The Only Jeep You Should Buy
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- Опубликовано: 14 ноя 2020
- Jeep wrangler review. The Only Jeep I'd Buy, DIY and car review with Scotty Kilmer. Let Me Tell You About This Jeep Wrangler. Are Jeeps Grand Wranglers any good? The best Jeeps and new Jeep problems. Should I buy a Jeep. Buying a new Jeep. Buying a used Jeep. Is Jeep the best off road vehicle? Is Jeep reliable? The truth about Jeeps. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 53 years.
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Hey nice jeep certainly we'll maintain. In joy your honesty and helpful advice Scotty . I own a 2007 Suzuki Jimny which i really like .A true little off roader , simple well made and their are example of one's around with 400,000 km on the clock and still running good. I feel that they are understated but 50 years old as car manufacturer and still going strong and growing in popularity .as as far as Road Manor goes for something short and light you do have to have your mind on the road, but some of it comes down to the conditions of the roads👍
Im cruising a 1988 Cherokee 155xxx miles on it
What do you think about 2001 Jeep Cherokee SE ? I am wanting to fix my up, I see a lot of them on the road.
@@bane7328 and if you continue to service it, may get another 100,000! The were built a LOT better back then.
@@Crystal-uj9wh usual problems with that era were random electrical (door lock actuators) and water leaking around windshield and getting into ECM. If you dont have any rust around glass, or frame, might be a good fixer upper..
Probably the most reliable Jeeps out there. Those 4.0 inline 6 motors are basically indestructible
Dale Gribble you got that right.
@Dale Gribble. Yes, that's what Scotty said in the video. And you remembered! Congratulations!
Yes, they were. And the smaller variant, the 2.5L 4 cyl was also an excellent motor.
I'd imagine one would be safe buying an '06 Wrangler. After that they went full Chrysler, you never go full Chrysler.
Until everything else falls apart except it
I have an 02 TJ with 294,000 miles on it. Still runs STRONG. that 4.0 inline 6 is amazing
I've been following you for YEARS and you've saved me headaches and money pits . After a rough day I enjoy watching your videos on the way home ...I appreciate you and respect everything you've done for each one of us reading this ,Thank you.
I had a 2000 wrangler with one of them straight 6's and the 5 speed. That thing was a beast. I started driving it when I was 17 and I had it till I was 21 so that should say everything. I was a teenage boy and couldnt break it, they dont make em like that any more.
Scotty, I really appreciate your honesty in giving a good car it’s due, no matter the manufacturer. That’s why you are probably the most trusted car mechanic around.
I like most of his videos but he made fun of Porsche
@Trenbologna Sandwich dude a car that will make you smile is trash
Grampa had a heart attack when he saw Scotty Floor it.
I owned two Wranglers, a '93 and a '98. LOVED them both; great cars! Except for....gas mileage; you can actually watch the fuel gauge go down. Hey, when they have the aerodynamics of a shoebox. The places I discovered off-grid with those suckers was amazing. ps: the 2.5L is totally gutless; buy the 4L.
I kinda of notice that in my 2017 Jeep Patriot, but I still need to drive it a little more (got it used) I feel the gas eats a up a little faster
I bought my 2.5 4cyl 97 automatic TJ for $3,000. Rust free frame. Yes it’s not fast but who chooses to buy a Jeep for the speed of a race car?
I didn't have any issue with the 2.5L and it gives better better MPG and reliable. My truck with a V6 gets worse MPG than the Jeep does. Only time I really wished for the 4L was if driving in sand, etc. or towing.
A Jeep owner doesn’t choose a Jeep for the fuel economy of a civic or Prius, it’s chosen for the fun of owning a Jeep. I have a 97 tj with the 2.5 it does the job for me, it’s reliable and drives fine, yes it’s not fast but again it’s not a race car. I still enjoy it.
@@charlesmagno28 My V6 Tacoma gets the same mpg as my Patriot got. Not kidding
My 08 wrangler just turned 225,000 miles. We cleaned the underside thoroughly, painted it, then hit it with cosmoline. Looks like it came from the factory. These things are tanks. I love them.
Unsafe at any speed....
The ONLY Jeep you should ever buy is a 1994 Toyota Celica.
fackts
Or a wife's Lexus
Smart man.
My dad used to have a celica but he raced it so much he blew up the motor😂
If ya 16 maybe lol I love my Jeep! And get a muscle car!
