Work on the Pentastar everyday. The head and rocker arm issues are 100% accurate but the vehicle's affected are pretty low. Enough so that we purchased a 3.6 in my wife's car. For the most part they run great and have great power.

@ghostsallday

2 жыл бұрын

@asdad asdasd the trans does the same thing in my ‘15 GC it usually happens when i first drive the car for the day, if the trans is warmed up & it still does that. You might need to get it serviced

@ghostsallday

2 жыл бұрын

@asdad asdasd lol yu mad they didn’t reply to you ? 😂

@ghostsallday

2 жыл бұрын

@asdad asdasd 🤣🤣🤣

@totallyeinstein5151

2 жыл бұрын

My Jeep is in the shop for rocker arms right now

@RandomFandom1

2 жыл бұрын

If you miss an oil change on these series of engine, they wear out. The magnetic ring on the cam shafts pack up with metal debris, and foul out the sensor. I never let my dad go passed 40%life of oil. He did it once, and it cost him $3500 in upper head and timing work, and his trans was always clunky and just got replaced. He has a 2016 Ram 3.6 with the locking 4x4.

Ive had 3 vehicles with the 3.6L Pentastar. Never a single issue with any of them. Ive always done 5000 mile oil and filter changes on them. Fantastic engine!

@alexanderkennedy2969

2 ай бұрын

great engines, powerful smooth good fuel economy and reliable

@rustyrussell901

2 ай бұрын

The first thing I did to insure I would not have internal issues was to remove the Pennzoil and put in my tried and trusted Valvoline. Change the oil on 7K mile intervals and we have had absolutely no issues. We actually were asked at the dealership we have had service it what we have done to keep the typical 3.6 noise down. All I can say is those who know use Valvoline.

@townhall05446

Ай бұрын

@DUCKSAREEVILLLLLLLL Exactly, and the Walmart oil is no different and no less quality than the others. They have another brand put in Walmart bottles. The duty ratings of the oil are the same no matter who made it.

@289hipo

Ай бұрын

​@@townhall05446True facts

@stevenekdahl7124

5 күн бұрын

Do you want to triple the life of valve springs, rocker arms, camshafts, bearings any lubricated parts Pro Blend 1600 it's amazing , you add it to your oil of choice.

if powerpoints were this informative when i was in school, i wouldnt have been as bored in class lol

@scottfollmer4777

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Go Cards!!!

@grant2149

2 жыл бұрын

Lol

@deelos2269

2 жыл бұрын

Yup

The open deck design is used on all modern engines . It doesn't sacrifice cylinder strength , it keeps the tops of the bores round over time due to the fact that they are separated from the head bolts . On the old closed deck engines the pressure from the head bolts would pull the tops of the cylinders inward , making them out of round over time . The pentastar has an extremely robust bottom end that can handle a lot of boost .

@fortune300

Жыл бұрын

Open deck design also cools the top of the cylinders better and lowers the tendency to knock. Manufacturer can run the engine with slight more efficient ignition advance.

As a Technician who repairs most brands, I have seen a few with worn rocker arms and some of the plastic cooling system components fail but they mostly all have problems with the use of plastic components. Compared to some of the engines today I would say that the 3.6 engine is above average for reliability.

@tomdavis3038

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe compared to a Ford 5.4 three valve but I see Chrysler engines in the shop for major repairs long before 100k miles which in this day and age is unacceptable. And I’m not even a mechanic but almost without fail these Chrysler’s just start falling apart waaayyy to early. Bad rocker arms? Bad valve lifters? C’mon, man that’s just cheap parts right there Cheers

@wysetech2000

3 жыл бұрын

@@tomdavis3038 I can tell you that since I work on them all every day I stand by what I said.

@01trsmar

2 жыл бұрын

@@tomdavis3038 ..Toyota makes crap engines with major flaws as does Honda,VW,Hyundai,Ford and GM...they ALL have issues!!!!!! Now electric cars even have major issues,failing batteries/no drive range etc.... Chrysler mainly uses the 3.6 and 5.7 Hemi they make over a million per year or each engine and of course with 99% of your fleet is the Pentastar and Hemi you will have people and issues..Overall they are strong,reliable engines... Remember Toyota makes crap engines and they did since the 1970's..I know!!! Car dealer owner today,and I worked at a Toyota dealer back in the 1990's(I worked in the body shop but knew and helped out mechanics when needed/I work on cars/engines all the time)..Today Toyota has burning oil/bad piston rings that destroy the engines and Toyota cant make 50,000 miles without a rebuild!

@hoss0569

2 жыл бұрын

They are pretty solid motors for the most part.

@SortaDopeIGuess

2 жыл бұрын

@@01trsmar You exaggerate and lie like a snake oil salesman. Oh its true, its true.

My 3.6 Liter Chrysler engine has been flawless since 2015. Great engine!

@Bartonovich52

3 жыл бұрын

A lot of people don’t realize that usually the flawed engines are outliers. Maybe driven too hard, or not hard enough. Maybe not maintained. Maybe built on a Friday. It’s just that they tend to have more problems than other engines.

@luismontoya5973

3 жыл бұрын

My 2016 charger made in 2015 has been running strong too

@g2skinny

3 жыл бұрын

Miss a few oil changes dude I’m a mechanic I see them fail every day hope yours keep running that’s great

@ripdiptatterchip3851

3 жыл бұрын

how many miles are on it tho? my 07 toyota 3.5 v6 have 260k miles still runs quarter mile in 13.8 , other than maintenance parts the only thing i’ve had to do to it was replace the alternator an fuel injectors , the engine will outlive the frame

@luismontoya5973

3 жыл бұрын

@@ripdiptatterchip3851 my 2016 charger v6 has 120k on the odometer. No repairs only maintenance.

Biggest majority of 3.6s I've dealt with were oil cooler issues. Our shop always replaces them with the aluminum unit since most of them seem to start leaking from the seal between the plastic housing and the aluminum cooling block. Ford had a similar issue in the v6 engines and the plastic thermostat housings that would warp and lose their seal. I think in the past 3 years I've had 2 3.6s come in with rocker arm failures. I've yet to have one with a cylinder head failure. I've lost count on how many oil coolers I've replaced.

