Srikumar

Or probably because they extended the 10k service to 20k and extracted every bit of juice out of the oil

I guess either you were unlucky or i was lucky. Never had a heating issue even in summers. The fact is that I was forced to change the entire cooling system as soon as I purchased the vehicle and like I said it has been 3 years. Even driving at 42 deg. C in the desert and I have not had an overheating issue.

Yes, good suggestion by Javier. I have done the same when my stock radiator started leaking. I changed it to a 4 core full aluminium radiator that costed me approx AED 700 - 800. Makes a difference. The only question is whether you wish to do the full modification in one go or start with one and see if it resolves the problem.

@Wrangeld welcome to the Jeep overheating club. My suggestions which I have done for my XJ (which shares the same engine as your TJ) are as follows: 1. Replaced water with Red coolant (Toyota brand) 2. Installed 2 Hi Speed Aux Fans (there was infact space for 3 fans, but got only two installed). It costed about AED 80 per fan It has been close to 3 years and even on some real heavy pushing (in summer months) rarely has the car gone anything above 110 deg.C (max is at 125 deg. C, with normal around 95 deg. C). Also, I would recommend you to carry a water spray can to help cool in the event of overheating. Hope this solves the jeep overheating issue. And for this, there are always going to be people suggesting only Japs. But I have seen them overheat more often then my XJ

Wow @Vanessa8580, you have got a good husband that not only splurges on his car, but his wife's car as well. He is definitely a rare breed.

TRIP REPORT Sweihan is also known as "Little Liwa" among offroaders. The reason being that the dune formation and size is second only to the massive Liwa desert. So I was eagerly looking forward to a challenge of having a Newbie drive in the midst of some of the biggest dunes that UAE can offer. Upon reaching the meeting point I was happy to see that the entire Newbie and Fewbie group and already arrived, so we were in a position to leave immediately. At that time I noticed a heavily tinted Xterra park besides our cars. A minute later I get a call from @Asif Hussain and to my very pleasant surprise our good old buddy had finally rejoined the Carnity drives in his new Xterra. Welcome back Asif bhai, we all missed you a lot. After that, we moved to the deflation point where we split the Fewbie convoy (led by Emmanuel) and I started the briefing of the Newbie group. A quick brief and I assigned the convoy numbers with @Nivin as my second lead and Asif bhai in sweep. We started slowly in the massive rolling dunes near the deflation point with zero refusals. That gave me the confidence that this group can manage itself quite well. So we headed out to the infamous Naqrah hills. In between we encountered a big patch of small technical dunes, and while it was not as fun as driving on rolling dunes the entire group managed themselves did exceptionally well to have zero stuck. I must say congratulations to the entire team to drive so well, as technical dunes while they look small can be very nasty. As we approached the base of Naqrah hills, i got a radio message from Asif who was checking for some water leak from the radiator. On closer inspection, we found out that Xterra's radiator had developed a small leak. So we parked Asif's car near the Naqrah hills, while the rest of the convoy started exploring the back dunes of Naqrah. We came across some of the most amazing virgin dunes and the satisfaction of riding on those dunes showed on the face of the entire convoy. As we were nearing 12 pm, we exited out to the track to pick up Asif's car which had to be towed to the road. While the route through the dunes was the shortest exit, but I didnt want to take a risk with a Newbie convoy and hence we decided to go all along the track. Special thanks to all the members for showing patience as this is the true essence of offroading which in the end is a team sport. Congratulations to @Remco Snoek and @Gordon Grimmond on their first offroad drive. You guys did extremely well for Newbies as the route taken was definitely not for Absolute Newbies. @Martin. @IMAMPand @Rinelle Sanaani it was wonderful to see your confidence growing since your first drive in Al Qudra. @Vanessa8580 you are an extremely fast learner and your enthusiasm is infectious. Hope to see you as a regular on our drives. A special mention about @Nivin who not only did an excellent job as second lead with continuous communication with the Sweep, but also to guide us on the track by explaining the obstacles during the towing of Asif's car. A wonderful day which started off with possibly the best surprise of the season and though we had a small hiccup, it once again showed that with a good and patient team everything can be well managed. Look forward to seeing you all next weekend.