Be right back guys, I’m going to see if Jeep stock just rose.
They just announced the 392 Hemi Wrangler is going into production so that might put it up a bit too, just not as much as a Scotty Approved ® review would.
as if there not already overpriced
@@gord7025 Can’t wait to not afford that one!
Yea these are already overpriced. People want 8k+ for these with 200k miles
It’s already too high.
My 98 Cherokee had 647k on it. Sold it to a friend and it’s still going. Engine was never opened for anything other than a rear main seal.
You never had a single head gasket failure?
1996 Grand Cherokee Laredo. 425,000 miles. Still daily driver.....
@andrewmorgan5541 my 4.0 XJ compiled over 287,000 and never needed any big repairs! It was damn near bulletproof.. until I flipped it doing 75 in a 35 country road (I was young and dumb).
Thanks for the Jeep memories. I had a 1999 Wrangler like this one from 1999 to 2003, with the straight-6 and manual 5-speed. Loved that car. Unfortunately it was too narrow and I started having a lot of pain in my left arm because I could not bring my arm around to my side, and there was no arm rest even if I did squeeze it to my side. I would love to have a good condition one now as an extra vehicle. That 4.0 liter had great low-RPM torque which was great in stop-and-go traffic.
Scotty the ONLY JEEP I ever owned was a 195O "Korea War Willys Jeep"...bought it from my Uncle in 1977 for($900.00) and had it until 2008...sold it for $10,000 cash.👍
They are works of art and icons.
M38, right?
Sold it? Fine line between genius and insanity 😭😅
Scotty not bashing Jeeps? Never thought I'd see the day!
That’s because the early jeeps are OK it’s the later jeeps that suck. My son bought a brand new four-door Jeep for his wife, the motor blew up at 80,000 miles
@@jeffzekas It made it 80,000 miles? Well, that is damn good for a Jeep! But I still love them!
This Jeep was produced nearly two decades before Fiat bought Chrysler.
@@jeffzekas Carwizard on YT had a newer Jeep.Said he put it up on the hoist and the chassis started bending into a banana shape.
🤣
I bought a 94 yj about 3 months ago and have already replaced studs, fuel pump assembly, and front leaf springs and bushings. And I still love it. It’s the most fun I’ve had in a long while.
In line 6 cylinder design is perfect. 7 main bearings. Just keep oil and coolant in them and your set.
Love when Scotty knocks on the cars to show how solid they are
But he's also demonstrating the satisfying lack of plastic parts 🤛🏼
Thanks for posting this, Scotty - I *love* my '99 Wrangler 4.0! Just brought it back from Colorado where I spent the summer running the trails, and it was amazing amounts of fun. I can turn it around on a narrow trail, climb some amazing inclines, go over huge rocks, and still run it on the highway with reasonable comfort. I do carry a spare cam and crank sensor as well as a top radiator hose - but that's just good sense when you're 11000' up in the mountains. It's not as "slick" as some modern cars, but it's just perfect for being off-road, no matter how rough things get.
Recently bought a ‘96 TJ here in NZ. Glad to hear your approval on this vehicle. Lots of great memories of 4 wheeling when I was a teenager.
I'm a grandma, and I LOVE my Jeep.
She's a rock climber with scrapes and scars just like me , love her the more for them. Keep your old sedans as long as I can still climb up in the seat(she has a lift) Im keeping her.
Scotty is spot on with this one. The TJ's with the 4.0 are one of the best wranglers.
Yes sir
04-06 LJs are the best 4.0 jeep you can get imo
@@negativeslim your opinion
@@negativeslim i prefer my short body
@@negativeslim I have a 06’ LJ myself... couldn’t agree more... 4.0 is bulletproof, mine has 166,000 on her... although the engine was rebuilt recently while doing body restoration last year... I’ve done lots of exterior upgrades/modern updates to the interior etc... this year alone 3 people have offered to buy it off me... it’s my daily driver, w/turbo kit, not much off roading anymore though after my back operation.. the extra length provides better room in the back and more stable ride on the highway... it’s simple to maintain, never left me anywhere and the TJ/LJ is a great old school Jeep for sure for daily use or off roading, and the LJ model especially a collectible in the future.
