Hi Brad, what I do for washing the engine compartment, mix up 1/2 Simple Green & 1/2 water. Spray everything down ( cool engine), then just use a garden hose. Less pressure than a pressure washer. Less chance of forcing water into important components. Simple Green is mild enough, does a good job of cleaning, & rinses clean with no residue. You can blow off a lot of the water with a leaf blower to dry. I've been doing it for years with no problems. Love the channel!!
Re: Lockers. I've had continued problems with my 2007 Rubicon lockers. The lockers would engage but not disengage. I had to drive back from off roading trip. About a 100 km. I should have got a tow truck. I drove home with front lockers locked. Fortunately, no damage. I removed the front diff cover plate and simply used a screw driver to push on the locker mechanism to disengage. No problem. But there's a high risk that locker would get stuck in the locked position once again. So, I've had ARB air lockers installed at front and rear diffs. I hope that they are reliable. Cheers, Phil - New Zealand
Great advice Jerry and Brad, I will be tightening the upper and lower ball joints on my JLUR tomorrow. Awesome update 04/08/2023: tightening the loose front lower ball joints fixed my squeaking clanking front end issue I was hearing. Thank you so much gentlemen, that was bothering me for months. I have referred my friends to come watch your vid here for great advice.
Agreed. I have an old 2008 twin turbo bmw (runs hot, standard oil temp is 230-250) that I changed the hoses on earlier this month. It was preventative - they hadn't failed. I can't imagine jeep hose material is so much worse that they last 25% as long.
Superb advice! My Rubicon still has all of its original hoses. Have about 41,000 miles on the Jeep. It will be eleven years since taking delivery of it on the 17th of this month. My hoses, the ones I can easily see from up top with the hood open, all "look" fine. From what your mechanic said in your discussion with him today, I'll get my hoses replaced ASAP. (Tell your mechanic: "Molokai could use a first-rate auto mechanic!") Great advice as always! Andy McKane
Great video, If you are planning on changing your transmission fluid, I would recommend replacing the oil pan with the PPE aluminum transmission pan, It adds more fluid, cooling fins and also going forward your trans will have a replaceable filter instead of replacing the entire pan every time. Plus i have noticed on my gladiator, The trans runs a few degrees cooler compared to stock.
@@TrailRecon Just a little bit. Northridge did a video on youtube about a year ago when they were released and the install process. Heres the Link for there video. ruclips.net/video/kaZO4ZQjHo0/видео.html
@@TrailReconthat’s exactly what I was thinking, the stock one hangs low , this is why I’d have at least a 2” lift min.! And the stock pan is mild steel, if it’s aluminum and it hits something it will crack, an aluminum pan would be great if you don’t go off road , or maybe this pan is tucked nicely? Although if it’s bigger than that is unlikely
Thanks Brad...Jerry knows his stuff. There aren't very many walk through videos like this showing what you should look for before you go out. I'm one of those that like you learned the hard way. With a couple of trail failures. I now inspect before going out and if I found something I'm not sure of take it to my local shop to give it another once over. It's less expensive than if you ignore it. Thanks again for this great video.
Solid info and definitely some food for thought on my ever-evolving JKU project…love the variety of topics covered Brad.. both from you and your family, please…keep it up!
Video gold, man! Well done. You guys should collaborate more on some things. I bought a 4.0 TJ after listening to your video with him - 'the one Jeep/engine he would buy'.
Well... You solved two of my existing problems. Oil sending unit and my thermostat housing.... I've got a long trip planned for Colorado coming up and now I have more to do. Thank you for the awesome video!
The JL tranny oil pan isn't the filter. The filter is an easily replaceable part inside of it. You can simply clean the oil pan and even keep the gasket.
Man, Jerry knows his shit. This guy is awesome! Hope to see him on the channel more and more. He is really good on camera and explains things in a really concise precise manner.
Another great vid Brad. Just finished a long weekend trail ride on the Mohave Trail from Laughlin to Baker. Gotta take my JL into Shift Autowerx and have them give it the once or twice over. See ya soon Jerry!
Was wondering if there’s a recommended schedule interval for replacing the brake fluid/ bleeding the system on the Wrangler. Would love to see a vid with your mechanic demonstrate how to properly bleed the brake lines and replace the fluid if possible. Great video! 👍
Great information, definitely agree about the second set of eyes. I wish we had a shop like his where I live (Shippensburg, PA), because I do not trust the local Jeep dealer.
