ZJ owned since new, that came with...

We have a '98 ZJ owned since new, that came with Selec-Trac and it came with the u joint front halfshafts. Never had to change them. the Quadratrac models did have CVs because its constantly engaged,...
Forum: XH Commander and WH Grand Cherokee 22-03-2020
Replies: 79
Views: 22,840
Posted By Lou C
Very interesting discussion. I have not lifted...

Very interesting discussion. I have not lifted mine because for what I do, its not necessary. I have only fitted Bilstein 5100s on the lowest setting which lifts the front 3/4" or 19 mm. I went with...
Forum: ZJ WJ WG Grand Cherokee 22-03-2020
Replies: 15
Views: 3,110
Posted By Lou C
I'm a fan of the old AMC derived 4.0 straight...

I'm a fan of the old AMC derived 4.0 straight six, these engines are among the most durable used in Jeeps, we have on with approx. 180,000 miles on it, never had the head off, runs as new...that's...
Forum: ZJ WJ WG Grand Cherokee 22-03-2020
Replies: 19
Views: 4,653
Posted By Lou C
not knowing what brands you have available there,...

not knowing what brands you have available there, its hard to recommend (I'm in the USA) but here we hear not so good stories about aftermarket parts from big box auto parts retailers so I usually...
Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 30-01-2020
Replies: 7
Views: 4,447
Posted By Lou C
I have run my WK-I 5.7 with QD-II in the sand...

I have run my WK-I 5.7 with QD-II in the sand many times, never been stuck. I start at 12 psi, have gone down to 10 a few times, I changed the stock tires from 245/65-17 to 245/70-17, these give more...
Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 30-01-2020
Replies: 2
Views: 991
Posted By Lou C
Dorman 932-303 also used on some Dodge models and...

Dorman 932-303 also used on some Dodge models and some Mitsubishi models.
Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 30-01-2020
Replies: 930
Views: 457,681
Posted By Lou C
For those with a Hemi V-8, Mopar cold air intake,...

For those with a Hemi V-8, Mopar cold air intake, not sure how much power it adds but the sound, is proper V8 music! Plus it gets that giant plastic noise attenuator up front out of your way!
Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 30-01-2020
Replies: 2
Views: 991
Posted By Lou C
Even tho Jeep says the CVs on the D/S are not replacable....

You can pretty easily replace them yourself, due to the availability (at least in the US) of aftermarket kits to replace the CVs used on some of the driveshafts. On the WK-I at least, some of the...
Forum: AUSTRALIAN JEEP NEWS 13-05-2019
Replies: 1
Views: 5,049
Posted By Lou C
Just drove the first one at my dealer, I believe...

Just drove the first one at my dealer, I believe they have hit a home run with this vehicle and my next jeep most likely will be one!
Forum: XH Commander and WH Grand Cherokee 12-05-2019
Replies: 0
Views: 847
Posted By Lou C
Ok all, I'm putting this out here in case you get this odd behavor on your WK Jeep...

Hello all, from the USA....I am posting this because I just went through this on my '07 Jeep WK Limited 5.7 Hemi because till now it was really quite reliable with few repairs but this one, you need...
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