What is Under the Jeep Renegade?

[@fauxforms1806]

Excellent point-by-point detail of the undercarriage of the Renegade! I was thrilled to learn the catalytic converter is NOT accessible from someone to crawl under and cut-off. We’ve had over 30 stolen in our area in a short period. I learned so much from this video and now will use your information in the future when I need to access something or locate it. THANK YOU! Keep these videos coming!

[@JrsGasolineAlley]

Right on

[@yout00b3r9]

My car suddenly was really loud, and I came here for the exact same reason. I just assumed the cat was cut off. Turns out it'd be, well, pretty hard to steal.

[@tgibbus]

@@yout00b3r9maybe they cut the resonator thinking it was your catalytic

[@reconty2133]

Thanks! Great video. I have the 2wd 6 speed manual and I really like it. Fun to drive and surprisingly roomy.

[@JrsGasolineAlley]

The 1.4l is good fun

[@mrlooneycooney8948]

How is your experience with yours? I just ordered a 1.0 sport and will be driving it in a few weeks:p so excited...

[@albertohurtadonoriega3030]

In your fwd version, is the rear suspension Mcpherson or torsional axle?

[@ConjuredScourge]

Very informative!! Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I always wondered what everything was on the underside of my renegade.

[@JrsGasolineAlley]

My pleasure, keep watching for more!

[@jledonne8n8f]

Great video! I also have the 1.4T/ 6spd, it's a nice set up.

[@JrsGasolineAlley]

Thanks, it is a nice setup just wish the trans was smoother.

[@DarthCuda]

@@JrsGasolineAlley Mine shifts really smooth. I read autos are the ones that shift rough. Did you have a problem with the 6 speed shifting?

[@skaukani]

Omg thank you for this, I've been needing to order parts but didnt know the names of the bars so thank you!

[@jamespatterson1433]

That was involved now wasn't it. I seen the Drawtight hitch installed but it was set way too low. I mean it set right at the bottom of the jeeps bumper at like six inches. You have to do it this way. Great job, very helpful video. Thanks

[@JrsGasolineAlley]

thanks

[@buschmaster4600]

The reason the drive shaft wasnt spinning is because of the differential. If you tried to spin both sides at once, it would spin.

[@TLGwegg]

In the front, bottom right hand side by the parking light, there is a reservoir os some sort. How to stop it from ratteling?

[@SalLopez3Babaganoosh]

Love your videos man! I subbed! I am going to try and install the Thule Kit you used in your other video for my Renegade Sport. Keep up the great videos

[@JrsGasolineAlley]

Thanks! Good luck with the roof rack, it will be great!

[@mainsfortes5778]

Very well made vehicle. Fun to drive .

[@JrsGasolineAlley]

It sure is!

[@FesterGoldman]

Men it cool! Im instal for my "Renik" carter protections,it usefull device..

[@JrsGasolineAlley]

Nice, good luck with the protection.

[@cristalbanegas1522]

those metal bars under the car that goes at an angle on both sides at the front of the car. you said they where for “crash support” you can see it clearly at 5:23 i had to be pulled out of the mud and someone chained up to that piece and it’s bent now, is it important that i get this replaced? and if so how do i find it because i am having no luck when i look for crash support frame.

[@Rinifi]

Are there any good jacking points underneath the car besides those on the pinch seams?

[@berniediapersanderslukso9204]

If you live in areas where they use salt on the road, it might be a good idea to rustproof your vehicle. I was forced to buy a new car because my subaru rusted out underneath. Now my new car has rustproofing. Hopefully this time there will little or no rust.

[@JrsGasolineAlley]

Sounds like a good idea, I wonder how legitimate/long lasting the treatment you got was.

[@Hdwade2]

Great videos, can I request a rear seat removal video?

[@JrsGasolineAlley]

If I have time and feel adventurous sure.

[@michaelfrancalanzo4485]

I love your lift. I, however, will need to use jack stands. Where o where are the contact points? Can't use the pinch weld area, so I'm perplexed. Your input would be greatly appreciated.

[@JrsGasolineAlley]

If your worried about damaging the pinch seam then you can use these adapters for your jack. amzn.to/2EEcl5f

[@michaelfrancalanzo4485]

No, I was more concerned about jack stand placement. The jack stand doesn't seem to have a place flat enough for good contact. There is a spot I noticed that is more inside of where the pinch weld is, but not sure if that's a good contact point. The service manual photos are horrible.

[@michaelfrancalanzo4485]

Just a quick update... I FINALLY found some info and photos of where exactly this vehicle should be lifted from. It's exactly where I suspected. Forget the pinch weld. That's basically for emergency flat repair. It's more inward on a flat, steel ridge. I wish I could send a photo, but believe me, I tried it and it's MUCH safer than that pinch weld location. Too bad they don't make this info more obvious.

