Ward's Automotive just named the Jeep Pentastar V6 engine in its "10 Best Engines" for 2012. Second year in a row. Pretty impressive. Only one of four repeat winners.
This engine was a big part of Wrangler & Wrangler Unlimited's success this past year: 40% more horsepower, 10% more torque, and 26% faster times from 0-60 mph.
Pretty impressive. I especially like the fact that the oil change interval was changed to 8,000 miles instead of the typical 6K. That and the clever top-mounted "canister free" oil filter - no more messy oil changes.
The engine was purpose built for off-roading. The upper and lower oil pans were engineered to supply oil even when driving at steep angles. Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited also received a higher-mounted alternator to allow for a full 30-inches of water fording capability.
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Learn more about Ward's 10 Best Engines here.
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Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Battery went dead again in my 2001 Jeep Cherokee. I use a small inverter to charge my Palm Pre and forgot to unplug the unit before heading in to work. Having stayed late at work I lost access to my boss's car. Besides, I'm getting tired of asking for a jump any time the interior lights are left on by accident. So, I hiked across Telegraph Road and picked up a PSX PowerStation Multi Purpose Vehicle Jumpstarter for $65.99 at Costco. Has to be one of the best buys I've made in a while. The battery was completely dead. No clicks. Nothing.Thankfully I didn't slip and fall as I ran back across Telegraph to my dead Cherokee. Mind you, this is a heavy bugger, as any 1000ah battery should be. Got to thinking it might not be charged up from the factory. Hooked up the battery, tried to turn it over and nothing. Helps to read instructions ... so that's what the large dial was on the back was for that said "ON". Tried it again and presto - cranked right up.
But that's not all. This unit lives up to its Multi-Purpose name:
- Portable 18aH Sealed Rechargeable Battery with 37"6 awg Jumper Cables
- 400 Amps - 1000 Peak Amps
- 260 PSI Air Compressor (with 3 adapters)
- 12V 1000mA Charger
- LED Work Light (illuminates work area)
- Voltmeter
- Two12-Volt DC Power Cables
- 120-Volt AC Charger
- 1 Year Warranty
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