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Jeep Wrangler JK
JK General Discussion
Looking into buying jeeps but keep finding leaks (advice?)
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<blockquote data-quote="Chris" data-source="post: 426024" data-attributes="member: 1"><p>Well if you want my advice, you'd be smart to stay away from any and all 07-11 models, period.</p><p></p><p>If you haven't done the research yet, you should. The 3.8 is a terribly shitty motor known for burning oil, leaking oil, and being underpowered.</p><p></p><p>The 3.6 Pentastar that superseded it in the 2012+ models is vastly superior in every way.</p><p></p><p>Drive the two back-to-back and you'll see what I mean.</p><p></p><p>That rear main seal leak is very, very common on the earlier models, as I mentioned they are known to leak and burn oil.</p><p></p><p>Do yourself a favor and avoid all 07-11 models, please.</p><p></p><p>There is a reason they are so cheap on the used market and a clean TJ will go for more money... because no one wants the earlier JKs. Not if they've done their research.</p><p></p><p>This may be an unpopular opinion with some people, but it's the cold hard truth. Save up some more money and look for a lower mile 2012+ JK. You'll be happy you did.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Chris, post: 426024, member: 1"] Well if you want my advice, you'd be smart to stay away from any and all 07-11 models, period. If you haven't done the research yet, you should. The 3.8 is a terribly shitty motor known for burning oil, leaking oil, and being underpowered. The 3.6 Pentastar that superseded it in the 2012+ models is vastly superior in every way. Drive the two back-to-back and you'll see what I mean. That rear main seal leak is very, very common on the earlier models, as I mentioned they are known to leak and burn oil. Do yourself a favor and avoid all 07-11 models, please. There is a reason they are so cheap on the used market and a clean TJ will go for more money... because no one wants the earlier JKs. Not if they've done their research. This may be an unpopular opinion with some people, but it's the cold hard truth. Save up some more money and look for a lower mile 2012+ JK. You'll be happy you did. [/QUOTE]
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Jeep Wrangler JK
JK General Discussion
Looking into buying jeeps but keep finding leaks (advice?)
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