SWDGladiator
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I've had my 2020 Gladiator Sport Max Tow (still stock) for a month now. I love the truck, but I bought it knowing they could possibly have some issues. It has a warranty, right? So, I'm hoping someone on this forum has some insight into my particular problem; however, a search yielded no results specific to my issues.
Issue: I've put around 1200 miles on the truck but I'm still experiencing some hard and clunky shifting in and out of 3rd especially. Additionally, in all gears but most noticeably in 3rd, it seems to "slip". It almost feels like I'm just pulling my foot off the pedal then putting it right back on in the same position - this is what leads me to believe its a throttle issue and not some transmissions slip.
I took it in to the local dealer here to express my concern and after waiting an hour and a half for them to drive it the mechanic gave me the best (worst?) dealer excuse I've ever heard. He told me that Diesel engines just have more torque and they shift differently. As politely as I possibly could ask, I wanted him to explain what that had to do with my 3.6. After opening the hood and pointing to the engine, he then gave me the "You need to run premium" excuse. At that, I smiled and said good day never to return again.
Has anyone else experienced throttle body issues? No codes are being thrown but it just feels terrible to drive sometimes...others its buttery smooth. I love this truck but so far I'm very displeased with the drive quality and service received. I'm planning on going to another dealer a couple towns over, but I wanted to get some community feedback in the meantime.
Issue: I've put around 1200 miles on the truck but I'm still experiencing some hard and clunky shifting in and out of 3rd especially. Additionally, in all gears but most noticeably in 3rd, it seems to "slip". It almost feels like I'm just pulling my foot off the pedal then putting it right back on in the same position - this is what leads me to believe its a throttle issue and not some transmissions slip.
I took it in to the local dealer here to express my concern and after waiting an hour and a half for them to drive it the mechanic gave me the best (worst?) dealer excuse I've ever heard. He told me that Diesel engines just have more torque and they shift differently. As politely as I possibly could ask, I wanted him to explain what that had to do with my 3.6. After opening the hood and pointing to the engine, he then gave me the "You need to run premium" excuse. At that, I smiled and said good day never to return again.
Has anyone else experienced throttle body issues? No codes are being thrown but it just feels terrible to drive sometimes...others its buttery smooth. I love this truck but so far I'm very displeased with the drive quality and service received. I'm planning on going to another dealer a couple towns over, but I wanted to get some community feedback in the meantime.
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