TennesseePA
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Diesel is upwards of $4 a gallon here in CA.This pretty much sums it up for me! And that wasn’t the largest gap I saw tonight. At one station gas was $1.99 and diesel was $3.09.
Yeah, but to be fair, regular gas is like $3.50...Diesel is upwards of $4 a gallon here in CA.
My only hesitation with the EcoDiesel is reliability...I know there were plenty of issues initially with them, any body know how they've been fairing in the more recent models?
Plus the ones in the JT will be a whole new generation...so old issues fixed, but potentially all new ones. We'll see I guess.
The reason the EcoDiesels were frequently locking up and required full engine replacements had something to do with the way the camshaft gears were machined. There was no keyway to keep them locked in place, so when they spun free they'd wipe out the engine. Reputable sources at dealerships have said that the problem was very widespread, particularly at around 70,000 miles and beyond.My only hesitation with the EcoDiesel is reliability...I know there were plenty of issues initially with them, any body know how they've been fairing in the more recent models?
Plus the ones in the JT will be a whole new generation...so old issues fixed, but potentially all new ones. We'll see I guess.
The law suit is against 2014-16 Eco diesels. The ED was upgraded in 2017 and the newer ones are emissions compliant.There is a current lawsuit banning the sale of FCA's ecodeisel due to emmisions.. i'm surprised they even mentioned it will be offered.... maybe they are being optimistic.
Don't forget extra maintenance costs.So, the MPG of the diesel will have a big effect on these prices. If my Petrol JT gets 20 MPG and it costs 2.30 a gallon (around the cost here in CO for 85) and the Diesel JT gets 30 MPG and it costs 3 a gallon (around the cost here as well), the range on the diesel becomes ridiculously good... and the cost per gallon really drops for the diesel. That being said, we haven't seen any numbers for the efficiency of the Ecodiesel... if my above numbers are accurate then it seems like it'll pay for itself kinda quickly... oh i guess unless they tack on a 5-10k price tag for the option.
Yah, that part I'm unfamiliar with. I would worry that I don't know how to maintain one... if it's tricky. I sure wish they'd at least announce numbers for expected MPG on everything.Don't forget extra maintenance costs.
The 3.6 was updated in 2018, no specific updates for the JTI would like the diesel but living in CA the cost of diesel fuel is crazy (not to mention the cost of the diesel engine itself). So most likely sticking with the 3.6 but heard it was modified for the JT.
My neighbor has a '14 Ram Bighorn with EcoD, he said he gets 27mpg.So, the MPG of the diesel will have a big effect on these prices. If my Petrol JT gets 20 MPG and it costs 2.30 a gallon (around the cost here in CO for 85) and the Diesel JT gets 30 MPG and it costs 3 a gallon (around the cost here as well), the range on the diesel becomes ridiculously good... and the cost per gallon really drops for the diesel. That being said, we haven't seen any numbers for the efficiency of the Ecodiesel... if my above numbers are accurate then it seems like it'll pay for itself kinda quickly... oh i guess unless they tack on a 5-10k price tag for the option.
I’ve 65k trouble free miles on my 2015 GC Ecodiesel. I see the Ecodiesel Gladiator as its replacement.My only hesitation with the EcoDiesel is reliability...I know there were plenty of issues initially with them, any body know how they've been fairing in the more recent models?
Plus the ones in the JT will be a whole new generation...so old issues fixed, but potentially all new ones. We'll see I guess.
Awesome!I’ve 65k trouble free miles on my 2015 GC Ecodiesel. I see the Ecodiesel Gladiator as its replacement.