Long-term review of TJ in-line 6cyl 4.0 engine

[4x4er]

Hello all,

I came across an interesting used Wrangler that is priced well. It has 200k kms on the clock. What is the generally accepted lifetime of the TJ's 4.0L engine mated to a manual transmission?

I have seen a few online reviews/articles that talk very highly of the engine, and estimate a life of around 250k miles (so approx 400k kms). Is this fair or would you say that usage in the Gulf would cause more long-term wear & tear?

Look forward to your expert opinion

Thanks!

[Grant-b]

Make your judgement on the number of owners and current owner. Biggest factor here is the type of driving and maintenance the engine has received not the mileage. 200 k is fine with good servicing. Tj s are not the most refined but they are strong and light and with the right trusted garage can be a very cost effective way to explore the sand.


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[Daggerfall]

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