Cancelling my 2023 diesel order and buying a used 2022 diesel. Need advice please...

[wader303]

Hi Everyone,

Ordered a 2023 diesel back in March and I have lost faith that it will ever be built, so I am about to pull the trigger on a 2022 Gladiator with 25,000 miles. The seller says he has replaced the fuel filter every 4,000 miles and always primes it before starting it. He hasn’t been using a fuel additive however. Obviously there are no guarantees that the HPFP won’t fail, but just wanted to get some opinions on if this is a smart purchase or not.

Also wanted to get some advice on proper care and maintenance specific to the HPFP. What is the best fuel filter to use? How often should I change them? How much additive and how often? Best way to prime the filter? Any other tips etc.

Thank you for your help!

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[Mr._Bill]

I don't think it is a good idea. It just depends on how bad you want it. I would wait for the new truck. The seller is probably trying to get rid of it while it is still working.

 

[Guns_N_Rosaries]

All the extra EPA regulation stuff put in diesels makes what used to be the most reliable and long lasting engine the most problematic. I wouldn't ever buy a modern diesel engine unless I absolutely had to.

 

[unsocbl]

Bought my 21 used about 10,000 miles ago. Changed the fuel filter and oil, haven'thad a single problem. have no idea on the history or what the previous owner did, but it has a warranty/lemon law if I ahve to go that far.
I use HotShot EDT on each fill up.

 

[wader303]

Bought my 21 used about 10,000 miles ago. Changed the fuel filter and oil, haven'thad a single problem. have no idea on the history or what the previous owner did, but it has a warranty/lemon law if I ahve to go that far.
I use HotShot EDT on each fill up.

Thank you sir

 

[Pescatoral Pursuit]

If I had to do it again I would order the gasser and use the 4k for full time 4WD and aftermarket upgrades.

 

[Free2roam]

Often thought about buying a second diesel. New or used. I've got one so I can play the waiting game for a second.

 

[Almost]

4K filter changes are excessive and probably caused more wear and tear then good. It's air that is the real killer causing the needle bearing to float and spin out of position. When I changed my filter I primed it 10 times and it still sounded bad. The book calls for every other oil change which is basically every 15K give or take. Overall, I wouldn't sweat it though, the failure rate is less then 1%.

 

[wader303]

4K filter changes are excessive and probably caused more wear and tear then good. It's air that is the real killer causing the needle bearing to float and spin out of position. When I changed my filter I primed it 10 times and it still sounded bad. The book calls for every other oil change which is basically every 15K give or take. Overall, I wouldn't sweat it though, the failure rate is less then 1%.

Thank you

 

[PlayfulBird]

If I had to do it again I would order the gasser and use the 4k for full time 4WD and aftermarket upgrades.

hear you.
pls though it is not full time 4wd it is 4wdAuto. 2wd with the front being switched in when slippage is detected... quadra drive is a drifferent beast. 4 auto is good but not that good

 

[PlayfulBird]

2 much in the wind with the 3.0, rather wait until sorted

 

[Almost]

2 much in the wind with the 3.0, rather wait until sorted

I think it's pretty much is at this point. It's been in production for over a decade and is on it's 3rd generation. The fuel pump is a Bosch problem and isn't unique to Jeep/Ram, but at least FCA is fixing the issue for us unlike others (i.e. see 6.7 Power stroke which has no recall and is undergoing a class action lawsuit).

 

[Tom C]

Even if you buy a used, dont cancel your order. leaves you the option of purchasing it later. Plus, if you don’t want it, the dealership can’t make you buy it. They will still give you your deposit back.

 

[wader303]

Even if you buy a used, dont cancel your order. leaves you the option of purchasing it later. Plus, if you don’t want it, the dealership can’t make you buy it. They will still give you your deposit back.

Eyyyy I like that idea actually! Thank you

 

[Koolcarguy]

Hi Everyone,

Ordered a 2023 diesel back in March and I have lost faith that it will ever be built, so I am about to pull the trigger on a 2022 Gladiator with 25,000 miles. The seller says he has replaced the fuel filter every 4,000 miles and always primes it before starting it. He hasn’t been using a fuel additive however. Obviously there are no guarantees that the HPFP won’t fail, but just wanted to get some opinions on if this is a smart purchase or not.

Also wanted to get some advice on proper care and maintenance specific to the HPFP. What is the best fuel filter to use? How often should I change them? How much additive and how often? Best way to prime the filter? Any other tips etc.

Thank you for your help!

If want a diesel I'd say buy it theres a ton of stories on how bad they are but im here to tell you we have 6 ecodiesel total me and my son and absolutely love them 4 being 21 and 22 models absolutely zero problems. They are just awesome great fuel mileage unbelievable difference in power and torgue over the 3.6 gas model. I change my oil every 7k miles and fuel filter every other oil change same with air filter. I use a product called Ldl and have for years in my diesel trucks, Jeeps and equipment. My son runs hot shot seceret and has no issues either we have over 100k combined miles on our 21 and 22 Jeeps. Biggest thing in my opinion is drive them hard don't baby them diesel are not made to run 15 minutes at at time warm them up and cool them down. Good luck finding your new Jeep!!!

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