How do you fill the radiator on a Jeep Cherokee?
Fill the radiator with coolant. Crank the Jeep, and continue to pour coolant until the radiator will not take in anymore. Replace the cap with the engine running, and then fill the reservoir to the proper fill level.
Where is the drain plug on a Jeep Cherokee?
Drain the coolant from the radiator. Unscrew the radiator cap, then place the drain pan underneath the front of the vehicle. One most models, a hex shaped drain plug is located on the lower driver’s side section of the radiator. Some models will have a plastic plug that requires a screwdriver. Collect the coolant in the drain pan.
What happens to the coolant in a jeep radiator?
For every additional pound of pressure the coolant’s boiling point increases by 3ºF. General rates of increase are usually 8psi to 15psi. If pressures exceed the rated amount for the cap, the valve will open and release the pressure and possibly coolant as well. This coolant will be highly susceptible to flash boiling.
What does it mean when your Radiator Cap is leaking?
They may tell you the cap is leaking under pressure or intermittently. Coolant goes into the reservoir tank as it expands. The radiator cap releases the extra pressure by sending some coolant into the overflow tank. If you have a bad radiator cap, the coolant could get released too quickly and cause the reservoir to overflow.
How big is the radiator on a Jeep Cherokee?
With a 90% increase in coolant capacity and a 2-row core that is 100% larger than the OEM unit, this radiator is designed and specifically engineered to maximize cooling efficiency. Whether you use your XJ Cherokee for daily driving or as an off-road powerhouse, you need a radiator as tough as your vehicle.
Is the performance radiator on a Jeep XJ covered?
As with all our Jeep performance parts, this Jeep Cherokee XJ radiator is covered under the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty. Due to the age of many XJ Cherokees, Mishimoto recommends thoroughly cleaning and flushing the cooling system prior to installing this radiator. This radiator is on pre-sale!
What kind of coolant do I need for my Jeep Cherokee XJ?
Mishimoto offers Liquid Chill® Synthetic Engine Coolant in both Full Strength and 50/50 Premixed. Your vehicle requires 1 gallons of Full Strength Liquid Chill® Synthetic Engine Coolant or 1 gallons of 50/50 Premixed Liquid Chill® Synthetic Engine Coolant.