Can a Jeep Technician Handle Your Really Tough Questions?
Are Jeep Wrangler really more reliable than Toyotas? Should you add a superchargers to your Jeep Wrangler? What are the common electrical issues with a Jeep Wrangler? I sit down with Jerry from Shift Autowerx, who has been a Certified Jeep Technician for over 10 years and ask him some of your most challenging Jeep Wrangler questions. We talk about death wobble, reliability, engines, gears, suspension, superchargers, maintenance, Jeep Models and more.
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0:00 Introduction
2:32 Installing a Supercharger on a Jeep Wrangler
4:02 What’s the most reliable Jeep Wrangler Engine
5:22 What’s the least reliable Jeep Wrangler Engine
6:16 How Many Generations of the Jeep Wrangler 3.6L are there?
6:50 3 Most Common Jeep Wrangler JK Repairs
7:47 3 Most Common Jeep Wrangler JL / JL Repairs
8:54 Jeep Wrangler Upgrade After Lift and Tires
9:35 Jeep Wrangler Gear Ratio with 35” Tires
10:07 What’s More Reliable a Jeep Wrangler JK or JL
10:37 Why did a Jeep Technical Buy a Jeep Gladiator
11:12 Best Model Jeep Ever Made
12:02 How Long with the Jeep Wrangler 3.6L Engine Last
13:10 The Most Miles on a Jeep Wrangler 3.6L
13:36 Things to Look for on a Used Jeep Wrangler Rubicon JL
15:04 Best Jeep Wrangler Engine Upgrade
16:42 Most Common Jeep Wrangler JL Electrical Issue
17:34 Should You Buy and Electric Jeep Wrangler
18:11 Jeep Wrangler Owners Should Do this Themselves
19:23 What’s the Most Common Cause of Death Wobble
20:55 What Jeep Wrangler Upgrades Affect Warranty
22:41 How to Keep the JL / JT Secondary Battery Charged
23:55 What Year Jeep Wrangler is the Most Reliable
24:35 What Should be Standard on the Jeep Wrangler
25:38 Why does the Jeep Wrangler 3.6L Oil Cooler Fail
27:00 Fast Yes, No or Pass
It would be nice to have a regular “ask Jerry” session. Great video!
Yeah,that would be awesome
Agreed!
Awesome idea!!
I’ve already thought of a few questions
Agree with this 100%
Thanks to Jerry and Brad! Jerry was very generous and an incredibly good sport for taking time to answer those questions! 👍🏼
As a Chrysler tech for 28 years, he is spot on, on everything except his pick for the best Jeep ever made. He said the TJ, which I don’t disagree with, but I’d also say the YJ right up there too. I bought a 1992 YJ in 1996 and sold it in 2018. I bought it with 64k miles and sold it with 480k miles.
I'm over 215k miles on my 2014 JKU Rubi and still going. I'm glad you asked about the longevity of the 3.6!
What issues so far? I have 100k on my 2015 JKUR.
@@neil12011 No issues other than replacing my radiator and while I had it empty, I replaced the thermostat and water pump to be safe. Oil change every 5k mi, and recently replaced my PCV valve (causes it to smoke if it goes bad) Also, I replaced my clutch and flywheel since my throw-out bearing was going out. Now I have an all-aluminum oil filter housing, knock sensors, valve cover and intake manifold gaskets in my shed for when it decides to take a dump on me. Better to knock it all out at once while I'm down there.
@@christophergreathouse501 what brand oil filter housing did you get?
@@ethangonzales3000, Ransoto. I haven't installed it yet; I'm still waiting on my original to fail.
Thanks for making this video Brad! This was one of my favorites. Very interesting and informative! So cool to hear from someone that has worked on Jeeps at the dealership and knows a lot of the inside details. 😁👍
Another great video Brad. Thanks for this, a lot of good questions answered from an expert and his opinion.
Thank you Brad and Jerry, that was super informative and just knowing an experienced mechanic chooses to own and drive a Jeep is very reassuring. Love Jeeps!
