I just stumbled across this channel and my family doesn’t even own a diesel vehicle. But you are one hundred percent correct on changing oil every 4-5k miles. The 10k mile OCI is complete BS and implemented to fool people into under-servicing their engines so that problems arise and they’ll eventually buy another car. I’ll always change my oil every 4K miles and provide other maintenance as my dad had instructed me. Every car he’s owned before never had any issues because of being meticulous with maintenance.
Exactly ! They amended the issue initially with a higher viscosity oil (5w40). Along with a TSB altering the shift pattern & increasing max permissable rpm by like 400rpm off memory. Sport mode pre TCM might be defined at 3500rpm, now it might be 3900rpm
Very good video.. Such a shame I have always changed the oil in my gasoline vehicles every 3 to 4 Thousand miles.. How did I ever fall into changing the oil in my Eco diesel every 10,000 miles? I started changing it about every 5 to 6000 miles when it hit 70000 miles.. It has a 120000 on it now... And now I am changing it every 4000 miles.. 1500 Eco diesel ram Laramie 4x4 This thing has all the Bells and whistles with the towing package 2015... Bought this truck brand new Really love the truck I would hate to see the engine blow.. I would probably replace the engine? These trucks are crazy expensive right now.. But I'm sure an engine change is crazy expensive also..
Just found this Channel! I have had probably 15 Diesel Vehicles since 1981….I presently own a 2015 VW Jetta SEL TDI ( the dirty one) a 2014 BMW 328D XDrive and a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Eco Diesel love them all and maintain them religiously I also run A fuel additive….The Jeep has had lots of Emissions Problems but all three have extended warranties due to manufacturers cheating on Emissions
Spot on. I have an old 2006 Jeep GC with the Merc OM642 motor, about 280k km on it. Previous owner did everything wrong, used car oil instead of low soot diesel etc, caused inlet manifold valves to stick. Whole motor out repair. I stopped trusting Jeep dealerships because they were useless, and have been servicing it myself ever since with top quality oil which has quietened the motor significantly so I have no idea what oil the dealership was putting in. I change oil every 10,000 km but might drop this a little to something like 8000km. The engine oil filter is right on top of the motor, a very easy change compared to many diesels.
I had a 1984 F250 with the 6.9 IDI and had over 600,000 miles on it. It was well maintained, but eventually died. I swear, I wish they could remake those kinds of trucks again. No bells and whistles, just a 4x4 diesel with power sterling, power brakes, heat, and maybe a backup camera. Nothing fancy, just a solid truck. I agree, preventative maintenance is everything, though.
Actually if you search here on CZcams there are a few 600k to million mile trucks. Many are deleted but maintained and driven “nice” I get what you’re saying. Thanks for watching!
V6 diesel is a poor platform. Rod and main journals are too narrow so they increase diameter to increase surface, but increasing the diameter increases surface speed at rpm. This is what is wearing them out. Big boys use inline 6 for a reason.
Hello there I’m looking to get 2015 jeep gc diesel it has 200k kms on it im in canada will it be good but? For highway commute in terms of maintenance and all ?
Hi Tony. I’m looking into purchasing a ‘14-‘16 EcoDiesel Grand Cherokee. I know there’s a lot of regular maintenance that is needed, and I have researched all of the consistent maintenance that I’d have to do on a regular basis. I don’t have a problem performing them myself, but what’s the best way to avoid buying one that hasn’t been taken care of (babied) by the previous owner(s)? I plan on asking the dealership for the CARFAX, but other than that, do you have any recommendations or things to look out for before, during, or after a test drive? Thanks!
I would check blowby first, start the engine, remove oil fill cap, check for excessive pressure. Two, I would check oil condition. Three, it would be great if you could buy a cheap scan reader at a nearest auto parts store and check for codes. Check for leaks. Inspect axles boots for tear. Drive it slow and hard. But! You know of a hood diesel light duty shop in your area that you can pay to inspect for you? We offer that service. What town you in? Maybe I know of a shop. Email Me at tsalas@dieseltg.com
So many comments I have a 2022 jeep gladiator diesel. I’m on top of the maintenance I cruise it I don’t speed it I live in Florida question number one is there a different synthetic oil to use two would it help if I eliminate all those restrictions that’s on the engine? Final question, would it be easier to change out the motor if it fails currently have 58,000 miles into the shop several times it’s currently working great still waiting on the recall could use any advice thank you.
It’s not the oil … it’s the environment the oil lives in if that helps to understand. Just reduce that oil change interval. 4-5 k miles. But do be mean to it rather frequently since those emission systems need heat to reduce emissions.
2014 till 2016 they used 10w30 oil and all problems happens who did maintenance at dealers. Now the changed to 5w40 full synthetic rotella shell. And if you want your diesel to leave long life delete egr and deff.
Can I swap a 2016 Ram 1500 ecodiesel engine with a 2014-2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel 3.0l? Is it the same motor short or some attachments I could swap back from the old motor? Or is there components that may be compromised on the old motor that can't be easily swapped to a jeep 3.0 ecodiesel
so, what actually destroyed the engine? bad fuel [under 40 cetane] or running old oil? both? ive a 2.8 colorado and have become paranoid about taking care of the engine. i add optilube extreme lubricant, cetane booster,diesel clean, and dpf treatment. i know that it may be overkill but better safe than sorry i guess. im also going to add a catch can and oil bypass filter soon. its a fun truck.
