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The jeepfan.com 2004 Wrangler TJ Unlimited has almost 195,000 miles on it. Since we have only owned it a short time it’s hard to know its maintenance history and recently we have noticed that the coolant has been boiling in the overflow bottle. Even more recently it boiled so bad that it puked up antifreeze …
The 2018+ Wrangler JL uses the same 3.6L V6 as the 2012-2018 Wrangler JK. There are some internal tweaks, but it’s mostly the same on the outside. A redesign of the top engine cover makes accessing the filter possible without removing the cover. Changing your oil yourself can save you some money but mostly it …
The 3.6L Pentastar V6 in the new Wrangler JL utilizes the Electronic Start Stop System (ESS). The concept behind this is to save fuel by shutting the engine off automatically to prevent idling when the Jeep is sitting stopped. As usual when something changes many people will hate a change without fully understanding the benefits, …
In the 20+ years jeepfan.com has been covering the Jeep community we have had the pleasure of presenting the TJ, the JK, and now the JL. Whatever you may thing about the new JL one thing is certain that Jeep really did it correctly..again. There is just so many things that the JL is and …
With the final year of the JK coming to an end Jeep introduced a special edition model Rubicon that goes a little further than the Hard Rock edition. Not much detail on the new heavier front axle and heavier rock rails is indicated yet. It appears to already have a lift installed and 35″ tires …
You buy new (and larger) tires and possibly wheels for your Jeep and you wonder what’s the proper pressure. It’s often different than the stock tires since the larger tires are likely a different weight rating and constructed a bit different. Finding your proper pressure is done by reading the contact patch. Just how do …
We’ve been compiling information to create a VIN decoder for the Wrangler JK Series which ran from 2007 to 2017. Some information has been difficult to obtain as years have progressed, modifications will be made as it becomes available. The VIN plate on a JK can be easiest located through the front of the driver …
PRESS RELEASE: All New 2017 Jeep Compass Auburn Hills, Mich. Nov 17, 2016 – The all-new 2017 Jeep Compass expands the brand’s global reach with an unmatched combination of attributes that includes legendary and best-in-class 4×4 off-road capability, advanced fuel-efficient powertrains, premium and authentic Jeep design, superior on-road driving dynamics, open-air freedom, and a host …
Many types of terrain will be encountered when off road, hills can be some of the most fun. Personally, I enjoy hills more than just about anything else, especially uphill. Up hill driving requires some technique to do it well and there are usually a few approaches to getting up the hill. Some methods may …
It’s likely 2017 will be the final year of the JK. Hard to believe that 10 years have passed since the release of the first ever four door Wrangler that caused such a stir in the Jeep community. The controversial Jeep quickly turned into possibly the most successful open roof style Jeep model ever. Just …