This video was amazing! Very informative and I really enjoyed it. Great job both of you.
Really loved this session. I value your info Brad but having it come from a Jeep Technician expert is like gold. Hope you do another video like that again in the future. I also hope that Jeep was listening to all the great questions.
Fellas. This episode was amazing. Glued to it like a great movie. Please keep doing this. Thank you.
Thanks Brad. Always love your content. This was another great video. Loved hearing Jerry's answers to the questions. Agree we could use an Ask Jerry platform.
This was an excellent exchange and having both 2013 JK and a 2023 392 in the family was great information! Thanks guys 👍🏼
Excellent video. It's good to hear from someone who see's everyday issues.
Love this video! Thank you for having a Jeep technician who is certified before us all and him giving his honest feedback and personal experiences! This is by far been so informative to me and to others. I am a first time jeep wrangler owner. I had my first one about a year ago and only got to drive it for two days before my cylinder head failure happened to me with a sever misfire and thankfully they bought the Jeep back from me and I now have another JL 2019 now and have had it for a year now and so far so good! I love my Jeep JL and thank you again for everything you do!!!
Good questions, good answers from Jerry. Really a helpful video to watch!
GREAT video!! One of the best and informative videos I've seen in a while related to Jeeps. Jerry should be a regular guest!!
Great q and a with someone who really seems to know his stuff. I'd definitely be interested in a video on death wobble, especially any tests to narrow down the problem before just replacing everything. Mines more of a minor injury wobble but still annoying on a stock jku
I would like to know the answers to the same questions, but specifically to the 392! I appreciate the knowledge this young guy has! Jerry's a great guy/resource. I'm thinking about adding a 392 in addition to my built 2002 TJ. This was a GREAT video! Keep it up! I'd love to see a (for example) monthly special with Jerry as your guest expert.
Thank you so much fellas! So informative and Jerry is a complete stud. I wish I lived closer to his shop. He is obviously knowledgeable and trustworthy. And he is Trail Recon approved!
Great Video! Please bring Jerry back on a regular basis and do some deep dives into specific topics that you discussed here.
Fantastic video! An "ask Jerry" session as earlier mentioned is a must. I agree with everything said, except engine upgrade. I went with the Mopar intake and AEV vented hood on my JK, and can't imagine driving without these mods. Definitely recomend the Dorman aluminum oil cooler housing, "peace of mind" upgrade as well. Thanks again, Brad.
Super informative video and great confidence builder for those questions Jeep owners have but need expertise to answer. I wish I had Jerry in Texas, we could use a Shift Auto in North Dallas! For me this was a truly unique segment…thank you TrailRecon!
This was a great video! Very informative and some really good questions. A recurring "ask Jerry" video would be awesome.
That was FUN!!, The best youtube video I have see in a year. Absolutely great to hear it from a "independent" certified Jeep (CDJ) mechanic. So good to hear that my 2015 JKR has the 2nd gen 3.6L engine. Thank You Jerry for the great info and your time.
This is what people want! Keep on inviting and interviewing industry experts please! Great vid
This was great! I’m surprised he didn’t mention the locker sensor bypass though since he mentioned the sensor failing twice and that it was the most common electrical failure.
One of your best tech videos!!! I really learned a lot for I own both a JK and new JT. I now know what some common issues are for both vehicles. Much thanks.
Excellent, thanks so much for this, GREAT info and Jerry knows his business!! I live in Vegas and haven't found a technician as knowledgeable as him, inclined to bring my TJ to him when I have one of those tough issues.
Man that was a great video!!! Very informative and detailed. I appreciate it. I wonder what his thought is on the diesel gladiator.
Superb Q&A! This man sounds really like he knows what he's talking about. It's obvious that he also knows his Jeeps extremely well. And he worked, apparently for Jeep dealers in their service departments, for ten years prior to opening his own independent business. I am greatly impressed by this gentleman and his knowledge of Jeep Wranglers, CJ's, and Gladiators! Thank you very much to both of you.
Great info! Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Answered a lot of questions I had. 2013 JKU Sahara.
