I don't have any videos about my JTR (Launch Edition), but can add my experiences. Bought mine used about 1 year ago with 44K miles on it, and it now has 51K miles. 1. No death wobble issues at all. 2. Manufacturing defects: YES! a) I had to have my transmission replaced immediately after purchasing it. They replaced the valve body first, but that didn't fix the issue, so a full transmission replacement was next. b) I also had to have the rear main seal replaced within a month after the transmission was done. On the plus side, everything was under warranty, so I didn't have to pay anything for the repairs and the shop actually gave me a free loaner while they worked on it. c) Another issue I had was a de-lamination issue with the 8.4" screen. They replaced that under warranty, but it did cost me $100 out of pocket (Mopar MaxCare claim). d) Knowing that my corrosion warranty was expiring in the next ~8 months, I took my Gladiator to a Jeep-certified body shop and asked them to check the vehicle (door hinges, etc) for any paint defects that needed fixed under warranty. They replaced the lower half of every door hinge, fixed some bubbling around the inner bead on the front passenger door, and some paint defects they found on the hood. All covered under warranty. e) I had some water leaking around the back hardtop window. Jeep shop refused to fix it and said I would need to contact my insurance company and file a claim to have the rear glass replaced. I bought $20 of 1/4" vacuum tube on Amazon and pressed that around the window seam and haven't had a problem since. 3. Oil is hella clean since I just had the rear main seal replaced within the past 4K miles. 4. Transmission fluid was obviously also just replaced within the past 5-6K miles when the transmission was replaced. 5. I wired my winch (Warn VR-EVO 10S) directly to the battery and have never had any problems. 6. My Gladiator (Firecracker Red) had the factory leather seats, but they came in black and I wish I had the saddle brown. 7. I also replaced my antenna with a 7" as my first "mod" and it looks great and has worked the same as the factory. 8. I have the OEM steel bumper, so I took the end caps off and love the look it gives and the extra clearance. I live in deer country, so I'd like to add a bull bar at some point, but haven't yet. 9. I bought a Tazer JL Mini to swap a few settings, but had buyers remorse because of how expensive it was and how little I actually "needed" it. I returned it, but will likely buy it again once I upgrade to larger tires. 10. I am likely going for the Mopar 2" lift at some point over the next year because I want to upgrade from the factory 33s to 37s. I want to retain the factory warranty, but am worried that the 37" tires would impact the warranty. 11. I'm glad you called out the Nitto Trail Grappler M/T tires. I had BFG KO2s on my JK and loved them, but have heard so much positive feedback on the Nittos that I'll likely opt for those when I finally buy some new shoes for my JT. 12. I bought the Mopar MaxCare warranty when I snagged my JT last year, so I'm covered until 2029 or 99K miles. I *highly* recommend that warranty to anyone who is considering a used Gladiator.
Also wondering how much the Mopar Margaret cost you? I'm looking at a very low mile 21k 2020 JT that has a 2 inch lift, method 17x9 w/35 inch tires, air bags to help rear suspension, badlands 12k wench...still feel 40k is too high for even a low mileage 2020 in today's market. TIA Maybe if I wait, I'll just buy a new one...😂 seen some new Ruby's for 44k-46k 2023 or 2024s on Autotrader.
@@nathanielplenge Yes, wait...and buy a new one. Then you'll have a factory 3-year warranty & no wondering/worrying what the previous owner did to it/how it was driven (but won't admit). Just before the original/factory 36K miles/3-year warranty expires, get another 5 year extension with a Mopar Maximum Care -- I got the 5 years Max Care, 85K miles with a $100 deductible -- I'm covered until early 2029. I can't think of a better vehicle for my needs than a Gladiator (Rubi)...I'd buy another one today if I needed a new vehicle...but the prices are still insane so I'll be keeping mine for longer than I first thought. -- BR
I have 110,000 miles in mine and I use it hard. I have had zero engine, transmission, or electrical issues. I did develop death wobble around 70,000 miles but it was a worn out track bar bushing. Easy fix and replacement. I too am running the mopar 2” lift and 35” skinny’s. The gladiator is a great platform for most off road adventures.