In this case we saw gelling of the engine oil starving one of the mains. We had the engine oil tested and it was overloaded lubrication package was gone. We feel the engine oil was never changed based on the lab report info. But we are not sure. However this means engine oil needs to be changed under what is recommended. Don't go overboard on the additives since that is detrimental to the aftertreatment with additional phosphorous and sulfur compounds. Stick to the name brands of fuel stations, they tend to be more reliable. I wouldn't recommend any engine oil additive if you are changing oil every 4-5K miles. As for fuel additives, we use Alliant Power and Stanadyne.
as far as oil changes some people say its bad to change the oil earlier than manufacturer suggest because new oil is harsher than semi used oil. something about the additive package in it. manual says to change my oil every 7500 miles, but i choose to change it every 5000.
Hey Tony. Great videos. I have a question. So I have a 2015 Jeep GC with the Eco Diesel. It has 137,000 miles. Engine blew not long after I purchased it. I bought a New Crate engine from a local dealer and installed it myself. (Dealer wanted $5k to install it). I work on heavy equipment and have I decided to do it. It took me just about 4 days to remove and install the new engine. Question I have it I have 7-8 codes. Do I have to re-flash the ECM? My scanner shows none of the exhaust sensors recognized and TCM lost communication also loss of communication with body control module. Im going to call the dealership tomorrow where I bought the engine and see what they say.
Thanks for the heads up. But would you not agree that every single car needs regular maintenance? I am in the market for a diesel grand Cherokee at the moment. I live in Australia, and then resell value is much less, so it’s a good opportunity to get a nice secondhand car for a cheaper price. Especially when compared to Toyota. I guess the resale value is much lower because of the reputation of being not reliable, but if I keep up with the maintenance, do you think that this really is just as reliable as the next car? Thank you I would really appreciate any insight or advice.
Hey Tony just grabbed a brand new Wrangler with the Gen3 ecodiesel, I can do basic mechanic maintenance but thats about it. So would you say to keep up with the oil, fuel filter, and air filter changes on a more frequent schedule? For example I know its pricey but if I were to take what the manual states as recommended and cut that in half for my scheduled changes, I could prolong the engine? For example 10k oil change is executed at every 5k? Similarly fuel filter changes state every 2nd oil change, if I just do the fuel filter every oil change as well could help keep the motor running longer for the life of the vehicle? I appreciate your feedback, I love the ecodiesel wrangler and don't want to stress about it if I can help it with a more frequent maintenance schedule. Thanks again!
Congrats on the new Jeep! Visit my sisters website lvjeep.com! But no worries on the maintenance. Cut the maintenance schedule in half is a great idea. I use 10w30 Diesel engine oil. Once you finish the break in period, drive it hard once in a while to get that aftertreatment nice and hot and keep the DEF fluid up to level. You should be fine. Any more questions message anytime! Have fun!
I have the 2014 Grand Cherokee Overland with the Ecodiesel and absolutely love it. I run Penrite Enviro+ 5w-40 and change it every 5000 kilometres with diesel filters replaced every 10000, I also add fuel doctor with every fuelling.
Hi. The new 3L ecodiesel engine you find in the new Wrangler. Do you know about common problems. What type of breakdown can you expect. What about the 8 speed transmission. I thinking about import a Rubicon 3 L ecodiesel to Norway. We dont have this combo here. Any thoughts about that.
Regular oil changes (5k miles) and regular intake cleanings(every 30k miles) they soot from the dang emmissions setup. Do that and these 3.0L L630s good for 450k miles or more without issue
Can you tow cars with this engine 2014 GC ecodiesel? I purchased one and not sure of i shoudl keep it. Carfax shows a fuel pup recall thst does not jave a fix yet. Suggestions?
Hey Tony, great video and good to see how thorough you are as a mechanic. I am a mechanic in Australia and I have come across the opportunity to purchase the same 2015 Cherokee 3L diesel for very cheap with the same issue. To repair the engine knock did you just have the crank machined and a set of bottom end bearings ? 👍🏽
No the engine was replaced. I had a shop that I was training buy it But no I wouldn’t just replace bearings since there is metal throughout the engine. If you are going to, make sure you check it well.
I have a 2015 GC Summit with the 3.0 ECO Diesel. my only issue thus far will be the exhaust smell inside the cabin. I have changed the cabin air filter but I must use the recirculated air rather than the fresh air in the cabin. Has anyone else had this issue and how did you fix it?
@@dieseltalkwithtonysalas8725 Thanks for this valuable information. This is what I had suspected but wanted to not go into a shop without a clue. Thanks for a quick response.
Hey I just bought a 2014 exactly like that. It runs well and I would like it to stay that way. 140k Kilometers or 86k miles, so fuel filter, oil change every 6k miles anything else you would recommend. I know it's been two years but I would love the help and thank you.🤙
Hey Can we talk about the Jeep Grand Cherokee ecodiesel....my engine failed and just got a new 17,000$ ecodiesel engine. The dealer said this one has a new barcode so they fixed the previous issues. What do you think?
I am not sure what you are asking... what do I think? I don't know the details of what occurred to your vehicle. But as I mentioned, where was your maintenance at? Also mileage and issues. With all the emission systems on this vehicle, these engines will be an issue. But do clarify what you are asking please.