Thanks great video. Awesome information and confirmation of some information I have heard in the past. Oil cooler was spot on for sure. I replaced mine with an aluminum one last year. Keep up with the great videos.
I specifically bought a 06 LJ for two reasons. I wanted a longer wheelbase with only 2 doors and I insisted on the 4.0 because it’s basically bulletproof.
Brad, thank you for this interview. Very informative, and so nice to get some honest answers from a technician.
Thank you 🙏
Hey Brad. Great video and your friend was very honest with his responses. I just purchased a 2011 Wrangler that I am trying to track down an electric short. The headlights are always on and the windshield wipers are always on. Keep you posted as we troubleshoot this electrical problem. Keep posting
Really cool video! I appreciate Jerry's straight up candor.
Great episode -like hearing from a jeep gearhead especially comment on not modifying a stock engine with all the garage or accessories that are "supposed" to improve performance
Loved to hear the best years of the Wrangler: I still have my factory ordered 2004 (received fall of 2003) Rubi sans the back gate plastic and the "Trail Rated" badge in Solar Yellow. Jeep would not call it 2003 because "it would have been a collector model, being the only 2003 Solar Yellow in the first year of the Rubicon." Still my best Jeep.
This was great Brad! Thanks, what a knowledgeable guy!
Excellent content, thank you to the both of you for creating this .
Great interview - thank you! Definite repeat guest, and I’ve never seen this format on any other KZhead channel
Thank you!
Awesome
Hi Brad, this was a really great vlog. Having an industry expert in and answering, at a high level, common questions is amazing. This in it's self can turn into a great vlog series, with deep dives into specific things, like the death wobble you mentioned. This grabbed my attention again with your channel, thanks for doing this
You took the words right out of my mouth!! 👍
This has to be 1 of the top 5 vids on the channel...Awesome and thank you.
One of your best videos! That was sensational! More of these please!
Awesome video. As an XJ guy..I’m a little triggered that the XJ didn’t get an honorable mention with best Jeep model question!😢😂😜 I was surprised by the 3.8 ranking second as well. Good stuff!!
I’m shocked on the death wobble, most people say the steering stabilizer is never the cause. Great video.
It’s not. A Jeep should drive correctly without a steering stabilizer. The stabilizer helps with bump steer, but only hides death wobble. He lost all credibility with me when he said that.
I actually was surprised he didn't say tie rod ends, ball joints or other steering components, but I'm sure having all the training over the years as a tech and having plenty of customers coming in with death wobble complaints, that's the most common issue. I think maybe we should take a deeper dive into this topic in the future.
Yeah that was the one thing he said that I really just flat out don’t agree with.
@@TrailRecon 26:00 Brad, do you still have the power wagon?
Never had the death wobble interestingly enough.
Thanks, these were some awesome questions. Planning out a build of my JLU and trying to figure out the order upgrades to avoid common issues. This helped.
It's nice to hear his comments about the 3.8. I never had any issues with mine.
4.0 straight six is a wow engine but the fuel consumption is madness. Great mechanic you have there and I’ve been one for more than 40 years.
From personal experience, Jerry is honest, reliable and provides incredible service. Everyone can say what they want about death wobble etc but I encourage you to go visit him and talk to him in person. This is who you want working on your jeep. Looking forward to the next video with him!
From one Jerry to another, thanks! Great information!
Great video. Nice to hear the opinion of a certified technician ! Thanks Brad !
This was great! More interviews would be awesome
Thank you!
This was awesome. Im about to buy my 3rd Jeep, 2022 JLU Rubicon. Im buying a Extreme Recon package for the very simple reason. I want offroad capabilities, but Im leaving it bone stock for dependability. Still worried about reliability, regular maintenance and TLC and hoping for a good one.
This video is gold thank you so much!! Now I know what to look for in the future on my 2018 JK. Alway producing great content.
This was great! Also somewhat comforting to know I've had the 2 most common issues with my JK - the filter housing crack and the engine "tik" ($3500 repair, ouch). But now that those are behind me, I should be good!
