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I would try and check whether they have a trained CRD tech working on it. FYI, DCX doesn't see this as a problem.
I am going to get my Jeep back in the middle of next week after they install the new engine. I wonder what kind of fit and finish on the hood and fenders, rattles I am going to have when they get done!
No contact with the DCX rep and again they can't understand why I would be upset over this since I am getting a new engine!
I hate to say it, but I wish I would have kept my Wrangler (you can't beat that straight six cylinder engine!) high gas mileage and all!
Dieselfumes1
Too the others who have continued problems after seeing the dealer over and over again I would suggest as I have in the past to find a Diesel Truck repair shop. At least you will get a mechanic that knows how to repair a diesel instead of reffering to his/her note book from the Daimler training sessions. Detroit Diesel, owned by Chrysler. Detroit Diesel owns VM Motori. See the pattern?
http://detroitdiesel.com/Service_Locator/
Maybe worth finding a place near you and call and see if they can help. just my 2 cents.
Incidentally, if the 5W40 does help the shudder, the only reason I could think of would be if there is less blowby or oil evaporation to clog the EGR valve. Above freezing there should be no meaningful difference in viscosity between 0W40 and 5W40, and therefore no difference in power or friction.
So far with 2000+ miles, I have no vehicle driveability problems! :shades:
Farout
Gary
Farout
Farout
Out here in flyover country I could see running out of the stuff. I think that it is a very poor idea.
As to hybrids, I am still quite sure that you will need a new set of batteries every 4-5 years. At the prices I have seen, that would be like an engine rebuild. Not very cost efficient.
I will stick with my CRD (when it comes out of the shop again) and my old Dodge.
Thanks for the info.
By the way your referral to the Bio fuel web site, is exactally what V M Motori sent me, and his added remark that in Europe they use 10-40w syn. oil. Is that true, and is the weight the same as we have in the US. We seem to be the odd ones without the metric system, and I am always looking up to convert metric to US. I think I like liters if the cost is less than a US gal, makes you think your getting more....or less. I enjoy your notes and find them quite helpful.
Farout
I am all for a clean environment, but I think the US is shooting its feet off with the 2007 diesel emissions regulations. While I see plenty of dirty diesels that are 10+ years old, my 2005 CRD and 2006 Ram/Cummins are really very clean. I never, ever see any smoke from the Ram, and only on very rare occasions from the CRD. The smell is also quite noticeably different - they have a diesel smell, but they don't have the nose-burning NOx smell from the older diesels. If I were in charge I would freeze the current 2006 emissions requirements.
How did you get the contact information...? No Dealer or Chrysler 800 will give me that information! Outside of Chrysler protocol...
Is it possible to email me with this information? just let me know and I can send you my email info.
Sucking Dieslfumes1
Steve
Regards
Dzlmyster
It's located coiled up by the oil dipstick.....get some of the plastic electric cord protective wrapping (like most of the other electric cords under the hood are wrapped in) and put the block heater cord in this wrapping to protect it.....I then ran mine over by the brake booster to the fender, around the right side of the battery, and rested the plug up front just above the headlight....I used a few electric ties to keep it in place along the way....works really well....to use, all you have to do is open the hood, plug it in, and then you can lower the hood overnight with the plug draping out the front above the grill....just be sure when you route it to carefully close the hood the first time to be sure there is no interference.
Welcome aboard! Mine is the same color....so far, 1700 miles with zero problems....I love it!!!!
Twocycle2
Twocycle2
After all you have been through I don't have a clue as to what if I were you as to what to do. With a brand new engine surely it will be better than the last engine. No doubt you will be better off once you get it back? Before I signed any warranty paper work I would take a test drive and check out everything you can. If the slightest thing is not right I would refuse to take it until everything is perfect! I sure wish you the best, we are rooting for ya.
Farout
Farout
Until las friday I was consistently getting 22mpg and twice I got 23. I never have had it on a trip in 12,700 miles. After having the two re programs done one engine the other for the transmission, this has been a huge improvement! The cruse control stays in even when going down and up a dip! The shifting in and out on small up and down parts of the road don't cause the trans to stay in OD. I can now get into OD at 56mph. And here is an even better result, 27.6 mpg! We went 83 miles while in full time 4X4 in a down pore of a rain! I thought this only happened to the other CRD owners that might know exactly how to figuar fuel mileage. So my advice if your CRD needs the tsb have them done. I still can't believe I got 27.6 MPG. Wow, I am happy, that's like getting a raise.
