How many miles can a 4-cylinder Jeep Wrangler last?
A well maintained Jeep Wrangler can run for about 400,000 miles. The mileage could go higher or lower depending on the level of maintenance. Most Jeep Wranglers will go past 250,000 miles if well taken care of.
Are 4-cylinder jeeps reliable?
The 4 cyl. is very reliable and will go just as long as a 6 cyl.
What kind of engine does a Jeep Wrangler have?
The base horsepower was around 150 hp. Enough to get a light weight TJ Wrangler down the road, and was a little lighter in the engine bay than the 4.0L. Like many 4-cylinders, the 2.4L PowerTech engine it uses a rubber belt for the timing and the camshafts.
Is the Jeep Wrangler 2.4 L four cylinder reliable?
Have my eye on a 2005 with the 2.5 L four cylinder. Has 122,000 miles on the clock. I read some threads testifying to the reliability of both the 4.0 and 2.5 L engines, but did not find anything on the 2.4 L. I know it is highly dependent on proper maintenance, but what is the reputation for reliability of the 2.4?
How often should a Jeep Wrangler engine be replaced?
It should be replaced every 120,000 miles as regular timed maintenance. Fortunately the 2.4L engines were widely used, and parts for them are readily available. The 2.4L engine was an option primarily in the Wrangler TJ. It was introduced by Jeep when they replaced the older AMC 2.5L engines.
How long does a 4 cylinder Jeep Wrangler last?
I do not know how long either 4 cylinder engines typically last until a rebuild is needed. I know the 4.0L typically lasts for a minimum of 250,000 miles without need of a rebuild or even a new timing chain. Last thing – the 2.5L uses a chain.
What kind of engine does a 2005 Jeep Wrangler have?
2005 with the 2.5 L four cylinder. Click to expand… I know you know this, but you have to be very careful on this site or you will get very incorrect repair help that can harm your engine as these two are totally unrelated blocks. Wade: thanks for the info. Yes, you are correct, that is a typo. I meant, “2005 with the 2.4 L.” Sorry for the error.
Why does a Jeep Wrangler have a 4 cylinder engine?
The only reason it sits above the 4 Cylinder Inline engine is that it that the 4 cylinder has so little power it is hard to recommend to anyone who wants to use the 4 Cylinder Jeep without major modifications to gearing. Most notably are problems that have come up with oil consumption under 100k miles.
What kind of engine does a jeep TJ have?
The 2.4L engines were used from 2003 to 2006 in the TJ and TJLs (depending on the transmission you had). The engine was also used in Jeep Libertys, from 2002 to 2006. The Compass and Patriots also used a 2.4L engine, but that’s different than the Chrysler 2.4L PowerTech engine.
It should be replaced every 120,000 miles as regular timed maintenance. Fortunately the 2.4L engines were widely used, and parts for them are readily available. The 2.4L engine was an option primarily in the Wrangler TJ. It was introduced by Jeep when they replaced the older AMC 2.5L engines.