I absolutely love my Gladiator but comparing it to a Tacoma "I've had several " isn't fair. A Tacoma is the nice ,dependable, loyal (6) wife that you can always depend on. The Gladiator is the exciting unpredictable, x-stripper (8) with daddy issues that will eventually leave you stranded and broke, but let's all be real and admit that the gladiator is in fact more fun.
Idk man. The tacomas have terrible electrical gremlins and a weak C channel frame and stupidly weak front and rear axles. Legitimately the only reliable thing is the engine. Everything else is better and more reliable on the gladiator imho.
Just a couple comments about the video… as a former “Toyota fanboy” I could tell you the Jeep JL platform, whether it be a Wrangler or Gladiator is far superior off-road, and with the 8-speed automatic in the Jeep I would say it’s even better on road. as far as reliability is concerned, I never had a problem with my 2021 Rubicon and now my 2024 Rubicon extreme recon. And that is coming from someone who is really hard on their vehicles off-road…
I was a Toyota fanboy and not sure why my 02,and 2010 Tacoma TRD’s both were basket cases and I bought them after seeing my dad had tons of electrical issues with his Toyotas thru the years. I work for an agency which uses Jeep Rubicons daily in off road terrain and since 2012 they have been solid only being deadline due to vehicle accidents either rolling of mountains or vehicle crashes. Checking the oil is mandatory tho they seem to burn oil like lawn mowers but I personally think they are bullet proof and we run 3 shifts so the jeeps are in the field 24/7/365. My co-workers seem to like them cause the station parking lots have a lot of them as well all shifts from CA-TX everywhere I have been.
I own 5 Toyotas, wife’s daily driver is an 18 Sequoia, and my 2010 Rubicon unlimited was starting to need a longer list of up keep than I wanted to do. Toyota Tacoma or Gladiator Rubicon? I found a Gladiator Rubicon X with several upgrades, $11,000 off the sticker, customer loyalty discounts… I bought a first class Gladiator Rubicon X and I am impressed!
experienced during a journey at 120 km/h: started due to asphalt with small defects; I stopped and checked if I had a puncture, but everything was fine... I set off again and everything was fine until a new stretch of asphalt with defects, but this time I was at 130 km/h! I brake, and everything goes back to normal; I try to go at full throttle, 184 km/h, and my Gladiator Ecodiesel turns into a Lunapark attraction!!! Very exciting 😁 When I took it to the workshop for other problems they did something to it, because now I'm happy with the 184 limiter: on the Florence-Siena👍💪🏁🤩☀️
I know the majority of everyone loves the Rubicon but I definitely prefer the Mojave. It just suits my style and needs more as I'm not really into rock crawling. Have about 15k miles on my '23 Mojave and wouldn't even think about owning a different truck.
The willys and mojave are the only 2 good looking trims. Mojave is definitely the sexiest. Imo, rubicon is just a name to be used as a status symbol. But regular people will always turn to check the mojave.
I've always own Jeeps including the Hardrock and Recon edition! In 2021 I special odered the Jeep Gladiator Rubicon and loved it. My only problems was enough room in our 2 car garage. This year I found a newly built 2024 Jeep RubiconX. I got a fantastic trade on my Gladiator that I kept like new! I also got a great deal on my new Jeep. The next day my Gladiator was sold. I do miss the Gladiator buy I love my Wrangler!! Yanni
I bought a 2023 gladiator rubicon a year ago, put 35x11.50x17 on it, I found a good tire only 63lbs a tire and in the summer I’ll get easily 21 mpg on the freeway.
