MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Keep the front of the rad iator clean. If you r vehicle is
equ ipped with air cond itioning, keep the front of the
cond enser clean, also.
Insu re nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or
collap sed .
Insp ect all hose connections such as clamps and cou-
plings to make sure they are secure and no leaks are
present.
Do not change the therm ostat for summer or winter
operation. If rep lacem ent is ever necessary, install
ONLY the correct typ e therm ostat. Other designs may
resu lt in unsatisfactory cooling perform ance, poor gas
mileage, and increased emissions.
Com ponents shou ld be rep laced immediately if there is
any evid ence of wear or damage that could cause failu re.
Fuel System
Hoses and Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses
The Electronic Fuel Injection high-p ressu re fuel system ’s
tubes, special connectors, connections, and clamps have
uniqu e material characteristics that provid e adequ ate
sealing and resist attack by deteriorated gasoline.
Insp ect surfaces of hoses and nylon tubing for evid ence
of heat and mechanical damage. Hard or soft spots,
brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts, abrasions, and exces-
sive swelling ind icate deterioration of the rubber.
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You are urged to use only the manu factu re specified
tubes, connections, and clamps, or their equ ivalent in
material and specification, in any fuel system servicing.
Pay particu lar attention to those hoses nearest to high
heat sou rces such as the exhau st manifold . Insp ect hose
rou ting to be sure hoses do not tou ch any heat sou rce or
moving component that may cause heat damage or
mechanical wear.
| Categories | Jeep Liberty Manuals, Jeep Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2008 |
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