Got My KJ back today.

htkrph · **Posted:** Tue Jul 22, 2008 1:44 pm

Yeah, i got it today. i'm happiest man. i feel different a way smoother ride. but i found out that it needs..

-washed fluid
-throttle body is dirty
-plugs need replacement

they said recommended a fuel system service ... what is a fuel system service? how much am i looking to be spending?
they were charging 129.00 for the fuel system service and 236 for the 30,000 mile service.

Jeep Dawg · **Posted:** Tue Jul 22, 2008 1:49 pm

what was it in for?

Fule service is a fuel injector cleaning and stuff like that.
Better off adding a fuel injector cleaner at every oil change. I have been doing this from the first car I ever own and never had any problems with my fuel injectors. NEVER!

Inc · **Posted:** Tue Jul 22, 2008 1:57 pm

htkrph wrote:

they were charging 129.00 for the fuel system service and 236 for the 30,000 mile service.

My dealership wanted almost $800 for my 30,000 service.

htkrph · **Posted:** Tue Jul 22, 2008 2:01 pm

Jeep Dawg wrote:

what was it in for?

Fule service is a fuel injector cleaning and stuff like that.
Better off adding a fuel injector cleaner at every oil change. I have been doing this from the first car I ever own and never had any problems with my fuel injectors. NEVER!

ohh, theey found "under drive clutch pack seal leaking causing harsh engagement."

htkrph · **Posted:** Tue Jul 22, 2008 2:02 pm

incubusmike wrote:

htkrph wrote:

they were charging 129.00 for the fuel system service and 236 for the 30,000 mile service.

My dealership wanted almost $800 for my 30,000 service.

so i should pay for it?

sleeve84028 · **Posted:** Tue Jul 22, 2008 2:09 pm

I wouldn't. They could change your fuel filter if you really wanted them to, but the fuel injection cleaner stuff isn't really needed.

Buy some sea foam and use that in your driveway at 100K miles.

I cleaned out my Jeep with sea foam at 50K miles and nothing happend... Or at least the smoke wasn't nearly as fun as the smoke that came pouring out of the Mustang.

htkrph · **Posted:** Tue Jul 22, 2008 2:13 pm

sleeve84028 wrote:

I wouldn't. They could change your fuel filter if you really wanted them to, but the fuel injection cleaner stuff isn't really needed.

Buy some sea foam and use that in your driveway at 100K miles.

I cleaned out my Jeep with sea foam at 50K miles and nothing happend... Or at least the smoke wasn't nearly as fun as the smoke that came pouring out of the Mustang.

someone is gonna help me do the fuel system.. changing the spark plugs and cleaning the plugs out. but whats in the freaking 30,000 service thats so @$#% expensive?!

Jeep4me99 · **Posted:** Tue Jul 22, 2008 3:56 pm

htkrph wrote:

sleeve84028 wrote:

I wouldn't. They could change your fuel filter if you really wanted them to, but the fuel injection cleaner stuff isn't really needed.

Buy some sea foam and use that in your driveway at 100K miles.

I cleaned out my Jeep with sea foam at 50K miles and nothing happend... Or at least the smoke wasn't nearly as fun as the smoke that came pouring out of the Mustang.

someone is gonna help me do the fuel system.. changing the spark plugs and cleaning the plugs out. but whats in the freaking 30,000 service thats so @$#% expensive?!

what makes it so expensive is that fools that don't know any better pay them $800 to visually inspect 10 different things, change your spark plugs and air filter.

i can look under your hood, change your spark plugs and air filter for $100....kicking you in the nuts is an extra $700 though

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Tue Jul 22, 2008 4:03 pm

Jeep4me99 wrote:

htkrph wrote:

sleeve84028 wrote:

I wouldn't. They could change your fuel filter if you really wanted them to, but the fuel injection cleaner stuff isn't really needed.

Buy some sea foam and use that in your driveway at 100K miles.

I cleaned out my Jeep with sea foam at 50K miles and nothing happend... Or at least the smoke wasn't nearly as fun as the smoke that came pouring out of the Mustang.

someone is gonna help me do the fuel system.. changing the spark plugs and cleaning the plugs out. but whats in the freaking 30,000 service thats so @$#% expensive?!

what makes it so expensive is that fools that don't know any better pay them $800 to visually inspect 10 different things, change your spark plugs and air filter.

i can look under your hood, change your spark plugs and air filter for $100....kicking you in the nuts is an extra $700 though

A 30,000 mile service includes much more then changing plugs and the air filter.One item it includes is a tranny flush,try and find a tranny flush for under $130 that uses ATF+4,not going to happen.

Maximum Carnage · **Posted:** Tue Jul 22, 2008 4:14 pm

tjkj2002 wrote:

try and find a tranny flush for under $130 that uses ATF+4,not going to happen.