@zama7477

5 ай бұрын

My problem on 2017 Pacifica-I noticed my antifreeze coolant level was depleting everyday where I had to add some. I looked for any leakage around the van to no avail. Finally after placing the problem on KZread, come to find out most of the Chrysler/Dodge 3.6L Pentastar V6 engines have a failed Oil filter housing and oil cooler (Made of Plastic warped due to the heat off the engine) that is a common cause of coolant and oil leaks on Chrysler 3.6L Pentastar engines. I went ahead and broke into the engine to the valley of the engine and replaced the failed Oil filter housing and oil cooler with a Dorman Upgraded Aluminum Engine Oil Filter Housing with Oil Cooler and Filter-No leaks now. With the breakdown of the engine I replaced the spark plugs, PCV valve, Air intake filter, Mobil 1 extended mileage oil change, with new "O" rings while I was there.

@johngranato2673

5 ай бұрын

@@zama7477 I have a Dorman Aluminum Oil Filter / Cooler unit sitting in my garage. It is stamped with, "MADE IN USA." Hope to never need to install it.

@SurfDweller

2 ай бұрын

I had both the oil cooler leak and rocker arm failure on my 2017 wrangler at 70,000 miles. The oil cooler leak was exactly as you described. Replaced with full aluminum upgrade. My friend, a Chrysler mechanic for 20yr. sadly tells me he's had to fix 100's(yes 100's) of 3.6's with the same problem and always recommends the aluminum upgrade. Why Jeep continues to put these plastic oil cooler parts on this engine is absolutely ridiculous.

@Basslicks82

2 ай бұрын

@@SurfDweller yeah I've done a bunch of them, and I don't even work at a dealership. Just a small independent all makes/models shop in a Kentucky small town.

@Basslicks82

2 ай бұрын

@@johngranato2673 sadly, you will have to eventually. But that aluminum one is the way to go for sure.

The 3.6 is still a very reliable engine get the newer ones with updated parts. I seen one with 620k miles before losing a timing chain tensioner and locking it up.

@mann_idonotreadreplies

2 жыл бұрын

Cool story bro.

@Redguard-Nazeem

3 ай бұрын

@@user-bt2uw8ov8n You say lack of maintenance but Toyotas or hondas dont seem to have that issue..

I just had to change my heating and cooling system on my 2013 Grand Cherokee. Also the auto-starter for it as well. I do love the engine and glad it has been running great. I make sure to take great care of my engine to keep it running as best as it could.

I have one in a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee that I bought new and that now has 113,000+ miles. It's the quietest, smoothest, most trouble-free engine I've ever had. I change the oil myself, on schedule, and use quality oil and filter. (I love how easy, quick, and clean it is to change the oil and filter.) I also run a bottle of Techron concentrate through it each 3.000 miles.

@scottofford3061

3 жыл бұрын

Love the Techron, have used it for over 20 years.

@MikeV8652

3 жыл бұрын

@@Future-Preps35 Absolutely! Techron has polyether amine formulation, compared to polybutene amines used in all of the others. The latter clean injectors etc. but can actually contribute to deposits in combustion chambers that accumulate and cause knocks over time.

@a.z1304

3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2011 grand cherokee with the 3.6 too with 165k on it right now, i change oil every 3-4k just to be safe with pennzoil high milage. runs and idles very smooth too i drive around 100 miles a day and have no problems.

@matthewmiller2268

3 жыл бұрын

Have you tried using MMO (Marvel Mystery Oil)?

@MikeV8652

3 жыл бұрын

@@matthewmiller2268 No. I've seen it in stores, but I have no idea what it's supposed to do.

Have a 2015 with the 3.6. It needed new lifter and rocker for one cylinder at 98k miles. Fortunately, I had bought the 100k extended warranty. As long as they had the engine out, I had them replace all the lifters and rockers. It was pricey, but the warranty covered much of the cost of opening the engine and it provided peace of mind.

@Soothsayer-rs5nb

11 ай бұрын

They took the engine out ?

Just did a major tune up and maintenance of my 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan at 140k miles. Let me tell you, this engine has given me probably the best "cheap car" experience I've ever had. Lots of good responsive power. Now, to be fair, the overall reliability experience with this van has been merely okay. The sliding doors and automatic windows had mechanical problems, and some flimsy plastic transmission lines cracked and leaked. It sure ain't a Honda or Toyota, you know? But certainly no major failures. But buying it used often means a BIG discount for a great engine and family car. That's how I got it. Plus all the seats fold down flat, and you have a pseudo-cargo van. So yeah, it's the kind of engine that you can find cheap and, with a bit of research, find a deal.

The biggest issue I saw while working at a dodge dealer. Was the oil cooler leaking. Causing oil to fill the valley of the engine. It was always a bad O-ring on the cooler. Constant heating and cooling would cause it to break and leak oil everywhere. Most people think it's the oil pan or drain bolt because of where the oil comes down. I guess that issue hasn't been reported enough yet, but it affects every 3.6L

@louisbaiani6262

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah that does sound like a major issue. It affected my uncle's 2015

@edms3656

3 жыл бұрын

@@louisbaiani6262 it's a huge issue. We would constantly have vehicles come back after an oil change complaining about an oil leak. So the Foreman would come out and inspect the vehicle, and would find oil in the valley. Those oil coolers are horribly designed.

@Jonathan11225

3 жыл бұрын

I was a Chrysler tech also... I havent seen one leaking on the 2011-2013 unit they change the cooler in 2014. The cooler on my older 2012 Chrysler 200 never leaked but the one on my current 2015 200 was replace under warranty its was leaking

@edms3656

3 жыл бұрын

@@Jonathan11225 it was always the newer ones. The biggest headache ever.

@atx-cvpi_99

3 жыл бұрын

And 3.2 V6 engines as well.

Its Been on wards top ten engine list for like 10 years.

My 2015..so far so good. Thanks for making this video and giving us the heads up. The more you know.

My 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the 3.6L Pentastar has been a great SUV so far. 141,000 miles and only needed a thermostat replacement 3 years ago. Other than that, it's reliable and continues to run great.

@FredFlintstone21

Жыл бұрын

That's great news! What oil are you running? How often do you change the oil?

@tomwujek4867

Жыл бұрын

@@FredFlintstone21 The oil gets changed every 5,000 miles. I have my friend's shop do the changes and they use PennGrade 1. Now with having over 177,000 miles, still running great.

