DeucesALLin

After reading all these horror stories about '07 engines I am wondering why mine runs so strong at +105K miles and DOESNT BURN OIL... Could the engine have been replaced? I am the second owner, and have looked at the Jeep website but am only finding vague references to service done. Any suggestions?

dpowell5523

I was wondering the same thing about mine. I had the oil pan gasket replaced and a transfer case seal replaced. I drive the ^#}^**>EUR\ out of mine and no problems. I do all the minor maintenance myself unless it's covered by the warranty for now. I have not had any of the issues some people have had.

LakeTravisJK

fwiw... I'm the original owner of my 07 JK (build date Sept 06), and now have 70k+ miles with no oil burning, or any other engine issues. Now, like most others, I have had issues with the stearing clunk, stall bug, xfer case cable, etc... but my 3.8 has worked like a champ.

Ryan0260

Not all the 07 3.8's were bad motors. Apparently you have a good one

probo0421

Knock on wood my 07 has 65000 miles and no issue. Good for us I guess

Bone206

I feel pretty luck so far too.. . mine is going strong and I haven't had any issues with clunky steering or anything really for that matter.

BulldogMJP

I also wonder! My 07 jk U has 157000 Km's on it. I'm not orig owner. The engine runs nice and has no sign of oil loss. It's been pushing 35's on a four inch lift for the last 5k. Just had lower intake gasket fixed after a coolant leak developed. I'm slapping on a tranny cooler this weekend just to help her out a little. Also change of oil is needed after the intake leaked. Will do that tomorrow hopefully. Jeep say only recall not done is something to do with the tow hitch.

JKingAround

Mine has been replaced twice 31000 miles

Jiblet

It's a form of publication bias; forums like this attract people reporting and/or trying to solve problems. People are less inclined to report that they aren't having any problem. (Until the subject comes up.....)

DeucesALLin

But that is MY original post- HOW DO I SEE IF THIS IS THE ORIGINAL ENGINE?