Drop off Jeep for quick fix...comes back and says “how did it get 3,200 miles on it”😂
Ferris Beuller
You happened to mention why vent fan wasn't working and what could be the problem. "Blower motor resistor"
Well now I know what to fix on my Jeep. Thanks for all you're informative videos Scotty.👍
I have a 94 YJ with an in-line six cylinder 4.0 engine and it still runs great. The only issue I’ve ever had is with the 3rd gear synchronizer which is fairly common.
Scotty, you are absolutely right - bought one in Montreal Canada in Winter of 2000 4.0-5 Speed - 10 years later - The thing was brand new after 10 years 120 miles of hunting trips, skiing trips - off roads in the great North - Never had an issue even starting in bone-chilling -35... Maintenance only rustproofing, oil changes, and 1 set of tires never never never had any issues. I even had the original braked !! I do love my 2005 Xterra, more space, but still miss my red 2000 Wrangler ( was called TJ Sport up here )
The scenery has certainly improved with the move to TN.
@@miltonrichardson786 good question. Moving there soon.
Great video Scotty. I just picked up an 03 Jeep Wrangler Sport with 13,000 miles on a ATK remanufactured 4.0 inline 6. New radiator, new water pump, new clutch, new throttle body, all new belts/hoses for only $6,000.
Jon Lennon didn’t die... he got older and became a great mechanic! Love , aka Scotty.
Ok...stop with the LSD trips, anytime now.
True believer in the straight 6. My 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is about 190,000 miles. Only problem is some day replace the transmission. Yet the way I drive it, nope. 20 too 22mpg on the Highway. Love it.
Way back when I was in high school a guy I knew had a Jeep with the straight six and a manual transmission. I think it was a 70 or 71 model. That thing was indestructible. It was built like a tank and I wouldn't be at all surprised if he still has it today.
I had an AMC Eagle (2/4 wheel drive) back in the day with that engine. They designed in additional main bearings for the crankshaft. The California Highway Patrol used the Eagles up in the mountains. I hated to see mine go but the underbody was badly rusted from the winter salt spread on the roads in Southeast Michigan.
I have owned 7 Jeeps now. Own an '18 3.6 Rubicon 2 door and a '20 2.0 Turbo 4, four door right now and out of 30 years of ownership I have only ever had problems with 1 Jeep, one time, and it was fixed under warranty. Yes, they are rolling bricks, but they are rolling bricks that will do anything. The 2.5's were absolutely crap, 100% agree, but never had a problem with any of the newer ones with reliability. I honestly think one reason there are problems with Jeeps is they are heavily abused. People drive the snot out of them and treat the like crap. That has a big impact on reliability. If maintained, they do great.
For the first question , he's right but you can fix the valve/lifter clicking on start up by using a little bit of Lucas oil stabilizer and changing oil often. It only clicks and rattles for a few seconds because that's how long it takes for your engine to circulate oil to the top end and then its gone.
Love my old 96 XJ. 401,000k on the original 6 cyl and trans and still going strong.
I've come to appreciate my 98 Jeep Wrangler TJ from my late uncle. It was with my dad. And now he gave it to me.
The guy who sent that question made my day! I have that same problem with a 2007 Toyota RAV4 I just bought, thanks for the advice! I already spent a lot of money trying to getting rid of a lot of noises from the suspension system...
I was watching this video because my dad loves his 99 Wrangler, his a 60 years grandpa... REGARDS!
"The front differential...That Big ol' lump." **(inset picture)** lol
The pictures get me everytime.
Now that was a bootiful booty! 👍😎
"Nice ride, comfortable"... Scotty ;}
Live near Cleveland never seen a wrangler that clean ever. Those 4.0 engines are long lasting seen them with 400,000 miles on the original engine thats why they stopped making them too reliable.
Same. I'm in Ashtabula. Every Wrangler in this year range I see is either shot or has been repaired.
The 4.0L I6 was replaced with that pos 💩 3.8l mini van engine. A prime example of obsolescence.
Except for the coolant leaks, cracked exhaust manifolds, cracked valve covers, cracked cylinder heads…
I had a Jeep dealer mechanic tell me that! Said they made no money fixing them cuz they never broke!
@@johnsmith-em2wp He didn't make money because they were all dying under warranty.
Great video & review for this jeep! I have a 1997 jeep Cherokee sport with the same straight 6 inline engine & it still runs like a champ for me everyday.
