When to shift gears in a Jeep Wrangler?
After 2000, a lot of the early bugs were worked out and tend to be pretty reliable along with the newer transmissions. I have a 1992 Jeep Wrangler and when I shift into 2nd, 3rd, and 4th gears there is a loud grind unless i shift around 1800rpm but my engine is to weak to shift that early.
Can You Power Shift a 4 cylinder Jeep?
Do not do this if you have never tried it before. If you can power shift then the synchros are usually OK. My 1995 4 cylinder jeep with a three speed automatic transmission (132,000 miles) has a problem with down shifting from the high gear.
What kind of transmission does a TJ Wrangler use?
Your newer Cherokees and TJ Wranglers used the same transmissions and transfer cases. Early TJ’s up to 2000 IIRC used the AX-5 manual (2.5L engine) or the AX-15 manual (4.0 engine). Not sure what the model # was for the autos. Newer TJ’s use the NV line of transmissions along with the NP-231 transfer cases.
Is there a problem with my Jeep Wrangler engine?
Blown engines are serious issues that affect a lot of Jeep owners and should be not be taken lightly. If you hear something odd coming from your car engine, you ought to take it over to your dealer or mechanic. One more Jeep issue to point out involves the throttle position sensor.
Is there a clutch problem on a Jeep Wrangler?
Sadly though, Wrangler drivers now have another issue to deal with. This is a Jeep Wrangler clutch problem where clutches are wearing out very quickly. In one recent Jeep Wrangler clutch case we handled, our client was back to a Jeep authorized dealer six times to address the clutch problem.
Are there any problems with the Jeep Wrangler?
And those water leak problems continue…..not just with the Wranglers, but with the Patriots and Grand Cherokees as well. Sadly though, Wrangler drivers now have another issue to deal with. This is a Jeep Wrangler clutch problem where clutches are wearing out very quickly.
Why is the clutch on my Jeep JK leaking oil?
Apparently authorized Jeep dealers don’t mention the leaky cylinder issue. 12,000 miles on a 2012 Jeep JK and the clutch had to be replaced. Two weeks later the clutch slave cylinder blew its seal, the heavy line tech. said it was the oil pain leaking oil. The slave cylinder was replaced 2 days before Thanksgiving.