# 1998 Jeep Grand cherokee driveline problem

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-jeep-grand-cherokee-driveline-problem/50253>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** cherokee, jeep\
**Created:** [June 13, 2010, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-jeep-grand-cherokee-driveline-problem/50253 "2010-06-13T16:56:20Z")\
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**Post date:** [June 13, 2010, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-jeep-grand-cherokee-driveline-problem/50253/1 "2010-06-13T16:56:20Z")

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I have a 1998 jeep grand cherokee, 5.2 with quadra trac.  
  
  
  
 When I make a tight turn at low speed, especially while backing up, the car starts laboring like something is holding it back. I have to give it a lot more gas to get it to go. Someone suggested changing the differential fluid and putting in a limited slip additive. I did that, got the additive from the chrysler dealer, and used 80-90 weight. It improved some but did not cure the problem. I have also changed the fluid in the transfer case. Used Dexron/Mercon automatic trans fluid.  
  
  
  
 Have not changed the front differential fluid yet. It is not positraction in the front.  
  
  
  
 thanks,  
  
  
  
 Todd