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1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Base 4dr Laredo

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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Rear Wheel Drive, 4 Door, Special Purpose Vehicles
16 mpg city / 21 mpg hwy
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1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L bogging down when hot, until I shut it off and let it sit for 5
I have a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L. I'm having a problem with it suddenly not wanting to go forward while driving it, after 20-30 minutes or around 4-7 miles of drivin...
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Asked by Matt I November 20, 2012, 6:12 pm 0 reply
how to replace front rotors myself
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Asked by Randy C November 14, 2012, 3:56 am 2 replies
what type of coolant is required
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Asked by Cheryl P November 15, 2012, 12:29 pm 0 reply
What would cause my jeep to not start
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Asked by Reggie C October 28, 2012, 7:24 am 1 reply
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Asked by Chris L October 30, 2012, 6:57 pm 1 reply
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Asked by Paula M October 31, 2012, 11:05 am 1 reply
why wont my jeep go in to gear?
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Asked by Jeff C October 29, 2012, 10:56 am 1 reply
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Asked by Sean S October 24, 2012, 9:08 am 1 reply
Is there a fuse in the horn?
Our horn stopped working. It was very soft and now quit all together. also we want to see about having all the belts change and 4 x 4 checked. Could we have a quote. Thanks Sand...
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Asked by Sandy R October 24, 2012, 8:09 am 1 reply
i think my trannys is bad i only have 1st and 2nd gear what should i do?
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