Jeep Cherokee Xj Overheating

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Jeep cherokee xj overheating. It is more likely to overheat with the ac running but it will eventually overheat with the ac off if it idles without airflow for too long. This is a letter i received recently from a woman who getting tired of her 1998 jeep cherokee overheating. In the grand cherokee wj there is a screw that should be open we will publish an article soon. The weight and aerodynamics of the xj change in turn makes everything work harder than it was originally intended thus can possibly cause a overheating issue unless you grade the cooling system.

Xjs are notorious for running warm it s the number one issue 4 0l owners face here in oz. I have a 2000 jeep cherokee xj 4 0 with 156k miles. The cherokee came out in 1983 with a horribly underpowered little v6 until jeep realized what a disaster it was. This is largely due to the fact they were never designed to use the big straight six 4 0l.

It enjoys overheating at stop lights only. 41 of the time it s coolant leak water pump radiator hose etc. Also alot of people overlook the fact that when you add things like which bumpers heavier and bigger wheels and tires steel skid plates and other armor extra lights etc. The consistent problem i am having is with the cooling system and i am wondering if it is just the car or if something can be done about it.

Problem with your 2000 jeep cherokee. Then install the radiator cap in place turn off the engine and fill the coolant bottle to the max.