What did you do to your jeep today?

[LibertyTC]

That Kats pan heater is 150 watts, w/ no thermostat, post back how it does...
When I got my Jeep, the block heater cord was very well hidden, was under the air filter box. Wire runs over to block,passenger side, might be worth a double look for it just in case.

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I used a Husky drill replacement extension cord to protect oem, Just in case I drove off w/it plugged in.

 

[JasonJ]

That Kats pan heater is 150 watts, w/ no thermostat, post back how it does...
When I got my Jeep, the block heater cord was very well hidden, was under the air filter box. Wire runs over to block,passenger side, might be worth a double look for it just in case.

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I used a Husky drill replacement extension cord to protect oem, Just in case I drove off w/it plugged in.

I sure could have used a block heater this past Monday! Negative 10 temps ... she cranked over a few extra times and made some chatter until it warmed up... didn't want to shift out of 1st gear too well either til the line pressure got up there, after about 4 or 5 blocks down the road it shifted fine, but it still took a few more mins for the lifters to quiet down.

It was so cold, every sound the KJ made sounded like ice cracking.

 

[LibertyTC]

May I recommend full synthetic engine oil & installing a block heater..:icon_cool:
The Jeep does not like the cold tight tolerances after sitting all night, when well below freezing!
Let the poor thing warm up until its between the 1/4 & 1/2 mark on temp gauge before driving off.
Cracking ice sounds yeiks! As long as you have used an antifreeze tester before winter hopefully your engine block should not be making any cracking sounds ! :icon_lol:

 

[CherokeeLiberty]

That Kats pan heater is 150 watts, w/ no thermostat, post back how it does...
When I got my Jeep, the block heater cord was very well hidden, was under the air filter box. Wire runs over to block,passenger side, might be worth a double look for it just in case.

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I used a Husky drill replacement extension cord to protect oem, Just in case I drove off w/it plugged in.

I found the block heater cord. Thanks.

The heating pad seemed to work this morning. A lot less chatter than usual.

 

[JasonJ]

May I recommend full synthetic engine oil & installing a block heater..:icon_cool:
The Jeep does not like the cold tight tolerances after sitting all night, when well below freezing!
Let the poor thing warm up until its between the 1/4 & 1/2 mark on temp gauge before driving off.
Cracking ice sounds yeiks! As long as you have used an antifreeze tester before winter hopefully your engine block should not be making any cracking sounds ! :icon_lol:

Yeah, I'm using a semi-synth high mileage oil this time around; next go I'm going to put in full synthetic. I keep a log of what I use and when.

I think the cracking/creaking sounds I heard were things like stiff, frozen bushings, suspension parts creaking.. the only noises from under the hood were belt whine and lifters tapping until it warmed up.

Ya know, they say to not let it idle and warm up, to just drive it... but I'll be damned if it just seems to do better if I give it a few mins. Even just 3 mins warm up time makes a big difference in this cold.

I can only imagine what damage may be being done if I drive off through the rev range right away with the valvetrain racketing like it does in that case... would it not be better to allow the engine to idle and warm up, to fully lubricate the lifters/tappets before heading down teh road at 35mph/3000rpm?

 

[first&lastKJ]

UPS dropped of the Bilstein shocks for the front of my 07. So I took them to the shop, dropped them off to have them compress the springs and install the new shocks.
I'll be ready to install another lift this weekend.

 

[LibertyTC]

Yeah, I'm using a semi-synth high mileage oil this time around; next go I'm going to put in full synthetic. I keep a log of what I use and when.

I think the cracking/creaking sounds I heard were things like stiff, frozen bushings, suspension parts creaking.. the only noises from under the hood were belt whine and lifters tapping until it warmed up.

Ya know, they say to not let it idle and warm up, to just drive it... but I'll be damned if it just seems to do better if I give it a few mins. Even just 3 mins warm up time makes a big difference in this cold.

