Jump to content
Email-only Log-Ins Coming in December ×

IGNORED

Fuel, regular or extra?


Sailor Bob

Recommended Posts


The new 2007 Jeep wrangler that we just got which BTW 20 minutes ago I messed up the front bumper on has a 3.8 liter engine. I didn't know that I thought it was a 3.0 and I was told it is a new design they are using. The vehicle is still underpowered and drives like a car now. Anyway I thought all newer more modern engines of that size calls for 91 and above octane.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

The new 2007 Jeep wrangler that we just got which BTW 20 minutes ago I messed up the front bumper on has a 3.8 liter engine. I didn't know that I thought it was a 3.0 and I was told it is a new design they are using. The vehicle is still underpowered and drives like a car now. Anyway I thought all newer more modern engines of that size calls for 91 and above octane.

Nope. Even HEMI and LS monster V8 motors only need 87 octane. It is usually those small liter motor that push big numbers or even large liter motors that push even bigger numbers. Like a 2L motor usually is around 150hp these days average, but if you see one pushing like 200hp n/a, then you know that it needs some high grade fuel. Closer it gets to 100hp per liter whether forced induced or n/a, you know that it needs a higher octane.

Who the hell told you that it is a new design? That is bs. Maybe the car, but the motor has been around for ever.

I wish that they would get another AMC motor in there. Tons of torque way down low which imo, is what these kind of vehicles need. Diesels would be idel. :devious:

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Guidelines. We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.