when are we getting pentastar crate engines like the hemis?

I just got my 2015 Chrysler Town and Country out of the shop with 70K miles and two months out of the five year warranty program with the dreaded rocker arm ticking issue. This problem is no surprise as their are numerous accounts of others having this same problem with the Pentastar 3.6L engine. The repairs also involved changing all the rockers and the intake camshaft on the #1 bank. The local shop had to call in the local Chrysler dealer to figure out why they could not clear codes after the repairs. Chrysler could not explain or offer a fix. 2000.00 for the repairs and 1200.00 for car rental while the car was in the shop. I'm not nearly as thrilled about these engines as you are. Mr. Lee I hope you will reply to this comment. Thanks.

@joeb2588

13 сағат бұрын

And while we're at it, explain why they just don't use an aluminum oil cooler assembly in stead of the awful plastic one that almost always fails over time....

I love the 3.6 Pentastar. I have a 2016 4 door Jeep Wrangler and it is perfect. Its not lifted or anything but gets 18 mpg on average, 21 on the highway and has plenty of power. Already have 70,000 miles on the Jeep without a single issue.

@DUNEATV

2 жыл бұрын

I own a 2021 Jeep Rubicon that I bought last year and have about 20,000 miles on it. It’s been two years since your post is there anything I need to be watching out for? I plan on keeping this vehicle for a long time.

@Theultrazombiekiller

2 жыл бұрын

@@DUNEATV Not on the new ones. So since this comment, my jeep did get totaled in a wreck and I also got a 2021 Wrangler. It is sweet, I think they will be great cars.

@DUNEATV

2 жыл бұрын

@@Theultrazombiekiller Oh wow! Glad you’re OK. Did they change some thing with the rocker arms on these new engines?

All these engines should be recalled for rocker arm replacement

@dale797

4 жыл бұрын

Look at my recent comment on this video.

@kevinkilleen6375

3 жыл бұрын

Could not agree more. And the fact that Chrysler replaces one rocker arm at a time when they know that they all are failing.

@privatesector0422

3 жыл бұрын

It will never happen because that would make sense

@tbonesmalling8866

3 жыл бұрын

i work on a fleet of these that motor and transmission are a peaces of shit and the motor has to much power for the motor mounts they break all the time the engine oil water cooler thats another thing to much heat melts the plastic so they leak oil or coolant or it fails eternally and get peanut butter inside the whole coolant system bad engineering

I hope to goodness they stay away from GDI design. I am convinced that because this is MPFI motor its reliability is legendary.

It's an absolute powerhouse that's good on gas. I love it.

I love my v6 engine in my charger. I am at 200k in miles i got the car brand new 8 years ago!💯☺️

@tek2313

4 жыл бұрын

What engine oil you use? 5W30 or 0W20?

@hardrockrelics2157

3 жыл бұрын

Yea what’s your maintenance look like ?

@mikeoxlong6351

3 жыл бұрын

While I don’t recommend anyone buying your car when you sell it because of the insane amount of miles your probably put on it on each one of those years, it is extremely impressive that it has lasted that long. This is proof that these engines can last a long time.

2015 with ZF 8 speed, driven the Challenger through 3 -40/-50 winters Always oem mopar oil filter, regular changes and never full synthetic Drive train has never let me down and lots of power when needed

Had high hopes on what I thought was Chrysler's highest quality engine, the 3.6 liter pentastar in my bought new 2015 Chrysler 200C (ordered new in 2014). Really enjoyed this car and I had very much looked forward to showing that this car could reach over 200,000 miles. After owning the car for 5 years and 126,000 miles, the engine failed. Failed rocker arms, ruined camshaft, causing metal shavings in which ruined a piston wall which also ruined injectors and coils. Complete failure. On top of that, the ZF 9speed was showing signs of imminent failure and a host of other issues with the car. Very disappointed and took a large loss trading it off for a Asian car that is also made in the U.S. Rather than an Italian car made in the U.S. Really wish Chrysler had increased the quality like they had so proudly advertised doing. Common Chrysler, even the lug nuts swelled and had to be replaced on all 4 wheels.

@notmypresident879

4 жыл бұрын

they are junk and dodge doesnt care neither do the dealers.

@dale797

4 жыл бұрын

Look at my recent comment on this video.

@TheSavage3.6

3 жыл бұрын

2015 and below Pentastar V6 engines aren’t known for the reliability of the drivetrain, which Chrysler fixed with 2016+ engines.