[@michaelfrancalanzo4485]

I actually did order those pinch weld pucks you recommended, and they worked perfectly! Perfect fit! They held up nicely too. While the car was lifted on the jack I placed the jack stands under a support rail (I'm sure you know the spot), and I got all 4 brakes done. The rears were a little tricky because I didn't have that special tool needed to twist the pistons flush, but I got it with needle nose pliers. Anyway, would not want to have lifted it without those pucks. Thanks!

[@kbagrows]

Really enjoyed this video and especially loved your DIY re oil change and filter changes. Thanks! Don't know how I didn't find these before! Also, was interested our your take regarding the drive shaft, transfer case/rear diff, and suspension... minimal? Robust? I have no frame of reference. Just curious. Thanks again for a great set of videos!

[@jadereyes27]

Hi! Can you tell me what that big silver box thing is on the left at 0:14. It looks like it’s loose and dangling on mine, and I want to know if it’s safe to just remove it. Looks like a shield of some kind? Please help :)

[@JrsGasolineAlley]

I believe what you are referring to is a heat shield. No reason to move unless it is causing a problem

[@Turney052641]

Jr's Gasoline Alley my wife just sent me a picture saying hers is about to fall off, is this bad? Does it have to be there? Any side effects?

[@sachab6098]

Oh phew! Don't need to worry about my cat being stolen. And thank you so much for making this informative video! I don't think I'll ever fix my car myself (maybe I can replace plastic pieces by myself??) but I like learning about my car and other cars.

[@lowlandraised7266]

I was just wondering where the screw in eyelet for towing is connected in the renegade and if it was strong enough to actually be pulled on if you were stuck in snow or something. I can find nowhere to pull. Also with the latitude 4x4 if a hitch was installed could you pull from that or would it be attached to subframe and be too weak?

[@vickiegibson36]

Got a 2015 Renegade Trail hawk. When the weather is cold 32 or below, start it up and have a noise which seems to be coming from the center between driver and passenger seats and just in front of the dash area, underneath. The best way I can describe is it sounds like something is rotating, but noise sounds like "taDump". When the engine is warmed up the noise stops. Any suggestions? Took to dealer and they changed out the sway bar and sway bar links. Noise still there.

[@malkitmanku4]

Has jeep renegade protected panels underneath or is it just open. In the engine compartment are there panels on each side near the tyres where there seems to be about 4'open space.

[@albertohurtadonoriega3030]

In fwd versions, is the rear suspension Mcpherson or torsional axle?

[@zaitcev0]

This is exceptional in the selection of the topic and is very informative. If you watch savagegeese's famous "in the shoppe" belly videos, he only talks about aluminum control arms anymore. However, that camera panning. man. It's almost nausea inducing.

[@vickiegibson36]

correstion they just changed out the sway bar links not the sway bar.

[@richardmiller1256]

Any idea how to add mechanical lockers or at least limited slip to the diffs? I know the Cherokee trailhawk comes with a proper rear locker, but the gearing is different and probably wouldn't be compatible.

[@JrsGasolineAlley]

I don't believe it would be possible. These are e-diffs anyway that disengage from the driveshaft too, helping to lower drag.

[@stinka4079]

thank you...i just bought a 2016, and so far, I love it.

[@JrsGasolineAlley]

Nice, enjoy the car!

[@bjvela49]

Does the renegade have a replaceable fuel filter? If so can you make a video on it?

[@agustinmoralesrodriguez1242]

Important question. 👍

[@kylemoyer5678]

I'f I wanted to change my transmission fluid where it that at? My owners manual indicates fluid for manual trans fluid, auto trans fluid and PTU fluid if equipped. Not sure what fluid to use or where to put it. Thanks ps I have a 2.4L AWD automatic

[@jrlemony]

Anybody know where to find the charcoal canister? I have a 2015 renegade and can’t find it to replace my leak detector

[@skaukani]

I just picked up a 2015 ren. Took it to the mechanic who found some parts were after market and incompatable with it. Can you tell a little about the sway bar? It's location as well?

[@JrsGasolineAlley]

What are you needing to know that your mechanic did not?

[@spdklls7]

try to move the camera around some more next time

[@training2stayhumble]

Where is the fuel filter at on it?

[@sdotcam1]

Can you swap out the tie rod ends without having to replace the whole rack and pinion as recommended

[@OggyGTA]

Yeah, go to 3:09 and you'll see on the left and right the track rod ends (as we call them in the UK) or tie rod ends, can be removed.

[@sdotcam1]

@@OggyGTA I'm not seeing that, it's going too fast but it would make sense for them to be removable

[@CCGDude]

What are those black rubber pieces? Mine is leaking something heavy from the one underneath the passenger side

[@JrsGasolineAlley]

What black rubber pieces, where?

[@slimthugga0769]

How much wiggle should u have an the front axels?