“Should be” that’s not very comforting… if it failed once and you’re replacing it with the same parts, what stop it from future failures?
@@AktireachBecause fixing the major issues leaves less to go wrong.
This was one of the best videos I have seen in a while. Great job guys. I was surprised with the 3.8 over the 3.6 pick but great to hear why. I do wonder what the thoughts would be on the turbo 4 cylinder? The plastic oil cooler issue doesn't surprise me. VW did the same with the water pump on some models and same issue. Premature leaks. Hopefully there will be more videos like this. Maybe some more in-depth ones too.
I am also really interested in how the 2 liter compares to the 3.6. What are the common issues and has any of those been fixed over the years?
GREAT video, no individual answer was earth shattering, but the combination of all of them together was. I'd like to see this type video again
Great video Brad! You should do a walk around of Jerry’s JT and have him explain what a Jeep Technician does for lifts and off road performance.
Great session. I loved my TJ and JK, but my 4Runner TRD Off-road trouble free ownership has me spoiled. Jeep is the undisputed more enjoyable driving experience.
That, is Only your opinion. We enjoy Both the reliable quality of our Toyota 4X4's And the SUPERIOR RIDE. I Cannot even Fit in a Cheap, without getting Stiff and Sore in every part of my body. The interior of Cheaps Suck, and You Guys Know It, but will not admit it. Ha Ha, Good Luck. 😎
Just traded my 4Runner yesterday for a Jeep. The 4Runner beats the Jeep in driveability and comfortability. Not by a little…by a lot. There’s no comparison. They are both great vehicles in different aspects.
@@traviskimbrell1209 Sorry Charly, but you will Not find a sympathetic ear here. And No, I'm not jealous nor could I be. I've owned five jeeps over the years and have had problems Galore starting from soups to nuts. So No, you would be wrong on that. Personally I'm only comparing my FJ's and how they suite me better. So all the rest of your silliness doesn't add up to Jack. It's all good too, because people do what they want, and all too often Brag that Their Way is the only way. Regardless of you being a former T-Tech, I will continue to run my own show. BTW, you are replying to my post of Over four months ago, What's up with that???
My 4.0 Wrangler has never stranded me ever
WOW! Great episode, so needed about Jeeps. Thank you Jerry for your input.
That was a great session, Jerry should be invited back often. Thanks Jerry, great knowledge and insite. I learned a lot.
Greetings from Queensland, Australia! I drive a 2014 JK Wrangler, and I've only had one sensor issue at 80k. I've got 200k on the clock now. I change the oil every 5k; oh, I have a 2.5' lift kit with 33's. It's the best vehicle I've ever had.
Thanks Brad and Jerry. This was one of the best coffee takes! As someone who owns a 1992 Jeep Cherokee and Comanche for the past 29 years, and a big fan of the 4.0L, it would be great to have some questions regarding older jeeps if you do this again.
I have been daily driving a '96 jeep cherokee for over a year (first car) and it's pretty nice. It's the country edition, stock, and engine and transmission are strong. It has the auto transmission, but I'm happy with it. The 4.0 doesn't lack power, and it would be cool to hear more professional answers/opinions about the older jeeps, when they were made to last.
@@WhynotMinot Agreed.
WOW, how many miles on them?
@@taemac10 I have about 450,000 miles on my Cherokee, and 330,000 miles on the Comanche.
I'm on my 3rd 3.8 lol
These questions were always on mind mins. What a superb video and what a superb guys jerry is. Thank you
Wow this matches my experience. Loved the 4.0. Regeared to 4.56 back in the day when I ran bigger tires (same day as the lift was done). Had a first gen 3.6 Rubicon 2DR and the tick made me nervous but didn't hurt the resale. Just got a 22 Rubicon Gladiator that was still on the lot while the 23s were coming off the truck.
I’m hoping my stock 21 eco diesel rubicon would prove to be most dependable since I dont drive it much but when I do take it out it’s been bringing me smiles. I would take one tip from this and get myself a fine stabilizer from fox with the external reservoir. My locker light has also went off at only 14k and I’ve been back once already to get it checked out. Over all looking forward to many years with this one.
