DanW
Well-Known Member
I think the turbo is really off to a smashing start. I've not heard of any major issues. Certainly not with the engine/turbo itself. All I've heard from owners is them raving about it. I think Jeep did a nice job with it. Running good quality synthetic oil has dramatically improved the life of turbos. They designed robust cooling for the turbo and these oils can withstand very high heat, so that's a recipe for long term durability, too. Plus you have the peace of mind of that warranty.Trying to do some research about the longevity of the turbo charger on the 2.0L, came across this article that I though was interesting.
http://knowhow.napaonline.com/3-turbo-myths-modern-cars-debunked/
Currently I have 18,800+ miles on my 2.0L, I'll be putting approximately 25k/year on my JLU and am curious how it might stand up long-term. I did get a premium extended warranty on it for 5 years / 125,000 miles just in case.
And all the folks that joked about that little Fiat-based engine suddenly are not laughing.
I wonder who on the forum has the most miles on theirs, so far?
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