Great news on Bullet Proof, very much looking forward to seeing what they come up with and I appreciate you working with them. I'm in Phoenix about 50% of the time and will be in line for whatever solution they come up with.
I'm wondering if maybe Jeep did the Davis Grade test with the engine...
No message, no warning, oil and water temps normal, at least for me. Mostly unexpected . . . though I was aware of the potential I thought I had allowed enough cool down time to avoid the heat soak issue after stopping.
And no indication as to when the derate will stop, just magically goes fast...
Yeah, I've started to think of testing parameters and procedures to come up with the IF conditions. I'd be interested to hear what you've been doing. I'll be in Phoenix for 10 days and have some good conditions available.
I agree there have to be some ways to improve and manage the derates...
100% could be a safety issue. On the I-10 there is a lot of trucking traffic, it is only 2 lanes, some of the emergency lanes are pretty rough. Fortunately I was mentally prepared for the derate and there wasn't any traffic for a couple miles. I actually thought I had let it cool enough, though...
This is amazing, thank you ! I was just wishing for exactly this tool yesterday after a derate. Before I get to the derate, the same car scanner app is available on Android, I have tested already and it works great.
My derate happened in Arizona on the I-10. Not towing, just me and a couple of...
Rubicon Diesel . . . ordered 6/14, build sheet and window sticker 7/5. Delivered to Southern Cali 7/26, picked up on the 27th. 3 weeks until built, 3 weeks in transit, I think it sat at the factory for about a week before getting on a rail car.
Thank you both for your detailed reports ! These kinds of discussions are what makes this forum so valuable.
In my experience towing similar loads with a V8 Cherokee the slope and length of grade are crucial. A percentage point or 2, or a mile or 2, difference determines if I'm cool and happy...
For context, I have owned, and towed extensively with, 3 Grand Cherokees and now have a Rubicon Diesel waiting for shipment to my dealer.
I've been watching the forums for quite some time to see about heating issues with the diesel, as I've had heating issues in all the Cherokees when towing...