ROFLMAO. "Emissilons crap" is not simply added on to existing "dirty" engines. 99% of failures allegedly "due" to "emissions crap" are the result of deleting same and/or "tuning" the powertrain - not JUST the engine - and/or human error in selecting and SERVICING the vehicle. Oil changes, tuneups - yes "high tech" engines still require tune-ups and everything else on the periodic SERVICE schedule. Whenever somebody "wrenches" on a machine it is NOT "maintenance:. It is SERVICE. Washing, waxing, tire inflation, fluid CHECKS etc are MAINENANCE. Service is whenever fluids, filters, wear parts and other "disposables" are removed and replaced. And REPAIR is what is required to properly "fix" an obvious "issue" causing the vehicle to improperly or fail entirely to "run and drive". Do 100% of everything "by the book" i.e. the "owners manual" as far as maintenance and service of a brand-new vehicle from Day 1 INCLUDING taking it to an authorized dealer - and factory-trained and authorized 'mechanics" - AND operate the vehicle 100% "by the book" and you will find the more "high tech" the vehicle the more "reliable" and more importantly DURABLE it is. Fail to do things and you are abusing and/or neglecting the vehicle and you deserve whatever "premature failures" YOU cause the vehicle to "experience".
Hey! Considering buying a 2020 Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel so doing my homework here. Thanks for the advice! Would like to know your thoughts on EGR/DEF delete. Is this beneficial for the engine on the long run?
Per laws I have to legally tell you it’s illegal! Careful of the delete program you get. Make sure it can bring the truck back to stock because we have issues with delete programs. If you are buying used ask or get a car fax, see what the maintenance was. EGR causes excess carbon deposits in the intake. It would help
Hi there I just was just researching info for my Dodge Ram 6.7 Cummins but your channel popped up some good information. I have a 2014 Grand Cherokee Overland it just turned 220,000 miles runs and drives like brand new I love the thing it is a tank I keep up with Rotella T6 every 8 to 10k and fuel filters usually every couple will changes I also have the ram it runs Rotella and then a 2014 BMW 328 diesel I run liquid Molly in that every one of these vehicles recommend 10 to 15000 miles on the oil change if I do a lot of highway miles I'll get up in the IR portion of that but I usually always change it early but if you're doing a lot of heavy pulling I definitely go earlier than later
Thank you for this great tip ! I’m a new owner for a 22 wrangler diesel. Has about 1200 miles. When should I change the oil and the fuel/dpf filters to always keep the motor and all components safe ? What oil brand and weight ? Thank you !!
I’m old school. A new engine has a break in period of about 1k to 2k for first oil change. Then change oil every 4-5k miles. As for engine oil? Well use 10W30. However for cold climate 5W30. Brand? I use whatever is on sale is CK-4 and name brand. Fuel filter every 8K or every other oil change. As for DPF nothing u can do but good maintenance is the key Thanks for the comment!
I have Lancia Thema (Chrysler 300C) 2012. 3.0 CRD 239hp. Manual says 5w30 but I've read in the internet that after some time oil spec was changed to 5w40. Which oil I should choose? 5w30 or 5w40?
Hello there. Thank you for your useful information . I own the same model with the vm 3.0 diesel engine witch i have just rebuilted due to main bearing failure @100k miles. What are your best suggestions for maintenance to prevent this from happening again? e.x best type of engine oil. , any suggested oil additives or not?
Hi Tony. You scared me wit the maintenance every 5k miles. I work on a lot of Mercedes Sprinters and some of them require oil change every 15 or 20k miles which is crazy to me. Some of my costumers drive 15k on one oil change and the engines last 500k to 1 million miles in the same time they don't drive local. Speaking about oil type on 2021 Jeep diesel engine. On the oil cap it says 5W-40. Newer Mercedes diesel engine uses 5w-30 because 5w40 can't meet the specifications so I'm little bit confused. PS. Great video. I almost didn't recognize you 😉. In the same time last time I saw you in 2011 in Vegas :)
My 21 Jeep Wrangler diesel died yesterday. Only 17k miles and had the oil changed much earlier then recommended. Glad it didn’t leave me stranded on a trail. In this weather who know what could have happened. 😅
It’s happens. On one side machinery electronics is not perfect. But if you are like me trail ride but I have a gasoline Jeep, it’s always a good idea to get a Satellite Garmin Reach mini 2 or something similar. For those emergencies It’s hard to say what is wrong with your low mileage Jeep but a proper diag will help. I take it you have it for warranty work
I change my oil every 12k km, not miles. Now it has over 400k. Does not burn oil or leak. 5w40 rotella. Fram gold filter all the time. Never change an air filter for 5 years now. Change the fuel filter when I feel like it. Fully tuned deleted. Race occasionally. Tow a 19ft bow rider to cottage, roughly 2 hrs drive. Only replace water pump and radiator. Take it to Tony and you will get a new vehicle every time. New parts never a problem. Common sense
To be honest I have no idea what your point is. Here in Vegas dust is an issue, so air filters are an issue. Since you have a delete, then the game changes. As for new vehicle every time comment, I dont know what you mean.
