No worries. ?????
Eeyy…that “shoulder pad” mentality dies hard.. lol.
That was my exact thought after seeing the interior of the brand new Chevrolet Trax purchased by a family member. The 2017 refresh did little to bring the aesthetic forward.
I think the trend to eliminate analog AC controls is sheer stupidity. Why should I have to click a button on the screen to exit the radio and get to the control to change from normal to bi-level airflow? It's a safety hazard IMO, an unneeded distraction. Pushing an analog bi-level button is a single step that requires zero thought. Maybe this will get better once the Wrangler screen is tall enough to leave up the key controls at all times. Not sure if that's being done in the RAMs with the tall screens or if the AC controls remain buried.
I’m saying the exact same thing about the 2.0L Turbo! Right before the warranty expires I will sell it.
Bro, it’s time to relax and enjoy your Jeep. I bought a 2018 v6 penstar first off the line and loved this engine til it overheated at 128,000 kms. I traded it in for a Rubicon DIESEL, hated the sound at low revs, now I love it(except the $.80 difference in price vs regular …and still happy. If it drives fine when it’s warmed up then go with it. 4,000 miles is still new and could change over time like my engines downshifting did with my diving style. Loved the Penstar, but it is a high maintenance engine after 100,000 km. I didn’t hear you say , compression test or thst it has codes which would happen if there were real issues. Tip, report it to DCA cases, get it assessed by dealer and if it’s a pass your documented in case of issues during warranty. If your keeping it buy extended warranty, wish I did th fits tme.Driving yourself crazy changing oil brands trying to self diagnose will go nowhere. Like I said, warm up the Jeep , crank up the tunes and drive it then trade it in before warranty expires and you’ll get a great trade in value. It’s a Jeep, if you want perfection buy an Audi and pay for the perfect sounding engine, until something breaks down ($$$ouch) you’ll wish you had a Jeep again. Good Luck!
Wow, very surprised th hear you have a Wrangler and use another vehicle or winter driving. That reminds me of something, cars are like women…they love to be driven around ? I do 40,000 km / year. She’ll never sit for more than 1/2 dayat best. Love the 4 wheel in winter dailydriving..feels so safe and stable. Ko2,s are all you need , for all season all purpose driving anywhere/anytime. I rotate every 25,000 km…crazy I know but saves me $350 on rotation and all 70,000kms I roll the savings into new Ko2,s. NO down tme is the way I like it. Enjoy the ride !
The Honda Ridgeline that I used to own was better for driving in the snow than the Wrangler that replaced it. The Honda was heavier, with larger tires and thus a larger contact patch, and a complex electronic 4WD system that functioned flawlessly.
a larger tire contact patch is not better in snow, Narrow tires are considered to be better in snow because of ground pressure. The small contact patch means ground pressure is high, which means there's a greater chance the tire will break through the snow and end up on the road surface.The Honda Ridgeline that I used to own was better for driving in the snow than the Wrangler that replaced it. The Honda was heavier, with larger tires and thus a larger contact patch, and a complex electronic 4WD system that functioned flawlessly.
That's not to say that the Jeep is helpless in the snow -- it certainly isn't -- but if I still had the Ridgeline in the garage, I'd reach for its keys more often than not when snow accumulation made road conditions challenging.
As it stands, I use quality studded Generals on the Jeep when the white stuff falls, and it's all good.
MJ, Well it is a simple matter of being in my late 60’s and having 3 years under my belt with the SUBI. I have Falken Wildpeaks tires on her and she has been super in the snow. Although none of my vehicles were as good as my 03 WJ. That Jeep with the Select-Trac worked so well.