75k 2022 rubicon manual… only issue ever is a bad ground which got fixed and never gotten an issue. Got the clutch assembly replaced at 65k miles, I had no issues on the clutch but couldn’t pass up a new free clutch 🤷🏻♂️
Wife got a 2015 dodge charger with v6, should be same transmission, the fluid is green in these transmission’s and is somewhere around $50-$60 a quart when replacing the fluid, we have never had the fluid replaced, and we got little over 200000 miles and it still pulls great, only issue we had was a rock getting stuck 2 different times in the electric shift linkage, so it wouldn’t go into park and wasn’t able to turn the vehicle off.
The new Toyotas aren't exactly covering themselves in glory as far as reliability. I think Toyota has been living on their legacy of reliability rather than their actual performance over the last several years.
Why ouch? Does being clueless hurt? Then stop it... ;-) I go by the dash Oil Life Monitor also -- it learns how you drive and adjusts the Oil Life accordingly. Still, it seems to be about every 5K miles IME...in my case that takes 6-7 months to reach. Nothing at all wrong nowadays using that technology, and it's more accurate than a set # of miles like we had to do in the Old Days. I'm not going to second-guess Jeep engineers...they know more about the truck than I do. And you, too. -- BR
My 21 JT Mojave had valves and cams replaced both sides at 35000 kms it too flashed the engine light at around 200 kms but no code but never happened again just got it back and it runs great.
@@AdventureGearTV noticed the tic in drive through got worse in a week then they replaced one side cams and valves then I went on a road trip and after 200kms and it was worse they replaced a couple more things and it was quiet.. I let it warm up at the dealership the second time and it sounded ok but by the time I got half way home it was knocking ticking again and would only tic once it was warmed up that's when they did the other side and now so far so good ...keep in mind I had all the maintenance done at the dealership on time when required before this started .
Minute 3:13 engine light but no codes? Then when he said he took the jeep for 36k mile service he asked to check computer stuf and instrumental 0anel issues but "NO" computer issued. Can't trust a person saying no issues and then saying there were issues.
@@AdventureGearTVthe oil filter typically breaks due to “quick lube” employees torquing the everything crap out of it. Do not over tighten it and it’ll last a long long time
@@AustinH7 hi. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts on all of this. I’ve started a new channel focused on the Jeep and will delete these videos once the transfer is complete.
I have a 23 Gladiator, and 08 Wrangler Unlimited. Not sure where you are hearing direct to the battery for a winch. I see people suggesting you have a solenoid for the reasons you are suggesting. The oil is not 5k, it actually looks at the driving style and type, how many times you start/stop cold. I ran 2k straight highway miles, now at 4k and the life indicator says 48% left. Personally for me, I feel I am taking it too long. Going to take it in for the first wave, I replaced my oil myself at 1k miles. If you don't use AM/FM, get a badge and cap it off. Better than a stubby.
I bought a used 2015 JK back in 2017 and the death wobble it developed almost killed us. It was so bad you couldn't control the vehicle until you came to a complete stop and it would happen randomly without warning anytime after 65km/h. I never fixed it, I just traded it in and let the dealership worry about it.
@@AdventureGearTVdeath wobble isn’t something that happens accidentally. Typically it’s due to absolute zero maintenance on the Jeep what-so ever or you added a shitty lift kit without getting it aligned.
5k between oil changes on full synthetic? That's way to forgiving. My oil life gauge hits 20% around 10k miles. I do have a wrangler but it's the same engine. 5k would be synthetic blend or conventional.
Every manufacturer has its issues for me only vehicle issues I have ever had was a 02 Tacoma bought brand new and trans went bad just shy of 1k miles and was replaced under warranty, 2010 Tacoma suspension and electrical issues was in and out of dealer constantly finally lemon law, and then the 2014 Prius which had the engine replaced at 75k and the 2nd motor blew at 200k. For me Toyotas are over hyped trash my dad only had Toyotas and lots of problem before going to Hyundai and loves them has had 4-5 headache free. Luck of the draw. Our work vehicles are Rubicon wranglers we have hundreds of them and beat the crap outta them as long as the oil is check prior to going to the field they been sold since 2012, they do seem to burn oil like a lawn mower most get deadline do to being rolled not mechanical issues.
