As an anniversary present To Vlad, I gave him his 3rd full service today on our almost 2nd anniversary (this Tuesday). Usually, by year two, I start to have wandering eyes for the newest models (a Truck slut) ... however, I just love this diesel Gladiator and every time I get into him, I think...
Rather than Jeep investing in a modern Gladiator, we get "Special Editions" and the promise of an antiquated V-8 all for an overpriced mid-sized truck. As badly as I would like to replace my Glad with a future Glad in a few years, I suspect I will struggle paying Jeep prices for an old truck...
Back in 2003 before four door Wranglers and Gladiators pickups, the 1st Rubicon was a two door. I ordered one and found the window sticker while cleaning boxes. Prices sure have gone up a lot. This Wrangler Rubicon was fully loaded.
From past posts, I have seen some of you are experts in reading oil analysis results. I am not! Could you folks, in the know, help me understand what these results mean> Thanks fellow Gladiators.
I want post a big, positive THANK YOU to Orlando Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram for 1st class warranty repair on my Gladiator. My sway bar disconnect light had been on for a month or so and the check engine light briefly lit up. I went on line Sunday and made an appointment for 9:30 Monday. They had...
I have really liked this Gladiator and I appeared to have bought a good one. This morning I looked at the dash and saw the #%^&())(^#@ CHECK ENGINE LIGHT.
Welcome to the 3.0 Club ....
Going to complete oil/oil filter, diesel fuel filter and an intake air filter service this weekend. I'll submit the WIX oil analysis sample and when I receive the results, I'll post them here. This Gladiator has run beautifully.
Current marketing for the Gladiator brings back negative memories of AMERICAN AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURERS from the 1970's (JEEP, too) - short-term planning (quarterly profits) and over-pricing leads to stagnant products which are only updated with MINOR updates and MAJOR Special Editions WITH COOL...
When I start my Gladiator it will many times sound an alarm and show, in the instrument cluster, "Front Sway Bar Disconnected!". Sometimes the warning goes away and sometimes it stays. Most times the warning comes at start-up, other times it starts warning while driving. Sometimes the...
I purchased my 2023 Jeep Rubicon diesel 1 year ago today OTD for $62,965 (Dlr. $77,950). It's mostly loaded. It is a dependable, comfortable (relatively) and efficient mid-sized truck. The 3.0 Ecodiesel has performed flawlessly with excellent performance and impressive fuel economy. The...
Vlad emits a strong diesel odor cold or hot but sometimes when upon cold-start, it will reek of raw diesel fumes entering the cabin thru the vents. I have to open the windows immediately. Now - I understand older diesels have a strong diesel odor, but newer "clean diesels" like my Sprinter...