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Jeep Liberty: Problems & Solutions
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After every wheel alignment, I have requested a copy of the computer print-out from the alignment machine for my records. The service shop has refused to give me a copy, saying "it's a factory warranty repair policy and we can't give the customer a copy." The last wheel alignment service call, the technician did show me the computer printout, explained why the numbers are different from side to side to compensate for the misalignment to the left, but still refused to give me a copy of the report. I don't even have any proof that I have ever been to the service shop for a wheel alignment. It's my Jeep, my warranty, why can't I get a copy of the service work performed on my vehicle. Does this sound hokey ((noticeably contrived; artificial( definition for the international readers ))? My Jeep looks great in the parking lot too! I guess my problem is that I acutally want to drive the Jeep, and not have to keep turning left to make the vehicle track straight.
For your HVAC fan; I've know that to happen on other Chrysler vehicles when snow gets sucked or blown into the bottom of the fan motor housing, melts, then freezes. The ice will seize the motor until it melts or breaks loose.
It sound like you have all the recall details. If you think you have a ball joint problem and your Jeep is in the recall group, take it in for inspection without a recall notice. The dealer would be crazy to refuse to perform the recall service on this. If your still under warranty, it should be easy to get in without any risk to your wallet.
Either Denny's or Waffle House sounds good to me as long as they serve Canadian cheese on their omelets.
I like it.
A 50 lb magnet on the oil pan might hold some promise if you don't mind using two hands to pull out the dipstick.
Gadgets Put To The Test (KIRO)
Steve, Host
-the break-in filter for the first 12,500 miles is rated less than 10 microns.
-standard filters are rated less than 16 microns.
This is what I read in my user's manual for the 2.8L CRD, and is common to other manufacturers.
Magnetic particle trapping is thus irrelevant here. There is a similar north-american approach at:
http://www.americansyntheticoil.com/synthetic-oil-sd-filter.htm
Today I have ~7500 miles on my KJ. The oil level is still max. and is as clear as coffee. There is nothing to compare with previous diesels.
Got an Xbox? (actually the Liberty game option is going to be available to play online this month).
Steve, Host
1. On page 209 of my manual, there are recommendations for using mid-grade gas---89 octane in hot weather, towing, hard acceleration, hills, and low humidity. Has anyone tried 89 octane and found it improved driveability or MPG?
2. How do you determine whether ball joints need replacing? Do they put the vehicle up on the lift and shake the hell out of the wheel listening for noise or excessive play?
http://w2.automobileclub.org/news/index_essai.php?code=56
claims the sales of the Jeep Liberty 2.8L CRD automatic were foreseen at 1000 units and 700 were sold in 2002. Apparently we are getting the diesel KJs built in the new assembly plant where quality control has been improved. I confirm excellent QA, no rattle-squeak nor wind noise. But the diesel sounds quieter outside than inside...
Many say they bought a car; an american car. Apart from the Jet-Set, this means they bought something good and different associated to a stereotype. When an american product is good and fulfills the demand, it sells like hotcakes. You must also know that there are many lemons out here that people are not proud to talk about. If you look for a Renault or Peugeot, buy it outside the country... Another funny thing about the KJ is that my insurance company gave me a huge rebate: they claim people who buy these trucks have fewer accidents! Let's see...
-we have no premium diesel
-cetane is just below 50%
-it freezes around -25 Celcius (paraffin wax)
The difference with heating oil (taxes) is due to a color additive that leaves a trace in the filter. There can be more paraffin in the cheaper heating oil. For info, we change diesel fuel filters every 30,000 miles and drain eventual water during normal service intervals. There is very little sevice required (~120 USD every 10,000 miles). Glow plugs last about 60,000 miles in cold areas and are changed with the timing belt making the total bill around 300 USD. This is the budget for running a TDI-HDI-D4D type of engine here. The small diesel engines are cheaper and more reliable on the long run from experience.
Does anyone have any experience with the pressure monitors that replace the valve stem covers? You set them to a particular pressure and the color changes in the tip if it drops too low.
I met with a DC Rep and was handed a service notice stating that 2003 and some 2004 were to have their rear brake pads, discs, calipers and brake fluid changed because of a clearance problem in temperatures of 50 degrees or lower. The Brake Moan...
Let us hope this works.
Renegader-- I wish I could speak Czech as well as you do with english. " The engine is every time in your ears..." couldn't have described your experience with the Liberty diesel any better. Renegaded might suggest turning up the volumn on your radio as a better solution than complaining to the dealer.
Service notice number is 05-001-04 Date January 13 2004. This supersedes 05-003-03 issued August 15 2003.
Hopefully my brakes will be replaced next week so I'll keep you all informed.
The difference with the KIA is the residual value in a market where KIA is not established. I test drove the Sorento 2.5 diesel, and found it had no punch at low RPM.
Do anybody have an "not lowered Liberty"? Or do anybody know when started the lowering? There must be vehicles from the production beginning, which are not so low...
Liberty was lowered by shortening of all springs from 216 to 157 mm (6,2 to 8,6 inch) under the front differential. The reason for it was an accident by so-called elk test in (I think)Germany. I have some photos from there. Chrysler wanted to reach more stability by bringing down center of gravity.
The dealership did not say anything and in the advertising leaflets was untrue.
The low clearance made me problems in off roads for a while, till I lifted it again. Now its much better and I feel no affecting the stability. I like it offroad and it looks great.
Your 231 mm (9,1 in)seems to be measured under the transmission skidplate, which is very unusual.
http://www.chevron.com/prodserv/fuels/gas_qanda/api_octane.shtml
The gasoline delivered in one area depends on average values of local temperature, altitude and humidity. In the US this is regulated by the American National Standards Institute code: ASTM D4814.
The same approach applies here, perhaps with the name of a pretty flower ??
I once had engine knocking problems with gas purchased in the UK. It was rated in **** (stars).
I'm going on a vacation soon to New Orleans and the Mississippi gulf coast and will post my mpg for the trip.