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    Help with Brake pads and rotors

    Hello, Is it normal to need to change my brakes and rotors after 4 years doing 7500-10000 miles a year? I had bought thermosqueak brake pads and centric rotors and these heads i dont really trust told me its time for new ones. But they only looked at the back ones. Should I just order new...
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    Oil leak from Timing Chain Cover 2006 4.7 Jeep Grand Cherokee

    Hello, I went for a regular oil change tire change etc, and was told I have an oil leak coming from the timing chain cover? This oil leak has been ongoing for a few months now. In a previous oil change a mechanic had mentioned I may have an oil leak coming from something that may lead to a head...
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    Why has my engine coolant vanished?

    A few months ago I did an engine coolant flush at a local Garage franchise and instead of adding me the red-pink engine coolant they put me that universal **** green yellow colored engine coolant. Could that be a reason why this morning the engine coolant is gone? Or another reason? Thanks.
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    What does it mean when your engine is barely revving?

    What does it mean when you take off in the morning and sometimes your jeep barely revs when trying to accelerate? 4.7 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo.
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    2006 WK 4.7 GC Laredo what parts to change for smoother newer ride

    Hello, Jeep is still running excellent, 258,000km now. I've done all regular liquid and oils replacements, changed a few parts like water pump over the years etc...nothing major. The ride is still going well, maybe the steering wheel is starting to feel like your driving an elder vehicle...
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    Help with whirling sound coming from left rear GC 2006 WK 4.7 Laredo

    I have this whirling sound coming from the rear left side when I'm driving. When I come to a complete stop it stops doing it. What could it be?
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    Jeep does not blow hot air when throttle isn't pressed

    Hello, the heating in my 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.7 Laredo is acting a bit weird lately, it takes longer to start and blows cold air if I’m not pressing on gas. Could this be a thermostat problem? Also, the steering wheel does a half inch turn to the right when I’m driving slowly, as I can...
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    Squealing squeaking noise when turning steering wheel help

    Hello, When I turn my 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.7 steering wheel left or right it will cause a grind or rubbing/screeching like noise which is especially loud with an echo in underground parking garages. It has gotten worse and worse over the years where now I can pretty much hear it...
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    CD stuck inside cd player

    Hello, I had a cd in the player for over a year and when I press eject it says WAIT and than ERR. Anyone know how to get the cd to come out?
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    Trusted local chain garage or Dealer for following maintenance

    Hello, For a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.7, which of the following maintenance repairs can be done at a trusted big local chain garage instead of the dealer which charges almost double or more? 1. Engine Oil and Filter (Mopar at Dealer vs Castrol at chain) 2. Brake caliper pin...
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    Transmission over temp issue...is back again, help?

    Hello, 2 weeks ago, on the first really sunny hot day of the year, as I was driving on the highway after 50km, the dreaded Transmission over temp message rang in the electronic dashboard..it felt like something hit me right in the head. I hate it. It causes panic. I had this issue on hot...
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    Sunglasses compartment gone nuts

    So just like that one sudden morning the compartment on the top console where you put your sunglasses has decided to malfunction. It closes a bit crooked and you need to pull it hard to open it. It also makes this noise as if plastic is grinding together. No idea how this would suddenly decide...
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    Does anyone know where this rubber panel goes?

    I found it in my Jeep not sure where it goes, anyone know? It's a rubbery panel. Thanks.
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    Help with serpentine belt, pulleys and tensioner

    Hey, I want to buy a new Serpentine belt. I was thinking to go with Gates. 1. Is Gates good? 2. Should I get the belt tensioner changed as well, and go with Gates too here? From Rockauto... 3. What about the idler pulley? 4. What about the tensioner pulley, should I get that changed too...
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    Help..battery/electrical/starter/alternator

    Hey there, I went to my car this morning, both of my keys would not electronically unlock the doors. I called the dealer he said to disconnect the battery for 5 mins. I did that and it worked but than the clock would not go on and the jeep would not start. Jeep is a 4.7 2006 wk laredo. A few...
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    Help me choose which wheel bearings to buy

    Guys I got a quote from the dealer asking a lot of money for 2 wheel bearings. Would they get mad if I brought them my own 2 front wheel bearings? It's making a grumbling sound on the road and highway, as if it's stuck in a lower gear and does not want to shift higher. Is that what a dying wheel...
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    Transmission over temp message help

    2006 4.7 WK just got a message for the first time "transmission over temp" in dash/evac. I stopped to go into a store and check the transmission oil temp and it was in the hot zone on the stick. 2 nights ago I tried to boost a friend's car and had it charging his battery for around 10 minutes.*...
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    Water pump help/info Laredo 2006 4.7

    Anyone know how much time / labor a water pump change should run about? I was quoted 275$...or 150$ if I bring the part. I could get a cardone or gates water pump for $60 shipped... Anyone know which brand comes with a metal impeller? And would you change the thermostat at the same time?
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    Why am I leaking oil?

    I've been noticing some light brown liquid drops on the road lately when I'm parked. . I just went under the hood and noticed it's coming out of the oil filter and hitting that metal bar and dropping. Please see my pictures. What could this crap be now? I hope it ain't serious.
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    Which suspension parts would you change?

    Which suspension parts would you change on a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.7 with 135,000 miles (215,000km) on it? I can't use parts that will lower or lift my Jeep, I want to keep it stock. Also, which suspension part would you change if you want more of a new ride feel? Any brands in...
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