Can a Jeep Technician Handle Your Really Tough Questions?

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Published 2023-01-22
Are Jeep Wrangler really more reliable than Toyotas? Should you add a superchargers to your Jeep Wrangler? What are the common electrical issues with a Jeep Wrangler? I sit down with Jerry from Shift Autowerx, who has been a Certified Jeep Technician for over 10 years and ask him some of your most challenging Jeep Wrangler questions. We talk about death wobble, reliability, engines, gears, suspension, superchargers, maintenance, Jeep Models and more.

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0:00 Introduction
2:32 Installing a Supercharger on a Jeep Wrangler
4:02 What’s the most reliable Jeep Wrangler Engine
5:22 What’s the least reliable Jeep Wrangler Engine
6:16 How Many Generations of the Jeep Wrangler 3.6L are there?
6:50 3 Most Common Jeep Wrangler JK Repairs
7:47 3 Most Common Jeep Wrangler JL / JL Repairs
8:54 Jeep Wrangler Upgrade After Lift and Tires
9:35 Jeep Wrangler Gear Ratio with 35” Tires
10:07 What’s More Reliable a Jeep Wrangler JK or JL
10:37 Why did a Jeep Technical Buy a Jeep Gladiator
11:12 Best Model Jeep Ever Made
12:02 How Long with the Jeep Wrangler 3.6L Engine Last
13:10 The Most Miles on a Jeep Wrangler 3.6L
13:36 Things to Look for on a Used Jeep Wrangler Rubicon JL
15:04 Best Jeep Wrangler Engine Upgrade
16:42 Most Common Jeep Wrangler JL Electrical Issue
17:34 Should You Buy and Electric Jeep Wrangler
18:11 Jeep Wrangler Owners Should Do this Themselves
19:23 What’s the Most Common Cause of Death Wobble
20:55 What Jeep Wrangler Upgrades Affect Warranty
22:41 How to Keep the JL / JT Secondary Battery Charged
23:55 What Year Jeep Wrangler is the Most Reliable
24:35 What Should be Standard on the Jeep Wrangler
25:38 Why does the Jeep Wrangler 3.6L Oil Cooler Fail
27:00 Fast Yes, No or

All Comments (21)
  • @jrfuentes2688
    It would be nice to have a regular “ask Jerry” session. Great video!
  • @jeep2nv92
    As a Chrysler tech for 28 years, he is spot on, on everything except his pick for the best Jeep ever made. He said the TJ, which I don’t disagree with, but I’d also say the YJ right up there too. I bought a 1992 YJ in 1996 and sold it in 2018. I bought it with 64k miles and sold it with 480k miles.
  • @sham9174
    As someone who has zero mechanical ability, but is passionate about Jeeps, this was wonderful. I hung on every word. Thank you so much.
  • I specifically bought a 06 LJ for two reasons. I wanted a longer wheelbase with only 2 doors and I insisted on the 4.0 because it’s basically bulletproof.
  • @Aaron-ge1hy
    Thanks to Jerry and Brad! Jerry was very generous and an incredibly good sport for taking time to answer those questions! 👍🏼
  • Fellas. This episode was amazing. Glued to it like a great movie. Please keep doing this. Thank you.
  • @daveonley3066
    Really loved this session. I value your info Brad but having it come from a Jeep Technician expert is like gold. Hope you do another video like that again in the future. I also hope that Jeep was listening to all the great questions.
  • @acride
    From personal experience, Jerry is honest, reliable and provides incredible service. Everyone can say what they want about death wobble etc but I encourage you to go visit him and talk to him in person. This is who you want working on your jeep. Looking forward to the next video with him!
  • Thanks for making this video Brad! This was one of my favorites. Very interesting and informative! So cool to hear from someone that has worked on Jeeps at the dealership and knows a lot of the inside details. 😁👍
  • @Kylesjeep
    Love this video! Thank you for having a Jeep technician who is certified before us all and him giving his honest feedback and personal experiences! This is by far been so informative to me and to others. I am a first time jeep wrangler owner. I had my first one about a year ago and only got to drive it for two days before my cylinder head failure happened to me with a sever misfire and thankfully they bought the Jeep back from me and I now have another JL 2019 now and have had it for a year now and so far so good! I love my Jeep JL and thank you again for everything you do!!!
  • I’m a Ford guy, and a service manager at a dealer. Jeeps are average, but they don’t hold a candle to a Toyota. I mean the average Jeep owner is lucky to make it to 100k without spending a few thousand in repairs.
  • @chrisb.5835
    Fantastic video! An "ask Jerry" session as earlier mentioned is a must. I agree with everything said, except engine upgrade. I went with the Mopar intake and AEV vented hood on my JK, and can't imagine driving without these mods. Definitely recomend the Dorman aluminum oil cooler housing, "peace of mind" upgrade as well. Thanks again, Brad.
  • Superb Q&A! This man sounds really like he knows what he's talking about. It's obvious that he also knows his Jeeps extremely well. And he worked, apparently for Jeep dealers in their service departments, for ten years prior to opening his own independent business. I am greatly impressed by this gentleman and his knowledge of Jeep Wranglers, CJ's, and Gladiators! Thank you very much to both of you.
  • @1JEEPNICK1
    I’m shocked on the death wobble, most people say the steering stabilizer is never the cause. Great video.
  • @skypros7
    That was FUN!!, The best youtube video I have see in a year. Absolutely great to hear it from a "independent" certified Jeep (CDJ) mechanic. So good to hear that my 2015 JKR has the 2nd gen 3.6L engine. Thank You Jerry for the great info and your time.
  • @babytrenton
    This is the best video for new Jeep owners! I have both a JK and a JL (392) and had a lot of these questions, myself. Thank you for enlightening us! A pure Diamond in the rough!!!
  • @vandingo1
    Super informative video and great confidence builder for those questions Jeep owners have but need expertise to answer. I wish I had Jerry in Texas, we could use a Shift Auto in North Dallas! For me this was a truly unique segment…thank you TrailRecon!
  • This was an excellent exchange and having both 2013 JK and a 2023 392 in the family was great information! Thanks guys 👍🏼
  • Thank you so much fellas! So informative and Jerry is a complete stud. I wish I lived closer to his shop. He is obviously knowledgeable and trustworthy. And he is Trail Recon approved!
  • Thank you Brad and Jerry, that was super informative and just knowing an experienced mechanic chooses to own and drive a Jeep is very reassuring. Love Jeeps!