Here we are recommending every 3-4K miles. I know it seems short but with aftertreatment emission control you need it. If the vehicle is driven high speed miles they you can stretch it to 5k miles. Thanks for watching!
hi toney do you need to code the injectors on these? im not sure if ive got diesel knock or bottom end gone so was just going to swap injector over as on injector correction it was showing 5 on cylinder 4 and below 1 for the rest
I have a 2019 ram 1500 3.0l diesel, 139k miles and engine went bad. Do you think it would be wise to rebuilt or just swap for new engine? As you know these engines are super expensive. Thanks
Thank god I hv a French clio gtline 2020 with 1.5 dci (diesel engine) 130hp 320nm 6 speed manual transmission oil change and fuel filter evrey 10k 220k km on dashboard zero problems engine consume zero oil ✅
Sir should I buy Jeep GC Overland 2014 3.0 diesel with 175000 miles(20k with dealership fees). I am from Vegas too I would like to know where is your shop. Thank you
I have a 2020 Wrangler and a 2022 Gladiator diesel. We don’t put many miles on so a year passes and we only 5 or 6 thousand miles. We do the oil change yearly.
@@dieseltalkwithtonysalas8725I think your right about changing the oil more frequently. I work engine pretty hard off-road. Less than 100 all around miles usual. Then trips with lots of highway and off road driving.
@@dieseltalkwithtonysalas8725 my wife wants one of these. I own nothing but ford diesels and know about maintenance. However, i do not know much about these eco diesels and i can actually tune and delete in my state to make even more reliable. We need it for gas mileage and two kids, dogs etc. She will be using it for a daily back and forth to work. Thanks tony
thanks Mr. Tony, I found your video very interesting. I am writing to you from Italy and unfortunately more than someone here has the engine problem. it is fair to think that this VM engine is a good engine but unfortunately does not like pollution devices over the last few years. I personally change the engine oil every 10000km (6/7000 miles, however, I drive very often on fast roads), using a flush engine before servicing and using a good oil. I hope it will be enough to have no problem. any other suggestions for us? thank you
Leave it to the government to make things less efficient. Small diesels should be a lot more common in the US.
I just stumbled across this channel and my family doesn’t even own a diesel vehicle. But you are one hundred percent correct on changing oil every 4-5k miles. The 10k mile OCI is complete BS and implemented to fool people into under-servicing their engines so that problems arise and they’ll eventually buy another car. I’ll always change my oil every 4K miles and provide other maintenance as my dad had instructed me. Every car he’s owned before never had any issues because of being meticulous with maintenance.
Thanks for the comment! Glad u agree!
As my old professor said “you can never change your oil enough.”
My 2014 diesel grand Cherokee has 120k miles. I use shell Rotella 5w-40 synthetic, 10k oil changes. No problems, runs great.
Exactly !
They amended the issue initially with a higher viscosity oil (5w40). Along with a TSB altering the shift pattern & increasing max permissable rpm by like 400rpm off memory.
Sport mode pre TCM might be defined at 3500rpm, now it might be 3900rpm
Hello, I use Amalie 5w40, tell me how can I check if my car's rpm is increased by 400? I will add that a year ago I had the gearbox controller updated
Me too ! It just runs.
Very good video.. Such a shame I have always changed the oil in my gasoline vehicles every 3 to 4 Thousand miles.. How did I ever fall into changing the oil in my Eco diesel every 10,000 miles? I started changing it about every 5 to 6000 miles when it hit 70000 miles.. It has a 120000 on it now... And now I am changing it every 4000 miles.. 1500 Eco diesel ram Laramie 4x4 This thing has all the Bells and whistles with the towing package 2015... Bought this truck brand new Really love the truck I would hate to see the engine blow.. I would probably replace the engine? These trucks are crazy expensive right now.. But I'm sure an engine change is crazy expensive also..
Just found this Channel! I have had probably 15 Diesel Vehicles since 1981….I presently own a 2015 VW Jetta SEL TDI ( the dirty one) a 2014 BMW 328D XDrive and a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Eco Diesel love them all and maintain them religiously I also run A fuel additive….The Jeep has had lots of Emissions Problems but all three have extended warranties due to manufacturers cheating on Emissions
Spot on. I have an old 2006 Jeep GC with the Merc OM642 motor, about 280k km on it. Previous owner did everything wrong, used car oil instead of low soot diesel etc, caused inlet manifold valves to stick. Whole motor out repair. I stopped trusting Jeep dealerships because they were useless, and have been servicing it myself ever since with top quality oil which has quietened the motor significantly so I have no idea what oil the dealership was putting in. I change oil every 10,000 km but might drop this a little to something like 8000km. The engine oil filter is right on top of the motor, a very easy change compared to many diesels.
Thank you for the straight to the point advice.
Thanks! Happy New Year!
I had a 1984 F250 with the 6.9 IDI and had over 600,000 miles on it. It was well maintained, but eventually died. I swear, I wish they could remake those kinds of trucks again. No bells and whistles, just a 4x4 diesel with power sterling, power brakes, heat, and maybe a backup camera. Nothing fancy, just a solid truck. I agree, preventative maintenance is everything, though.
Actually if you search here on CZcams there are a few 600k to million mile trucks.
Many are deleted but maintained and driven “nice”
I get what you’re saying. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for the great short vid. Wanting to pick up a 55k miles 2018 soon
V6 diesel is a poor platform. Rod and main journals are too narrow so they increase diameter to increase surface, but increasing the diameter increases surface speed at rpm. This is what is wearing them out. Big boys use inline 6 for a reason.