ODB port... i changed the input values on the computer to get different output values on the computer :) lol im not judging i get camera shy too but like idk bruh i cant keep u credible when u just put lift tires n lights with an obd2 chip... if you want more custom change trannys diffs drivelines ect lol jus sayin... sick build btw
😂😂 no code for the check engine light? Just popped on.😂😂😂😂 reset is the "fix" guarantee you hook up a code reader to that jeep youll most likely get that code read out Believe me its stored in the computer..
Please dont wait on that oil light. That is way to long before it tells u to change oil. Tell me this, how many miles and or months was it ? Bro u need to pretend that oil light doesn't exist. That light indicator is only a reference point. If you follow that routine your 3.6 will be trash.. lol
Lol , lol when indicator is zero! Bam go in and have your oil changed. Sorry son but that is way to late.. i couldn't even finish the rest of the video after this .. thats the problem with these car manufacturers, people gotten so lazy that they wait on that oil light to come on to be changed. Thats thats the worse thing ever to added to any vehicle. So your telling me possibly months and months could go by and thousands and thousands of miles could be on the vehicle but as long as your change oil light doesnt come on youll just keep going? You're killing me.. well anyways good luck with your gladiator.. 😂
Brand new vehicle should be first oil change within 1k, and at most every 5k past break in. These idiot light oil change reminders are spaced way too long and don’t consider usage. Oil is cheap, engines are not.
That's bad information, in general, in the real world. People are regularly killed or injured because of the transfer of electricity through water in pools, hot tubs, bathtubs, irrigation canals and ponds, flooded basements and floors. Sure, in electrical equipment and vehicles, water can interrupt, short or redirect the proper conduction of electricity through its desired pathway. Most water on Earth conducts electricity well.
I’m thinking about buying a gladiator or wrangler as a second vehicle to take the grandkids for rides in the summer. After watching some videos on all the problems, I’m starting to rethink it.
Gladiators are super nice, but it seems like making it past 35k miles is pushing it and if anyone passes that is super excited that it made it past 30 to 40k.
What makes you think the Gladiator cant make it past that many miles? Its not the engine, my wife has the same engine in her Minivan and shes running 330000 kilometers.
I don't have any videos about my JTR (Launch Edition), but can add my experiences. Bought mine used about 1 year ago with 44K miles on it, and it now has 51K miles.
1. No death wobble issues at all.
2. Manufacturing defects: YES!
a) I had to have my transmission replaced immediately after purchasing it. They replaced the valve body first, but that didn't fix the issue, so a full transmission replacement was next.
b) I also had to have the rear main seal replaced within a month after the transmission was done. On the plus side, everything was under warranty, so I didn't have to pay anything for the repairs and the shop actually gave me a free loaner while they worked on it.
c) Another issue I had was a de-lamination issue with the 8.4" screen. They replaced that under warranty, but it did cost me $100 out of pocket (Mopar MaxCare claim).
d) Knowing that my corrosion warranty was expiring in the next ~8 months, I took my Gladiator to a Jeep-certified body shop and asked them to check the vehicle (door hinges, etc) for any paint defects that needed fixed under warranty. They replaced the lower half of every door hinge, fixed some bubbling around the inner bead on the front passenger door, and some paint defects they found on the hood. All covered under warranty.
e) I had some water leaking around the back hardtop window. Jeep shop refused to fix it and said I would need to contact my insurance company and file a claim to have the rear glass replaced. I bought $20 of 1/4" vacuum tube on Amazon and pressed that around the window seam and haven't had a problem since.
3. Oil is hella clean since I just had the rear main seal replaced within the past 4K miles.
4. Transmission fluid was obviously also just replaced within the past 5-6K miles when the transmission was replaced.
5. I wired my winch (Warn VR-EVO 10S) directly to the battery and have never had any problems.
6. My Gladiator (Firecracker Red) had the factory leather seats, but they came in black and I wish I had the saddle brown.