[@HaroldPaul-zt7on]

Why am I having trouble starting my Vehicle,,,... there's no continuous apone ignition,,, . ?!?!

[@pwner002]

Thanks for the great video! Do you know if it’s possible to install a hitch on these cars?

[@DarthCuda]

I have seen kits online, I don't know how good they are though.

[@1mawesomel1kethat]

Is there a way to lock the drive line so it basically acts as an AWD vehicle all the time? Like IDK an ecu thing or something else

[@JrsGasolineAlley]

What would you be trying to gain?

[@1mawesomel1kethat]

@@JrsGasolineAlley making a full time AWD system for a custom build Dodge Dart using only Mopar and Chrysler products

[@1mawesomel1kethat]

@@JrsGasolineAlley if you want to check it out I have a playlist on my channel for it. I'm going to be putting out a lot more videos on it as a accumulate the parts needed

[@dailyrandoms2264]

So if i were to buy new exhaust would i keep the catalac converter

[@JrsGasolineAlley]

Typically you would. The exhausts that are generally sold are called Catback exhausts. So they replace what is behind the catalytic converter.

[@renegade_ando9622]

Is the non TH model ready for skid plates or do you have to put the mounting bolts on the vehicle first?

[@JrsGasolineAlley]

I am not sure.

[@hankfoto]

How do you check the trans mission oil I can't find the dipstick.

[@JrsGasolineAlley]

Sealed

[@efone3553]

I have always wanted to see what the skid plates on my trailhawk look like and are they steel or plastic

[@Nikvistas]

Do you know why those 2axel shafts starts rusting so fast???mine did too and it's only 4months old

[@JrsGasolineAlley]

That is normal. Depending on the coating on some of the parts the quick very orange rust is supposed to happen. Believe it or not, the rust actually protects the parts into the future.

[@geraldburrow3524]

That was awesome video but where are the horns on the 2017 renegade trailhawk Deserthalk?

[@LincolnintheAdirondacks]

Have you noticed any paint issues? I seem to get a ton of chips in my paint lol

[@JrsGasolineAlley]

I haven't yet. 26k on it so far so good.

[@larocklesliebird9617]

Do they have a fuel filter?

[@JrsGasolineAlley]

Yes

[@scrambler69-xk3kv]

I'll pass on a damn turbo. Just something else to go wrong that I do not need.

[@Darkness-ie2yl]

How much to replace my cv axel?

[@JrsGasolineAlley]

Check with your local repair shop

[@123456789billybobjoe]

4:45 for the love of god get rid of that dealer license plate frame. jesus christ why do people keep those ads on their cars?

[@JrsGasolineAlley]

Thanks for your advice.

[@hichamforu]

👍

[@manyfeather2knives423]

What’s under my jeep renegade? A skid plate that makes changing the oil a real pain in the ass!!!!

[@JrsGasolineAlley]

Cool story

[@mainsfortes5778]

I don't call this a video. It moves too fast I call it VERTIGO !

[@marcb1278]

Camera movement from part to part is way too slow.

[@berniediapersanderslukso9204]

You really did not show us anything. You are moving your camera too fast we did not get to appreciate the beauty of that undercarriage.

[@JrsGasolineAlley]

KZbin lets you slow the video, knock it down to 1/2 speed.

[@Rinifi]

Too bad the Renegade, even the Trailhawk model, doesn't come with proper off road tires.

[@JrsGasolineAlley]

They are street cars first and foremost. Even a wrangler you change the tires.

[@raysboatingandadventure1277]

Camera all over, hard to keep up

[@billmiller5925]

YOUR VERY BAD IN THE VID ON WHERE SOME PARTS ARE. MANY YOU CAN'T SEE FROM THE VID. LIKE THE OIL FILTER. YOU DIDN'T LINE UP THE CAMERA TO SEE IT. YOUR ARM WAS IN THE WAY. AND YOU ZOOMED WAY TO FAST AROUND THE UNDERBODY TO CATCH A GOOD VIEW OF MOST OBJECT. TRY AGAIN.

[@JrsGasolineAlley]

Eh, I like it the way you are.

[@billmiller5925]

@@JrsGasolineAlley WELL THAT IS UP TO YOU. JUST TRYING TO LET YOU KNOW A DIFFERENT AVIEW ON IT YOU KNOW WHAT IS UNDER THE RENEGADE SO YOU CAN MAKE IT OUT GOING FAST. MANY OTHER PEOPLE TRYING TO LEARN WHAT IS THERE CAN'T FOCUS ON ANY PART YOUR TRYING TO SHOW. BUT YOUR VID.

[@Fr1ti4e88]

I traded mine for a crosstrek

[@jeanlacasse-v4s]

Demenche drave schaf

[@paulhubert3882]

Too much camera movement, hard to see the parts.