Sorry to burst your bubble. But the eco- diesel is chryslers worst engine to date.
@@froglegzz8633 works fine for me and has 100,000 mile warranty which is good for me until 2028 then I’ll sell
Loved this video. I would be curious to know if Jerry’s thoughts as well as the Jeep communities’ questions regarding the 3.0 Ecodiesel (ie. Overall Reliability, most common issues/repairs, etc.) Perhaps a brief follow-up video or comments would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Ecodiesel is junk.
Wow I just noticed the subscriber count congratulations Brad for surpassing 500 K (I joined when you were at 185…) Amazing growth !! Keep up the great content . Al Ottawa Ontario Canada 🇨🇦
Would of loved to hear his thoughts on the 2.0l turbo, never even came up. I know alot of people with it and they seem to love it.
I have 2.0. Love it. Wanted to hear Jerry’s opinion as well. He did hesitate when asked about etorque. Wish Brad would have pressed him in that a bit.
@@marcusn81901 the inline imo is the best engine. Inline have less stress since the pistons go straight up and down. They make tq than a v6 and you can mod them easily.
I have a 2018 Rubicon with 2.0. 62,000 miles. So far its great.
Can attest to the 2.0T being a solid engine. Mine's been floored to max rpm absolutely countless times. Installed a cold air intake so every time I drive I'm pumping the gas as I'm rolling just to hear the whistle and hiss 😂 No codes or any signs of problems despite my tampering and abuse. Oh, and I'm running on heavy forged wheels, 35" muds on the stock 3.45 gears no reprogramming
Please make another video with him just on the 4.0L!! Specifically what to look out for on high mileage ones. I have a 1994 Jeep Wrangler YJ and a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee both with the 4.0L. The one with the highest mileage being 200,000 miles. Amazing video, it was extremely insightful!
The 4.0 is great
Brad, as you know those 4.0's are pretty bullet proof. Obviously pull the dip stick to make sure you don't see grey oil or bubbles ( bad news) look for any leak in the rear main seal (common) and just let her run and listen. Is it smooth or does she tick tick tick (lifters, purge solenoid, low oil) Hope that helps a little Aaron
@@vigilantemotors Thanks, Aaron! You know of any good oil additives to help at least prolong the life of the engine and help quiet down the lifter tick? And how do you know when something is wrong with the purge solenoid?
@@brad9884 As far as the tick goes and to prolong life I would use a high mileage oil. There are additives in there to help prolong life and reduce ticking. Just use a quality high mileage oil from here on out. Usually, a bad purge solenoid will display any of the following 5 symptoms that can alert you of a potential problem in need of servicing. Rough Idle. ... Poor Engine Performance. ... Difficulty Starting. ... Check Engine Light Comes On. ... Low Fuel Economy. Does that help any?
Super knowledgable guy. Thanks for the video. Would be great to have similar talks like this with others in the industry
I don’t even have a Jeep (although I’m watching content because I’m thinking about buying one) and this was extremely informative and well thought out. Excellent interview and interviewee. I liked the rapid fire questions at the end and would like it if they revisited the questions at the end to further elaborate
I feel blessed owning a 2006 Unlimited Rubicon with an Auto Trans, after hearing the Mechanic state the best reliable years for Wranglers is 2003 through 2006 TJs with the 4.0 engine. Mine I was told is the most sought after as Jeep only made the LJ Rubicon for 2 years 2005&6 Mine has not been lifted with stock rims and tires. I was thinking about lifting it, but after the Mechanics comments, I will not lift my jeep. Also my LJ has lived its life in Arizona with no rust. Brad I think this was a most valuable video, thanks!
I think it was made in 2004 as well, maybe without the Rubicon package.
@@ingelri2 Your correct, the LJ or Unlimited option was made 3 years, 2004 ,5 & 6. But it was not offered in the Unlimited Model in 2004 as an option with the Rubicon package. But the 2005&6 Wrangler Unlimited with the Rubicon Option is known as the Unicorn of Jeeps, with limited numbers made.