This is awesome Brad! Thank you Jerry for running through the list of things to check. This really takes the mystery out of the common things to look for. Have you ever run into the "Performance Limited Service Fuel System" error displayed onn the instrument cluster on the 22/23 JL's?
Brad I would not power wash under the hood again. I did it once and got all kinds of codes. After getting home with it running rough I started it up the next morning to go to the Jeep dealer about the codes when it would barely run. I ended up with over 70 codes. It did dry out eventually but I could not drive it for over a week. I am sure I sprayed everything under the hood including he electrical components (oops). I won't risk it again.
Seen a lot of your videos and this one meets my top 10. Tons of info. I have an 07 JK and I would enjoy seeing you go through the same detail as you did on your JL. Keep up the great videos. And have a are trip
I see this incorrect line of thinking still floats around out there today even by some mechanics, at 25:33 he makes a comment about being careful not to push grease out of the seals on a grease-able style ujoint. That is entirely incorrect as companies such as Spicer and other major ujoint manufactures specifically state to purge grease out of all four ujoint caps as the seals are designed to have grease pass by them. What that does is not only push out some of the old grease but its pushing out any dirt etc that may have found its way past the seal into the joint. Yes it can cause a mess with excess grease puking out but then if possible that grease can be cleaned up the best one can by wiping it off to avoid too much of that excess grease flinging around under the vehicle. So many newer vehicles have non grease-able ujoints and mechanics are not as versed as they used to be on what might be called a more traditional ujoint and its greasing procedure. Non grease-able ujoints have a different style of seal as they are designed to hold in the factory filled grease for the life of the joint. So not to step on anyone's toes but thought it should be mentioned.
High end shocks? My front Fox shocks are creaking badly 21 Mojave, being replaced under warranty. On back order since December. Dealer said not the first bad set they have replaced. Over $8000 Canadian dollars. Great video gents
Pretty interesting video with a lot of good infos. Thanks for that. Next month we'll start an overland trip through 6 countries and I'll check all of these things before we do the trip 😎
Great video and very informative.... Just wondering when are going to get out and do some rock crawler/off roading vids in the silver JK.... Am missing that type of content!!!
Hmm, how do Jerry's recommendations stack up against what the manufacture recommendations for service and replacement, are in the owners manual? Are they the same?
Overall Pretty good advice and tips. I disagree with leaving your coolant in for more than 5 years usually after 4 you start seeing signs of gunk building up. If your changing coolant as often as you should I believe you will only need to change hoses every 8years.
Jer-ry! Jer-ry! Jer-ry! Love your Jeep Talks with Jerry! Such a wealth of information! Interesting to hear some JK vs JL comparisons - seemed there were pros and cons for both. Still would love to hear his engine choice of currently available Jeep engines. Great show, as always!
I love the content and for me it was well yea I know most all of that but I know that there are a lot of people that don't so this is very informative for them. What bugs me and it's not just your Channel it's most jeep channels that think everyone has rubicons that go wheeling. I have a jlu sport s and I've only went once so far but I had a blast and plan on doing it more but I don't have a rubicon or the budget for lockers. I would love someone to so how to wheel with a regular jeep
I’ve NEVER put water in any engine compartment. TOO worried about ‘shorting’ or just ruining some electrical/electronic components. Ahh, the ‘Belt’: 65, 568 miles..and 60K change-out huh?
Best way to wash engine: mix some liquid clothes wash at 10% in water, load into a cheap spray bottle and spray it everywhere. Then rinse off with a garden hose gun on the spread setting rather than jet. Blow dry with leaf blower 😊
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This is awesome information. Jerry has a wealth of knowledge. If only most "Jeep Service Techs" were as sharp.
Thank you! I'm thankful to have him as a friend that is willing to get on camera and share some insight with us all.
Dealership won’t touch my transmission in my gladiator until 150k I’m like 😬 🤬
Amen most of em are overworked underpaid and burned out….especially if they off-road also
Hi Brad, what I do for washing the engine compartment, mix up 1/2 Simple Green & 1/2 water. Spray everything down ( cool engine), then just use a garden hose. Less pressure than a pressure washer. Less chance of forcing water into important components. Simple Green is mild enough, does a good job of cleaning, & rinses clean with no residue. You can blow off a lot of the water with a leaf blower to dry. I've been doing it for years with no problems. Love the channel!!
Comment for the algorithm. Everyone needs a mechanic friend, preferably a mechanic friend who knows your car better than you do.
