cherokee4fun
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- Bend, Oregon
So, I think I am going to take the XJ for a 1200 mile spin. First time since I purchase it, that it will go on a long trip. The reason I am taking it, is, well, My '04 GC has studded tires on it, and going down to California, I don't want to wear the tires out.
Here is what I have done since purchase:
1990 XJ with 4.0, AW4 244,000 miles....
New Goodyear tires
new hoses, radiator, fluid
replaced water pump and belt
drained and refilled diff, transfer case and transmission
changed oil and filter
new front brakes
turned front rotors
replaced front u-joints
replaced air filter
This weeks plans:
spark plugs, wires, rotor and cap, fuel filter
maybe do the rear brakes.
So the question is, besides for taking tools with me, anything else you would do before you go or take with you? Any thoughts on what a XJ gets for gas mileage on the "open road"?
I never thought I would be thinking of taking a jeep with 244,000 miles on it for a long trip, but it seems to be running really well, much to my surprise!!!
Any advice is greatly appriecated.
Thanks,
Bobatriot:
Here is what I have done since purchase:
1990 XJ with 4.0, AW4 244,000 miles....
New Goodyear tires
new hoses, radiator, fluid
replaced water pump and belt
drained and refilled diff, transfer case and transmission
changed oil and filter
new front brakes
turned front rotors
replaced front u-joints
replaced air filter
This weeks plans:
spark plugs, wires, rotor and cap, fuel filter
maybe do the rear brakes.
So the question is, besides for taking tools with me, anything else you would do before you go or take with you? Any thoughts on what a XJ gets for gas mileage on the "open road"?
I never thought I would be thinking of taking a jeep with 244,000 miles on it for a long trip, but it seems to be running really well, much to my surprise!!!
Any advice is greatly appriecated.
Thanks,
Bobatriot: