never found the T-O-R-Q-U-E in that particular engine anything to brag about other than on paper especially with the turbo lag....perhaps the fact it was in my 1500 4x4 could be the issue i had (heavy truck), maybe the jeep will be a better fit, i certainly hope so.....good luck with it most importantly enjoy
Well I’m not blaming anyone for anything. I simply pointed out that it wasn’t “truck bros“ that mandated zero visible smoke from diesels. I do believe that diesel engine manufacturers are behind in perfecting the emissions equipment. The problems they are having remind me of the problematic systems we dealt with in the early years of gas engine emission ratings.
Yes now they pipe the black soot right back into the engine (and thus the oil) instead of out the tailpipe. What could possibly go wrong?
Complete BS.
This is exactly the OPPOSITE of my experience with my diesel tractor and vehicles. I have NEVER had a vehicle which makes the oil blacker more quickly than my 2012 Ram 3500. It's literally black within a few hundred miles. And thin. My old Yanmar diesel tractor, Mercedes Benz 300d, and multiple pre-smog Ram 3500s take much, MUCH longer to blacken the oil.
AND, the 3.8 V6 was the only motor available. Now we have a 4-cyl 2.0 turbo, a 3.6 V6, a 3.0 turbodiesel, and soon enough a PHEV and a 392 HEMI! Plus a pickup and a desert runner. And JL’s assembly quality, paint finish, and overall fit-and-finish are 100 times better than JK’s.