Thanks uncle Tony! Really good video. Was looking into getting a jeep eco diesel
New Wrangler 3.0L diesel owner, 5th diesel though. Just did factory change at 3,500 miles and put AMSOIL Euro in it.
Hope you enjoy the Wrangler, keep up on that maintenance
Sorry for the late reply
A lot of dealerships will charge you for maintenance but they don’t perform the work. I’ve caught a few so now I just do my own oil changes.
That’s what I’m fixing with some vehicles
Hello there I’m looking to get 2015 jeep gc diesel it has 200k kms on it im in canada will it be good but? For highway commute in terms of maintenance and all ?
Hi Tony. I’m looking into purchasing a ‘14-‘16 EcoDiesel Grand Cherokee. I know there’s a lot of regular maintenance that is needed, and I have researched all of the consistent maintenance that I’d have to do on a regular basis. I don’t have a problem performing them myself, but what’s the best way to avoid buying one that hasn’t been taken care of (babied) by the previous owner(s)? I plan on asking the dealership for the CARFAX, but other than that, do you have any recommendations or things to look out for before, during, or after a test drive? Thanks!
I would check blowby first, start the engine, remove oil fill cap, check for excessive pressure. Two, I would check oil condition. Three, it would be great if you could buy a cheap scan reader at a nearest auto parts store and check for codes. Check for leaks. Inspect axles boots for tear. Drive it slow and hard.
But! You know of a hood diesel light duty shop in your area that you can pay to inspect for you? We offer that service. What town you in? Maybe I know of a shop. Email
Me at tsalas@dieseltg.com
So many comments I have a 2022 jeep gladiator diesel. I’m on top of the maintenance I cruise it I don’t speed it I live in Florida question number one is there a different synthetic oil to use two would it help if I eliminate all those restrictions that’s on the engine? Final question, would it be easier to change out the motor if it fails currently have 58,000 miles into the shop several times it’s currently working great still waiting on the recall could use any advice thank you.
It’s not the oil … it’s the environment the oil lives in if that helps to understand. Just reduce that oil change interval. 4-5 k miles.
But do be mean to it rather frequently since those emission systems need heat to reduce emissions.
i do my oil changes @ 6k, despite manufacturer recommendations. b47 engine
Thank God I have a 97 cummins 12 valve.
Esier to say stop start button will kill any engine. bottom emd.
In Australia we have this engine in the 300C. The factory interval is every 6 month's for the oil and filter change. So... around 5000km.
Greetings!
5000k is not too bad
Glad to hear from Australia!
2014 till 2016 they used 10w30 oil and all problems happens who did maintenance at dealers. Now the changed to 5w40 full synthetic rotella shell. And if you want your diesel to leave long life delete egr and deff.
Thats easier said than done. We have had EPA visit us and the fines can be huge in many areas of the country. So delete can also be very expensive.
Can I swap a 2016 Ram 1500 ecodiesel engine with a 2014-2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel 3.0l? Is it the same motor short or some attachments I could swap back from the old motor? Or is there components that may be compromised on the old motor that can't be easily swapped to a jeep 3.0 ecodiesel
@@azaelramirez8692 can’t say I’ve done that . Google LKQ AND CALL and ask them.
so, what actually destroyed the engine? bad fuel [under 40 cetane] or running old oil?
both?
ive a 2.8 colorado and have become paranoid about taking care of the engine. i add optilube
extreme lubricant, cetane booster,diesel clean, and dpf treatment. i know that it may be overkill but better safe than sorry i guess. im also going to add a catch can and oil bypass filter soon. its a fun truck.
In this case we saw gelling of the engine oil starving one of the mains. We had the engine oil tested and it was overloaded lubrication package was gone. We feel the engine oil was never changed based on the lab report info. But we are not sure. However this means engine oil needs to be changed under what is recommended. Don't go overboard on the additives since that is detrimental to the aftertreatment with additional phosphorous and sulfur compounds. Stick to the name brands of fuel stations, they tend to be more reliable.
I wouldn't recommend any engine oil additive if you are changing oil every 4-5K miles. As for fuel additives, we use Alliant Power and Stanadyne.
@@dieseltalkwithtonysalas8725 roger that. thank you for your time.
as far as oil changes some people say its bad to change the oil earlier than manufacturer suggest because new oil is harsher than semi used oil. something about the additive package in it. manual says to change my oil every 7500 miles, but i choose to change it every 5000.
@@michaelotoole1807 I’m
Not sure who told you that but like my professor once said, “you can never change your oil enough!”
@@dieseltalkwithtonysalas8725 thank you again sir.
Hey Tony. Great videos. I have a question.
So I have a 2015 Jeep GC with the Eco Diesel. It has 137,000 miles. Engine blew not long after I purchased it. I bought a New Crate engine from a local dealer and installed it myself. (Dealer wanted $5k to install it). I work on heavy equipment and have I decided to do it. It took me just about 4 days to remove and install the new engine. Question I have it I have 7-8 codes. Do I have to re-flash the ECM? My scanner shows none of the exhaust sensors recognized and TCM lost communication also loss of communication with body control module. Im going to call the dealership tomorrow where I bought the engine and see what they say.
Sorry for not replying, let me know if you figured it out!