Thanks for another informative video! I learned my lesson buying first year cars- that's the main reason I got the Durango.. it's like a fine wine! ;)

Great engine lots of HP n Torque. In our 2011 Dodge Journey will over 200k miles. Never once have had an engine problem

@jakobanderson6213

2 жыл бұрын

you got a good journey then 👏 bc at our shop I swear journeys always have axel seal and engine seal issues

@flatoutnorth794

2 жыл бұрын

@@jakobanderson6213 there's a joke in northern Canada that if you drive a journey you either have no brain or no money. Either way you'll be calling a tow truck sooner than later. ( mostly new vehicles, 2015 and up.

@kkalauli23

2 жыл бұрын

Lol you say lots of horsepower... you ever drive anything elts or do research my 2003 has more horsepower then our 2020 dodge promaster but of course it's an infiniti Japanese v6s have lots of power with more to push dodge had awsome v8s but the rest are garbage!

@LinkSquish

2 жыл бұрын

We got a 2011 Journey in 2015. Carfax says the head was replaced on 2,4,6 side. But started to have cylinder 1 misfire. I replaced coil, didn't fix it. I swapped an injector with another cylinder. Cylinder 1 still misfire & other cylinder was fine. It eventually went away, now 4 years later it came back for a few days after an oil change & now fine. I replaced the thermostat today (10-23-2021) because not much heat & temp gauge was low. It actually had a P0128 code for thermostat when I checked for codes from the misfiring.

The cylinder head issue hit my dad on his 300. Broke his heart. He'd already traded it in (after Chrysler fixed it with a refurbished part) before Chrysler sent him a notice saying they'd replace the part with a new part about 2 months later.

@wmean45

4 ай бұрын

What year 300 was it ??

I know you’re a Mopar only type of guy but you should make videos like this for every engine. I mean, almost every engine. Amazing videos, as always!

I've owned three (2014 Journey, 2012 Wrangler & currently a 2014 Wrangler). No issues with any of them although it's worth noting that all were under 100k miles during my ownership. No complaints from me!

Mines got 120k on my charger and I beat on it like crazy and it’s taken it all so far.

@ryanm.3393

3 жыл бұрын

Look at you oil filter housing between the headz🤣🤣

@sourpowder1030

3 жыл бұрын

Lmao only thing I’ve had to replace

@philtripe

3 жыл бұрын

@@sourpowder1030 120k is a lot ... thats equal to 600,000 Toyota miles easy

@iamtheoffenderofall

3 жыл бұрын

These people will never admit when they have had engine replacements. There was one guy, I replaced the timing chains and phasers on this Charger. Didnt stop the right head from dropping a seat. Just like this guy here, this guy was sooo clueless he said it never needed a thing even though I replaced the chains and phasers less than a year prior. I never buy Mopar/FCA products to flip. Headaches and tears with picky cheap customers.

@rogerbeck3560

3 жыл бұрын

My 2012 got over 230000 . The only thing I had to replace was the water pump.

I'm the original owner of the 2012 T&C and I love the van. The only two things that I'm not happy with are the spare tire placement and no power sliding buttons on the back of the seats when stowing the second row seats. I have been extremely lucky to have no mechanical issues. The hood however had to be repaired due to rust under the paint. That happened about 4 1/2 years after I purchased it. The work was done under warranty and looks beautiful. I only have 54682 miles on it in 10 years.

@fleetfoot9795

Жыл бұрын

Wanna sell?

Thanks for the research on this issue. I've been seriously considering buying a Mopar with this engine, so I now know what to look (or listen to) for to avoid an expensive issue.

@TJ-wv8fs

2 жыл бұрын

just dont get one

@jeffreyzabawski4862

Жыл бұрын

@@TJ-wv8fs it's in its 3rd Generation and all the issues are fixed. Not only is it reliable over time with normal maintenance, it's not losing power either. Most would rather have something refined than something new.

@TuffHaeTuff

Ай бұрын

Don't buy Chrysler Pacifica 2017.

I have a 2015 JKU with around 80K on the clock, the Pentastar is still running great, but I will be sure to keep my eyes peeled for any of these issues! Great video, thanks!

@Shaggydude2

Ай бұрын

Just out of curiosity, have you done to cam phasers yet, or replaced the chains, tensioners and guides? If not, you'd better look into it, BTW it costs several thousand dollars.

@jrichbrew

24 күн бұрын

I have a 2016 JKU with 132,000. Just had the ticking noise repaired, rocker arms, lifters and cams: $2,485.17.

I have a Chrysler 300s v6 pentastar and so far i have 58.000 miles on it, and i have never gone to the mechanic for any issue with the motor, no tics noise and I think is the best car i ever had. Very powerful, smooth i love it. My was made in Canada 🇨🇦

@dangermartin69

3 жыл бұрын

The car was, the motor wasn't.

@Deke1

2 жыл бұрын

Car was assembled in Canada, not made

Have a 2017 pentastar in my jeep jk . Been running 89 octane since I got it and will continue now after watching this video. I also change the oil more then average and use pennzoil synthetic . Hoping for many more years of happiness from the 3.6L.

Great video Intel. I definitely had misfires with my 2013 Chrysler 200 V6 and and my AC would not hold coolant. I had to get rid of it. Had it for 3 years.

Chrysler had that same problem with the LA series engines (273/318/340/360) where they weren't getting all the casting sand out of the blocks. We fixed a bunch of them back in the '80's

@kensmechanicalaffair

Жыл бұрын

I thought the 360 was an iron block.

My Avenger has one and it’s been perfect so far! 130k miles ain’t don’t anything but change oil and plugs coils! She still gets up and goes with you! 282hp in a lighter avenger and 200 with the 6 speed move pretty good! Great mid range! I got 20’s on mine so it hooks hard and goes!

Wow, your knowledge on these motors are phenomenal. Thanks bro,appreciete all the work you put into making these videos. Cheers

Thank you. Your video was very thorough. I'm having a lot of problems with my 2011 Town and Country. I'm just searching for answers to help my mechanics help me.

Had my lifters and rockers replaced under warranty 70k miles ago. Zero issues since

253,000 trouble free miles in my 2012 avenger r/t. I drive pretty hard too. Just keeping up on maintenance seems to keep most problems away

@user1fja98dnaiid

3 жыл бұрын

Love the avenger rt, is if lighter than the 200S?