7. I also replaced my antenna with a 7" as my first "mod" and it looks great and has worked the same as the factory.
8. I have the OEM steel bumper, so I took the end caps off and love the look it gives and the extra clearance. I live in deer country, so I'd like to add a bull bar at some point, but haven't yet.
9. I bought a Tazer JL Mini to swap a few settings, but had buyers remorse because of how expensive it was and how little I actually "needed" it. I returned it, but will likely buy it again once I upgrade to larger tires.
10. I am likely going for the Mopar 2" lift at some point over the next year because I want to upgrade from the factory 33s to 37s. I want to retain the factory warranty, but am worried that the 37" tires would impact the warranty.
11. I'm glad you called out the Nitto Trail Grappler M/T tires. I had BFG KO2s on my JK and loved them, but have heard so much positive feedback on the Nittos that I'll likely opt for those when I finally buy some new shoes for my JT.
12. I bought the Mopar MaxCare warranty when I snagged my JT last year, so I'm covered until 2029 or 99K miles. I *highly* recommend that warranty to anyone who is considering a used Gladiator.
How much was the Mopar Maxcare warranty?
Also wondering how much the Mopar Margaret cost you? I'm looking at a very low mile 21k 2020 JT that has a 2 inch lift, method 17x9 w/35 inch tires, air bags to help rear suspension, badlands 12k wench...still feel 40k is too high for even a low mileage 2020 in today's market. TIA Maybe if I wait, I'll just buy a new one...😂 seen some new Ruby's for 44k-46k 2023 or 2024s on Autotrader.
@@nathanielplenge Yes, wait...and buy a new one. Then you'll have a factory 3-year warranty & no wondering/worrying what the previous owner did to it/how it was driven (but won't admit). Just before the original/factory 36K miles/3-year warranty expires, get another 5 year extension with a Mopar Maximum Care -- I got the 5 years Max Care, 85K miles with a $100 deductible -- I'm covered until early 2029.
I can't think of a better vehicle for my needs than a Gladiator (Rubi)...I'd buy another one today if I needed a new vehicle...but the prices are still insane so I'll be keeping mine for longer than I first thought.
-- BR
I have 110,000 miles in mine and I use it hard. I have had zero engine, transmission, or electrical issues. I did develop death wobble around 70,000 miles but it was a worn out track bar bushing. Easy fix and replacement. I too am running the mopar 2” lift and 35” skinny’s. The gladiator is a great platform for most off road adventures.
That’s about what I would expect. When you get death wobble fix whatever’s worn out.
Holy crap that's awesome! I hope to get mine to there, I'm at 49,000 now.
One for sale at my local deal with 490k.
@@kylemcpherson1443 Miles?!
I absolutely love my Gladiator but comparing it to a Tacoma "I've had several " isn't fair. A Tacoma is the nice ,dependable, loyal (6) wife that you can always depend on. The Gladiator is the exciting unpredictable, x-stripper (8) with daddy issues that will eventually leave you stranded and broke, but let's all be real and admit that the gladiator is in fact more fun.
Interesting analogy, and it makes a lot of sense.
Idk man. The tacomas have terrible electrical gremlins and a weak C channel frame and stupidly weak front and rear axles. Legitimately the only reliable thing is the engine. Everything else is better and more reliable on the gladiator imho.
@@AustinH7your not wrong but i think its easier to fix an axle instead of an entire engine or transmission. Atleast in the middle of a trail.
Just a couple comments about the video… as a former “Toyota fanboy” I could tell you the Jeep JL platform, whether it be a Wrangler or Gladiator is far superior off-road, and with the 8-speed automatic in the Jeep I would say it’s even better on road. as far as reliability is concerned, I never had a problem with my 2021 Rubicon and now my 2024 Rubicon extreme recon. And that is coming from someone who is really hard on their vehicles off-road…
I’ve heard a lot of similar things coming from a Toyota Sienna that basically never had a problem.
