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Anyway it turns out that this particular Libby is a Chrysler Buy-Back for a transmission problem The Car runs and Drives very Nice They have offered and Additional Year of Warrantly plus the Remaining Warranty......However this previous problem is spelled out on the Car Fax and I would probably never be able to resell this Vehicle again.....
I figure this is why they offered a big amount on my trade.
Any Suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!
is that Canadian dollars and Kilometers?
I paid less for my '05 Limited new, with zero miles and if I would have waited 3 weeks, I could have got it for $1500 less than I paid.
If he is giving you more for your can than you think it is worth, you know why. If He isn't, run, don't walk away.
Farout
Farout
NOTE:DaimlerChrysler Corporation recommends that this vehicle should be operated using Diesel fuel with 15 ppm Sulfur or less, where it is available."
Diesel fuel is seldom completely free of water. To prevent fuel system trouble, drain the accumulated water from the fuel/water separator using the fuel/water separator drain provided. If you buy good quality fuel and follow the cold weather advice above, fuel conditioners should not be required in your vehicle. If available in your area, a high Cetane "premium" diesel fuel may offer improved cold-starting and warm-up performance."
That's every thing my Owners manual says about the fuel. The Manual I have is the second edition to the 2005 Jeep Liberty.
Like I said this seemed rather odd to me that the Liberty comes with B-5 and yet I was told it's not advisable to use Bio-diesel. However there are other contradictions I have run into from what Star says from the real world od driving the CRD. Hope this makes my note clear, and easier to understand.
Farout
Check the prices on new 05 CRD on the Carmax site for Atlanta and Orlando locations. I just checked and the Limited are OVER $6,000 off MSRP.
Also- for anyone thinking of buying, check into the below- I'm not sure if the programs are still in effect.
Plus- there "may" still be $1,000 or $1,500 additional off for financing thru Chrysler Financial and $500 off for Everyday Heroes (firefighters, police, EMT/Paramedics) and $500 for active Military/National Guardsmen or Reservists.
I considered a 5 cylinder GMC Canyon to use as a towing vehicle for my utility trailer. From your son's towing experience, it sounds like the Diesel Liberty was a better choice for me.
Was your son's GMC a Canyon? The 5 cylinder engine was a new release a year or two ago.
Cabaniss
Kimmer
Kimmer
Oops...
I do have an '06. Sorry about that.
My 'bad',
BioBob
Hogwild1961
If you have a plastic bowl at the bottom, use a flashlight to inspect the fuel. When water gets in there it usually forms into small masses, the size of a grain of barley. You can't miss. In all cases the water sensor will tell you it's time to get your hands dirty. The last time this happened to me was about 28 years ago. :P
you would get more out of your investment on just regular maintenance.
A regular oil change before any trip using mobile 1 , will give better mpg performance than a electronic device.
Clean air filters ,and tire pressure at 35 psi.
Stick with a premium brand of diesel like Shell ultra,or B.P. premium
with a water dispersant like power service
for the winter.You want hi cetane ,and stay away from water in fuel ,this can affect your mpg drastically.
Plus the big kicker..Keep your speed at 55 mph on the hiway
then you'll realize the savings,just watch your mpg gauge ,or mileage over a tank of fuel,if you zero out your odometer at filling.
or as rule of thumb when on the hiway try to keep your RPM's down under 2000.Using cruise will help,unless you have hilly terrain to contend with.
This regimen has yielded 28 mpg average for me .I have seen higher like 31mpg.But I really think it has to do with fuel quality.
If your not in a hurry you can get even better mileage just be patient,and drive slower.All vehicles have a maximum mileage rating at 55 mph.
If you can bring you rpm's down to 1800 at cruise by using the decel while still in 5th gear thats awsome.
You can even pick at tractor trailer that is cruising at that speed and draft behind him for max mileage.
Just bring some music with you that will last the trip,and some good coffee.
I would like to conclude I just came back from Caberfae peaks in Cadillac Mi, skiing .
Drove back to Windsor on $25 fuel ,sweet !
4 hours driving at 70 clicks.I could have doubled my mileage by going 55mpg,but time was a factor.
Well happy trails...
Lightnin3...
Get a new 06 sport,instead with no problems.
