Jeep Wrangler 2.0T hard on oil?

[Srt20]

My wife bought a new Wrangler Rubicon with the 2.0 turbo engine.

Are these engines hard on oil? I am assuming probably. To be honest, I havent even looked at the manual yet to see what oil it takes, or the interval. I would imagine it takes a 5w-30.

What have you guys found with these?
Thanks!

 

[LC]

From the owners manual.
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 2.0L Engine Mopar API SN PLUS Certified SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic
Engine Oil which meets the requirements of FCA Material
Standard MS-13340 is recommended for all operating
temperatures.
From the JL owners I know running the 2.0 turbo have not had any oil consumption issues.
Of the 4 owners I speak with all but 1 is using Pennzoil Platinum and the other is using Valvoline full synthetic.

 

[StevieC]

Anything with a Turbo is going to be harder on oil than a standard engine so it's important you use a high quality synthetic.
I would highly recommend a PAO based synthetic for the best turbo bearing protection over the long term and change it between 5k-7500 miles instead of using the Oil life monitor or run a UOA and see what's possible.

 

[Chris142]

News to me. I had not heard of this engine in a Jeep till now.

 

[RamFan]

I believe that Platinum 5w30 is the only oil available that currently has the official MS-13340 spec.

I'll be doing an OCI and submitting a sample on the Alfa (very similar engine) soon. From the UOAs I've seen so far, which admittedly are few and far between, I've not seen anything crazy to report.

 

[JLTD]

Too new/early to tell, but in general:


Turbo + Direct Injection says Yes.

 

[benjy]

a little late to question AFTER purchase. the engine is new + first time purchasers are beta testers, good luck!!

 

[totegoat]

I haven't seen any oil consumption issues on Jeep forum.

 

[addyguy]

Originally Posted by Chris142
News to me. I had not heard of this engine in a Jeep till now.


Brand-new engine for 2019 in Jeep Cherokee and Wrangler. 270HP and 295 lb-ft torque.

Alternative to the 269-HP 3.2 V-6 that gets a bit better mileage.

 

[Srt20]

Originally Posted by benjy
a little late to question AFTER purchase. the engine is new + first time purchasers are beta testers, good luck!!

Gee, thanks for the super helpful post. I know the engine is new to the Wrangler, but it isnt a new design, or even built engine. My truck is a 3.5 Ecoboost......OH NO, I sure hope nothing happens......
It must suck living in fear...


Thanks to all who have posted useful comments! It is appreciated.

 

[Srt20]

Originally Posted by addyguy
Originally Posted by Chris142
News to me. I had not heard of this engine in a Jeep till now.


Brand-new engine for 2019 in Jeep Cherokee and Wrangler. 270HP and 295 lb-ft torque.

Alternative to the 269-HP 3.2 V-6 that gets a bit better mileage.


Yeah IDK about the Cherokee, but the Wrangler has the 3.6 and 2.0t. They are both pretty similar in hp and mpg. I just liked the lower range power of the 2.0t. And I am a turbo fan.