@mattmarshall5762

3 жыл бұрын

@@user1fja98dnaiid I wanna say the avenger is 3300 lbs and the 200 is 3600lbs, but to be honest im not sure

@louiewatson9389

3 жыл бұрын

Better call guinness because that's either a world record or BS

@MLProductions.1

3 жыл бұрын

@@louiewatson9389 the pentestars are actually pretty solid engines. The rest of the car though not so much

@user-jz3vc9kd2j

3 жыл бұрын

@@louiewatson9389 I have a 2018 Pacifica and just hit 240k......business vam doing medical transport. Only thing I've done is normal maintenance, new serpentine belt etc. Still get 26mpg

My 2011 Challenger V6 ran great after owning it for 3 years before upgrading to a challenger srt8. I like to think what helped my engine from experiencing any problems were that I had replace the coolant overflow tank and added new coolant during the first few months of purchase. Driving mostly at night to work and avoid long drives during the hot summer. Also not doing alot of burnouts and high accelerations. It was a good commuter car. Got it used from 76k miles until I sold it with 108k miles. Only real I had was with the front right control arm.

Only 4K miles on our 20 Gladiator. I’ve been very pleased w performance and 8speed auto transmission. Feels solid all around!!

@MrCN173

2 жыл бұрын

Update sept 2021* Been using 89 but Put 87 octane gas in our 3.6L since manual says higher octane fuels don’t provide benefits but definitely can tell it losses some of its thrust when above 3k rpm on paved roads. No noticeable issues w the 8 speed’s decision making. Gladiator rubicon is still geared for low end torque which it provides in addition w 410 gears. Rock crawler that can do the job on pavement. Hopefully it’s reliable 🤞🏻 I’m hearing good things.

@mikekosar6135

2 жыл бұрын

I got 2021 gladiator.. I can hear a slight ticking.. hope it’s not going to be a problem

@MrCN173

2 жыл бұрын

Hope not

I own a 2016 Chrysler 300C Platinum with the 3.6L VVT and I’ve had no issues 88k miles. Change the oil every 5k miles with synthetic oil and always used the 87 recommended octane gasoline. Not even a tick out of the engine is heard. It runs perfectly healthy so far!

@andiedmond8148

Жыл бұрын

So you're saying I don't need to put 91 in my v6 challenger?? 😶

@pedrovillegas4462

Жыл бұрын

Same but sometime I do put 91 on it and add an additive every time I fill it up

@jonc2914

9 ай бұрын

Wait till you pass 100k miles. Your in for a rude awakening. My chrystler 200 is an engineering nightmare..

@NinjaGeek

9 ай бұрын

@@jonc2914 I actually just passed 112k with no issues at all. I do agree, The 200 is an engineering nightmare which is why it was cancelled because they had so many issues. I’m not saying all 300s are perfect either but if you take care of these things generally they will last longer

@thepawchoe2749

8 ай бұрын

​​@@jonc2914bro, just get yourself a Toyota. Don't want a peasant car? Get a Lexus.

Great vid, really enjoyed!!!! 👍👍👍

I had this in my 14 Promaster. The motor was terrific. The radiator did leak early on and was replaced under warranty. I kept it 7 years and just sold it this spring. Great combination of power and economy and smoothness. Call me a fan. Knowing the roller rockers could be weak, I never let it sit idling as that reduces oil flow. And I always changed the oil with good synthetic every 5k miles. No issues on mine!

@piggy310

Жыл бұрын

I drive the promasters about 5 days a week at work.. They're so much easier to drive than the Ford full-size vans.

@GS-2023

Жыл бұрын

Но если вы используете машину зимой? Когда нужно стоять и греться?

To be honest I haven't experienced any of these problems. I bought my 2011 Caravan used with 168,000kms on it. I've put another 40,000 kms on it and no tick or coolant issues at all. Clearly idk what, if any, recalls or repairs may have been done before. I will only use full synthetic oil in this engine though because of seeing videos about the tick. Great job on the video.

The Millennium Falcon of engines. makes my dad van go so fast.i remember beating a older model wrx one time.

Our 2011 wk2 with the 3.6 vvt has 178k and yes, shes been a little higher in maintenance then some but she still runs good, quiet and smooth, the oil looks clean between changes as well. Impressive at nearly 200k

@phantom0456

4 ай бұрын

POOT!!!

Great vid. Direct and concise. Very informative. 5*

Marspeed, thank you for this educational video! My 2013 Dodge Charger SE is currently with a repair shop after I started hearing lifter tick at 106K miles. I'm having them install Melling lifters. I hope there's no rocker arm or camshaft damage. To the best of your knowledge, is there any mfg warranty to cover this?

My 2012 Caravan had a issue around 65k with the head. Took it to a Dodge dealer and Dodge warrantied 100%. I now have 179k on it with no problems ticks, engine light. Good maintenance intervals are done.

The first new car I ever owned was the 1995 Intrepid. Then I traded up for the ES Model. Can you do a pros and cons on the Intrepid and the engine. My main problem was trying to locate a replacement exhaust manifold cover which is why, in 1999, I traded up for a Dodge Ram High Top Conversion Van!!! Thank you.

Have a 2012 chrysler 300s with the 3.6 pentastar engine. Have 229,000 km with no issues. Did get a misfire code after using 89 grade twice, switched to minimum 91 grade and issue went away. It is a tank with great power and fuel economy mix. Have driven 3 lengthy trips with no issues. Only use synthetic oil and regular changes. Love it.

My 2011 Chrysler 200 equipped with the 3.6L VVT has experienced many if not all the issues described in this video. I found this very informative and helpful… What to do next!?!?

love the gran turismo-esque background music.

I've been subscribed for a while now and I just happen to be currently looking at buying a 2011-2014 charger with the v6 engine. So this definitely is helpful for me right now and a funny coincidence.

