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Replying to: prairiegirl (Oct 27, 2009 10:22 am)
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Replying to: axelf66 (Oct 27, 2009 12:02 pm) |
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Replying to: wvav8tor (Oct 26, 2009 2:01 pm)
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Replying to: nylib (Oct 28, 2009 6:51 am)  The optimum tire size for a Liberty is 205 80r 16 but they are hard to find.  If you are not a high speed driver but are in need of a great tire and great value for winter trips check out the FIrestone Winterforce UV 225/75R16. They are available from Tire Rack at a huge saving price. Truely a great snow traction tire! |
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| I have a 2005 jeep liberty diesel. Recently I had the oil changed at a lube shop and they apparently stripped the threads on the oil pan. Much of my oil - down to the minimum level was on my garage floor when I noticed oil leaking out from under my jeep. Can I hold the lube shop liable? I had to have the oil pan replaced by my jeep dealer and the mechanic said that the new oil plug that the lube shop put in was so loose that he could move it back and forth. He said if I would have gone over a "bump", the plug could have come out and I would have lost all my oil. Any mechanic who could give me your response regarding liability would be appreciated. | |
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Replying to: hobjr (Feb 26, 2008 5:23 pm) I followed the thread but did not discover what hobjr's solution was. I read a lot of suggestions but what ended up being the problem? A trucker on the road (that was telling me that I was smoking a lot) told me that it is a clogged fuel filter but I find that unlikely as the problem began suddenly and not gradually. Thanks in advance |
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Replying to: shar13 (Oct 29, 2009 6:37 am) Not a lawyer so I may be way off on this....
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Replying to: desmo750ss (Oct 30, 2009 6:33 am) From time to time I give the Jeep a good long, fast run which seems to clear its lungs. I would not discount the fuel filter advice. I think the filter does not gradually slow down the vehicle. It gets to a point when it is full or blocked and then you get what you have described. Hope this helps
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Replying to: desmo750ss (Oct 30, 2009 6:38 am) |
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Replying to: desmo750ss (Oct 30, 2009 6:33 am) 1)Make sure vehicle is turned off. 2)Unplug the MAF Sensor (located on the air filter) Do this by pulling out the red tab (located on the plug) to its stop, then pinching the clip on the plug and removing. 3)Restart your vehicle and let idle until temp gauge show that it is at the normal operating temp (needle pointing up). Note a check engine yellow light will come on which is indicating the MAF sensor is unplugged - ignore for now. 4) At this time try to rev the engine several times. If normal operation begins (no surging) try to drive the vehicle on a short trip. If smoke and surging has ended then continue to drive the vehicle for several days at moderate speeds and moderate distances. 5) The MAF sensor should eventually be plugged back in when the engine / vehicle is turned off. If the problem does not reoccur immediately you may be in luck. 6) Service the Oil with recs below. or replace the ERG valve if the above steps didn't work (expensive). Basically, your choice of engine oil (too thin) has carboned up your ERG valve and probably your MAP (yes MAP is different than MAF) sensor. Having a mechanic clean the MAP sensor is a good idea (he should use carb cleaner spray on the removed sensor). Also you should start using a a heavier weight diesel oil in the crankcase. If you are in a warm climate (all the time like California) use Mobil Delvac 15W40 or Shell Rotella T 15W40 on a 3K schedule with a good filter like a Puralator (Pure One). If is is a temperate climate use heavy weight in Summer and lighter in Winter. Good Winter Oil is Shell Rotella T 5W40 Synthetic or Mobil 1 5W40. Winter change schedule can be 6K if you use synthetic oils. I also suggest you buy your diesel fuel from a truck stop that has a large amount of truck traffic. You can bet if the truckers are not buying there is something wrong with the fuel. Word get around in the trucking world. Good luck and find a non-dealorship mechanic that knows the Liberty Diesel Engine (unless you got bucks to burn) . |
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