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2-door removable-top SUV · 3.8L EGH V6

2008 Jeep Wrangler — 3.8L EGH V6, 42RLE 4-speed automatic

The 2008 factory powertrain material identifies this 2-door removable-top suv 3.8L EGH V6 and 42RLE 4-speed automatic pairing.

2008 Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited, front three-quarter view
Exact 2008 Wrangler reference photograph; exact configuration not verified ·

Photo: “2008 Jeep Wrangler (JK MY07) Unlimited Sport 5-door hardtop (2015-05-29).jpg” by OSX / Wikimedia Commons — Public domain. Cropped to 16:9.

Factory configuration

What this model is

Trim
Wrangler
Body style
2-door removable-top SUV
Engine
3.8L EGH V6
Transmission
42RLE 4-speed automatic

United States factory powertrain/body pairing. Appearance and equipment packages that do not change this identity are not duplicated here.

Configuration-specific ownership

Maintenance for this exact configuration

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Service desk

What this car needs & when

Use this as a service-planning checklist for 2008 Jeep Wrangler — 3.8L EGH V6, 42RLE 4-speed automatic. Start with the interval, confirm which engine or configuration you have, then use an exact ordering reference when one is verified.

Service topics
6
Factory intervals
6
Fitment-scoped
6
Exact references
2

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  • Engine oil and filter

    Exact reference available

    Baldwin lists BT223 for this engine; the catalog establishes fitment only, not the service interval.

    Applies to: 2008 · 3.8L EGH V6 · United States · This recovered schedule is intentionally scoped to the cited four-wheel-drive 3.8L record; two-wheel-drive and other configuration-specific requirements are not claimed.

    Published interval: 6,000 mi · Normal-service mileage interval; the archive instructs annual oil-filter replacement at each oil change when yearly mileage is below the stated interval.

    Source: Operation CHARM — 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4WD V6-3.8L normal-service schedule · 6,000-mile normal-service row and its repeating mileage rows · checked

    Verified ordering references

  • Spark plugs

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 2008 · 3.8L EGH V6 · United States · This recovered schedule is intentionally scoped to the cited four-wheel-drive 3.8L record; two-wheel-drive and other configuration-specific requirements are not claimed.

    Published interval: 102,000 mi · Normal-service replacement interval in the cited engine schedule.

    Source: Operation CHARM — 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4WD V6-3.8L normal-service schedule · 102,000-mile normal-service row and repeating replacement rows · checked

  • Engine air-filter element

    Exact reference available

    Baldwin lists PA4437 for this engine; the catalog establishes fitment only, not the service interval.

    Applies to: 2008 · 3.8L EGH V6 · United States · This recovered schedule is intentionally scoped to the cited four-wheel-drive 3.8L record; two-wheel-drive and other configuration-specific requirements are not claimed.

    Published interval: 30,000 mi · Normal-service replacement interval in the cited engine schedule.

    Source: Operation CHARM — 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4WD V6-3.8L normal-service schedule · 30,000-mile normal-service row and repeating replacement rows · checked

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  • Engine coolant

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 2008 · 3.8L EGH V6 · United States · This recovered schedule is intentionally scoped to the cited four-wheel-drive 3.8L record; two-wheel-drive and other configuration-specific requirements are not claimed.

    Published interval: 102,000 mi / 60 months · Whichever comes first.

    Source: Operation CHARM — 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4WD V6-3.8L normal-service schedule · 102,000-mile normal-service row — flush and replace engine coolant · checked

  • Automatic-transmission fluid and filters

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 2008 · 3.8L EGH V6 · 42RLE 4-speed automatic · United States · This recovered schedule is intentionally scoped to the cited four-wheel-drive 3.8L record; two-wheel-drive and other configuration-specific requirements are not claimed.

    Published interval: 120,000 mi · Normal-service replacement interval; severe-service requirements occur earlier.

    Source: Operation CHARM — 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4WD V6-3.8L normal-service schedule · 120,000-mile normal-service row — change automatic-transmission fluid and filters · checked

  • Accessory drive belt(s)

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 2008 · 3.8L EGH V6 · United States · This recovered schedule is intentionally scoped to the cited four-wheel-drive 3.8L record; two-wheel-drive and other configuration-specific requirements are not claimed.

    Published interval: 120,000 mi · Normal-service replacement interval.

    Source: Operation CHARM — 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4WD V6-3.8L normal-service schedule · 120,000-mile normal-service row — replace accessory drive belt(s) · checked

Accessories matched to this model year

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1 accessory match

  • Black steel Jeep Wrangler JK rear bumper with receiver, D-rings, and LED lights

    Bumpers & armor

    Rear bumper with receiver and LED lights

    Fits 2007–2018 Wrangler JK · 2-door and Unlimited

    Fitment details

    2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler JK, including two-door and Unlimited four-door models. Confirm bumper, lighting, receiver, and local equipment requirements.

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Sources

  1. Mopar Owner's Information — select 2008 Jeep Wrangler

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