@cris_261

3 жыл бұрын

See if you can get one with AWD, and then add a Ripp supercharger. Then you'll have a "SRT6" with AWD. ;^)

@charlesjordan7249

3 жыл бұрын

Honestly I have a sxt challenger and Ik videos and numbers say 0-60 in about 6.2 but mine is stock besides a cai and has a nail in a tire causing it to stay stupid low on air and I still hit 5.7 every time and sometimes run a 5.6

@MegaNinjaMonkeyZord

3 жыл бұрын

Before you buy used car designed 20 years ago and made by the worst and car manufacturing entity in NA and Europe ( Fiat-Chrysler and now Peugeot, financial pyramid is complete ) ask yourself what are your priorities, if its high quality reliable car with excellent handling and good power well FCA never made a car like that , its either one of those qualities or none of them ( its never quality/reliability) never a full package, if you want to become a stereotype like minded will be impressed and welcoming though

@airmobiledivision7759

3 жыл бұрын

@@MegaNinjaMonkeyZord My family has been almost exclusively Mopar since the 1960s. Out of the four newer vehicles that we have had, two being from 2011 and 2012 respectively, we have experienced zero major issues. I get behind the wheel of my Challenger, and it’s a joy to drive. Handles well if you know what you’re doing, and has plenty of power. Pretty damn good quality on the interior, paint, etc. I always hear people complain about Chrysler products, but, based upon my experience, which is pretty significant, it’s mostly horse shit. What’s your experience with FCA or, hell, even Daimler for that matter?

@johnentwistle7995

3 жыл бұрын

Love my 2014 Charger SXT AWD Sport. 56K miles no problems. Quaker State Ultimate Durability Full Synthetic self-changed and BP or Shell premium.

Thank you for this video you help save me from making a big financial mistake.

Just had to replace the left head and oil cooler on my 2015 Wrangler last year @ around 115k miles. Had the entire radiator replaced under warranty a few years back too, probably from the cooling system issues.

My 13" Charger SE got 197k miles with zero problems except for the oil cooler gaskets drying up and cracking causing a minor coolant leak. Fuel pump went out at 196k. Serviced religiously at oil change recommendations and tuned to match 91-93 octane gas. Real cheap prevention in total, hope this helps anyone concerned about their 3.6L.

@d24ctc

2 жыл бұрын

The correct format for abbreviating a year is, '13 - 13" means 13 inches.

I like how detailed this vid was. Could you please do the 4.7L next?

@austinreed347

3 жыл бұрын

I was about to comment this.

@billyhill2488

3 жыл бұрын

Oh man I had that engine in my 09 Ram and HATED it, lol. With 3.55's and 5 speed auto that truck couldn't get out of its own way. Drank the hell out of gas too for amount (or lack of) power it put out.

@austinreed347

3 жыл бұрын

@@billyhill2488 is it reliable tho

@billyhill2488

3 жыл бұрын

@@austinreed347 LOL no clue I haven't owned that truck since 2011. Once you go HEMI you can't go back even though I did have a 2 year fling with my loaded Grand Cherokee with the Pentastar. Wasn't the same after it got rear ended pretty bad so went back to a HEMI Ram and glad I got the loaded SUV thing out of my system. Gotta have an open bed behind me to be happy.

@austinreed347

3 жыл бұрын

@@billyhill2488 I really respect Mopar guys just because of how loyal they are. Almost all Mopar owners have problems with their vehicle but still stick with them. Even the Pentastar V6 is an average engine and yet from Mopar guys, you would think it’s the greatest engine ever.

Awesome video and bang on , I have one on my Ram 1500 and had to replace the cams on the passenger side at 250000 kms

I have a 2012 V W Routan w/the 3.6. At about 120,000 miles the flywheel failed, the center completely broke out of it. Engine still ran fine but w / a nocking sound from the broken flywheel. Engine now has 140.000 miles, runs great, very smooth, great power, 20 -22 m p g.

Almost never fails when a charger or whatever with the V6 pulls next to me and I hear *tick* *tick* *tick* . Even my neighbors does it lol.

@Bartonovich52

3 жыл бұрын

Same with a Hemi.

@hardrockrelics2157

3 жыл бұрын

My V6 GT started doing it at 8,500 miles

@chrishansen7004

3 жыл бұрын

@@hardrockrelics2157 damn that's a fat L lol lemons law

@hardrockrelics2157

3 жыл бұрын

@@chrishansen7004 lol yeah , it’s more noticeable towards the end of oil life and it goes away after a few minutes warm up. But it’s there . I previously had a Nissan 350z with a VQ35DE motor. It had much louder valve tick.

@Jay-bw3fl

3 жыл бұрын

@@hardrockrelics2157 my 2021 challenger with 700 miles on it ticks when cold started for about 5-10 seconds. Lol but so did my 2019 ram 3.6 and my 2016 ram 5.7. I think Chrysler makes the best looking , driving and riding vehicles but I definitely wouldn’t keep one past warranty lol

This engine is a hoss in our 2013 town and country 136kand no issues. BUT I am a used car dealer and I Can honestly say almost ever used town and country I see at Auction is making a ticking sound. I hear it on the Routan as well. Funny though newer grand caravans run very well at auction I have seen very few with a nasty tick

wow this is pretty interesting for these motors I think it is pretty cool how they were going to name them phoenix. So far with my own v6 challenger I have had no issues thus far and am looking into tuning. I have seen that certain companies that offer tunning for these engines say that with a certain tune, things like knocking can be prevented as well as fuel economy seem to go up more. I am interested in learning more about these engines so I will keep looking.

@T18skyguy

Жыл бұрын

The reason they didn't name it the Phoenix is there is a movie called Flight of the Phoenix. The Phoenix crashed. With whats happening with these engines you can see the irony.

I have a 2014 Journey with 282,000 miles on it. Other than having to replace the oil cooler and thermostat housing, it’s been flawless.

@maptinkler

3 ай бұрын

Those two issues sounds familiar. I hope to get that same mileage outta my 2014 T&C!

I had a 2013 AWD Charger with the V6. Never had a problem with the engine, although I did have issues with the alternator (covered by warranty), and some electronic quirks. The car was also equipped with e-shift, and there was a recall for that. Otherwise, the car had plenty of power, was quick to accelerate, and fun to drive. The AWD came in handy for adverse weather. I miss that car!

@Delta_NWAB747fan

3 жыл бұрын

I bought a 2014 Dodge Charger SXT AWD with the V6 last July. Had the same issue with mine. Had the Alternator replaced just this past February. It’s a great car, luckily mine drives a lot better now, can definitely tell the difference. I’ll probably have to start putting the 89 in the tank every once in a while. Im planning to keep it stock, I put some Xenon lights in to replace those crappy Halogens and planning to recondition the wheels and the paint in the future, and put on some Michelin Tires when the Cooper Tires wear more. I’m planning to have some fun memories in mine for years to come! Hopefully you had a lot of great memories in that car, it sounds like you did!