Brad, this was excellent content and would encourage you to do something similar more frequently. Here is a question for a future episode, how many miles can I expect out of my clutch 3.8 w/6 speed manual, off roaded but not extreme. and aftermarket or OEM when replacement necessary? Thanks man this was fun.
I have the 6 speed. Love it
Take special care of it. If you're gonna have problems, it'll be right around 60k miles. The dreaded knock....
Very good interview and questions Brad. I had my oil cooler manifold fail on the trail in the northern Rockies. Luckily the Jeep dealer in Laramie WY was able to get a replacement part near Denver and was able to get back to the group in the Grand Tetons. We were on the Heart of the West Trail.
Brad this has been one of your best shows and youre a big pair of shoes to fill, well done mate 🇦🇺
Would like to hear some of his thoughts on the diesel in both the wrangler and the gladiator
Love this thanks Brad! I regeared to 5.13 after adding 38s. So I felt good about that. I always wondered if the Dana 44 would be ok with 38s. Sounds like it's a safe upgrade. Just started to get minor death wobble when hitting a small pot hole. I will be upgrading my stabilizer when I install my Clayton premium lift and hopefully that will keep it from getting bad. There was a lot of info there that I didn't even know I needed until I heard it. Hope to have you do this again with more questions in the future. Your videos were my introduction into wheeling when I got my gladiator in 2019. Thanks for all you do.
Not necessary to upgrade. The oem stabilizer is fine. As far as your axles, has the front axle had c-gussets and/or a truss installed?
@@GoodVibes-yc6hm thank you. No guss or truss installed. That's a great thought though. Especially the gussets as this would be a weak point especially no that I have the 38s. I will look into this ASAP. Thanks again Good vibes!
Before you start buying/replacing parts re-torque your suspension bolts, especially the front track bar.
@@0ricle will do. Thanks!
Thanks Jerry. Great answers and very informative!
Always nice to hear some love for the TJ 👍🏻
I really like the 2.0L turbo in the Wrangler!! I think it's a good compromise for MPG's with power vs the 3.6L.
But you’re paying more for 93 octane gas, no?
@@chuckcribbs3398 ... 91 octane
@@chuckcribbs3398 I have the 2.0 and I checked the manual and it says to use regular not premium. I think it’s the etorque that needs premium
Pretty cool when he started talking about sitting on the engine bay as a kid helping his dad. Was real subtle, but he got a little choked up and held it back. I know that feeling.
This is the best video for new Jeep owners! I have both a JK and a JL (392) and had a lot of these questions, myself. Thank you for enlightening us! A pure Diamond in the rough!!!
Love everything he has answered. Only thing i would disagree on is the causes of death wobble. Having fixed it on several JKS & JLS it always came down to the front track bar bolt on the frame side. Jeep puts a 14MM bolt in this hole from the factory & it wallows out over time because it isn't the correct size to begin with. We have put in a 9/16 bolt in over the 14MM bolt & all steering issues pertaining to death wobble went away. We had a buddy who's front track bar bracket on the frame side was so wallowed out from the factory sized bolt we had to weld washers onto the bracket to take up the space to stop the bolt from basically bouncing around in the hole. And the tricky thing with this is the bolt will look & feel tight while sitting on the ground with the front track bar on, so it requires you to remove the bolt & inspect the bolt hole.
Agreed, I've gone through 2 track bars on my gen 2 dodge, fixed it both times. No wallow just worn out. Pushing 275K miles too so...
Agree with you. When I am looking for the cause of death wobble I end up just removing the stabilizer which is probably worn down already. 1st Find the actual cause and drive it without the stabilizer. Once I'm sure its been resolved I then add a new Stabilizer. Just replacing the Stabilizer is a band aide.
This and Toyotas are not more reliable then jeeps...lol..My bro has had tjs xjs jls (rubicons) and the metals and plastics seem like a power wheels build compared to all land cruisers I have owned (40s 60s 80s 100s). Oh and you don't put purified water in cooling system it's distilled water..