Re: Lockers. I've had continued problems with my 2007 Rubicon lockers. The lockers would engage but not disengage. I had to drive back from off roading trip. About a 100 km. I should have got a tow truck. I drove home with front lockers locked. Fortunately, no damage. I removed the front diff cover plate and simply used a screw driver to push on the locker mechanism to disengage. No problem. But there's a high risk that locker would get stuck in the locked position once again. So, I've had ARB air lockers installed at front and rear diffs. I hope that they are reliable. Cheers, Phil - New Zealand
Jeeps don't leak, they mark their territory. 🤣
LOL! That's certainly true for my 74 Cherokee.
Dude that made my Day!
Like Harleys
If it's not leaking, it's empty.
I thought that was only Land Rovers 😂
Great advice Jerry and Brad, I will be tightening the upper and lower ball joints on my JLUR tomorrow. Awesome update 04/08/2023: tightening the loose front lower ball joints fixed my squeaking clanking front end issue I was hearing. Thank you so much gentlemen, that was bothering me for months. I have referred my friends to come watch your vid here for great advice.
I have the same sound and will be checking that out. Thanks for the little gem!
3-4 years for hoses seems a bit excessive. But I agreed with everything else.
Thanks for sharing.
Agreed. I have an old 2008 twin turbo bmw (runs hot, standard oil temp is 230-250) that I changed the hoses on earlier this month. It was preventative - they hadn't failed. I can't imagine jeep hose material is so much worse that they last 25% as long.
Superb advice! My Rubicon still has all of its original hoses. Have about 41,000 miles on the Jeep. It will be eleven years since taking delivery of it on the 17th of this month. My hoses, the ones I can easily see from up top with the hood open, all "look" fine. From what your mechanic said in your discussion with him today, I'll get my hoses replaced ASAP. (Tell your mechanic: "Molokai could use a first-rate auto mechanic!") Great advice as always! Andy McKane
Great video, If you are planning on changing your transmission fluid, I would recommend replacing the oil pan with the PPE aluminum transmission pan, It adds more fluid, cooling fins and also going forward your trans will have a replaceable filter instead of replacing the entire pan every time. Plus i have noticed on my gladiator, The trans runs a few degrees cooler compared to stock.
In information, I'll have to look into that. Does the pan hang any lower than the OEM one?
@@TrailRecon Just a little bit. Northridge did a video on youtube about a year ago when they were released and the install process. Heres the Link for there video.
ruclips.net/video/kaZO4ZQjHo0/видео.html
@@TrailReconthat’s exactly what I was thinking, the stock one hangs low , this is why I’d have at least a 2” lift min.! And the stock pan is mild steel, if it’s aluminum and it hits something it will crack, an aluminum pan would be great if you don’t go off road , or maybe this pan is tucked nicely? Although if it’s bigger than that is unlikely
This guy makes a great point about not using a k&N filter, they are literally junk for off road use, I have had a few and dust goes right through.
Thanks Brad...Jerry knows his stuff. There aren't very many walk through videos like this showing what you should look for before you go out. I'm one of those that like you learned the hard way. With a couple of trail failures. I now inspect before going out and if I found something I'm not sure of take it to my local shop to give it another once over. It's less expensive than if you ignore it. Thanks again for this great video.
Video popped up 2 hours before a long trip on my JLU. Thanks folks!
This has given me a whole new list of things to check and track on my garage whiteboard. Great video!
Glad you found it helpful! The list on my whiteboard always seems to grow. Check one thing off and add two more.
Solid info and definitely some food for thought on my ever-evolving JKU project…love the variety of topics covered Brad.. both from you and your family, please…keep it up!
Thank you! I enjoy keeping the content fresh, interesting and a little varied.
Replace your key clicker battery every major trip. My son couldn't start his car when the little watch battery died.
Video gold, man! Well done. You guys should collaborate more on some things. I bought a 4.0 TJ after listening to your video with him - 'the one Jeep/engine he would buy'.
Thank you ! Love the TJ models!
This is one of the reasons why I watch this channel.
What an awesome video! It would be great to see what Jerry brings out on the trails (tools, gear, etc)!!
It's always a good idea to have a good friend as a mechanic.
Well... You solved two of my existing problems. Oil sending unit and my thermostat housing.... I've got a long trip planned for Colorado coming up and now I have more to do.
Thank you for the awesome video!
Glad this was helpful! And have fun on your trip to Colorado! One of my favorite places to wheel!
The JL tranny oil pan isn't the filter. The filter is an easily replaceable part inside of it. You can simply clean the oil pan and even keep the gasket.
