1987 JEEP WRANGLER

2.5L I4•4WD•MANUAL•gas

5-Year Cost of Ownership

$6,676 maintenance + likely wear

~$1,335/yr · 110¢/mile equivalent

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MOST COMMON JOBS8 jobs that 80% of techs look up

554 jobs across 18 categories

body (31)

brakes (41)

cooling (22)

drivetrain (36)

electrical (77)

emissions (1)

Oxygen Sensor Replacement
emissions

engine (70)

exhaust (25)

fuel (20)

fuel-system (9)

hvac (23)

ignition (16)

interior (24)

maintenance (33)

misc (2)

steering (26)

suspension (54)

transmission (44)

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152 torque specs across 12 categories

brakes (23)

cooling (18)

drivetrain (17)

electrical (12)

engine (46)

exhaust (2)

fuel (4)

hvac (5)

ignition (3)

steering (8)

suspension (11)

transmission (3)

No fluid specs for this vehicle.

No DTC data for this vehicle.

BCI Group 58

Lead AcidOEM

estimated

500 CCA

Cold Cranking Amps

58 Ah

Amp Hours

90 min

Reserve Capacity

12V

Voltage

TerminalTop Post

PolarityRight Positive

Dimensions10.06" × 7.19" × 6.88"

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Fitment notes: Smaller group 58 battery fits the compact YJ chassis; verify clearance under hood

33 maintenance items across 1 category

maintenance (33)

No waveform references for this vehicle.

No NHTSA recalls on file for this vehicle.

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