Wrong fuel

Asked by Motuhaki Mar 04, 2019 at 03:45 AM about the 1998 Jeep Cherokee

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I put diesel into my petrol run jeep Cherokee
1998 now it won't start what is wrong

3 Answers
21,905

Gary answered 5 years ago

Well, you need to have the fuel tank removed and drained. Then have the fuel lines flushed and new fuel filters installed. Hopefully, you didn't damage the engine trying to start it with diesel fuel in the system.

1 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful
1,385

Jerry answered 5 years ago

As an XJ owner I am kind o wondering how the diesel got IN at all. UK?

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • Wrong fuel 3 Answers

    I put diesel into my petrol run jeep Cherokee 1998 now it won't start what is wrong

    1998 Jeep Cherokee

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Fuel filter 1 Answer

    Exactly where is the fuel filter located

    2001 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4-Door 4WD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Fuel filter 2 Answers

    Does a 2017 jeep Cherokee with a V6 engine have a serviceable fuel filter?

    2017 Jeep Cherokee

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • fuel pump 2 Answers

    Do I have to drop the fuel tank to change the fuel pump

    1996 Jeep Cherokee Country 4-Door RWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Wat in the world can be wrong with it? 5 Answers

    2000 Jeep Cherokee and the hazards work fine but the blinker are not workin properly nothing wrong with the bulbs i believe and just replaced the switch for the blinker/hazards. My grandma and grandpa...

    2000 Jeep Cherokee

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Cherokee

Looking for a Used Cherokee in your area?

CarGurus has 17,420 nationwide Cherokee listings starting at $2,750.

ZIP:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

1998 Jeep Cherokee

Write a car review

Review another car

Shortcuts

Search Jeep Cherokee Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    swtcat13
    Reputation
    4,080
  • #2
    JimRoy
    Reputation
    3,730
  • #3
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    3,700
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
2,631 Great Deals out of 53,189 listings starting at $1,675
Used Jeep Wrangler
3,096 Great Deals out of 60,954 listings starting at $3,000
Used Toyota 4Runner
1,196 Great Deals out of 15,907 listings starting at $499
Used Toyota RAV4
1,970 Great Deals out of 28,123 listings starting at $2,000
Used Dodge Durango
921 Great Deals out of 23,705 listings starting at $3,000
Used Toyota Tacoma
2,160 Great Deals out of 36,153 listings starting at $3,500
Used Ford F-150
6,135 Great Deals out of 134,151 listings starting at $1,100
Used Ford Explorer
2,380 Great Deals out of 57,737 listings starting at $1,850
Used Honda CR-V
2,147 Great Deals out of 38,379 listings starting at $1,500

Used Cars for Sale

2023 Jeep Cherokee For Sale
68 Great Deals out of 1,179 listings starting at $22,798
2022 Jeep Cherokee For Sale
76 Great Deals out of 889 listings starting at $18,376
2021 Jeep Cherokee For Sale
372 Great Deals out of 3,917 listings starting at $14,432
2020 Jeep Cherokee For Sale
238 Great Deals out of 2,304 listings starting at $11,300
2019 Jeep Cherokee For Sale
344 Great Deals out of 3,571 listings starting at $6,990

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.