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Can you check your OBD II codes? When you say the traction control kicks in, do you mean the light in the dash goes on?

It sounds as if the clutch is no longer engaging. That may indicate that the pressure plate springs that keeps the clutch plate firmly engaged against the fly wheel has failed in some fashion. Or, considering that you could get it into gear with trouble and drive some before it quit doing...

If the "battery light" came on while driving, test your alternator. The only time your battery is actually draining during normal operation is when starting. I had this happen to me twice over the years with different vehicles, and both times the alternator had expired. Normally the battery is...

Yes. They can also remind you that you haven't aired up. Low pressure on highways can be a true PTA with reduced mileage and increased wear.

We always used black powder or dynamite to remove stumps. For a stump to pull readily with Wrangler Star's method, you need the right species of tree (shallow root system), the right size (not too big), and the right age. The older the stump is, the more likely decay will have reduced the...

The rear bumpers for these releases are similar. I have the 2016 Hardrock and the front and rear bumpers are steel.

Caltrans and CHP require even 4X4s with snow tires to carry chains. There are three levels of traction control. Under the lowest, 4x4s with snow tires are fine. Under the next, more intense condition, you don't need to chain up in 4x4, but you're supposed to carry them. Under the highest...

You're really being too hard on them. Sometimes they just want to delay, or like a CHP neighbor of ours used to do, pull my dad over - generally stressing him - only to ask if he wanted some coffee.

Out of curiosity, for those of us who live in California, what sort of snow chains or cables do you carry to keep Caltrans and the CHP happy?

This depends on additional things like tire size. The lift increases the distance between the steering arm end of the drag link and the wheel end. You should be able to inspect the drag link and determine whether there's any adjustment left, or if it has been adjusted recently. When you see a...

My 2016 stays dead center once at temperature. So, follow Anybodyhome's advice and check out the cooling system carefully.

Most of the problems you hear about are probably real, but any alternative has its own problems that are just as irritating. I might argue that some makes like my Toyota Tacoma 4X4 were really sound, but even it had a wheel bearing problem pop up on a long-distance drive. All vehicles are the...

Did you find out what color it is?

In the words of an old television advert, "de-pimp the Jeep."

I have stock headlights, which are considerably less brilliant, and still get occasional flashers, but especially low riding or small vehicles. I've driven past plenty of police at night though, and they can and will issue a fix-it ticket if they think your lights are a problem. That said...