My family and I have really enjoyed our 2007 JKU with the 3.8 V6. It now has about 175,000 mostly highway and good trailing miles on it. I lost the transmission at 140,000 miles, but besides that mostly just routine maintenance items and it runs fine...the family and I are planning a road trip to Chaco Canyon now from Texas and I'm not worried about it's reliability one bit. We're currently running a 2" lift with BFG Ko2 315/75 16.✌🏾
You got lucky. 😉
@@Strikerage 😁My exhaust system has seen better days at this point. I'm looking to replace the entire exhaust system from headers on back to the muffler and maybe the shocks and coil springs too.
319km on my 09 3.8 JKU. Original clutch but the exhaust is dying. Bushings and body mounts are not so hot.
awesome vid!! great pace and knowledge from you guys, thank you
Great video - thanks for your time, Jerry Shift Autowerx !
Jeep Techs generally are not about performance. I have two friends that have a super chargers on a 3.6 for years. Zero issues and still runs today with extra power. Inline engines imo is going to be the best we will see. Less stress. Supra is an inline, BUSA, inline and now the 2.0 which is also an inline. Time will tell!! Great video Brad
There's a lot of V engines that live just as long. Chevy's 4.3, LS1, all of their big blocks. Chrysler's HEMI big blocks, 392, 427 (new), 3.8. Ford's old big blocks, 5.0 (to an extent), 7.3. Toyota's 4.7, 5.7, 4.0, and even their 3.5 The inline engine is simpler and easier to make them to be reliable, but a good V engine done and maintained correctly will run forever.
Great info. I was a Mopar tech for about 3 years but it was right before the JL. I wonder what he thinks about the ZF 8 speed. My experience has been pretty stellar over the years with them.
@Sheepish Lord 8hp75 is for hemi engines 850re for smaller... they both have about same fail rate, very low though
@Sheepish Lord i meant 45, yeah those higher numbers are in stronger v8s i believe
Awesome video! I'd love to see a couple of these sessions a year.
would love another one of these, thanks to both of you for putting this out
Good video and info except for the death wobble. A steering stabilizer doesn't fix death wobble or prevent it. It masks it. Steering geometry, ball joints.
I actually was surprised he didn't say tie rod ends, ball joints or other steering components, but I'm sure having all the training over the years as a tech and having plenty of customers coming in with death wobble complaints, that's the most common issue. I think maybe we should take a deeper dive into this topic in the future.
Seen plenty of Jeeps with worn ball joints that do not have death wobble 🤷🏻♂️
I would like to hear more of Jerry's opinions on eTorque. eTorque adds additional complexity under the hood, will it be reliable or a future maintenance nightmare?
I think he kind of eluded to it on the Fast Yes, No or Pass section at the end.
@@TrailRecon Thank you Brad, I heard the "No", just curious about the details and his experience in his shop with eTorque configurations. Thank you for another great video. Happy Sunday to you and your family.
@@TrailRecon he had a hard no on the 4xe. In my 2022 JLUR the small auto start battery was replace with the e-torque system. If you order the 3.6l with the auto trans then you are forced to get the e-torque. It has been used in the Rams for a bit before it was installed in the wranglers. Is there a typical failure he has seen with this system?
Wow, this was a really helpful informative and useful video. You should do more of these with other jeep mechanics just to get a little bit different insight and opinions from other jeep guides.
This is one of the best videos you have ever done. Please do more with Jerry. One question, is Jerry related to Marco?
What do you guys think about Oil Catch Cans? I have one on my 3.6 JT, and it feels like I have to empty it every 1k miles, which seems frequent. Could it be hiding an underlying problem?
Very informative. A recurring "Ask Jerry" session would be good; maybe quarterly. Nice to hear his opinion of the TJ because that's what I have and it is a great vehicle. Thanks to you & Jerry for all this info -
That would be great
The TJ is Last real and reliable jeep.... Magnum opus of the brand besides the XJ, I suggest you cherish it as long as possible.....
Great video!! Love the info!! Please do it again!!