Showing posts with label jeep. Show all posts
Showing posts with label jeep. Show all posts

Monday, December 16, 2013

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Altitude Edition


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As a former 1988 Jeep Wrangler owner, its amazing to me how far this model has come. My 88 was punishing over every road surface, not comfortable off-road, and spent the summer months without a top or doors. When enough mud built up inside the tub, Id just hose it out. I learned how to drive off-road in that Jeep and it kicked off a mild obsession with all things Jeep that still flares up from time to time.

For 2012, Jeep offers soft-touch plastics, an engine that delivers both (relatively) impressive acceleration and fuel economy, and an interior Id be a little afraid to get wet. Wranglers now offer four doors and a quiet enough interior to be considered as a daily driver for a small family. Before, a Wrangler was mostly a toy for weekends or young singles because it was loud, uncomfortable, and offered almost no useable interior room. The fact that any Wrangler model can command almost $38k is a testament to the loyalty of buyers to the Jeep brand.

Its amazing the Wrangler still offers a removable top and doors with all the contemporary safety regulations. Theres also serious off-road capability available in the Rubicon models. The only automotive products with more available aftermarket support than a Jeep Wrangler are the small block Chevy or Ford V-8 engines. Customizing a Wrangler was half the fun of owning one. Im sure this generation will still inspire young enthusiasts to make it their own in a few decades. After spending a few days behind the wheel of the Altitude, I was checking the classifieds for a used Wrangler. As great as the new Wranglers are, the used ones are always the most fun.

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Sunday, November 24, 2013

Jeep Compass 2012 Stay Hungry

We can have everything, but not necessarily at the same time. We can win two million dollars … but spread over 50 years. You can also drive a Jeep, but the fuel consumption and the big price tag. However, in one case as in the other, remains unsatisfied.


Launched five years ago, the little twins Jeep were treated to an upgrade last year. Changes have appeared more on the side of Jeep Compass 2012, who took the air of elegant Grand Cherokee. The redesign was successful: the grid right over, it was replaced by another that descends at an angle for a more harmonious look. As for Patriot, we are still looking for what has changed its appearance …


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In the Jeep Compass 2012 interior, we find that the materials have taken up the ranks. The climate controls have gained roundness for easier handling. The general impression remains that of a vehicle finish and sound are average. For example, spends his time trying to recover windows whistling while they are yet fully closed. What do you want, we can not work miracles with a price that starts under $ 17,000.


The Jeep Compass 2012 steering wheel is still not telescopic gauges have not changed one iota, nor, moreover, that the gear lever (for CVT) which passes too easily in “low traction”. And the seats have not won in padding. Mind you, they are not uncomfortable, but say that sits above rather than inside. At the bench, the seats are hard, but at least the file agrees bow. Still not high tech gadgets that have been known for many years – often for versions Limited. We can certainly do without the Blind Spot and rearview camera, keyless start, but would have been appreciated.


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Without integral …Jeep Compass 2012


Personally, I would not spend a winter in such a vehicle without AWD. This latest offering lock 50-50 issue of prevention rather than cure. That said, I would be willing to pay more for the 4×4 Freedom Drive II, now available on both the Jeep Compass 2012 on the Patriot. Rather inventive, this system uses the CVT transmission to simulate a transfer case, in addition to adding of protective plates. With a ratio of 19:1, it is certainly less than 30:1 the good old Wrangler, but it gives more oumph the Regular Report 14: 1.


A final word about the Jeep Compass 2012 engine: we would have liked more smoothly, especially in road, reversals are dry and superficial. Note that a four-cylinder 2.0-liter 158 horsepower is available for free. However, few take advantage of them. Also, the suspension multilink rear hops even smaller asperities bitumen, but it is a Jeep, we forgive him … almost. Except that adding a direction that must constantly correct on the highway, this short but high silhouette on foot is more or less stable. Do not try illegal speeds, you may not hurt more than offenses.


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Compass or Patriot?


Beyond the exterior design, what distinguishes the Compass Patriot? Very little. The interiors are identical, datasheets and, except for differences in weight, better angles of departure / arrival for the Patriot and the standard fog lights and 18-inch wheels for Jeep Compass 2012 (17 inches max for the Patriot ).


We opted for the Jeep Compass 2012 and the Patriot, our preference is for North variations that provide the power group, keyless entry, air conditioning, heating and retro height adjustment of driver’s seat. The proposal is effective and if it is not high quality or great excitement on board, it is still a good value for the money invested. Also not surprising that this variant is North 80% of sales in Canada.


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Jeep Compass 2012: Stay Hungry
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Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Starting Problems of Jeep Cherokee

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport
Why would your Jeep Cherokee not start when it is not that old yet?

Jeep Cherokee is in fact one of the most dependable compact sport utility vehicles in the market today. For this reason, you would really find it very difficult to accept that your 1997 Cherokee model will have starting problems at such an early stage. Is there something wrong with one of your Truck Parts?

Picture this scenario. Four months after you bought your Jeep Cherokee, you experienced problem in starting the vehicle. While working on the jeep brakes and leaving the lights on for a time, the battery of your jeep died.

Usually, when such is the case, vehicle owners are prompted to take the battery and have it tested right away. Even if the battery is only a year old, there is a big possibility for this problem to occur.

What are the Signs?

Of course, your jeep battery did not just die without a problem. Even before a total breakdown, your jeep will show signs that there is indeed something wrong with it. Here are the things you must check on:

Do you have a hard time starting your Jeep Cherokee? Is it slow to start? Does it take more than five seconds to start?
Does your jeep lights dim whenever you try to start the jeep?
Does your jeep make a strange sound whenever you try to start it? Is there a snapping sound?
Are the fixed radio stations removed whenever you try to start the jeep?
HAVE YOU CHECKED THESE ESSENTIAL AUTO PARTS?

What to Do?

If your answers to all the questions above are mostly YES, then you need to do something to prevent possible full collapse of your Jeep Cherokee’s battery. The best thing that you can do is have your jeep undergo a starter test because it is really possible that the amount of current obtained by the starter of your jeep is actually greater than the amount that the battery can provide. So you have to check whether or not your starter is getting just the right amount of current. The ideal starter current draw is in fact 125 to 200 amps.

In addition, check on the size of your Jeep Cherokee’s battery. Yes, even the size of the battery matters. It should be, at any rate, 550 CCA.

It is also important to make certain that the battery stations are always fixed and uncontaminated.

You also need to check the charging system of your Jeep Cherokee. The ideal current released must be approximately 75 amps at 1250 rpm or 90 amps at 1250 rpm.

Even if your battery looks fine on the outside, it does not mean that nothing is wrong with it. There might be a break inside the system. There are times when the link between the batt post and the batt plates rupture. This breakage causes an irregular problem when it comes to starting your Jeep Cherokee. So, examine most especially the internal part of your battery.

Your Jeep Cherokee does not have any supernatural power, so don’t expect it to work perfectly throughout its existence. Even if it’s made of tough jeep components, it will develop certain defects in the long run. So, the only ways to keep it running efficiently are good jeep maintenance, early detection of problems, and immediate repair.

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