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POLL UPDATE ON 3.8L Engine longevity poll taken back in 2011.

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Old 02-21-2016, 09:35 AM
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Default POLL UPDATE ON 3.8L Engine longevity poll taken back in 2011.
Originally Posted by fourwheelingbigbubba
I was wanting to do a poll for the 2007-2011 JK Wrangler. I'm curious how many miles/life of these 3.8L V6s before they croak. Please share the odometer reading, and if you've had any problems from the engine; or perhaps something else. I put this poll under stock but was debating the modified board since I, and others upgrade their Jeeps. I'll start off with mine: 2007-55K=No problems. fwbb
An continuation of the poll taken back in 2011 on 3.8L engine longevity.
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2010 with 130k on the clock- zero motor issues.
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112k on 07 jk. Does not burn any oil. I just replaced intake gasket as it developed an antifreeze leak.
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2008 with 133k on the clock. Little burning oil never hurt anybody..
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08 jku 223k only major thing I've had to do is heater core
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117,000 on my 08
137,000 on my dad's 07
Only thing on ours is small oil leaks not bad enough to warrant tearing into yet.
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142k on my 07. Still runs like a 3.8 should

112k on wifes 07 no issues. Trans replaced about 30k ago but engine is solid
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08 jku 223k only major thing I've had to do is heater core
Original auto trans?
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Coming up on 33K. The only problems I have had in 5yrs of ownership are one rear caliper and several HVAC problems, stupid plastic gears, TPMS sensors and rust!
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