@ssheichmansir8677

3 жыл бұрын

Same bro smh

Great engine, I had the 3.6 in 2 Journey's and now my 2018 Durango.

Awesome video. Thank you

Really well done video! I had to replace the oil cooler on my 2014 Chrysler 200 S at about 110k miles. Opted for the Dorman aluminum replacement. And I will be upgrading to other aluminum replacement parts if/when the original plastic parts fail.or wear. Other than that, no problems whatsoever. Great engine with lots of power.

Great video 👍

I have a 2015 Town and Country with about 75k miles. Recently got code p0128 which is related to the thermostat. Plan on replacing it soon. Van has been reliable overall

Three of these engines. 2014 Avenger with 130K, 2016 Caravan 190K, 2018 Pacifica 112K, no problems on any of the three engines. Very good fuel economy, smoothness. Always use basic 87 octane fuel. Change oil every 8-10K miles.

I have. 2015 Caravan...at 70,000 miles left cylinder head failure and replaced under warranty. I’ve had a broken motor mount and a thermostat replaced as well. Even with all that - a great affordable family vehicle.

I had that engine in my 2013 300, great engine, traded at 130000 still running strong.

@kettle_of_chris

2 жыл бұрын

Probably because you spent the money to maintain it properly.

I was amazed at the gas mileage my 3.6 got in my 2014 Grand Cherokee and that thing was a tank of an suv. 24-27mpg at 75mph depending on wind and terrain. I'm back in a HEMI Ram but considered a brand new single cab short bed Ram with the 3.6 since they were going for so cheap but knew the HEMI in a single cab short bed was what I really wanted. In a car or suv I'd own another 3.6 because of how smooth and refined the feel was.

@PaulHigginbothamSr

3 жыл бұрын

First 400 mile drive with this engine in a 2013 Journey used 6 gallons for the first 200 miles at 80 mph and the second leg back against the wind at 80 used 6.5 gallons so 30 mpg or better both ways. Took roof cross bars off and aired tires to 44 psi using Castrol 0 to 20 synthetic oil. 87 octane fuel.

@Sheepleton

2 жыл бұрын

I had 3 hemis and then I bought a 1500-classic warlock with the V6. Honestly in day to day driving I don't miss the hemi, the 6 just needs more revs and it's about a second and a half slower to 60. I'm getting 20 mpg with 275/65/20 mud tires.

@dankaufeld710

2 жыл бұрын

I recently traded in a 2013 Silverado reg cab with the 5.3 L V8 for a used 4X4 2017 reg cab long bed Ram with the 3.6 L V6. I was dubious about the smaller engine but took a test drive and was pleasantly surprised at its performance. It is no hot rod but is very adequate for normal driving. And gets amazing gas mileage for a full-sized pickup. It generally gets 20+ mpg for my routine driving, in warm weather. I have seen 27 mpg for a 170 mile trip with a light load on two-lane roads driving 60 mph. My criteria for performance is passing capability towing my 3000 lb boat. No issues here, it exceeded expectations, subjectively pretty close to the previous Chevy. Admittedly it revved up a bit more, but I that's to be expected as its 305 hp peak RPM is higher than the Chevy's 335. (And the 3.6 L's torque is a lot less.) I had one problem with the engine shortly after purchase which was fixed by the dealer under warranty - the plastic housing for the oil cooler/oil filter/etc cracked during a -25° cold spell (I live in MN) causing oil leakage. The dealer said this is pretty common and can be caused by overtightening the oil filter, due to the added stress plus the plastic getting brittle in the cold.

@Kenny-qm3tm

Ай бұрын

Same here, had the SRT and sold it to get a small performance car and a 3.6 for the dog. 3.6 is way better than the 6.4 Hemi apart from the noise. Fuel consumption is amazing and I've not lost any points, lost 6 points in 6 months owning the SRT 😂 SRT is way to easy to drive fast, even my nan could drive that. Required a fast car with manual to help my need for satisfaction. The SRT was too boring and so many nanny aids. I watch all these punks driving it fast, wow! Such amazing drivers - not! Personally if your GF, Mum and nan can drive it = Not a performance car. Opted for a MK2 Focus RS and a 3.6 blackhawk with the money.

Thanks for the information great to know.

I bought a 2014 Journey Crossroad about a year ago and since then, Ive had to replace the PLASTIC oil filter housing, the oil cooler, and the oil pressure sensor. Buy that extended warranty ladies and gentlemen!

I have a 13 Charger with the 3.6 with 151k on it and still runs like new. Haven't had to do anything except regular maintenance

@craigklinski9075

3 жыл бұрын

2012 300 8speed 158000 miles no engine problems average 28 mpg

@reeces3643

2 жыл бұрын

Lol coward

@coolbreezeNYC1

2 жыл бұрын

@@craigklinski9075 thats highway MPG, def not city or mixed driving..

I had this engine in an older Chrysler 200. Made almost 300 horsepower back in 2012 for a sedan. Was a fun car to drive forsure

@graybenyo6735

2 жыл бұрын

What happend to that car ?? I’m looking at a 2011 limited right now

Incredibly well done video.

I'll have to remember to use mid grade gasoline in mine once in awhile. I usually cheap out at the pumps. My 2014 is been excellent so far never even went back to the dealership once.

@jakkbatt4711

2 жыл бұрын

Just do a seafoam treatment before every oil change

I had a 2015 dodge journey with the 3.6L V6 it was a amazing engine, HOWEVER. The maintenance I took care of it was over the top. I also used 10w40 which kept me from having chain stretch and pre mature timing chain adjuster failure, which was issues that I knew about. I never really knew about these other issues nor did I experience them in my 184 thousand miles I had the SUV. However it did crack the flywheel and the drive shaft to the rear wore out at around 114K and needed replaced. Which was expensive asf. I would still have it but unfortunately someone pulled out infront of me last week so it's in SUV heaven now 🤧

@djkjthe3rd185

Жыл бұрын

I thought they ran on 5w-20… explain please why you used 10w40. Thanks 😀

@dragoneye6642

Жыл бұрын

@@djkjthe3rd185 well usually that depends on the climate you live in colder climate's you want heavier oil I use 10w30 in every car I've had it's the best all around oil in everything from 4 cinders to V8's it does great in cold and hot climate's.