I myself like the side curtain air bags,for safety option,and towing package.
Just make sure you get half decent tires instead of those stock ones.If your going to see any snow I would make a deal to get new..., better "all Terrain tires",trade them in .Sometimes the dealer will have a stock of Michelins LTX M/S,or go to a tire dealer.
Good luck
Lightnin3...
But that is the trade off for extra room to carry my ski boots and a cooler full of beer....
I learned to draft when I was a cyclist,and I found great results behind "Mack trucks" as well.If that is the intention ...To increase Mpg...
But I always thought good fuel ,and keeping RPM's down at a cruising speed of 55 Mph ,was the best.
How about you ??
Speak Soon ..
Lightnin3...
Incidentally, diesel fuel here (NH) is now cheaper than premium, about the same price as middle grade gas and less than 10% more than regular. Gas has jumped up over the past month, but diesel does not seem to have changed (so far)
Farout
Farout
Farout
I had my oil changed today and had the Service manager show me all this stuff today, and even the tec could hardly put his hand in there. Oh I paid $90.13 US for the oil and filter and labor. That's sure a lot more than the 3.7 gas! Thanks for the pictures!
Farout
Farout
Farout
I am checking prices on an 06 Liberty Limited
(I want heated seats!)I told the dealer he wanted way to much for his used one needless to say he doesn't agree LOL
But with incentives I can get a Loaded 06 for about the same money as he is asking for his 22,000 mile 05.
Farout
Farout
They won't stay there. The min mph in 5th with the converter locked is about 56.
The only way to keep the rpm's down is accellerate to 60 mph, set the cruise and use the deccel button to get down to 56 mph (about 1650 RPM). Hit 55 and it will downshift and you have to start over.
To answer your question ,When I am on the hyway I set my cruise control to 60 mph,then press the decel to bring down my speed ,and Rpm's.
This is a great option as it has gotten me out of alot of tickets.I use cruise all the time ,mainly because I commute to town everyday to work.
If the speed limit says 55,thats what I drive,if it is 45 thats what I drive.
Doing this has saved me alot of fuel and money every week.I just leave for work 10 minutes earlier.
Not to mention driving safer in snowy weather.
I have Sport Kings A/T - 245 70 R 16.These are my winter tires.
It is possible that this can affect RPM's at a specific speed,as there may be differences in diameter of the tires between our vehicles.
If your speed varies 2 mph either way thats fine,as long as the 5th gear stays engaged steadily and the RPM's are down at a constant under 1900.
You'll see a difference in mileage.
don't forget to check your psi on your tires weekly.
And use power service religiously on a fill up of fuel.
Speak Soon..
Lightnin3...
It seems the low sulfur fuel is now sold everywhere in the region where live. It's not yet the ULSD but at least it doesn't smell and irritate my lungs anymore. Today I pay diesel $4.80US per US gallon and this gives me a running cost of $0.58US per mile during 10 years if I drive 20,000 miles every year and because I have no loan on the truck. It's still pretty expensive mainly because of fuel mileage.
A note on Power Service additive, from our NAPA rep, who also drives a Duramax. He was told from GM that they would not warrant any fuel related problems on the Duramax if the owner was using Power Service additive because it breaks down the seals on the new high pressure fuel delivery systems. According to him, the only additive recommended for the Duramax is Standadyne (sp?).
Kimmer
I spent so much time looking at the front seat area and engine I never looked at the rest. Guess I’ll have to go back.
What machine!
From a stop, the engine felt totally gutless and revved up slower than usual, much slower. Once underway, and up to speed, I was able maintain speed, but nothing over 50 MPH. The one - two shift was harsher than usual, but the 3-4 shift seemed okay. Heard some whooshing noise reflected off of other cars/jersey wall but I am not sure this came from me.
Still have original EGR valve. Idle was rougher too. No smoking noted.
Any thoughts appreciated. Going to bed now.
Should be an obvious, easy fix, if that is the problem.
Good luck!
When the transmission controller dies, I read somewhere we still have P+R+N+ 1st and 2nd gears.
If the EGR valve stays open then idling should be impossible and you would need a tow.
It's nice to hear you were able drive home safely especially during winter.