I was a Toyota fanboy and not sure why my 02,and 2010 Tacoma TRD’s both were basket cases and I bought them after seeing my dad had tons of electrical issues with his Toyotas thru the years. I work for an agency which uses Jeep Rubicons daily in off road terrain and since 2012 they have been solid only being deadline due to vehicle accidents either rolling of mountains or vehicle crashes. Checking the oil is mandatory tho they seem to burn oil like lawn mowers but I personally think they are bullet proof and we run 3 shifts so the jeeps are in the field 24/7/365. My co-workers seem to like them cause the station parking lots have a lot of them as well all shifts from CA-TX everywhere I have been.
I own 5 Toyotas, wife’s daily driver is an 18 Sequoia, and my 2010 Rubicon unlimited was starting to need a longer list of up keep than I wanted to do.
Toyota Tacoma or Gladiator Rubicon?
I found a Gladiator Rubicon X with several upgrades, $11,000 off the sticker, customer loyalty discounts… I bought a first class Gladiator Rubicon X and I am impressed!
@@brb1050 The Gladiator is an amazing platform! Enjoy the 8-speed automatic it’s a fantastic transmission!
Just got a brand new 2023 Sarge green gladiator. Thing drives like an absolute dream on and off-road
experienced during a journey at 120 km/h: started due to asphalt with small defects; I stopped and checked if I had a puncture, but everything was fine... I set off again and everything was fine until a new stretch of asphalt with defects, but this time I was at 130 km/h! I brake, and everything goes back to normal; I try to go at full throttle, 184 km/h, and my Gladiator Ecodiesel turns into a Lunapark attraction!!! Very exciting 😁 When I took it to the workshop for other problems they did something to it, because now I'm happy with the 184 limiter: on the Florence-Siena👍💪🏁🤩☀️
I know the majority of everyone loves the Rubicon but I definitely prefer the Mojave. It just suits my style and needs more as I'm not really into rock crawling. Have about 15k miles on my '23 Mojave and wouldn't even think about owning a different truck.
The willys and mojave are the only 2 good looking trims. Mojave is definitely the sexiest. Imo, rubicon is just a name to be used as a status symbol. But regular people will always turn to check the mojave.
I've always own Jeeps including the Hardrock and Recon edition! In 2021 I special odered the Jeep Gladiator Rubicon and loved it. My only problems was enough room in our 2 car garage. This year I found a newly built 2024 Jeep RubiconX. I got a fantastic trade on my Gladiator that I kept like new! I also got a great deal on my new Jeep. The next day my Gladiator was sold. I do miss the Gladiator buy I love my Wrangler!! Yanni
Bought my 2021 gladiator used with 67k miles. Truck has been great.
I bought a 2023 gladiator rubicon a year ago, put 35x11.50x17 on it, I found a good tire only 63lbs a tire and in the summer I’ll get easily 21 mpg on the freeway.
75k 2022 rubicon manual… only issue ever is a bad ground which got fixed and never gotten an issue. Got the clutch assembly replaced at 65k miles, I had no issues on the clutch but couldn’t pass up a new free clutch 🤷🏻♂️
Wife got a 2015 dodge charger with v6, should be same transmission, the fluid is green in these transmission’s and is somewhere around $50-$60 a quart when replacing the fluid, we have never had the fluid replaced, and we got little over 200000 miles and it still pulls great, only issue we had was a rock getting stuck 2 different times in the electric shift linkage, so it wouldn’t go into park and wasn’t able to turn the vehicle off.
Sounds like a bullet proof transmission. That’s a lot of miles with no troubles.
please don't wait for your oil light on the 3.6 the oil chang are so easy
That’s an excellent point! It seems like the 3.6L Pentastar is an easy oil change.
I agree thay 1/8" toe in is a great starting point
The new Toyotas aren't exactly covering themselves in glory as far as reliability. I think Toyota has been living on their legacy of reliability rather than their actual performance over the last several years.
