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I put a bottle and a half of Valvoline's new Restore and Protect Fuel System Cleaner into a full tank of gas. I don't do this often, because I run mostly Top Tier fuel through my Jeeps. But I bought this Jeep at 35k and I have put 35 k on it, so it's probably a good idea. It certainly can't...

Get the newer one. Your dealership parts department will know. That's what I did. The old one will work. If it is not leaking, obviously it is fine. But the newer one is less likely to leak. THe ZF and Mopar fluid are the same. There are other options for fluid, too. Not trying to start...

1. Pretty sure, yes, but I will let someone else answer that. 2. Yes. It does NOT use the same filter. I'm still thinking of one of these and if I do one, I will probably buy just one extra filter.

Was the alt pulley making noise? If so, what did it sound like?

Yep. Standard procedure at dealerships is that if one battery goes, you replace them both. The only time I deviate from that is if the big battery is a pure-lead high performance AGM (Like an Odyssey, Northstar, or Optima) and it is less than 5 years old. But I would replace a regular battery...

I have found the Kendas to be outstanding in both. They are not a mud tire, but they are a pretty aggressive all-terrain. You can get them to clear with a little throttle. It would take a little more than it would with an MT. Generally, I have found all-terrains to be better than MT´s in...

Hmmm. Source? Sequence IVB is the most important test used in the industry at the current time. It measures wear in the valve train, specifically, on the camshafts and bearings. Mobil 1 is known to be a top performer there, especially their high end oils, such as EP, ESP, and Advanced Clean...

That has changed. Mobil 1 had a period of time when Jeep was owned by FCA where FCA refused to give them MS6395 certification due to their relationship to Shell Oil Company (Pennzoil). But that cleared up years ago, when Stellantis took over. Mobil 1 5w20, EP, AFE, Truck & SUV, and possibly...

I think that is a bunch of bovine scatology. The JK was known for the ¨JK smile¨ (bent axle housing in the shape of a smile) with the stock JK D44 when people ran 37¨ or larger tires, and sometimes on 35´s. Talking to Jeep rental companies in Moab a few years ago, they said the JL had much...

I had O'Reilly check the alternator output on my JL and later at a dealer. O'Reilly's data matched the dealership, so at least that store had good equipment. (Alternator was fine, btw) It takes time for them to adapt equipment to new tech, but the Pentastars PUG has been out since at least...

I have not seen a 0w20 do that in my Jeeps in the more than 10 used oil analyses I have done on them. Not one time did a 0w20 sheer out of grade. I ran mostly Mobil 1 EP 0w20, but also a couple runs of Shell Rotella Gas Truck and one with Pennzoil Ultra Platinum. Most UOA´s were on oil with...

Yep. I have never seen a UOA on a 0w20 out of the 3.6 that ever showed a significant change in viscosity, even past 7,000 miles, like you. My longest in my JL 3.6 was about 8,000 miles plus change and it showed the oil in good shape with plenty of TBN and well within the 20 weight viscosity range.

I just noticed that Mobil 1 EP 0w20 in its latest API SQ formula is now rated for 25,000 mile oil change intervals. That´s impressive. I won´t go far like that, but it is still impressive and gives some peace of mind. If oil prices ever went crazy or there was a shortage like after the BP oil...

I´ve got Kendas on my Gladiator. They are probably the best tire I have ever had, across all conditions. We did Moab in October and they were really impressive and did not chunk like many tires I´ve had before have done. The Kendas have about 35k on them and seem to have barely worn. Of...

I don´t think it is a big deal. I´ve never had full float axles in any Wrangler and I´ve never felt the need for them. I certainly don´t see the need in my Gladiator, either.

When (if) they come out, good luck finding a Hemi Gladiator for anywhere near $50k. Post up here if you do and we´ll all go grab one.

I'm a sucker for anything Hydro Blue on it, but I kinda like this look. I'm trying to picture it with a 2 inch lift and 35's. Personally, I don't care about the 392, especially with the price and the way it tears up clutches in the transfer cases. I prefer the 3.6. But I'd love to see the...

Industry publications, like Ward´s and Industry Week.

Not true. The 3.6 has, over the its lifetime, has one of the lowest warranty claim costs of any engine in the industry. That is why they can´t replace it, even though they have tried. It just makes too much economic sense to keep it. So I know people might get depressed reading the internet...

Thank you! You just saved me $30! Much appreciated!