Which is the best radiator to buy for a Jeep Wrangler?
Knows a couple things… There are a lot of “OE replacement” radiators around and most are cheap Chinese imports. Personally, I’d go for the OE Mopar from a discounted source like Mopar parts | Dodge parts | Chryler parts | Jeep parts | WeRMopar.com
Where is the transmission cooler on a Jeep Wrangler?
In order to keep trans temps low on your Wrangler, it is a smart idea to install a transmission oil cooler. The transmission cooler works by adding an extra bit of cooling the transmission fluid after it has gone through the vehicle’s factory trans cooler located within the radiator.
What kind of engine does a Jeep Wrangler have?
The powertrain update for the 2020 Jeep Wrangler is 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6, which puts out 260 horsepower. The largest, and base engine is the3.6-liter Pentastar V6, that cranks out 285 hp.
What did Jeep Wrangler do in World War 2?
The iconic World War II Jeep from the 1940s became famous as the “go-to”transport vehicle of the United States Military and its Allies in both the European and Asian arenas and continued well after the war ended.
Can a Jeep Wrangler run cooler with a 180 thermostat?
On a cold day, yes an engine may run cooler with a 180 degree thermostat. Personally i changed mine out to a 180 the first week after i bought the jeep. My buddy has a 97 wrangler and has went through 3 radiators. After he changed to the 180, still has the same one.
How much does a radiator cost for a Jeep Wrangler?
I had gone through this recently and just about everyone was pumping up the oem radiator, which mine did last 140k miles. i have an auto, so there is a trans cooler in the radiator. oem radiator for manual is $200, for an auto its $300. i opted for the spectra brand oem like model from autozone for $140.
What should the engine temp be on a Jeep Wrangler?
My engine currently reads about 210* (jeep says this is correct)and I have the factory 195* t-stat (I understand that the engine ususally operates about 10-15* above t-stat rating). I know that I would like the cooler temp on the engine, but will the performance be impacted (fuel/air mixture)? What will happen this winter? Will it run too rich?