Jeep Engines

Jeep pioneered the use of its 2.5 motor in the Cherokee and the CJ series. The creation of this inline four-cylinder motor helped boost AMC before the Chrysler buyout. The production for this motor series began in 1984. Some of the technologies were based on what General Motors had used in the V6 series. This…

Names like Cherokee, Wagoneer, Commander and Limited are all part of the Chrysler owned Jeep brand. While these SUVs are popular for drivers, one of the hidden secrets inside of these vehicles is the engine. The engine development is strong at Chrysler. The technologies developed are always used in Dodge and other branches of this…

Chrysler produced the 5.7 V8 and made it available for Jeeps in 2005. This motor was tested in the Dodge lineup before installation in the Jeep series. The high horsepower of this motor is one of the reasons that customers prefer this edition to earlier V8 variants. The Jeep 5.7 V8 Hemi engine that is…

Jeep Commander was produced as an alternative to the Cherokee from 2006 to 2010. This short time period did result in hundreds of thousands of V8 Jeep vehicles sold. The Jeep Commander engine that is most popular is the 4.7 edition. This was the motor most requested between the 2006 to 2009 period. This non-H.O.…

Jeep 2.4 Powertech engine started production in 1999. This motor was originally conceived for placement into Dodge vans and as an upgrade to the Neon. Some even refer to this engine as a Neon engine to this day. This variant was best used in the Jeep Patriot and other vehicles as the smallest engine option.…

Jeep 3.7 engine is a Chrysler creation. The PowerTech series of engines started in 1999 for Jeep. The 2002 year was when the first version of the 3.7 was put inside of the Jeep Liberty. This V6 engine offered plenty of horsepower and excellent gas mileage compared to the larger 4.7 V8. Chrysler produced this…

4.7 Jeep engine made its debut in the Jeep Grand Cherokee. This modified version of the Cherokee had more than just a new body style. The engine upgrade to the V8 series as well as to the torque did not go unnoticed. Buyers of Jeep vehicles in 1999 were treated to this new offering by…

Jeep PowerTech engines helped to grow the overall sales for Chrysler in the late 1990s. The Cherokee had declined in sales and new engine options were explored. The PowerTech V8 series is one of Chrysler’s most successful in recent years. The public as well as critics loved the 4.7L engine when it was released. It…

Jeep Grand Cherokee first came into the U.S. automotive scene in 1992. The Grand Cherokee was the upgrade to the standard edition Cherokee. A bigger engine and a new body design are just two of the differences between two models. The PowerTech V6 was a welcomed addition to this class of Jeep vehicles. We’re one…

Jeep Wrangler was produced by the then Daimler-Chrysler automotive group. It was remodeled in the year 2000. Part of the re-issue was the integration of a new engine. The old AMC V6 engine was replaced with the new and improved PowerTech V6. This 4.0L engine was used between 2000 and 2006. This is one reason…

Jeep Liberty was created in 2002 to replace the long lived Cherokee. The Liberty was intentionally priced low to attract buyers that wanted an entry-level SUV. Jeep is one of the top Chrysler brands and has been successful in part because its engines. The PowerTech engine series is what was selected for inclusion in the…

Jeep Grand Cherokee debut in 1992 as the soon-to-be replacement for the standard Cherokee. The Grand Cherokee provided an upgrade to the 4.0L and 4.7L engines that were already in use. The new 5.2L V8 engine was created. The power and road performance are what most drivers preferred compared with the option of 4-wheel drive.…

Jeep Patriot is a value crossover SUV that has taken hold of the sales for Chrysler since 2007. This small and very affordable SUV uses the Chrysler 2.0L or 2.4L engine. This helps to provide fuel economy and does not limit the horsepower or torque for hauling. The Patriot resembles the retired Jeep Cherokee and…

Jeep Grand Wagoneer had a comeback in the early 1990s and was successful for a few years. American Motor Corporation first designed the Grand Wagoneer and the new Chrysler partnership decided it needed a revival. There were two engines used in this version. The first was the all-purpose 4.0L and the next was the larger…