Just for those who would be coming to Sweihan for the first time, the nearest gas station to the meeting point is ADNOC Service Station Abu Dhabi - Sweihan - Al Hayer Road - Abu Dhabi 800 300 https://maps.app.goo.gl/TKTgwSNCCk8mUgBc7 Please ensure that you are refuelled and at the meeting point at 6:45 am. See you tomorrow

Couple of weeks back in Madinat Zayed we were camping about one km away from the road and there was no Etisalat signal. Don't know if the coverage quality has dropped over the years.

@Remco Snoek welcome to Carnity Off-road Club. Could you share the following details 1.. Which 4x4 do you drive? 2. Does it have front and rear tow points 3. Do you have any previous offroading experience?

@Gordon Grimmond there are 3 Newbie drives this weekend. So RSVP for the one you prefer. Hope your front and rear tow points are in good condition

@Gregory Perkin it's very nice to see guys giving a proper introduction. Look forward to seeing you on the drives. We have 3 newbie drives this weekend in multiple location. You can sign up for any one as per your convenience.

Sweihan offers amazing broad and tall dunes in Abu Dhabi offering perfect learning opportunity for absolute newbies for their first time desert driving thrilling experience. If you have already driven in sand before then you can learn more from experts having decades of offroading experience in the UAE. This area offers a good mix of playable long set of dunes and broad ridge to test your off-road control. Drive is open for all 4x4/4WD/SUV/AWD vehicle having 8-10 inches of ground clearance and front and rear tow hooks. You can bring your family, friends and kids, but if you are absolute new to sand offroading it is better to drive alone first to learn offroading without any distractions. Drive will start with detail briefing, followed by 2-3 hours of driving in sand dunes and then followed by a break for refreshments over a feedback and assessment session for each offroader. What you'll learn: Introduction to off-roading Desert driving basics and etiquette Desert driving tips, techniques, myth and best practices Off-road and safety gear familiarization and recovery procedures Vehicle orientation, risk analysis, deflation and outdoor safety advice First time with Carnity Off-road Club: Please share your vehicle details below Prior off-road experience (Yes/No) Confirm front and rear tow hooks Level: Absolute Newbie, Newbies and above (All level) When: 6 Mar 2020 Meeting time: 6:45 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: Al Rashedi Restaurant https://maps.app.goo.gl/yhhVzrCRhXv1mJNRA Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance. What to bring along: Loads of water, snacks, smiles, stories, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 12:00 PM - (much before Friday prayer) Friday Prayer Mosque: Muammar Mosque https://goo.gl/maps/tRVc4DYzSuCcW6WU7 MUST READ: First off-road drive checklist Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities Off road Driving Etiquette's Off-road Convoy Rules Off roading - Everything you need to know Please RSVP on the below calendar:

@Najeeb Mohammed, welcome to Carnity Off-road Club. As explained by Asif, all first timers with Carnity Off-road Club need to join the Newbie Drive. Over there you can share your past experience with some of the senior members who can then evaluate your drive skills and fast track your promotion.

Agree @Xaf, it's a common error, that once the tires and rims are changed, people don't check if the existing lug wrench will be able to remove the tire when needed.

Congrats Nivin.

Congrats

Congrats

Like I said to Wrangled it's great to have the both of you on our drives and your enthusiasm and contribution is exactly what the next set of Newbies and Fewbies can look up to. Congrats

Congrats @Febin Frederic.

Wow. Congrats big time. You and @Jeepie have added the right flavor to our off-road club. Your contribution during the Newbie drives, your humor and of course your trip reports are something that we all enjoy every weekend. Look forward to doing more drives together.

Congrats @Mostafa Taha . It's wonderful to see how your confidence has grown from your first drive to your last weekend drive. Look forward to seeing you on the Fewbie drives.