Hello my name is West Hollis I enjoyed your video I just purchased 2021. 3 liter duramax with 34000 miles
FYI, I have a on demand video available on my website on the LM2 you have.
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Thanks for the heads up. But would you not agree that every single car needs regular maintenance? I am in the market for a diesel grand Cherokee at the moment. I live in Australia, and then resell value is much less, so it’s a good opportunity to get a nice secondhand car for a cheaper price. Especially when compared to Toyota. I guess the resale value is much lower because of the reputation of being not reliable, but if I keep up with the maintenance, do you think that this really is just as reliable as the next car? Thank you I would really appreciate any insight or advice.
Hey Tony just grabbed a brand new Wrangler with the Gen3 ecodiesel, I can do basic mechanic maintenance but thats about it. So would you say to keep up with the oil, fuel filter, and air filter changes on a more frequent schedule? For example I know its pricey but if I were to take what the manual states as recommended and cut that in half for my scheduled changes, I could prolong the engine? For example 10k oil change is executed at every 5k? Similarly fuel filter changes state every 2nd oil change, if I just do the fuel filter every oil change as well could help keep the motor running longer for the life of the vehicle? I appreciate your feedback, I love the ecodiesel wrangler and don't want to stress about it if I can help it with a more frequent maintenance schedule. Thanks again!
Congrats on the new Jeep!
Visit my sisters website lvjeep.com!
But no worries on the maintenance.
Cut the maintenance schedule in half is a great idea. I use 10w30 Diesel engine oil.
Once you finish the break in period, drive it hard once in a while to get that aftertreatment nice and hot and keep the DEF fluid up to level.
You should be fine. Any more questions message anytime! Have fun!
i don't know about the wranglers but on the wk2 jeep they changed the oil spec to 5w 40 due to the bottom end issues
I have the 2014 Grand Cherokee Overland with the Ecodiesel and absolutely love it.
I run Penrite Enviro+ 5w-40 and change it every 5000 kilometres with diesel filters replaced every 10000, I also add fuel doctor with every fuelling.
how many kilometers
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@@iolx42 104k
Hi. The new 3L ecodiesel engine you find in the new Wrangler. Do you know about common problems. What type of breakdown can you expect. What about the 8 speed transmission. I thinking about import a Rubicon 3 L ecodiesel to Norway. We dont have this combo here. Any thoughts about that.
I would like to see the rebuild what tips for better longgevity when rebuilding beside getting rid of egr 🤣
I’ll keep that in mind next time!
I pretty much keep them stock but follow manufacturer specifications
Regular oil changes (5k miles) and regular intake cleanings(every 30k miles) they soot from the dang emmissions setup. Do that and these 3.0L L630s good for 450k miles or more without issue
what is involved in air intake cleanings?
Any more comments? Looking to get one at 55k miles 2018
Can you tow cars with this engine 2014 GC ecodiesel? I purchased one and not sure of i shoudl keep it. Carfax shows a fuel pup recall thst does not jave a fix yet. Suggestions?
Hey Tony, great video and good to see how thorough you are as a mechanic. I am a mechanic in Australia and I have come across the opportunity to purchase the same 2015 Cherokee 3L diesel for very cheap with the same issue. To repair the engine knock did you just have the crank machined and a set of bottom end bearings ? 👍🏽
No the engine was replaced.
I had a shop that I was training buy it
But no I wouldn’t just replace bearings since there is metal throughout the engine.
If you are going to, make sure you check it well.
Is this the same Vmotori A 630 found in Chrysler 300c 2011+ ?
Love the video content ! Thank you for taking the time.
Thanks! Appreciate it! More to come!
I have a 2015 GC Summit with the 3.0 ECO Diesel. my only issue thus far will be the exhaust smell inside the cabin. I have changed the cabin air filter but I must use the recirculated air rather than the fresh air in the cabin. Has anyone else had this issue and how did you fix it?
You have an exhaust leak that needs to be found. Maybe an up ipr or flange near or around the turbo.
Should not smell
Make sure it’s not an oil leak
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Thanks for this valuable information. This is what I had suspected but wanted to not go into a shop without a clue. Thanks for a quick response.
Tony.
My Cherokee eco diesel 2014 leaks cooland out back of the engine.
Do I have to remove the engine?
Not so fast, need to pressure test the cooling system and hopefully pin point leak.
Hey I just bought a 2014 exactly like that. It runs well and I would like it to stay that way. 140k Kilometers or 86k miles, so fuel filter, oil change every 6k miles anything else you would recommend. I know it's been two years but I would love the help and thank you.🤙
Drop it to 4-5 k on oil changes.
Also additives once in a while. Stanadyne or Alliant Power for the fuel.
Hey Can we talk about the Jeep Grand Cherokee ecodiesel....my engine failed and just got a new 17,000$ ecodiesel engine. The dealer said this one has a new barcode so they fixed the previous issues. What do you think?
I am not sure what you are asking... what do I think? I don't know the details of what occurred to your vehicle. But as I mentioned, where was your maintenance at? Also mileage and issues.
With all the emission systems on this vehicle, these engines will be an issue.
But do clarify what you are asking please.
In other words, just accept the fact that its "acceptable" these modern days to not have a reliable diesel due to emissions crap.
