boardman

i have this common problem that my jk is eating oil at a rapid rate, no leaks and no obvious signs of burning oil. any one else here have this issue and how are they dealing with chrysler about it. iv just started to address this with the dealership and so far their back stepping big time. my oil pressure light came on and this is how i found out about it i wonder if my engine has already sustained damage from running so low. any thoughts?

Jenna

I have an 09 2 door JK and so far I haven't had any issues. I've got 48,000 on er too.

chaos

i had a o7 4dr with 52000k when they change the motor. it was taking between 3 and 4 liters of oil every 5000k

clodydeloady

My 07 Sahara Wrangler is taking one quart every 1500 miles, the dealer d'ont know what to do I am trading it in as soon as the 2012 model come out (with the Penstastar and 5 speed auto)

anjy jackson

u should keep changing oils on a regular basis like , like after every 10000 miles or something.

Jeepminded

YEIKS!!! This is the first motor swap I've heard of.

I've been following this topic very closely on other forums, and it sounds as many (many) early JKs have this issue 07/08...not sure on 09's. Finger is pointing to pistons rings not installed correctly, no news on a batch or lot of motors to narrow it down yet.

Ahhh. Upsetting to say the least.

I've said it before, but I'll say it again....lift the hood check your oil on a regular basis (every fuel fill up) don't get complacent and just wait for the oil change time to come around. It takes just a few minutes out of your day.

I have not noticed any oil consumption yet...08 JKU with 41K on the clock.

rodrick316

boardman<<>>im haveing the same problem as you,,my 2008 jeep wrangler is eating oil,,2 quarts for every 1200 kms,,,this is INSANE,,if you view some other forms,,WERE NOT ALONE,,,there is 100s of us and ppl have started to join together to challange chryslers,,1 quart every 1000k laws,,,,BOARDMAN my dealership is working with me,,we have started the ball rolling with monituring the oil,,,YOUR not alone and as jeep owners we were the UNLUCKY ones ..

boardman

I gave up the fight, 3 dealerships and Chrysler engineering dept and I'm eating more oil and their response too bad buy a new one and your issue is resolved. Wtf... I sold the jeep and my caliber too I'm done with the big piece of **** three. Good luck with your fight

rodrick316

boardman??? why did you give up???was your jeep still under factory warrenty?? if it was under warrenty and eating more than the amount of oil than chrysler says is normal,,you should have got a new engine,,,i have seen some horror stories,,but i have seen some stories about chrysler actually giving ppl new engines and fixing there problems,,,

boardman

yup still under warrany, but chrysler states its acceptable to consume 1 - 1.5ltr per 1000km. their sticking by this clause and clearly told me they wont replace the motor as im not consuming over this amount. my wife is was so fed up and disgusted with them after what we spent she pulled the plug. she bought a kia and couldn't be happier. it kills me to write this as im a jeep fan for life. i think ill buy a jk still but it will be used and my buddy said he can swap the motor with something better. good luck with your fight i honestly cant say you will win with them but i hope the best for you