I bought the Italian engine Jeep. Couldn't be happier I've red lined mine countless times too and haven't had a single issue. Slapped on 35's no re gear and it still pulls great, oil changes annually.
Did some looking around on google and forums to see how it's been for others. I haven't found anyone who has had problems with that motor either.
That Tennessee air finally got to him. Whewww
My ‘99 TJ has 340k miles and I’ll never sell her...her name is Pokey
I have a 2000 TJ with 389k. Still chugging along. I bought it new and it's the best car I ever owned.
Mine is "Lil' Silver"!
Good a true jeeper, mines a 91 and it's the dutchman
Haha my 06 Rubicon is named Betsy. Too funny. I had a 1990 Cherokee and I sold it with 234k miles on her, still was running strong.
LOL YEA RIGHT NO CHRYSLER CAN MAKE 100K MILES LET ALONE 340K
I used to have a 97 Cherokee Country, the frame was absolutely perfect with 249,879 or something miles. The valve cover was missing a couple bolts and on a cold winter day, I started it up and redlined it for 15 seconds without warning it up. Those years were bad because of electrical stuff, but still the engine is indestructible
I bought a TJ Wrangler lifted in September. Thanks for this great review Scotty! She’s a fun ride
Scotty, I have a 96 cherokee with 272k miles. It's strictly off road since 220. Amazing vehicle. I have told everyone I will buy any pre 2000 cherokee.
Just a few years ago, I rolled my 2003 into a ditch. Roll cage held up perfectly, I'm alive and didn't get hurt...walked away without a scratch and it still drives fine. These Jeeps are tough!
Nice to see Scotty not busting on Jeeps. Had the 2000 version of this Jeep. Loved it. Still have my 2003 Liberty with 225k miles, and love my 2019 JGC Trailhawk. Jeeps are just getting better and better each year. Love'm.
I love my Jeep. I have 247,000 miles on mine and she runs great. I'm also rocking the 5 speed manual.
1:50 😂 I love the pics Scotty puts.
Have a 1997 TJ that is used daily. Got a 5.3l in it now. Had to put in a new transmission around 397,000.
I bought a 99 TJ put a 5.7 HEMI in with a 545 RFE Transmission, Currie axles (dana 60 in back 44 in front) Lifted it 6" long arm kit, heavy-duty steering linkage, on 35's, a Procharger blower, 3" intercooler and to top it off a wet Zex Nitrous. This thing has so much torque and is so much fun to drive I always have a smile when I drive it!
My ‘98 XJ is still my primary vehicle. Works so well for the basics of driving in all weather conditions and low maintenance and expense.
I was a fire chief and my favorite command vehicle of all was a 1998 Cherokee. It was unstoppable.
Alright I lost it at the Italian steering wheel
Got the 2005 TJ. Mint condition, close to stock with a few fun minor upgrades. Best Jeep they ever made, not the fanciest, but solid fundamentals and customizable.
Love my TJ. 1998 4.0 L manual Ive owned for nearly 20 years with almost 200,000 miles. Daily driven and still running strong to this day.
I love the Buckeye gear on the Jeep. My FJ has over 200K miles on it.
I have owned two vintage Jeeps with the "bullet proof" 4.0 liter engine and Scotty is right - they run forever. I currently have a 1994 Jeep YJ with a 4.0 and only 68k miles. Runs excellent, parts are inexpensive and also very easy to work on. I personally prefer the YJ over the TJ because I like old school analog gauges; I also have a 1987 Suzuki Samurai which is even more simple (manual steering :).
The Suzuki samurai is my All time favorite vehicle ! I have had 3 over the year's, currently have a 91 fuel injection. They can literally go anywhere
Just because of gauges? From design to engineering the TJ is way better then the YJ ... The TJ is peak jeep.
Have an 06 on an island. Took out the back seats and replaced with beanbags. Stock wheelbase slightly bigger wheels and tires. Absolutely obsessed with my TJ wrangler
My grandpa got me my '03 TJ in 2006. Still driving that baby, still runs like a charm. Take care of your jeep!