As I own two Dodge 3.6 engine`s a 14 @75k & 15 @ 68k. Should I expect a tick in my future ? They both use 5w20 and have been serviced every 6 months or 5k. Fingers crossed.😓🙏

My 5year old challenger motor threw a rod luckily I had a extra pentastar laying around it gave out at 117k miles so how Is the reliability

I have a 2013 and when I got it thought great buying stuff made in america but now the notorious tick has started, have had a intake manifold gasket fail then fail again six months later. The car seems to be a money pit beautiful car but Idk if I'm gonna get another even tho I love the 300s

The Pentastar engine is probably going to be one of the most revered engines of Chrysler of the 2010s. Previous Chrysler 6-cylinder engines were reliable, but they lacked the modern fuel efficiency of the competition.

@4the_record272

5 жыл бұрын

*Cough cough* AMC Straight-6

@AWDfreak

5 жыл бұрын

@@4the_record272 The AMC straight-6 was neither produced in the 2010s as a new vehicle engine, nor a particularly very fuel efficient engine.

@mrbigg7255

4 жыл бұрын

My dad said he got almost 30mpg back in ‘79 in an old hornet. Highway driving of course.

@TheSavage3.6

4 жыл бұрын

The Pentastar is one of the most reliable V6 engines being produced..

@ericjauregui3089

4 жыл бұрын

I almost got 200k on my 3.5l v6 magnum sxt. i sure as hell lucked out with that engine. always put pennzoil synthetic and still can't tell it's running at a stop. At first I was weary of this new Pentastar design. They had some issues right out the gate with he ticking issues and other stuff. This new updated design seems promising, but does anyone know if all the kinks have been worked out yet?

Can you please do a recall on the 3.6L Pentastar for the common failing rocker arms? My motor just started to develop a tick/tap at around 85k miles. I see there is a star case (S1309000016) on this so you know it’s an issue. I have no codes so the service bulletin (09-002-14 REV. B) on the left cylinder head doesn’t apply but it’s just so coincidental that mine has a failure on that same side. It’s upsetting to read forums, watch videos and chat with other owners that this issue is happening to a wide range of Dodge’s, Chrysler’s and Jeep’s but nothing is being done besides dealers asking for thousands of dollars to fix a known issue. I believe this will be my first and last modern Mopar vehicle even though I was hoping to move into a Gladiator in the next year or so. Id rather stick with Toyota and Lexus as they have stood behind my GX460 and have provided outstanding service and truly has built my customer loyalty since owning the vehicle. I never dread going to their service station as I do with my Jeep.

@notmypresident879

4 жыл бұрын

it will be my last mopar as well 2017 dodge charger 3.6 junk...nice to look at but junk

@dale797

4 жыл бұрын

Look at my recent comment on this video.

I like how you show a hybrid pacifica that doesn't actually have the 3.6 pentistar in it that you're talking about here

How could I find out if my 2016 Ram has the updated iteration?

I listened to Bob's nice sounding video on the 3.6 Pentastar engine. But when the rubber hits the road, the fact is that these engines are notorious for rocker arm failures!!!! These rocker arms fail because of one or more of three causes. #1-defective manufacturing, #2- overloaded stress, or #3- lack of lubrication. After the second rocker arm prematurely failed on my 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan at about 60K miles, I drilled a hole in the oil filter cap and mounted an electric oil pressure switch so that I could monitor what was going on. I switched from 5x20 synthetic oil to 5x30 synthetic oil and I disconnected the wire going to the oil pump solenoid which reduces the oil pressure at normal operating speeds once the engine is warmed up. (The damage was done before I took it apart the second time) Now there is much more oil on the rocker arms and on the cam bearings when I took it apart the second time!! Before at highway speeds the oil pressure was about 25-30 PSI, now it is running at 50-60 PSI at highway speeds. Then the engine light came on steady, so to fool the computer so that the engine light wouldn't come on steady I hooked up another solenoid from a used oil pump by bringing the original wiring up to the top of the engine and mounting the extra solenoid up there. The resistance from the tiny little light bulb in a regular lighted on/off toggle switch gives about the same resistance as the oil pump solenoid, but I never actually tried this kind of a switch instead of another solenoid. I wouldn't want to simply hook up a little pigtail wire to connect the two terminals on the wiring coming from the computer because it may harm the computer. I am very happy with the results of these modifications and I think this will permanently cure my premature failure of the 3.6 rocker arms!! But I won't be responsible for any else's modifications!!