2 sweeeeeeet Gladys 😊 I went with green but the blue and orange are very nice 👌
Does he really change his oil when the truck tells him? Ouch 😂
Why ouch? Does being clueless hurt? Then stop it... ;-)
I go by the dash Oil Life Monitor also -- it learns how you drive and adjusts the Oil Life accordingly. Still, it seems to be about every 5K miles IME...in my case that takes 6-7 months to reach. Nothing at all wrong nowadays using that technology, and it's more accurate than a set # of miles like we had to do in the Old Days.
I'm not going to second-guess Jeep engineers...they know more about the truck than I do. And you, too.
-- BR
My 21 JT Mojave had valves and cams replaced both sides at 35000 kms it too flashed the engine light at around 200 kms but no code but never happened again just got it back and it runs great.
Seems like a major problem. Warranty work covered it?
@@AdventureGearTV yes it took them three attempts and two months to fix it all but runs great agian
@@itsmountainwithanm well, hopefully the engine is ready for the long haul now. Was it an instantaneous failure, or slow process with the valves?
@@AdventureGearTV noticed the tic in drive through got worse in a week then they replaced one side cams and valves then I went on a road trip and after 200kms and it was worse they replaced a couple more things and it was quiet.. I let it warm up at the dealership the second time and it sounded ok but by the time I got half way home it was knocking ticking again and would only tic once it was warmed up that's when they did the other side and now so far so good ...keep in mind I had all the maintenance done at the dealership on time when required before this started .
Minute 3:13 engine light but no codes?
Then when he said he took the jeep for 36k mile service he asked to check computer stuf and instrumental 0anel issues but "NO" computer issued.
Can't trust a person saying no issues and then saying there were issues.
I’ve changed the oil in every one of my vehicles since I was 18, and the Gladiator is the easiest vehicle by far I’ve changed
Any issues with the plastic oil housing? I’ve heard of some dropping it and breaking it.
Really? Interesting. Haven’t dropped the filter housing so couldn’t say, but it didn’t feel fragile
@@AdventureGearTVthe oil filter typically breaks due to “quick lube” employees torquing the everything crap out of it. Do not over tighten it and it’ll last a long long time
@@AustinH7 hi. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts on all of this. I’ve started a new channel focused on the Jeep and will delete these videos once the transfer is complete.
Yea, my 2022 gladiator check engine light turned on the 5 thousand miles, I was frustrated, took it to the dealer and fix it right away.
Thank you for this as I'm in the hunt for a Gladiator! Still trying to decide how much I can afford for my needs.
Well, the prices seem to be coming back down to normal. Good luck, and you’ll probably enjoy whatever you end up with.
I have a 23 Gladiator, and 08 Wrangler Unlimited. Not sure where you are hearing direct to the battery for a winch. I see people suggesting you have a solenoid for the reasons you are suggesting.
The oil is not 5k, it actually looks at the driving style and type, how many times you start/stop cold. I ran 2k straight highway miles, now at 4k and the life indicator says 48% left. Personally for me, I feel I am taking it too long. Going to take it in for the first wave, I replaced my oil myself at 1k miles.
If you don't use AM/FM, get a badge and cap it off. Better than a stubby.
What kinda mileage are guys getting with 33”-35” tires as it will most likely be my everyday driver as well as adventure rig?
I bought a used 2015 JK back in 2017 and the death wobble it developed almost killed us. It was so bad you couldn't control the vehicle until you came to a complete stop and it would happen randomly without warning anytime after 65km/h. I never fixed it, I just traded it in and let the dealership worry about it.
Oh no. It’s something that I worry about in the future. Luckily nothing at 3k miles.
@@AdventureGearTVdeath wobble isn’t something that happens accidentally. Typically it’s due to absolute zero maintenance on the Jeep what-so ever or you added a shitty lift kit without getting it aligned.
5k between oil changes on full synthetic? That's way to forgiving. My oil life gauge hits 20% around 10k miles. I do have a wrangler but it's the same engine. 5k would be synthetic blend or conventional.
I’ve gotten O2 code twice now, it clears but comes on under freeway speeds.