Farout
Farout
the oil filter off without loosing the rest of it?
thanks
I have an '05' Liberty CRD that has more than had its share of issues. Those have been addressed and it runs really well now(over 15,000 miles). You will not have an issue with parts, I am confident of this! This is not about the engine as it has been about what DC has done to meet emissons standards for passenger vehicles. This little engine is not going away! Take comfort in the track record of the VM Moturi company. They build lots of diesels for the world market and have a reasonably good reputation.
Wonder when the auto Mfg. will start listening to the consumers and not bean counters!
The way that I see it happening is this:
All of these folks buying hybrids, have basically done it all in the past 2 years. In the next 3 or 4 years the batteries are going to start dyeing. It is going to cost about 3 to 4 grand for a new one (like you said). Here is the kicker the old battery is now toxic waste, good luck getting rid of that, the dealers aren't going to take it for free. So you are going to have to pay a hefty recycling fee. Many owners aren't going to want to do that.
Now you have a prius that was getting 50mpg when it had an electric motor doing all of its acceleration, but now its hauling around a useless electric motor, a died battery, and all the of the connective electrical equipment. The unfortunate owner of that this will probably only get about 20mpg to 25mpg out if it after that. Not to mention all the havoc it will play on the electrical system. The unfortunate owner of that this will probably only get about 20mpg to 25mpg out if it after that.
Either they will not change there batteries and deal with low mileage or they will dispose of them on their own buy dumping on the side of the road somewhere. How environmentally friendly.
http://www.engineer.ucla.edu/stories/2003/hybrid.htm
The engine will utilize the high compression ratio of the diesel engine and compress air, when you are slowing down, into a tank and when you leave from a stop half of the engine will be in two cycle compressed air mode and the rest of the engine is in 4 stroke diesel mode. Once all the compressed air is gone all of the engine is back to 4 stroke mode.
The valving will have to be computer controlled but the concept is simple and it doesn't add a stupid amount of servicable parts. It would not only add milage but a ton of torque to the low end. WIN FREAKIN WIN, wish my libby had one.
This is my first post here. I purchased an 06 CRD about six weeks ago. I just love my little jeep. I previously owned a GMC with a 6.2 Diesel. Loved that old truck and ran the wheels off of it. When I owned that truck I was able to obtain a 2 quart oil filter that matched the threads and gasket surface completely ( instead of the oem 1 quart filter). I just did my first oil change on my jeep today and thought that filter looked a bit small. I was wondering if anyone had researched a larger oil filter that would match the threads and gasket surface perfectly??
Farout
How can the President call for more "green" friendly engines and yet kill the diesels that can use Bio fuel?
The biggest joke is we subsidize farmers to grow corn that will be used for gas additive. Them they sell it to the company that makes it into ethanol, and when at the pump it's price is the same as unleaded gas, but gets 10% less mpg. To grow corm the energy cost to grow corn are more than to grow flax, which is a far better organic material to get ethanol. This is a major flaw in E-10 or E-85. In fact there are only less than 700 fueling stations in the US selling E-85! This is a pure stupid energy policy.
Bio diesel is still trying to get standardized. B-20 in one place may be a lot different than a few other states away. Right now the only Bio fuel that is totally the same and safe is B-5 and below. Yet there are places selling B-20 and above that is not even close to the same from station to station. This is a royal mess, and who pays? we do at the pump thinking that all Bio Fuels are good because our engine runs quieter and smoother. (but not for near as long)
The issue is to many different parts of the Federal Government have got their nose in the pie!
So I am not sure how much blame goes to DCX, but one things for sure there's plenty of blame to go around>
Farout
I lived at 10,200' feet for 3 years before moving down to 8,000'. There is a simple answer. Acclimate. You have to get used to it, even when climbing Mt Everest, the folks have to do a little at a time for up to 3 weeks while there. What happens is your body puts on more red blood cells. It is like athletes do with blood doping. The problem is with some folks like me, there body makes way too much and there is a risk of stroke and clots. I have to have a pint drained off every month or so and so do a lot of folks. The good news is when we go back to Missouri, I am super man.