I’ve got a 2007 with 113,000 miles, which I bought six months ago (so I have limited historical knowledge). It runs amazing. I’ve had no problems (mechanical or otherwise).
I drove it three hours to do some trail riding in the Sierras. Ran like a champ the whole way there. Within 1/4 mile into the trail, the RPMs flutter, drop, and it stalls. It starts but only slightly, flutters, RPMs drop, stalls. This happens a few times until I let it sit for five minutes or so (thanks to the very patient dudes in the Jeep behind me as I blocked the trail). After a short rest it starts up, seems ok, so I continue.
A mile down the trail, same thing. Again, after many attempts to start it, I let it rest. After rest it starts up again. At that point I reluctantly called it a day. I drove the three hours home without issue (ran great).
Has anyone experienced anything similar? If so, I’d love to know what the culprit was for you.
Thanks.
I drove it three hours to do some trail riding in the Sierras. Ran like a champ the whole way there. Within 1/4 mile into the trail, the RPMs flutter, drop, and it stalls. It starts but only slightly, flutters, RPMs drop, stalls. This happens a few times until I let it sit for five minutes or so (thanks to the very patient dudes in the Jeep behind me as I blocked the trail). After a short rest it starts up, seems ok, so I continue.
A mile down the trail, same thing. Again, after many attempts to start it, I let it rest. After rest it starts up again. At that point I reluctantly called it a day. I drove the three hours home without issue (ran great).
Has anyone experienced anything similar? If so, I’d love to know what the culprit was for you.
Thanks.