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Cherokee Sport XJ Note Log

1999 Jeep Cherokee
Property of williambevill. Added May 13 2011

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Aug 16 2014

Today went to Brake Masters for new rotors and brake pads, general maintenance. $350 and lifetime warranty. Brake Masters on Speedway

Added by williambevill on Aug 16 2014 at 7:39 pm


May 16 2014

5/17/14 Flat tire patched up Rear tire had hole and new tired replaced- was at 60%. Will need to replace another tire in 4-5 months. Serpentine belt may need to be replaced.

Added by williambevill on May 17 2014 at 6:48 am


Jul 2 2013

Repairs: Air bag clockspring, R&R clockspring, added, to fix horn, cruise control, airbag light. Headlight was repaired with new wiring on driver side so that highbeam now works. $561 total in repairs at Big O

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Added by williambevill on Jul 4 2013 at 12:09 am


Jun 30 2013

July 1, 2013 following maintenance performed by Big O Tires on Alvernon: Front brake pads and rotors Valve cover gaskets Engine oil and filter change Wiper blades isntalled Thrust alignment Battery cable ends R & R ends

Added by williambevill on Jul 1 2013 at 6:17 pm


Apr 25 2013

Jeep as of April 25 has: electrical dash gauce issues (intermittant), engine area oil leaks at timing cover and valve cover, leak at transfer case shifter area. When doing front bakes is going to need steering knuckle repairs. Left side high beam INOP. Needs wipe blades and steering dampner is leaking.

Added by williambevill on Apr 26 2013 at 6:12 am


Apr 24 2013

Oil change: 10-30 Valvoline, oil filter, lubrication of chassis performed

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Added by williambevill on Jun 6 2013 at 10:51 am


Feb 21 2012

Mileage today: 148090 Need to take vehicle to Simmons in 3,000 miles to have u-joints (drive shaft) greased. Free. Mileage to do that: 151090

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Added by williambevill on Feb 22 2012 at 6:43 am


Jan 9 2012

Tire blew. Went to Big O and got: 4 new Goodyear Wrangler tires, p235/7515. A size down from the tires on it. The spare (donut) tire now is same size as current tires. $120 a tire, came to $600. Flat repairs and rotations performed free- ever 3000-5000 miles. I got a thrust alignment for rear end ($50).

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Added by williambevill on Jan 10 2012 at 4:03 am


Oct 21 2011

Grease Monkey: Full service oil change using High Mileage 10W30 Premium Bulk Oil (cost extra). $34.99 Coolant Top off 3.80 + 3.80 They recommend power steering flush, and Rec. both differentials for around February. Total cost for services (include light bulbs etc) $67.35 Recommend

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Added by williambevill on Oct 23 2011 at 12:49 pm


Oct 15 2011

Bought from Autozone: new sparkplugs $15. O'Relly: distributor cap ($20) and O2 censor (2) front and back ($140). Installed by my mechanic for $75 labor. Jeep already sounds quieter, runs smoother. Will fuel up soon and watch mileage.

Added by williambevill on Oct 16 2011 at 12:31 pm


Aug 8 2011

Added brand new idler/tension pulley. Belt possibly squeaking very badly and using a belt spray to try and contain it. New serpentine belt added and problem solved.

Added by williambevill on Aug 10 2011 at 3:54 am


May 26 2011

Brake Masters: Front end alignment $62. Pull on right side, went back to Discount Tire for rotation on front end right tire. Free

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Added by williambevill on May 27 2011 at 7:55 am


May 22 2011

May 21-- fixed leaking lower radiator with new piece. Put in brand new serpentine belt (top of the line at Autozone $13.99). Oil change and filter STP. Radiator flush & new antifreez (orange). Total cost for labor: $80. Parts: $80. May 23-- Tire balance and rotation and tire pressure check for $40.

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Added by williambevill on May 23 2011 at 4:53 pm


May 12 2011

First full fuel-up as current owner. Gas was 3.53 unleaded at the Quik Trip (QT) I pumped in 14.139 gallons at a total of $50.04

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Added by williambevill on May 13 2011 at 12:38 pm


Installed brand new STP air filter, also topped off brake fluid using dot 3.

Added by williambevill on May 13 2011 at 3:40 pm


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