98 TJ 2.5 engine

my father had 3 of them all die around 80,000. As long as you don't let them overheat you should get 120,000 miles out of the engine.

118,000 and going strong on my '94 YJ.

-jd

The 2.5 is tough. Currently running 31x10.5" tires on my 99TJ. Odometer shows close to 200,000 miles.

Have had to replace the power steering pump once... On deck to be replaced: radiator and alternator. To be replaced before it craps out: water pump.

No complaints here.

I'm glad to hear it. My TJ is my daily driver (my 55 Chevy takes the streets on Saturday nights) I just wanted to hear about the 2.5's as "Daily units" with Mobil -1 oil changes every 5K" ....plus the fact that I "baby" her. I do own a Caddy, but my dad uses her now.(It was my late wife's and I can't ...well....you know.... memories)

Any other opinions or suggestions on how to keep the 2.5 in tip-top shape? I'd love to keep my TJ forever; even if a total rvamp/rebuild (paint, interior etc. becomes warranted) Thanks again guys (and gals) George

Are there that few 2.5 owners in here? Looking for more imput peeps. Thanks

Look, what more do you want besides basic maintenance? There's no magic formula out there (though some guy named ron will tell you say at 3am on the television). My 2.5 must have close to 250,000k on it and I've treated it like shit but it still runs good. Nick

'95 YJ 2.5 5 spd. Daily driver(135 miles per day).

179,000(as of yesterday). Mobil 1 10w-30, 6000 mile change intervals. runs like a top.

-- Old Crow '82 Shovelhead FLT 92" 'Pearl' '95 Jeep YJ Rio Grande ASE Certified Master Auto Tech + L1 TOMKAT, BS#133, SENS, MAMBM, DOF#51

Thanks O.C. I just wanted to see what others' experience with the 2.5 was. I wonder if Bill Hughes is always this rude with people in various threads. Oh well. He's a bit old for playing games like that. Thanks again man. P.S. I'm on the Mobil 1 ( 10w-30 every 5K routine). George.