Why does my jeep cherokee idle rough?

Why does my jeep cherokee idle rough?

What are common reasons my Jeep Cherokee has a rough idle? While there are a variety of reasons your Jeep Cherokee has a rough idle, the most common 3 are a vacuum leak, an issue with the spark plugs, or a problem with the ignition coil.

Will heat soak damage engine?

The primary form of heat soak relates to intake air temperatures (IAT). Hotter air is thinner so there’s less oxygen, which leads to power loss. The engine also becomes prone to pre-detonation, which poses a risk of blowing the motor. As such, the computer will pull timing resulting in further power loss.

What does heat soak feel like?

loss of power due to high heat. higher heat = less dense air = less air = less combustion = less power. it feels like driving down the road at 30 mph on a really hot day and the limit increases to 40 and you pound it down to open throttle and all you get is put put put put.

Why does my Jeep not start when it’s warm?

If its a starter issue it WONT crank, when some part of the starter system is failing or failed it wont turn over. Very different from cranking and not starting. If your getting clicking, you may have a weak battery, poor connection or dying starter (likely one of the prior).

Can you use pure coolant on a jeep?

What you are risking by having pure coolant in your block is a very in-efficient cooling system on very very hot days and your Jeep may overheat. Generally in very very cold climates you can use less than 50% mix of water in your antifreeze.

How much coolant does a 4.7 V8 take?

4.7 L V8 Monster under the Hood… At least that’s what it sounds like. Close to 68k, so she’s an experienced Virgin.. I think.. Now, what the hell was I sayin?? its 50% antifreeze and 50% water. The recommended mixture is 50/50 ethylene-glycol and water. Never use pure antifreeze. X2. Did you mix it? If not you will have to drain it all again

What you are risking by having pure coolant in your block is a very in-efficient cooling system on very very hot days and your Jeep may overheat. Generally in very very cold climates you can use less than 50% mix of water in your antifreeze.

If its a starter issue it WONT crank, when some part of the starter system is failing or failed it wont turn over. Very different from cranking and not starting. If your getting clicking, you may have a weak battery, poor connection or dying starter (likely one of the prior).

4.7 L V8 Monster under the Hood… At least that’s what it sounds like. Close to 68k, so she’s an experienced Virgin.. I think.. Now, what the hell was I sayin?? its 50% antifreeze and 50% water. The recommended mixture is 50/50 ethylene-glycol and water. Never use pure antifreeze. X2. Did you mix it? If not you will have to drain it all again

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