ROFLMAO. "Emissilons crap" is not simply added on to existing "dirty" engines. 99% of failures allegedly "due" to "emissions crap" are the result of deleting same and/or "tuning" the powertrain - not JUST the engine - and/or human error in selecting and SERVICING the vehicle. Oil changes, tuneups - yes "high tech" engines still require tune-ups and everything else on the periodic SERVICE schedule.
Whenever somebody "wrenches" on a machine it is NOT "maintenance:. It is SERVICE.
Washing, waxing, tire inflation, fluid CHECKS etc are MAINENANCE. Service is whenever fluids, filters, wear parts and other "disposables" are removed and replaced.
And REPAIR is what is required to properly "fix" an obvious "issue" causing the vehicle to improperly or fail entirely to "run and drive".
Do 100% of everything "by the book" i.e. the "owners manual" as far as maintenance and service of a brand-new vehicle from Day 1 INCLUDING taking it to an authorized dealer - and factory-trained and authorized 'mechanics" - AND operate the vehicle 100% "by the book" and you will find the more "high tech" the vehicle the more "reliable" and more importantly DURABLE it is.
Fail to do things and you are abusing and/or neglecting the vehicle and you deserve whatever "premature failures" YOU cause the vehicle to "experience".
On that V6 VM diesels, the factory calls for a 20,000 mile fuel filter, is that safe?
Since there is no consistency with fuel, I recommend every other oil change which is about every 8K miles
I have a 2007 grand Cherokee 3.0 turbo diesel.What temperature should it normally run on the gauge????
Hey! Considering buying a 2020 Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel so doing my homework here. Thanks for the advice! Would like to know your thoughts on EGR/DEF delete. Is this beneficial for the engine on the long run?
Per laws I have to legally tell you it’s illegal!
Careful of the delete program you get.
Make sure it can bring the truck back to stock because we have issues with delete programs.
If you are buying used ask or get a car fax, see what the maintenance was.
EGR causes excess carbon deposits in the intake.
It would help
Yess , oil ,and oil change +,oem filters ,with Stanadyne fuel conditionner
Thanks for the comment!
Hi there I just was just researching info for my Dodge Ram 6.7 Cummins but your channel popped up some good information. I have a 2014 Grand Cherokee Overland it just turned 220,000 miles runs and drives like brand new I love the thing it is a tank I keep up with Rotella T6 every 8 to 10k and fuel filters usually every couple will changes I also have the ram it runs Rotella and then a 2014 BMW 328 diesel I run liquid Molly in that every one of these vehicles recommend 10 to 15000 miles on the oil change if I do a lot of highway miles I'll get up in the IR portion of that but I usually always change it early but if you're doing a lot of heavy pulling I definitely go earlier than later
Glad it’s working for you! Appreciate the comment!
Great info!! I appreciate you I was in the market and this helped me make my decision. 😁👍
May I ask what the decision was for?
Thank you for this great tip ! I’m a new owner for a 22 wrangler diesel. Has about 1200 miles. When should I change the oil and the fuel/dpf filters to always keep the motor and all components safe ? What oil brand and weight ? Thank you !!
I’m old school. A new engine has a break in period of about 1k to 2k for first oil change. Then change oil every 4-5k miles.
As for engine oil? Well use 10W30.
However for cold climate 5W30. Brand? I use whatever is on sale is CK-4 and name brand.
Fuel filter every 8K or every other oil change.
As for DPF nothing u can do but good maintenance is the key
Thanks for the comment!
I have Lancia Thema (Chrysler 300C) 2012. 3.0 CRD 239hp. Manual says 5w30 but I've read in the internet that after some time oil spec was changed to 5w40. Which oil I should choose? 5w30 or 5w40?
Either to be honest. Sorry for late reply,
Hello there. Thank you for your useful information . I own the same model with the vm 3.0 diesel engine witch i have just rebuilted due to main bearing failure @100k miles. What are your best suggestions for maintenance to prevent this from happening again? e.x best type of engine oil. , any suggested oil additives or not?
Oil changes! Shorten them up
the manufacturer is at fault not the owner..
they should be investigating the issues and make the appropriate changes!!!
what a massive rip off
Hi Tony.
You scared me wit the maintenance every 5k miles. I work on a lot of Mercedes Sprinters and some of them require oil change every 15 or 20k miles which is crazy to me. Some of my costumers drive 15k on one oil change and the engines last 500k to 1 million miles in the same time they don't drive local.
Speaking about oil type on 2021 Jeep diesel engine. On the oil cap it says 5W-40. Newer Mercedes diesel engine uses 5w-30 because 5w40 can't meet the specifications so I'm little bit confused.
PS. Great video. I almost didn't recognize you 😉. In the same time last time I saw you in 2011 in Vegas :)
It is not Mercedes engine in the Jeep. Is VM Motori.
Hello Tony. which engine is better, more durable, the old mercedes 642 that came in the previous models, or this new 3.0 l
I talked to a few diesel techs .. hands down the MB
My 21 Jeep Wrangler diesel died yesterday. Only 17k miles and had the oil changed much earlier then recommended. Glad it didn’t leave me stranded on a trail. In this weather who know what could have happened. 😅
It’s happens. On one side machinery electronics is not perfect.
But if you are like me trail ride but I have a gasoline Jeep, it’s always a good idea to get a Satellite Garmin Reach mini 2 or something similar. For those emergencies
It’s hard to say what is wrong with your low mileage Jeep but a proper diag will help. I take it you have it for warranty work
Poor oiling and oil change recommendations should be done sooner!
