What should the thermostat be on a Jeep Cherokee?
There are quite a few brands of thermostats, however, I personally don’t have a preference. Generally, you will have an option between a thermostat that opens at 160*, 180*, or 195*.
What should the temp be in a Jeep Cherokee?
Make sure not to mix coolants as red and green coolant don’t mix well and can end up becoming a jelly like substance. The last step is to start your Jeep up and let it idle. The temperature gauge should climb to 160*, 180*, or 195* depending on what thermostat you just installed.
Why does my Jeep Cherokee Run so hot?
Lol, but I’d be more likely to put in a 195 or slightly hotter stat in than leave it completely without one Engines with no stat will have trouble warming up, except on a hot day. Then they will run hot and not cool down from the coolant not spending enough time in the radiator to remove heat.
How long does it take to replace the thermostat on a Jeep Cherokee?
If the temperature continues to climb past that point you may have air in the cooling system or a part of your cooling system may need to be replaced or upgraded. Replacing the thermostat on your 4.0 Jeep should only take about an hour or less, and is a fairly easy job even for the novice mechanic.
Where is the temp sensor on a Jeep Cherokee?
Second, the temp sensor for the gauge is at the back of the engine in the head, the hottest place in the engine cooling system. It might be 220° there, but only 195 at the stat. It is a problem with a long engine block with the coolant coming all the way from the front.
Where is the thermostat on a jeep XJS?
The problem with running hot in XJs is two fold. First, marginal cooling system to start with. Second, the temp sensor for the gauge is at the back of the engine in the head, the hottest place in the engine cooling system. It might be 220° there, but only 195 at the stat.
What is the normal operating temp for a 2004 Cherokee 4.7?
What is the normal operating temperature be for a 2004 Cherokee 4.7. Would that also about 210 ? This weekend I will be replacing the Thermostat, thermostat sensor, radiator cap and doing a radiator flush. hopefully this will resolve the over heating issue. I have been noticing my clutch fan as been coming on more often.
How do you remove a thermostat from a cylinder head?
Remove the two, 1/2 inch bolts holding the thermostat housing on. The top one is much longer than the bottom one. The serpentine belt might be in the way of the lower bolt. If the belt is in the way, just loosen the tensioner and push the belt out of the way. 4. Remove the thermostat housing from the cylinder head.
What kind of thermostat do you use on a Jeep Cherokee?
Let’s go off of the assumption that all fans are properly shrouded and in good, working condition and the systems are full of a 50/50 mix of antifreeze and water and all air has been purged from the systems. Lets hear it!! I use a Mr Gasket 180F and have had no problems.
What happens when the thermostat on a jeep gets stuck?
A common problem with thermostats is that they can get stuck. When a thermostat is stuck, the valve is either continuously closed or open. In either case, it needs to be replaced immediately. When the thermostat is stuck open, the vehicle will be getting too much coolant.
Lol, but I’d be more likely to put in a 195 or slightly hotter stat in than leave it completely without one Engines with no stat will have trouble warming up, except on a hot day. Then they will run hot and not cool down from the coolant not spending enough time in the radiator to remove heat.