8 speeds are the ones with the integrated filter, 6 speeds are a normal filter
Jerry is a wealth of knowledge. Thanks for this video because I picked up some good info. Cheers-
Excellent video, even for a JK owner. Thanks.
Great tips for Jeeping and MAINTENANCE. Thanks Trail Recon.
Great help just bought used 19 Rubicon for son just forwarded this vidio to him in canada
As I am getting ready to buy a JK here soon this video giving me some things to look for when I go to look at it. Thanks for the video.
Hands down No. 1 4x content creator rn
Thank you gentlemen for your generosity in sharing your time and valuable experience!
Man, Jerry knows his shit. This guy is awesome! Hope to see him on the channel more and more. He is really good on camera and explains things in a really concise precise manner.
What a great video Brad. You’re so lucky to have that dude as a good buddy. So knowledgeable.
don't forget to check the blinker fluid...
LOL! Oh ya, never forget that!
Great tips and discussion guys! Useful tips regardless of what rig is being run.
I've heard that the engine cover is not needed? The part that says 3.6L on it
It’s not but I like it because it keeps a lot of dirt and mud off the area it covers
Another great vid Brad. Just finished a long weekend trail ride on the Mohave Trail from Laughlin to Baker. Gotta take my JL into Shift Autowerx and have them give it the once or twice over. See ya soon Jerry!
Was wondering if there’s a recommended schedule interval for replacing the brake fluid/ bleeding the system on the Wrangler. Would love to see a vid with your mechanic demonstrate how to properly bleed the brake lines and replace the fluid if possible. Great video! 👍
Awesome video.
If I lived in the area I would go to him for all my major jeep maintenance!
What doesn't Jerry know about a Jeep? Yikes that was fantastic. Thank you.
Great information, definitely agree about the second set of eyes. I wish we had a shop like his where I live (Shippensburg, PA), because I do not trust the local Jeep dealer.
This is awesome Brad! Thank you Jerry for running through the list of things to check. This really takes the mystery out of the common things to look for. Have you ever run into the "Performance Limited Service Fuel System" error displayed onn the instrument cluster on the 22/23 JL's?
What about replacing plastic tubing fittings with brass fittings? Cheers, Phil
Changed my tie rod eith Metal Cloak now have to change axle seal before road trip
Brad: can't you just pour the water in the washer fluid tank? haha. nice video.
Brad
I would not power wash under the hood again. I did it once and got all kinds of codes. After getting home with it running rough I started it up the next morning to go to the Jeep dealer about the codes when it would barely run. I ended up with over 70 codes. It did dry out eventually but I could not drive it for over a week. I am sure I sprayed everything under the hood including he electrical components (oops). I won't risk it again.
Really good video for any off-road vehicle
Thank you!
“Burnt by the sun” I only wish we had that problem up here in the PNW hahah
Seen a lot of your videos and this one meets my top 10. Tons of info. I have an 07 JK and I would enjoy seeing you go through the same detail as you did on your JL. Keep up the great videos. And have a are trip
Good guidance - paint your torqued suspension bolts and synthetic oil every 4-5K miles
Awesome video with lots of great information. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for this
I had a 94 Ram pickup I got new sold it in 2015 still had the factory hoses on it at 276K to
Electrical, did you cover when to replace battery? Seems this would be one of the major components in the electrical system. Thanks for the video.
I see this incorrect line of thinking still floats around out there today even by some mechanics, at 25:33 he makes a comment about being careful not to push grease out of the seals on a grease-able style ujoint. That is entirely incorrect as companies such as Spicer and other major ujoint manufactures specifically state to purge grease out of all four ujoint caps as the seals are designed to have grease pass by them. What that does is not only push out some of the old grease but its pushing out any dirt etc that may have found its way past the seal into the joint. Yes it can cause a mess with excess grease puking out but then if possible that grease can be cleaned up the best one can by wiping it off to avoid too much of that excess grease flinging around under the vehicle. So many newer vehicles have non grease-able ujoints and mechanics are not as versed as they used to be on what might be called a more traditional ujoint and its greasing procedure. Non grease-able ujoints have a different style of seal as they are designed to hold in the factory filled grease for the life of the joint. So not to step on anyone's toes but thought it should be mentioned.
This video very useful ❤ thanks for you and your guest
I'm surprised you didn't mention the blinker fluid level today 😂!
I like Jerry. He's a nice addition. Very informative video. 👍
He's a good friend and a wealth of knowledge!
Really great video just packed with helpful info. Thanks guys.