I can only imagine what damage may be being done if I drive off through the rev range right away with the valvetrain racketing like it does in that case... would it not be better to allow the engine to idle and warm up, to fully lubricate the lifters/tappets before heading down teh road at 35mph/3000rpm?

When it's super cold out... Use a Block Heater if possible, the Jeep will say Thank You!
No Block Heater = Let it warm until the lifter & tappet noises are gone before driving off. The first few miles take it easy, no high revs.
What many also do not realize is that even though coolant temps seem normal, the engine oil takes longer to warm up, so let it warm too.
The other factor is knowing in winter your oil and the technical term known as the "pour point"
Full Synthetic engine oils will have advantage with excellent pour points, where they will immediately lubricate well in extremely cold climates.
Penzoil platinum 5w-30 is a fine example of a full synthetic, pour point is -48c or -54F.
Link: https://www.pennzoil.com/en_us/products/full-synthetic-motor-oils/pennzoil-platinum/_jcr_content/par/productDetails.stream/1525707084264/a850008b4f85554b0622179c5e4adf6f8d6d269155ebe9e5251b7f2efe748516/PNZ_API_Plat_5W30.pdf

 

[jeeplib05]

That’s the only oil I use. Was using a Fram Ultra Synthetic filter as well for as long as I’ve had it but the last 4-5 oil changes the damn thing was somehow so tight that I’d have to use channel locks to break it loose (no filter wrench I had would easily turn it). They even have a grip on the end to make it easier.. Not sure what the issue was, but got tired of it and went with a different brand. I always have tightened them by hand and put oil on seal/threads

 

[CherokeeLiberty]

It's supposed to get down to -12F tonight, and I have both heaters plugged in. It should start up nice!

 

[Kal-El]

It's supposed to get down to -12F tonight, and I have both heaters plugged in. It should start up nice!

Man I'm glad I live in Arizona....even if it does get to 120 in the summer!!!

 

[LibertyTC]

It's supposed to get down to -12F tonight, and I have both heaters plugged in. It should start up nice!

Yes it should now start without any complaints, and you should have some heat right away as well!
The next plug in item could be a battery blanket ! :gr_grin:

 

[CherokeeLiberty]

Yes it should now start without any complaints, and you should have some heat right away as well!
The next plug in item could be a battery blanket ! :gr_grin:

By that time, I'll have to get the thing inspected like a house

She started up without giving me any lip.

 

[first&lastKJ]

Installed some new rear upper bump stops in the wifes 02. The old ones were crumbling and pretty much fell out when I went to remove them.

 

[LibertyTC]

^ Now that you mention rear upper stops, I better check mine as well.
It could be a one hit wonder.. Correction- one hit CRUMBLE !

 

[uss2defiant]

There are 3 libbies at my local pull apart. Hope to go early AM.

Anyone need any small parts?

 

[LibertyTC]

Yes Please.. could you look for even one or both... Mopar heated exterior mirrors...
They should have the heater element on the glass to indicate it.

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I know my chances are slim, as mirrors do break easily in the Jungle !
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[turblediesel]

By that time, I'll have to get the thing inspected like a house

She started up without giving me any lip.

Give it a little warmup anyway, until the gauge moves. Alloy engines like that.

An Italian Alfa Romeo mechanic told me tiny cracks can happen in alloy parts that are too hot and cold at the same time.

 

[sota]

There are 3 libbies at my local pull apart. Hope to go early AM.

Anyone need any small parts?

the weather stripping that goes between the doors, at the window level. I lost one of mine and now I get an occasional whistle behind my head. grab as many as you can? :mwah1:

 

[uss2defiant]

the weather stripping that goes between the doors, at the window level. I lost one of mine and now I get an occasional whistle behind my head. grab as many as you can? :mwah1:

So the door seal?
The seal on the door side or the frame side? Don't remember.

Which side do you need?

 

[uss2defiant]

Dang it. Most of what I want is gone.

Sorry Tim no heated mirrors.