I'm floored. Scotty actually praising a Chrysler product! :)
Finally Scotty's given Jeep some of the credit they deserve. Thank you 😊
This is 2021, he's showing a 99....wonder why
If someone gave me a jeep made since then, I would thank them and immediately sell it
Wrangler at least the last good grand Cherokee was the wj as long as you avoid the v8. the zjs had the good v8s 318 and 360
Got one of these Jeeps. The thing runs great. Manual is super fun to drive. Put it in 4 low and climb up any mountain. Super light weight, easy to work on and underneath. I do recommend the hard tops for this generation. The tops can be a problem to get on and off and usually the weather is counterproductive towards the shrinking of the material when you want to put the top on in the winter. Believe it or not I towed 7,000 pounds on a trailer and the jeep ran fine, I crawled at about 40 the whole time but the engine had no problem pulling it, but the rear springs and the steering were the question marks.
I have a 99 TJ 4.0L 5sp manual and love it. It's the 5th 4.0L Jeep I've owned and every one of them was strong.
I've gotta 1997 Grand Cherokee Laredo project Jeep with an inline-6 and love it!
I had a Jeep Grand Cherokee with a straight 6. Great engine.
scotty has a really good point about the venerable 3 speed but like obviously you want the 6 speed, one of the unique features of the wrangler is that the manual transmission is actually a really popular option AND the car sold well so its not hard to find one. Today SUV's don't even offer manuals as a option typically.
Bought a 99 Cherokee sport in 2002 with 33k miles . 5speed manual, and took it to about 236k miles. Only major issue was rebuilding if the diff at 200k miles. Also water pump replacement. Clutch never slipped. Sold it in 2017. Never had to service a/c.
Wish Jeep still made that engine. So easy to service! Would pull up hills in First gear without lugging the engine!
You can drive them across country though, I just drove my 1994 jeep wrangler, 4.0 I6 with the 3 speed auto and 198k miles from WA to VA and it did great (minus the wind noise) and I also bought it from a grandpa 😂
I've got a 2001 Wrangler with that 4.0. I've had very few troubles with it in the 15 years I've owned it. I had to replace the right front caliper, two batteries, brakes, fan belt and a radiator (went all aluminum). All were easy to fixes. As I've gotten older, I've come to appreciate simple vehicles. Been a mechanical engineer for years and one thing I've learned, the more complex a system the more unreliable it becomes. This is why I won't buy any more high end cars....especially if they are European. Had a Mercedes once, worst car I ever owned for reliability.
We just did an 8500 mile overlanding trip in our 99 XJ with a 4.0 on road, mostly offroad, up and down mountains, over the rocks, through the sand, 58 nights in the back country, the 4.0 never missed a beat....the 4.0 is bulletproof.
Got an '03 Jeep TJ with the *AMC 4.0L inline six* + the 5-speed manual that was gotten from the showroom floor in Oct. 2003. Still have it. Best investment ever for a vehicle here in Alaska as it'll get me to where I wanna be where a Toyota Corolla can't go off road + easy to work on / easy to find parts for.
I love my '03 Wrangler too. It gets me where I need to go :)
The price of '99 Wranglers just went up
Anything with the 4.0 i6 prices are going up and have
@@tristancrawford3178 just bought one yesterday thats the only reason i clikced lol
All the tj's are going up, have been for a while now. Even the 4 bangers from what I've seen.
@@cgustafson240 FCA DESTROYED Jeep
@@BPatches701 They didn't do them any favors, shy of keeping the name alive.
I have a 1999 Jeep Wrangler that I got back in July. And I love it. With a 5 speed manual. It’s great.
Just bought a 94 yj from a retired Vietnam veteran. It’s in great shape. I drive it to work and cruise in it. 3 speed straight 6. I look forward to driving it 3-4 days a week.
It is a nice change of pace to hear Scotty say something nice about jeeps. I have a 2016 wrangler jku and its amazing for what I use it for...no issues on or off road at 80k miles. Take care of it and know its limitations just like any vehicle. 3.6 pentastar has been great. Come at me lol
4 door wrangler moment
lul
@@jm7079 lul if it works it works
@@clwade10 My 1991 honda "works" - when I see a Jeep, a Wrangler specifically, a smile creeps up on my face because I think of the 97 Jeep TJ I own. A real mans jeep. Built for 1 person and a large dog. I see the 4 door wranglers and it's like :(((( but if it "works" for you!
Imagine buying a 4 door wrangler lmfao
@@AdolfTrumpler easy there are millions of them.
Have a 99 TJ Sport, same color, going on 200,000. Love my TJ.
Congratulations for a wonderfully maintained vehicle.