I change my oil every 12k km, not miles. Now it has over 400k. Does not burn oil or leak. 5w40 rotella. Fram gold filter all the time. Never change an air filter for 5 years now. Change the fuel filter when I feel like it. Fully tuned deleted. Race occasionally. Tow a 19ft bow rider to cottage, roughly 2 hrs drive. Only replace water pump and radiator.
Take it to Tony and you will get a new vehicle every time. New parts never a problem. Common sense
To be honest I have no idea what your point is. Here in Vegas dust is an issue, so air filters are an issue. Since you have a delete, then the game changes. As for new vehicle every time comment, I dont know what you mean.
Opinion On the 2023 gladiator eco diesel?
So what is the perfect oil change intervals that you would recommend ? I'm looking for a 2016 diesel summit and what thing can fail ?
Here we are recommending every 3-4K miles. I know it seems short but with aftertreatment emission control you need it.
If the vehicle is driven high speed miles they you can stretch it to 5k miles.
Thanks for watching!
hi toney do you need to code the injectors on these? im not sure if ive got diesel knock or bottom end gone so was just going to swap injector over as on injector correction it was showing 5 on cylinder 4 and below 1 for the rest
Yes Jeep 3.0L are IQA coded injectors.
I have a 2019 ram 1500 3.0l diesel, 139k miles and engine went bad. Do you think it would be wise to rebuilt or just swap for new engine? As you know these engines are super expensive. Thanks
Honestly, swap.
Long answer why but I’m sure you can find a good used engine. We have swapped a few.
Thank god I hv a French clio gtline 2020 with 1.5 dci (diesel engine) 130hp 320nm 6 speed manual transmission oil change and fuel filter evrey 10k 220k km on dashboard zero problems engine consume zero oil ✅
Sir should I buy Jeep GC Overland 2014 3.0 diesel with 175000 miles(20k with dealership fees). I am from Vegas too I would like to know where is your shop. Thank you
At first I say no but it probably has has the upgrades done and warranty work.
Check for blowby and ensure there are no leaks
Hi Tony, have you come across code p02E1 on a 2014 jeep grand cherokee diesel 3.0. The code reads, diesel intake airflow control performance
And would you know what the solution to the code is. Ive taken it to three places already
Would you suggest any kind of fuel treatment for this truck such as hot shots
Thanks for the comment
The Alliant Power makes great additives and BG . Use BG 245 as a cleaner and Alliant Power additives
My grand Cherokee 2019 3.0 eco diesel regular maintenance (Jeep dealer) blow up at 50000 miles ! Jeep did not paired 1 $ !
I’m sorry this happened to you
What are your plans? Fix it?
I have a 2020 Wrangler and a 2022 Gladiator diesel. We don’t put many miles on so a year passes and we only 5 or 6 thousand miles. We do the oil change yearly.
I understand but are these street miles or highway miles ?
@@dieseltalkwithtonysalas8725I think your right about changing the oil more frequently. I work engine pretty hard off-road. Less than 100 all around miles usual. Then trips with lots of highway and off road driving.
Am looking to buy 2016 Grant cherokee summit. Is a 3.6 diesel 99k miles. What should we lookout for.
Sorry for not replying sooner, you buy one?
@@dieseltalkwithtonysalas8725 my wife wants one of these. I own nothing but ford diesels and know about maintenance. However, i do not know much about these eco diesels and i can actually tune and delete in my state to make even more reliable. We need it for gas mileage and two kids, dogs etc. She will be using it for a daily back and forth to work. Thanks tony
What about deleting the DPF/EGR/DEF?
Hello, I understand why you would delete, however due to new oversights especially here on youtube, I dont recommend it
What generation is this motor?
2014's have an extended powertrain warranty of 120k miles. The owner should be able to get reimbursed for the fix.
He did not
He tried to
2014-2016 Ecodiesel original owners had an EPA Classaction for $3,075 USD and emissions warranty.
thanks Mr. Tony, I found your video very interesting. I am writing to you from Italy and unfortunately more than someone here has the engine problem. it is fair to think that this VM engine is a good engine but unfortunately does not like pollution devices over the last few years. I personally change the engine oil every 10000km (6/7000 miles, however, I drive very often on fast roads), using a flush engine before servicing and using a good oil. I hope it will be enough to have no problem. any other suggestions for us? thank you
Hello Leo from
Italy!
What weight of engine oil are you using?
15w40? 5w40? Which?
Saludos!
@@dieseltalkwithtonysalas8725 as oil I use motul x-clean 5w30 EFE. It could go well?
@@leosvt8844 I would run 10w30 multi grade not synthetic. Change close to every 4 Thousand miles which is more close to 6 kilometers
Erg off 👍
Hi
Hey tony come on just admit it these pasta makers suck
Pasta makers… you funny ! Never heard that one!
Tony What do you think about a blow by catch can? Or a bypass filter?
shame they didnt keep the 3L Mercedes diesel, still used in GLE and vans they last
What an engine compartment. For V12.
These engines are failing too soon in Brazil.
And the costs are very expensive.
More than an entire compact car.
I understand. Are your models equipped with emissions such as diesel particulate filters and use ADBlue?
Useless. Just useless
@@HazifehAlYassiry-vl7cc thanks for the comment!
Useless…..