Stepsride

There is a lot of noise about oil consumption. Who has successfully fixed this issue. I also have the tricking noise which may be the spun bearing issue. Who has successfully resolved this.

We have many annoyed people with this please let us know:
1. Any ways you resolved or helped these issues (PVC valve, 30 wt oil...)
2. Steps to document issues with Chrysler (Could help with a recall)
3. What made the dealer act and replace the engine or perform a big service to fix these issues

I want this to be the thread thread that is the beginning and end of this issue. I have the same issues and want them dealt with. We have enough people and knowledge on this site to figure this thing out.

Thanks
STEP

Ryan0260

Good thread. Interested in this as well

jeep_creep

My solution is carry oil with you, the bottem end bearings definitely don't sound good and it uses about a L of oil between changes and I change it every 4000 km, still using mopar filter and 5w20

Stepsride

You and I have the same problem with the 3.8 and you helped spur this thread.

Ryan0260

Yeah I'm currently doing a consumption test so basically I'm just driving around and waiting. I am still running the 5w20 and may switch to the 5w30 soon and see if that helps

Sierra141

Switching to 5-30w helped with valve train tapping noise

duneslider

My solution was to replace the engine. Chrysler couldn't have cared less. I thought their email response back was hilarious. They told me they have made great strides in customer service and quality but good luck with your proplems. My advice is make sure something happens (fixed) before the warranty is up. Once the warranty is gone so are they.

It cost me about 2k to do my own engine swap. If trade in on a 12 would have been within a 5k spread I would have done that.

I am happy with my decision. I feel like I have a jeep with a second life.

I will not waste money on full synthetic again. Still thinking about a semi-synthetic blend. I am also leaning towards 5w-30 this time.

Ryan0260

Yeah I remember reading about you replacing your engine. How many miles were on yours and what were your initial symptoms? Engine failure is my fear as well

Stepsride

Lets keep this thread solution based and stay away from the stories. Do not mean to be flippant however we want a thread we can build that has things we can try to get rid of our problem. However if a story adds an idea for a solution let it rip!

STEP

sringer

After a long drawn out process...they finally replaced my engine