How much does a 1998 Jeep Wrangler go for?
The value of a used 1998 Jeep Wrangler ranges from $1,124 to $4,710, based on vehicle condition, mileage, and options.
What kind of transmission does a Jeep Wrangler have?
Jeep Automatic Transmission Guide. A summary of the automatic transmissions used in various Jeep vehicles. 42RLE: Four-speed automatic transmission was available from 2003 to 2006 Jeep TJ Wrangler with 4.0L engines. 45RFE: A four speed automatic transmission was used in 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokees with 4.7L engines.
What causes a Jeep Wrangler to stop working?
An automatic instantly stops working when the oil becomes contaminated. On steep hills the oil pickup on many automatics will starve for oil, halting forward movement. As long as the gears and bearings get a splash of oil now and then, the manual transmission can run upside down all day long if need be.
When to switch from manual to automatic Jeep Wranglers?
When going up steep obstacles or deep sand be wary of the trans downshifting on you, resulting in unexpected acceleration. This can also leave you stuck by letting the tires spin and dig into the terrain. Granted, you can solve this by locking it into first or second. Don’t forget to swap back to drive when you’re done with the trail.
Can a bad clutch stop a Jeep Wrangler?
A slipping clutch, bad synchros, grinding bearings, or even loss of fluid will rarely if ever prevent you from getting home. You can pour engine oil into your manual tranny, pound wooden wedges between your clutch and flywheel, or just grind gears with no disengagement, and still have no troubles finding your way home.
Where did the 1998 Jeep Wrangler come from?
No accident or damage reported to CARFAX. 1st owner purchased on 05/02/98 and owned in CO until 01/24/04 • 2nd owner purchased on 02/25/04 and owned in CO until 02/27/06 • 3rd owner purchased on 05/05/06 and owned in CO until .
When was the last time I serviced MY 1998 Jeep Wrangler?
1st owner drove an estimated 11,247 miles/year • 2nd owner drove an estimated 5,741 miles/year • 3rd owner drove an estimated 247 miles/year • 4th owner drove an estimated 8,569 miles/year. Last serviced at 127,734 miles in Silver Spring, MD on 06/02/18 • Vehicle serviced • Tire (s) mounted • Tire condition and pressure checked.
The 42RLE is a medium duty overdrive, 4-speed, automatic transmission that lives in Wranglers born from 2003 to 2011. These transmissions feature four forward gears including one overdrive gear. With an aluminum housing, the NV1550 was a short-lived 5-speed manual transmission for Jeep Wranglers.