@billevans2400

4 жыл бұрын

Have you noticed that the author of this You Tube post has not responded to any of the comments regarding the rocker arm issues. I agree, Chrysler should step up to the plate and fix this problem with a recall. Bill Evans

@SFWolf8

3 жыл бұрын

@Speed Gate when did they release the 3rd gen? Which year? Asking because I want to buy a preowned dodge

@Carlos.Rivera

3 жыл бұрын

@Speed Gate safe to buy a 2018/19 Challenger v6?

Im really happy to see Chrysler trying to step up and make a reliable engine

I'd like to see this engine with twin hair dryers on it. Also a V8 version would be extremely interesting.

OK, the rocker arms do wear and start ticking. A replacement roller rocker is about $6 at the dealer. The back valve cover is a problem to remove because of a stubborn harness on the back side. Rocker can be removed and replaced without cam removal. 233,000 miles, replaced 2 rockers, oil cooler O rings and thermostat. Runs great and NO oil leaks. Use Penzoil Platinum. 2013 Town and Country, best car I have ever owned, far better than the Honda Odyssey it replaced.

@hardrockrelics2157

3 жыл бұрын

Yea I’m not buying into the whole “Japanese is better” marketing

Will there ever be a 4.8 lt. v8 version to replace the hemi?

@johnfloyd2551

3 жыл бұрын

If they added 2 cylinders to the pentastar to make a V8 they'd also have to widen the block to 90 degrees because a 60 degree V8 would suffer from vibration issues.. just like a 90 degrees v6 suffers from balance issues..

So why did Chrysler not honor any warranty on the camshaft or rocker arms or anything else

Yo, got 210,00+miles on Pentastsr 3.6 going Strong- When is my commercial?

Can this engine be supercharged without other major upgrades or is 305 horsepower pretty much it without having to upgrade everything inside the engine? I don't want monster power, I just want a little more, plus the coolness of a blower sitting under the hood of my '15 Challenger. Also what about the rest of the drivetrain on an sxt, can it handle more than stock or am I asking for a broke diff or trans?

@KingOfSorrow1217

5 жыл бұрын

Check out Ripp SuperChargers. They make these things give lots of horsepower to the wheels.

@elvinferrelljr.5266

5 жыл бұрын

Cool. Thanks@@KingOfSorrow1217.

My 3.2 has been flawless with 30+mpg at near 300hp.

@johnfloyd2551

3 жыл бұрын

3.2 3.5 an 4.0 sohc were good engines.. the 3.3 and 3.8 was too.. 3.7 was ok . and it's predecessor.. the 3.9 was a damn good v6.. the 2.7 tho that was a pile of shit... I don't know what to think of this 3.6.. I haven't owned one or had to fix one I hear good and bad about it

@samiam9059

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnfloyd2551 Oh, okay. The 3.2 has been zero problems and so much power considering the weight of the cherokee and then the 9 speed never had one problem and 31mpg on the highways is all you could ask for with no need for turbos and underpowered designs. Thanks for info..

Rocker rollers junk had three replaced on 2015 3.6

please redesign the oil filter housing. Oil leak in a few miles

@112330059daniel

4 жыл бұрын

Manuel Topete Use OEM Mopar oil filters. Those aftermarket O rings that come with the filter are garbage and will make it leak.

@rmproute66

Жыл бұрын

Dorman has aluminum replacement "OE Fix" parts like the coolant crossover pipe, the oil cooler housing, as well as the "Y" heater hose connectors to replace the plastic parts that are prone to being warped.

Had to replace rockers and cams at 75k miles. Unacceptable first and las pentastar. Junk

Maybe they should used better quality rocker arms. JUST SAYING

Excellent engine suspiciously similar to the Maserati v8s...... Hmmm....

@rosolinotv3690

5 жыл бұрын

Because they send the Pentastar to Maserati. Maserati redoes a lot of it though.

@vojnikjna30

5 жыл бұрын

Is that supposed to be something good lol

@Conrailfan2596

4 жыл бұрын

Allan Sweetman garbage🗑

Time to upgrade the valvetrain

2018 jeep jl 3.6l why the hell do yall have the engine running so hot the cooling fan does not even com on till 224 deg I am seeing 227 deg from light to light city

@2015_Rubicnn

5 жыл бұрын

It's called emissions...my 2005 GTO with the LS2 runs up to 228 degrees too. They are designed to run at that temperature.