@timothydubois5834

Жыл бұрын

@@dragoneye6642 You want lighter oil in colder climate and if the engine has cam phasers you need to use what oil they specify or you wil get a CEL.

@daver1427

5 ай бұрын

2015 Journey with 85,000 miles... Left Head Failure. We always had recommended maintenance performed, *independent shop Good Year affiliate, including oil changes at under 3,500 miles. Chrysler/ Dodge WILL NOT stand behind the Journey with that faulty Pentastar engine. Cost us $5,000.00 USD

I own a 2014 Grand Caravan and it just hit 150k. I have experienced basic issues since owning. The damn oil filler, it "needed" a new water pump (dealer said it was leaking but never saw a drop) and starter. Other than that I've needed to do brakes and tires. I have been very impressed with this engine and hope to have the same luck with the one in my wifes 20 Pacifica.

@brandonfriesen5389

Жыл бұрын

I used to work at a dealer, typically during inspections they can see the start of a leak forming with pink crust forming around the waterpump. Happens to Toyotas a lot. Once that pink crust forms, it could be any day when that seal lets go completely and you're stranded on the side of the road because the coolant dumped out.

A couple weeks ago I noticed my 2012 Jeep wrangler was starting to over heat and the heat would blow cold. Brought it into the shop and they replaced the temp gauge and everything ran great for the next couple days. I went away for a week and when I came back all the issues came back as well. I just got back from the mechanic for a second time and now they said there’s a warped cylinder head causing exhaust to flow into the cooling system. They quoted $5k to fix the issue including the rocker arms which they said could fail anytime in the near future. This is shocking to me since the car only has 97k miles on it and the temp gauge never read H only 3 quarters at most when it was overheating and the check engine light never came on once. I like the pentastar engine and Dodge and Jeep products but this is uncalled for. Even if the pentastar engine is overall reliable, a simple thing such as a thermostat failure should not cause catastrophic engine damage after only driving a few miles with it running a little hot.

I have a 2018 ram with a 3.6 pentastar with 60k miles. Haven’t done anything to it aside oil changes. No issues. What kind of oil should I run in it?

A few BASIC things to prevent a lot of engine troubles. #1change your oil every 6 months or 5000kms(8000 is too much). #2 DON'T DRIVE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT. I can't stress that one enough And #3 do your daily, weekly, and monthly checks. It's your vehicle, you paid a shit tonne of money for it, look after it.

@lordmilenial3774

Жыл бұрын

What do you suggest when doing checks?

Keeping up on TSB's and maintaince is key. This is quite exciting.

@ryanm.3393

3 жыл бұрын

Have replaced 2 of these for cylinder 1 compression loss..its an ok engine,like you said CHANGE YOUR OIL

@Haltech92

3 жыл бұрын

There’s no TSB for the oil cooler which I’ve found to be the number one problem for this engine

@dontgetwellboi1240

3 жыл бұрын

@@Haltech92 Any oil cooler fails if the oil is contaminated due to neglect, coolant entering oil or major engine failure (metal particles in oil galleries/passages etc.) Never clean or reuse an oil cooler/elements. Get a new one.

@Haltech92

3 жыл бұрын

@@dontgetwellboi1240 I’m not disagreeing but for me to do for of them in a few months span with all of em under 50k miles is not a coincidence

@dontgetwellboi1240

3 жыл бұрын

@@Haltech92 That is strange. Not flushing out the entire engine oil passages/galleries improperly or not fully is one thing that comes to mind. This is a tough one. Haven't ran into that one.....

The engine runs awesome. Let me know when you do a vid about the 62te transmission, tho'...

We have a 2012 grand caravan. Had the misfire issue with the cylinder head, but it was replaced under warranty at around 60k. Had a broken thermostat, and after replacing it the housing leaked and had to replace that too. Had a ticking rocker arm and changed that at around 120k... thankfully before it wiped out the cam. Had a misfire issue at about 140k that drove me nuts. Finally figured out it was a bad cam phaser on the rear exhaust cam. Changed all of them while i was in there. Because of the misfire, the rear catalyst went bad but isn’t plugged, just setting a code every once in a while. Its got 160k on it now. Oh, and the drain back valve broke off in the oil filter housing last oil change but i was able to get one and replace it without changing the whole filter housing. Im a mechanic, and told my wife this was all going to happen when she wanted to buy it, but she didn’t believe me...

These are definitely the big three issues with the engine. FYI: There is an aftermarket fuel pump made of aluminum. Also make sure you only use the specific Mopar brand antifreeze.

On my 2013 Wrangler 3.6 I started having reduced heat on drivers side and found sand in heater core when back-flushed. This was at 6 year 90,000. several videos on sand issue if you have reduced heat. Plugs replaced at 105,000 shown normal wear. Thermostat (spring stuck open) replaced at 105,000. So I'm relatively happy with the durability of the engine.

@slick66er

Жыл бұрын

Had coolant flush i n April this year, still minimum heat on drivers side, just replaced my oil filler cooler was leaking, still drivers side little heat. 2017 jk 143,00km

@slick66er

Жыл бұрын

Did you replace your heater core, an do you have heat now.

Looking at a 2014 Dodge Charger SE with 88K miles on it with this engine. The car was a rental vehicle in its former life(disclosed by the seller). What is recommended as far as maintenance goes based on the miles?

Very nice video, I had literally every one of these problems on my 2013 Jeep Wrangler JK!!

Mine has been a amazing engine. I have a 2016 challenger. 80k miles. I also run it pretty hard for a normal car and there is no ticking yet.

@xaviercuriel5987

3 жыл бұрын

86k miles with my 2016 300C. Runs great

@ianrochon1728

3 жыл бұрын

120k miles on my 2011 Charger 3.6. 10w30 Penzoil full synthetic every 8k, zero ticking. Did have to replace my oil cooler unit this winter. Upgraded to R/T shocks and brakes, Diablo tuner 91 octane tune, cold air intake, dual exhaust and Tranzformer II.... 0-60 in 5 secs flat. Awesome V6 when cared for.