Darn.... now you planted in my head the idea to get myself an old Jeep.
Nice review. I wanted a new Jeep so I bought a 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport, 4 door, 2.0 turbo, 8 speed automatic, with a hard top. I am retired & I don't want to have to work on a vehicle, especially in a foot of snow! I also got the upgraded warranty, 5 years/75,000 miles.
Wish you well in Tennessee and hope you're enjoying it there
Literally a bulletproof Jeep! A jeep was actually awarded a Purple Heart back in World War II after traversing 11,000 miles of jungle terrain in Guadalcanal. It was found later with bullet holes in its windshield. 💜
I had a 99 Jeep 4.0 with the 5-speed manual. I modified the exhaust to have a Flowmaster Super 44. THAT was super fun. Wish I never would've sold it.
I had an 03 from almost new to a few years ago basically 14 years I owned it. Got rid of it a few years ago just bought a 2004 two door unlimited. They only made those for three years same engine same tranny love it! Only a little bit of surface rust from chipped paint frame is perfect
I’d love to have a good TJ/LJ, but owners value them like gold
Scott Cameron there's a reason for that...
Very true, I doubt I would ever sell mine.
Yes we do
76,000 miles on my 02. It would take probably triple or quadruple the value to convince me to sell it
CJ = Citizens Jeep
YJ = Yuppie Jeep
TJ = Tough Jeep
LJ = Longer Jeep
JK = Just Kidding
I drove a jeep for about a year in Germany in the 50's. The only thing I ever missed was it had no heater, otherwise it was great.
I had a 01 tj 2inch lift with 33 inch tires after I paid it off i got a motorcycle too. Best two things I've bought in life wished I kept both of them. One for winter and rainy roads and the other for sunny days and weekends! The only problems I had with the jeep was the radiator and the clutch switch both them out pretty cheap too. Best years of my life!
You are Spot On about this TJ. I still miss my old 1998 TJ, but I have a 2016 JKU now.
I've always loved the 99 Jeeps!
I have a 2001 Sahara that i purchased 20 years ago last month, Scotty! Expect it will still be going for at least another 20!
I associated Jeep with Chrysler and couldn't imagine putting miles on one till my friend said he had 220k miles on his 2004 Liberty! Then I started noticing that was common with other models as well. Impressive.
I have a 92 yj, a 2003 Hummer H2 and a 2017 JK unlimited sport and love them all.
My 1998 jeep cherokee xj has almost the exact same drive train. Love it!
What a Jeep should be. A lovely example of when they were solid made in the US.
Great review as always. Sure enjoy your reviews. I'm pretty tech savvy but watching your videos, I've learned a lot.
i just bought a 2002 TJ same engine and everything so glad i found this video
I love my 01' TJ sport she's never left me on the side of the road. That 4.0 straight six is unkillable.
What do you think about an 09 for 148k miles? It’s a V6 4 automatic
@@limellama1490 nothing compared to the 4.0 of old, an 09 is probably running the 3.6 or 3.8, which are known for being unreliable
They're great motors,but, as a former radiator shop guy, always pay close attention to your cooling system on any straight 6. If it overheats it'll warp the head almost everything. I'd put a new heavy duty radiator( Moline if you can get one) and change thermostat first thing when buying a used one.
@@johnchandler1687 OEM radiators cooled these just fine when new, so I recommend an OEM style replacement when the time comes. Bigger is not better, when the vehicle doesn't require it. I replaced the original radiator on my 2000 TJ that the top plastic tank cracked, but it never overheated, with a stock style, about 6 or 7 years ago, I can sit and idle all day long and stay somewhat under 210 degrees, even in the Phoenix AZ summer, and even with the AC on. That tells me, it doesn't need anything beyond what it came with. Other mods like a motor swap excluded.
@@89grand The thing is a radiator slowly gets stopped up inside over time. It's over engineered to prevent you motor from overheating ,but it will gradually run a little hotter. Won't hurt the engine, but even a small increase in avg running temp cuts the life of your transmission. That's why all the transmission shops in our town told customers that there
Was no warranty unless they had the radiator rodded out. And also, if your buying a new one, why wouldn't you want extra capacity. If you spring a leak you've got that much more juice. It fits right in because it's an option with most cars anyway.
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Enjoyed this show. I own a 2017 Jeep Patriot Latitude. I consider it the right choice for Grandpa. 47.000 miles