I get mine for free. My buddy is the manager at a lube place.

htkrph · **Posted:** Tue Jul 22, 2008 4:22 pm

tjkj2002 wrote:

Jeep4me99 wrote:

htkrph wrote:

sleeve84028 wrote:

I wouldn't. They could change your fuel filter if you really wanted them to, but the fuel injection cleaner stuff isn't really needed.

Buy some sea foam and use that in your driveway at 100K miles.

I cleaned out my Jeep with sea foam at 50K miles and nothing happend... Or at least the smoke wasn't nearly as fun as the smoke that came pouring out of the Mustang.

someone is gonna help me do the fuel system.. changing the spark plugs and cleaning the plugs out. but whats in the freaking 30,000 service thats so @$#% expensive?!

what makes it so expensive is that fools that don't know any better pay them $800 to visually inspect 10 different things, change your spark plugs and air filter.

i can look under your hood, change your spark plugs and air filter for $100....kicking you in the nuts is an extra $700 though

A 30,000 mile service includes much more then changing plugs and the air filter.One item it includes is a tranny flush,try and find a tranny flush for under $130 that uses ATF+4,not going to happen.

so ask them what the 30,000mile service includes and if it has the tranny flush and stuff. then get it. i mean i dont mind paying the money. i just like to shop around, know what im getting it and why.

sleeve84028 · **Posted:** Tue Jul 22, 2008 4:26 pm

30K mile service is for all of the 4x4 fluids. Which need to be done... I use a local mechanic and save a fair share of money.

The fuel system flush is something that you don't really need to do on these cars though.. Especially at such a "young" mileage.

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Tue Jul 22, 2008 4:30 pm

sleeve84028 wrote:

30K mile service is for all of the 4x4 fluids. Which need to be done... I use a local mechanic and save a fair share of money.

The fuel system flush is something that you don't really need to do on these cars though.. Especially at such a "young" mileage.

I'd do a fuel system cleaning at least once a year,no matter how many miles is put on,it doesn't take but 1000miles to carbon up your engine enough to effect performance and economy.

I do a complete fuel system cleaning(3 step cleaning) once a year and I also do the Seafoam thing about once every six months or so.

htkrph · **Posted:** Tue Jul 22, 2008 4:58 pm

so go ahead with the 30000 service? and skip the fuel service?

offroadohio · **Posted:** Tue Jul 22, 2008 5:23 pm

30k service is a front and rear dif flush, plug change, oil change, air filter, tcase, inspection, and on 06 and older kj's a tranny flush. A tranyn flush cost 89.99 at National Tire and Battery. Dif flushes are usually $40 each. More if yours requires synthetic (requres that in the rear if you have a hitch) I found a place to do both with 75x140 gear lube non synthetic (no tow hitch) for $13 per diff. Which was cheaper than I could buy the gear oil for. Plugs cost about $11 at any auto parts palce if you buy good ones, less if you buy cheap ones.

$200 would cover everything if you did it yourself. everything else is labor.

As for the fuel system service, its a joke. you pay an ungodly amoutn for soemthing you can do for $10 in yoru driveway.

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Tue Jul 22, 2008 5:27 pm

offroadohio wrote:

30k service is a front and rear dif flush, plug change, oil change, air filter, tcase, inspection, and on 06 and older kj's a tranny flush. A tranyn flush cost 89.99 at National Tire and Battery. Dif flushes are usually $40 each. More if yours requires synthetic (requres that in the rear if you have a hitch) I found a place to do both with 75x140 gear lube non synthetic (no tow hitch) for $13 per diff. Which was cheaper than I could buy the gear oil for. Plugs cost about $11 at any auto parts palce if you buy good ones, less if you buy cheap ones.

$200 would cover everything if you did it yourself. everything else is labor.

As for the fuel system service, its a joke. you pay an ungodly amoutn for soemthing you can do for $10 in yoru driveway.

Your $89.99 tranny flush is not with ATF+4,it's with DexIII with a additive,no good for our tranny's.It's almost $75 alone for the fluid(ATF+4,even in bulk).

I would highly recommend the fuel system cleaning,once every year at least for better mpg's.

htkrph · **Posted:** Tue Jul 22, 2008 5:27 pm

im doing the fuel system service this weekend. and i will do the 30k service next paycheck. :roll:

Inc · **Posted:** Tue Jul 22, 2008 5:36 pm

I went to a local shop and had them do it all for around $270. Well worth it. They did all the stuff that Troy and offroadohio said.

offroadohio · **Posted:** Tue Jul 22, 2008 7:32 pm

I just did a trans flush at work for 89.99 on an 05 using the fluid we ordered directly from the dealer.

htkrph · **Posted:** Tue Jul 22, 2008 7:42 pm

but if they replaced took the transmission off and dissambled it and replaced the seals, pump and torque converter, flushed cooler lines and verified for operations... wouldnt they have change the transmission fluid while their at it.. ?

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