Hey everyone, new TJ owner here!

[Lazuli]

Just picked up my first Jeep—a 1997 TJ with the 4.0 and 5-speed in Lapis Blue—and I’m excited to be part of the Jeep community. I’ve got some maintenance items I want to knock out and wanted to get some input on the parts and quantities I’ll be using. I just want to cross my Ts and dot my i’s haha. Would love to hear any recommendations or experiences you guys have. Looking forward to learning and working on this TJ, and hitting some trails! Thanks to everyone!!
-oil change: 6 qts of conventional oil
-transmission fluid: 3.32 quarts(redline
mt-90 GL-4)
-f&r diffs(arb lockers) f(1.2qts) r(1.375qts): Valvoline 75w-140 syn
-tcase: 1.1qts(mopar atf +4)
-cooling system: 10.5qts(mopar 50/50)
-spark plugs: ngk 3459
-spark plug wire: standard motor products 10020
-distributor cap: mopar 56026876
-ignition coil: standard motor products UF97

 

[TheBoogieman]

Welcome and nice Jeep.
p.s. I prefer Autolite XP985 iridium spark plugs so I never have to change them again.

 

[Lazuli]

Welcome and nice Jeep.
p.s. I prefer Autolite XP985 iridium spark plugs so I never have to change them again.

So we don’t have to use copper ones?

 

[macleanflood]

I'd use a Holley Accel cap and rotor. Ohm check your coil while you're messing with plugs and wires.

I'd also ohm check your injectors. If they're weepy consider swapping out the o-rings. A DEI heat shield kit for the injectors and fuel rail includes new o-rings.

I'd get a baseline on your fuel pressure too using the Schrader valve on the rail. While running and after it's been shut down for a bit.

-Mac

 

[TheBoogieman]

So we don’t have to use copper ones?

No. I have never used copper plugs.

 

[KennethS]

So we don’t have to use copper ones?

No, it is not mandatory. Spark plugs make a spark, independent of the material. Copper plugs need more frequent maintenance is all.

 

[hear]

Welcome to the Lapis Blue club. It was not my first choice, but I've grown to accept and even embrace it.

 

[KimsJeep]

Just wanted to say Welcome and also let you know this is a great Forum. People are super friendly and don't get mad when you ask questions!!

 

[Rickyd]

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Just picked up my first Jeep—a 1997 TJ with the 4.0 and 5-speed in Lapis Blue—and I’m excited to be part of the Jeep community. I’ve got some maintenance items I want to knock out and wanted to get some input on the parts and quantities I’ll be using. I just want to cross my Ts and dot my i’s haha. Would love to hear any recommendations or experiences you guys have. Looking forward to learning and working on this TJ, and hitting some trails! Thanks to everyone!!
-oil change: 6 qts of conventional oil
-transmission fluid: 3.32 quarts(redline
mt-90 GL-4)
-f&r diffs(arb lockers) f(1.2qts) r(1.375qts): Valvoline 75w-140 syn
-tcase: 1.1qts(mopar atf +4)
-cooling system: 10.5qts(mopar 50/50)
-spark plugs: ngk 3459
-spark plug wire: standard motor products 10020
-distributor cap: mopar 56026876
-ignition coil: standard motor products UF97

Download the factory service manual from the resources section. And welcome!

 

[Lazuli]

Welcome to the Lapis Blue club. It was not my first choice, but I've grown to accept and even embrace it.

I was only getting a jeep if it was lapis blue haha