@7thsoneli

3 жыл бұрын

my 2011 durango 147k no troubles runs 190-197 degrees f seldom gets over 200,I run 5-30 castrol synthetic.

Tecnology in car the best.

...then the Dodge dealerships charge $2000 for rocker replacement😑😑😑😑

@powertools2375

3 жыл бұрын

About right. Had to set one side dones for 1k

2015 jeep jk 89000 engine is done

Trash motor,i just got my 2016 town and country back..for the second time,first time it was intake rockers on number 5&3 cylinders at 50k miles,now at 70k number 1 intake number 2 exhaust, and both motor mounts..now you tell me is that quality?

@dale797

3 жыл бұрын

I disconnected the wires going to the oil pump solenoid that throws it into low range. Now my oil pressure is about 65 PSI going down the highway instead of the original 25 PSI after it got warmed up. And now I have no more rocker arm problems! I also went from 5x20 synthetic to 5x30 synthetic oil.

@Troy-McClure81

3 жыл бұрын

@@dale797 thanxs for the tip i was reading that,just got it back from dealer again!Radiator was shot and my rear a/c went out .Im dumping this lemon asap ,did i mention im on battery #3 lol

My 2017 Ram pentastar had , check engine, traction control come on at 34k thru 38k under warranty. I had to leave it at dealer after my lease ran out. I bought with intention to buy at end of lease . I lost work , time, and emotional distress after 5x at dealer. It would happen on highway and then it would cut power to your gaspedal, had to get off highway with hazards on. Then it would reset itself after being off forb15 minutes,,,then randomly come on again ,,,very dangerous to to me and people around me. Basically Chrysler did not honor their warranty. We bailed you out and now they will go under >>>>>> karma , karma ,.. Chrysler ,,, you have no honor , thieves PS , both the dealer and the customer service number I called after repeated calls were very rude and no help ,,, thieves! !!!!!!!!

Pentastar.... pentagram??🤔 Sounds all too familiar

The best engine of Chrysler Daimler FCA doesn’t offer a great engine like that And we want back the Chrysler 200 !

Why no direct injection?

@jamesweinzierl7399

5 жыл бұрын

Because it is not perfected yet . And the ones out there have problems .

@s0meguy809

5 жыл бұрын

DI is complicated and unreliable.

@dontelindsey5846

5 жыл бұрын

@@jamesweinzierl7399 gotcha. I just read that Ford is putting both DI and multiport fuel injection into their engines now because they're having issues.

@davidilijevski8942

5 жыл бұрын

Carbon buildup on valves

@2015_Rubicnn

5 жыл бұрын

@@davidilijevski8942 carbon build up on valves would be from port injection.

FICA/ Chrysler crap , Toyota #1 they didn’t fix nothing, that engine not good ...

they are not good engines

@ofcbob6391

3 жыл бұрын

And you got this knowledge by just pulling it out of your ass?

@davidmaclean4773

3 жыл бұрын

@@ofcbob6391 I see you trying to polish the turd known as the penastar and call it gold in lots of videos. These engines are indeed garbage with lots of known issues such as , rocker arms, flexplates ,leaky oil filter assembly and so on, these are all big ticket fixes

This engine is a piece of junk. Rocker arm fails causing ticking noise. Oil filter housing leak at 40k miles.

@recyclespinning9839

3 жыл бұрын

Mine had check engine light and would mysteriously cut power to my gaspedal, >> 5x at dealer under warranty they would not fix and lied about doing work. Seemed like the engine was dusty like when brought in. Dealer and Chrysler service number for help was a scam . I returned at lease end and lost tons of money after 3 years lease , my intention when I signed lease was to buy it are lease end... Never again Chrysler , you are theivesv!!!!!!

these engines are junk,roller rockers fail

@dale797

4 жыл бұрын

Look at my recent comment on this video.

Scotty Kilmer says this engine sucks. lol

@jakp8777

4 жыл бұрын

TreesOnTheBeach lol lol lol lamo rotfl.

@dale797

4 жыл бұрын

look at my recent comment on this video.

@RickNethery

3 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/hmh8k9GFccqtn6Q.html

This is a lot of words coming from the countries worst engine and automotive manufacturer

Junk rockers!!!!! My Jeep ticks! putting a GM 5.3 when it blows up. Never buy any engine with this rocker in it!

GARBAGE!