I’d have it checked, because sometimes those codes are a result of the injectors failing.
Every manufacturer has its issues for me only vehicle issues I have ever had was a 02 Tacoma bought brand new and trans went bad just shy of 1k miles and was replaced under warranty, 2010 Tacoma suspension and electrical issues was in and out of dealer constantly finally lemon law, and then the 2014 Prius which had the engine replaced at 75k and the 2nd motor blew at 200k. For me Toyotas are over hyped trash my dad only had Toyotas and lots of problem before going to Hyundai and loves them has had 4-5 headache free. Luck of the draw. Our work vehicles are Rubicon wranglers we have hundreds of them and beat the crap outta them as long as the oil is check prior to going to the field they been sold since 2012, they do seem to burn oil like a lawn mower most get deadline do to being rolled not mechanical issues.
Mine is currently in the shop getting the top end replaced. Didn’t even make it to 60k
Ouch! Did the factory warranty cover it?
What are your thoughts on 35s on stock wheels? Any complaints or feedback
35s seem to be the perfect upgrade size unless you want an absolute rock crawler.
Cool episode!
Thanks for popping in and saying hi!
I think both are great
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Water is not a good conductor. The impurities in water are what are conductive.
ODB port... i changed the input values on the computer to get different output values on the computer :) lol im not judging i get camera shy too but like idk bruh i cant keep u credible when u just put lift tires n lights with an obd2 chip... if you want more custom change trannys diffs drivelines ect lol jus sayin... sick build btw
Together, your jeeps are repping UF colors!
Orange and blue? I thought that was the Dolphins.
Go Gators!
Good video...
Thanks!
😂😂 no code for the check engine light? Just popped on.😂😂😂😂 reset is the "fix" guarantee you hook up a code reader to that jeep youll most likely get that code read out
Believe me its stored in the computer..
Good
Thanks
Check engine light and throwing no codes?? I call BS...
Please dont wait on that oil light. That is way to long before it tells u to change oil. Tell me this, how many miles and or months was it ? Bro u need to pretend that oil light doesn't exist. That light indicator is only a reference point. If you follow that routine your 3.6 will be trash.. lol
You never answered the question in the title
@@SandraBoggs what question?
Lol , lol when indicator is zero! Bam go in and have your oil changed. Sorry son but that is way to late.. i couldn't even finish the rest of the video after this .. thats the problem with these car manufacturers, people gotten so lazy that they wait on that oil light to come on to be changed. Thats thats the worse thing ever to added to any vehicle. So your telling me possibly months and months could go by and thousands and thousands of miles could be on the vehicle but as long as your change oil light doesnt come on youll just keep going? You're killing me.. well anyways good luck with your gladiator.. 😂
Brand new vehicle should be first oil change within 1k, and at most every 5k past break in. These idiot light oil change reminders are spaced way too long and don’t consider usage. Oil is cheap, engines are not.
Water is a bad conductor for electricity.
That's bad information, in general, in the real world.
People are regularly killed or injured because of the transfer of electricity through water in pools, hot tubs, bathtubs, irrigation canals and ponds, flooded basements and floors.
Sure, in electrical equipment and vehicles, water can interrupt, short or redirect the proper conduction of electricity through its desired pathway.
Most water on Earth conducts electricity well.
Whats with Jeeps red accents 🤮🤮
Gladiators are NOT offroad vehicles AT ALL
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 love a good joke! Thank you! Have a great day!
Just had to do a 6.5k transmission job on mine
Ouch!
I’m thinking about buying a gladiator or wrangler as a second vehicle to take the grandkids for rides in the summer. After watching some videos on all the problems, I’m starting to rethink it.
Gladiators are super nice, but it seems like making it past 35k miles is pushing it and if anyone passes that is super excited that it made it past 30 to 40k.
You understand 99% of gladiators are going to make it past 100k
What makes you think the Gladiator cant make it past that many miles? Its not the engine, my wife has the same engine in her Minivan and shes running 330000 kilometers.