Glad it was helpful!
What about long life silicone hoses? Instead of replacing rubber hoses every 3-4 yrs? Cheers, Phil
High end shocks? My front Fox shocks are creaking badly 21 Mojave, being replaced under warranty. On back order since December. Dealer said not the first bad set they have replaced. Over $8000 Canadian dollars. Great video gents
Fantastic video - thank you both.
Thank you!
Very cool! Good Job, Jerry!
Great info! Thank you both for a must save video!
Pretty interesting video with a lot of good infos. Thanks for that. Next month we'll start an overland trip through 6 countries and I'll check all of these things before we do the trip 😎
Thank you! What an epic trip I bet that's going to be, safe travels!
Great video brad, saving this one for future reference! I’m at 60k miles as well 😮
Great insight when heading out.
Did we get called on the level of the coolant?
Great video and very informative....
Just wondering when are going to get out and do some rock crawler/off roading vids in the silver JK.... Am missing that type of content!!!
Just got back from Arizona and Moab in the Silver Jeep... coming soon!
Great video, very informative & helpful. Looking forward to similar ones in the future.
Hmm, how do Jerry's recommendations stack up against what the manufacture recommendations for service and replacement, are in the owners manual? Are they the same?
Not the same, my recommendations are based on real life, manufacturers are based on theory 😂
This is great. Move to Phoenix we need you
On my 2018 jl the power steering reservoir cap always would sweat a little fluid out when it was hot. My 23 i never seen any signs yet.
Can Jerry open a shop in Iowa?! Great video, thanks Brad.
Overall Pretty good advice and tips. I disagree with leaving your coolant in for more than 5 years usually after 4 you start seeing signs of gunk building up. If your changing coolant as often as you should I believe you will only need to change hoses every 8years.
Awesome details on this inspection. Very helpful. I'm ready for a road trip.
What size lift and tires do you have?
Awesome as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along
Jer-ry! Jer-ry! Jer-ry! Love your Jeep Talks with Jerry! Such a wealth of information! Interesting to hear some JK vs JL comparisons - seemed there were pros and cons for both. Still would love to hear his engine choice of currently available Jeep engines. Great show, as always!
Great video! Always good to hear a breakdown of what should be inspected prior to trips or just normal driving.
Good stuff Chief - GO Navy
If I can't even change a spare tire should I still try to go four wheeling lol?
Another awesome video!
Hi Brad, very nice video. Love the Hella Yella ❤. Thank you for the content.
Love her yellow wrangler
Regena loves her 2 door!
I love the content and for me it was well yea I know most all of that but I know that there are a lot of people that don't so this is very informative for them. What bugs me and it's not just your Channel it's most jeep channels that think everyone has rubicons that go wheeling. I have a jlu sport s and I've only went once so far but I had a blast and plan on doing it more but I don't have a rubicon or the budget for lockers. I would love someone to so how to wheel with a regular jeep
Thanks for this video. What do you suggest to do for cleaning, dirt, mud, and especially salt residue from beach driving?
What are best quality suspension components? Ideally suspension components with grease fittings? Cheers, Phil
This is a great video for anyone with a Jeep. Great information, thanks you guys.
From S.C. .....Very helpful... Thanks
Hey Jerry - Thanks for the build you did for me!! Henry Becker
Hey Henry. Glad you liked it
I have a Bielstein 5180 shocks with reservoir . Where can I get them rebuilt?
Thank you for great videos
Can we get a tutorial on changing the trans fluid?
Absolutely follow our RUclips channel
I find these talks interesting, was hoping for tips on greasing drive shafts where you can get the grease gun on the zert because of a tight fit
Can Jerry recommend a service tech in Central Florida that has Jerry's skills.
Hey great video. I just bought a 2024 Sport S JT, does this info transfer to my model or are there differences?
Great video, informative.
Is a k&n drop in filter alright? (Not the cold air intake)
I’ve NEVER put water in any engine compartment. TOO worried about ‘shorting’ or just ruining some electrical/electronic components. Ahh, the ‘Belt’: 65, 568 miles..and 60K change-out huh?
Great information, thank you!
Best way to wash engine: mix some liquid clothes wash at 10% in water, load into a cheap spray bottle and spray it everywhere. Then rinse off with a garden hose gun on the spread setting rather than jet. Blow dry with leaf blower 😊
Oil filter housings & elements are my pet peev, manufacturers need to put can filters back in service!
Thanks Brad!!
You're welcome!
Awesome video!!!