My 2015 and 2019 Pentastar V6s have performed well, so far.

@shawncell1247

3 жыл бұрын

lol. good luck

@TheSavage3.6

2 жыл бұрын

@@williamfswann lol you're so funny and so creative, look around and read the room

Thanks for the info, I dropped an aluminum radiator into my 2012 charger to replace the small flimsy OEM one that started to leak, the new type should last for some time to come...hopefully 🙏🏾

Very nice details, great video.

Definitely one of the most reliable engines from FCA/Stellantis. But have to say if you want the V6 get the 3rd gen with ESS which resolved the problems from the previous generations. You'll find the 3rd gen only in Chrysler Pacifica, Ram 1500, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Dodge Durango. All the other models that I didn't mention with the 3.6 V6 like the Dodge Durango, Ram 1500 Classic, and Chrysler 200 for example uses the previous generation 2nd gen Penterstar V6.

@ericjauregui3089

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this information. Now I know which PentaStar to be on the lookout for.

@trent7080

3 жыл бұрын

The Cherokee uses the 3.2 Pentastar

@joeshmoe8952

3 жыл бұрын

How are those new rams with the 3.6? I hear lots of good things about them.

@hoss0569

2 жыл бұрын

3.6 is very reliable especially when you look at the millions produced. Still prefer the 6.2 in my Challenger.

@christopherjohnson3614

2 жыл бұрын

Yea avoid any 1st and 2nd gen 3.6. I have a 2016 GrandCaravan and it had the infamous "tick". Had all cams, lifters and rockers changed due to that issue. Also bad injectors and 2 bad transmissions. I'd probably avoid most if not all Dodge/Chrysler products pre 2022, especially if you don't have a warranty worth paying for or if you're not mechanically inclined.

I've had a 2012 Chrysler 200S, a 2014 Chrysler 300S, and now a 2019 Chrysler 300S, all with the 3.6L engine and no issues so far. They have been great engines.

@wildestcowboy2668

Жыл бұрын

How many miles is u got on them ese?

@AmricanEagl

Жыл бұрын

Lucky you! I have a town and country 2014 with 3.6 engine 117k, I have issue #1 and #2 in it which are cylinder number 2 is misfiring, and I have a broken rocker arm and lifters 😩 I took it to a michanic and he advised me to change the whole engine I guess I’ll never buy Chrysler again

@wildestcowboy2668

Жыл бұрын

@@AmricanEagl Maintenance is the key mi amigo!

@AmricanEagl

Жыл бұрын

@@wildestcowboy2668 I maintain my cars regularly my friend! Matter of fact I have a Malibu 2008 4 cylinder (2.4L engine) it has 286k miles (original engine and transmission) still running very strong barely any issues with it! But that Town & Country was a cancer from the begging issues after issues after issues until the engine fail

@wildestcowboy2668

Жыл бұрын

@@AmricanEagl Any time a human is around an engine being made, installed there can be a bad one slip thru....

I've had to replace the rockers on our 2015 300. It was covered under the powertrain warranty.

2015 JKU: I am currently addressing the cylinder 2 misfire. Now that I’m looking back on it, this engine has been ticking for as long as I owned it; bought it new in late 2014. Check engine light came on a few months back, but chalked it up to lifts, axle swap, etc. Fast forward to a couple weeks ago when the engine started to misfire. Now it’s at the dealership getting addressed. We’ll see what they actually end up replacing, but they were leaning toward a rocker issue.

Had an 89 Voyager with 3L Mitsubishi V6. Valve guides twice, once under warranty. Bought a 98 Caravan with V6. Don't remember displacement. Ran that as well as the Voyager for over 150K miles.

@curtisharrison5809

3 жыл бұрын

3.3??

@ronalddevine9587

3 жыл бұрын

@@curtisharrison5809 could have been

@blitzroehre1807

2 жыл бұрын

@@curtisharrison5809 That 3,3 and 3,8 was bullet proof. As long as you changed oil regularly. A mate of mine still has 2 1997 caravans as company cars, cuz he likes them so much. They are both notching up to the half-million kilometers on the first engine, but do not ask me how many trannies those cars munched, haha :-D

Im trying learn as much as I can. Im so impressed. Never thought it could be fun. But I need this info . Thanks for this

Owner of 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee with 3.6L. Current odometer: 75K. Rocker arm/Cam assembly replaced at 55K miles. Done under warranty. Problem started with ticking sounds. Knew it was serious problem and immediately took it to local dealer. Tappets were toast. No problems with engine since. Could cylinder be next? Good to know about pending class action. Very informative! Thanks!

2014 Ram 1500 Outdoorsman.145,000 kms. No ticks likely due to updated heads, but conscientiously changed oil every 5000 km (~3000 Miles) due to short commutes and earlier during break-in. I also mix hi test fuel with regular often, which may explain lack of knock-related issues. Had to replace exchanger/filter housing under oil filter, which means removal of intake manifold on my own dime. No issues with replacement part, which was an updated part, and previous failure was a weep that gave warning rather than catastrophic failure. Very messy job as a lot of oil accumulates in valley. I also had one oil relief bolt undo itself later, inside the engine. It was luckily found in my oil pan and replaced others were loose too. This is also a service bulletin, and so a known issue but as it's not "safety related" and therefore had to be fixed on my dime. At least the dash warned me and I got it to the dealer prior to catastrophic failure. Engine is strong and torque curve combined with 8 speed transmission has meant the truck was comfortably able to haul a loaded trailer without fail. The big bore long stroke means it's comfortable revving into the 5k range without complaint. The coolant and engine oil temps are always within a couple degree range from each other so no cooling system issues. I over-maintain my vehicle because many an accountant will tell you that the cheapest car is the one you drive into the ground, so I keep it in good shape with me as the owner 15 years from now in mind. I always assume that the only thing the factory cares about is making it to warranty, however I need 2-3 times the warranty period out of it. So far that has proven to be a good approach on my Subie and this truck to a lesser extent, with a much higher/km cost and higher depreciation. However I believe that continued periodic maintenance and monitoring will keep my costs in line. I also believe that the V6 is a great workhorse with ample parts availability given all the models using these. Would I RIPP supercharge it for 400 HP and even better mileage? Maybe, but I don't want to tempt fate for now. Thanks for the informative vid!