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Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 01-12-2023
Replies: 20
Views: 2,092
Posted By Troutman
Specs aside.....I've also noticed engine is...

Specs aside.....I've also noticed engine is noisier using Penrite Enviro 5W-40. IMO Shell Rotela 5W-40 is the best oil I've used but very hard to find these days.
Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 30-10-2023
Replies: 15
Views: 1,791
Posted By Troutman
Thanks for that mate, very interesting. Geez that...

Thanks for that mate, very interesting. Geez that DPF inlet temperature is hot ay?
Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 04-10-2023
Replies: 24
Views: 3,130
Posted By Troutman
Google Maps also has the ability to download off...

Google Maps also has the ability to download off line maps that the user defines.
Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 24-09-2023
Replies: 7
Views: 946
Posted By Troutman
Yeah I'm aware of AGM idiosyncrasies mate, I...

Yeah I'm aware of AGM idiosyncrasies mate, I think my problem is I haven't been driving as much as usual. I'll keep an eye on voltage for the time being and charge the battery if it drops much. But...
Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 23-09-2023
Replies: 7
Views: 946
Posted By Troutman
Yeah I had a good look at a few contenders and...

Yeah I had a good look at a few contenders and went with a Repco 16 Amp 9 stage unit as it had the most control over charge rates and an LCD I can cycle to see Volts, Amps, and state of charge in...
Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 18-09-2023
Replies: 7
Views: 946
Posted By Troutman
12V Charger For AGM Batteries

Fellas, what chargers are you using to charge and maintain your battery? I'm thinking the Noco Genius 5 or Ctek Mx5 seem OK and generally get good reviews. Been using my nephews Supercheap Auto 10...
Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 10-09-2023
Replies: 26
Views: 2,879
Posted By Troutman
I had the dash gauges stay on a while ago and a...

I had the dash gauges stay on a while ago and a battery disconnect for half an hour sorted it out. These cars also start to do weird shit once the battery gets on in years and is on it's last legs.
Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 22-08-2023
Replies: 97
Views: 11,553
Posted By Troutman
It has always been T6 Rotella mate, their is...

It has always been T6 Rotella mate, their is 5W-40 and heavier grades for trucks etc. But something happened on Ebay a few years ago with shipping of stuff like oil....that $216 price above is likely...
Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 22-08-2023
Replies: 97
Views: 11,553
Posted By Troutman
Rotella is good oil but good luck finding a...

Rotella is good oil but good luck finding a reliable supply in Aus these days. interestingly, the diesel supplement service manual recommends Shell Helix Ultra 5W-40 oil in Australia. It is neither...
Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 15-08-2023
Replies: 26
Views: 3,223
Posted By Troutman
Also remember if using the wrong hose and it...

Also remember if using the wrong hose and it degrades.....crumbly bits may enter the inlet just upstream of the turbo.
Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 09-08-2023
Replies: 18
Views: 2,330
Posted By Troutman
It's all half arsed with these rigs IMO. Only get...

It's all half arsed with these rigs IMO. Only get half the trans fluid out, same deal with cooling system.
Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 07-07-2023
Replies: 42
Views: 4,043
Posted By Troutman
The bit about isopropyol sounds like bullshit...

The bit about isopropyol sounds like bullshit witchcraft to me mate, what was the story?
Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 29-06-2023
Replies: 15
Views: 1,791
Posted By Troutman
Drover, Does the data show at what coolant...

Drover,
Does the data show at what coolant temperature a burn is initiated?
Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 26-06-2023
Replies: 42
Views: 4,043
Posted By Troutman
Rotella T6 is a great oil, I used it until supply...

Rotella T6 is a great oil, I used it until supply in Aus became flakey and then hopeless. Shipping costs from US went crazy too. The WK2 diesel supplement recommends Shell Helix Ultra 5W-40 for use...
Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 11-06-2023
Replies: 34
Views: 3,711
Posted By Troutman
You would think so, but in practice I didn't...

You would think so, but in practice I didn't notice any of those negative traits.
Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 10-06-2023
Replies: 46
Views: 3,939
Posted By Troutman
The real problem with modern CRDs is that they...

The real problem with modern CRDs is that they eat where they shit. And the emission requirements have now reached a level of complexity that the engineering solutions are unreliable and are worse...
Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 05-06-2023
Replies: 34
Views: 3,711
Posted By Troutman
Cheers mate, I like the clean good looks of the...

Cheers mate, I like the clean good looks of the WK2's 'face' LOL.
Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 05-06-2023
Replies: 34
Views: 3,711
Posted By Troutman
Lightbar is the go. I fitted this 20 inch job...

Lightbar is the go. I fitted this 20 inch job behind the lower fascia and it works great.
Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 05-05-2023
Replies: 11
Views: 2,017
Posted By Troutman
Agree. The main purpose of the EGR is to lower...

Agree. The main purpose of the EGR is to lower combustion/exhaust gas temperature so that NOx emission is reduced or eliminated. This reduces engine efficiency, reliability and performance but does...
Forum: WK WK2 Grand Cherokee 28-04-2023
Replies: 6
Views: 881
Posted By Troutman
Most of the recent OBD dongles will power down on...

Most of the recent OBD dongles will power down on engine off. Was not always so and many owners had dead batteries as a result.
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