2020 JEEP WRANGLER DIESEL! FULL REVIEW FROM THE MECHANIC
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- A full in depth review on the new 2020 Jeep Wrangler ECODIESEL! Most places you get reviews from will pretty much just read right off the window sticker....not here. I give you an in depth look into how it works, whats in it, and what its gonna cost to maintain this diesel Wrangler.
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This is the type of review that should be done on every new car.
7:28 - He starts reviewing the mechanics of the car from a mechanic's perspective.
Never seen a review like this before and I loved it. I do all the maintenance on my cars but I never have owned a diesel before. This video definitely gave me the heads up of what I just got into. Thank you soo much for your original review.
This guy is totally awesome - straight forward and no bullshit. I especially appreciate this as I am currently in the market for a new Rubicon diesel...
This is by far the best real review of the JL 3.0 Ecodiesel on CZcams. Thank you! I just subscribed and am looking forward to your future videos. This is how ALL reviews should look like.
Thanks! I appreciate the support👍🏻
For me, the appeal behind the diesel is I want to run larger tires. Currently on my 07 JKU, I'm getting a combined 13 mpg on 35 inch tires. I have every intention of purchasing a Gladiator Diesel when they become available and I would like to run something in the range of 37 to 40 inch tires. The extra torque and fuel efficiency will definitely be noticeable and a much welcome change from what I have now.
Midlife crisis is in full swing here, don't judge.
When TFL truck did their 66mile highway loop at 70mph they got 31.5mpg from a stock diesel wrangler. With 40's you'll probably get 20mpg if you regear the axles.
I have a ram eco diesel that I run on 35s...
I get 17mpg highway. It's not gutless but it's nothing like my Cummins were. If you want better power/ fuel economy you're going to have to regear it. Im sure it has more power then that garbage gas motor they have in them now but.. if you run bigger tires expect mpg and power to drastically drop(my buddy had same year stock ram and was getting over 10mpg more)
I really wanted a jeep gladiator diesel but now... I don't think so. You should also take into consideration like the tdi diesel motors that eco diesel takes a specific type of motor oil not just 5w-40 full synthetic. These eco diesel motors had a ton of motors that had the bottom end let go, they found out later it was because of their specified oil. They later changed it.
I had mine in at a dealership because at 6k miles it went into limp mode and wouldn't go over 5mph. They told me (this being small Sheridan Wyoming) they were currently replacing a motor and it was the 3rd or 4th that they had replaced that year and it was June.
With a new "revamped" ecodiesel I'd be highly cautious with buying a first year or even within the first couple years. The first eco diesel was absolutely trash.
Oh I should also mention the transmission.. my truck running that 8 speed with 35s... at 70mph it won't go into the highest gear it jumps around 6,7,8. It constantly is changing gears messing with the fuel economy, and no that's on flat farm land, going up hills I understand but just flat highway, cruise set it is constantly changing gears.
My guess is the motor is slightly revamped mainly because jeep has that 30?" Water fording and they had to relocate a bunch of stuff to make the ecodiesel work to keep that number.
That's the honest truth about the ecodiesel I hope this helps, trust me I love dodge and jeep I wanted that ecodiesel to be something special and it let me down. I know this is long but what he said was right but there's a lot more to these motors then finally a better motor for a jeep.
@@erikkovacs3097 17mpg on 35s out of my ram. My buddy was getting 35mpg highway speeds out of his ecodiesel.
Regearing you'll be lucky to get 20, very lucky on 40s.
Exactly. I wish I'd have gotten a 2020 diesel, but I wanted a Rubicon and that was just out of my budget for the both together. I did however, manage to get a Rubi with about 55k on the sticker for 48k out the door with all fees, taxes.
05 Toyota Tundra on 35s I get terrible mpg but I knew what I was getting myself into though so I accept it.
Awesome video bro, I always like seeing videos from actual experts rather than randoms doing a review.
Wow, I'm very happy I was served up this video on the CZcams algorithm, probably deep in the wrangler videos by now, but this has been super informative on the ecoDiesel on the wrangler. Seems like an option I don't actually need. Thanks RBM!
Loved the gladiator review 👌 glad to see you bringing that type of video back with another review video
The Diesels come with a 3.73 rear end gear and 18.3 gallon fuel tank.... Hands down best motor jeep could have put in the wrangler. I installed the Pedal commander and it woke this engine up like a fine tune. 28 mpg on the highway - Everything we wanted in a jeep...
The absolute best vehicle review/perspective on youtube 👏👏👏
Excellent review!! Love it from a mechanics perspective. Subbed.
Thank you! Excellent video and review. I'm glad you mentioned the prices. It makes it a more knowledgeable decision.
Great review, thanks for including prices on parts and labor. Very useful info.
Awesome Video! Very informative. I would love to see you do a vehicle review on the F-150 diesel. I’m curious to see what you think of those or if you would be better off sticking with the 3.5 ecoboost.
Thank you for this review and breakdown of the costs. Really great video.
Very cool to see the jeeps coming with diesels
Dude your content is a great had to subscribe after this video. Giving maintenance info is great
Thanks man🤘🏻
Best review to date I’ve have watched on the new ecodiesel
Great review, thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience with us
Thanks for the honesty! Loved the pros and cons!
Team diesel! I just bought a 2020 willys with the ecodiesel. Love it. Took a road trip and drove 1500 miles, 30 miles per gallon.
at 50 mph......bullshit
Yeah.....no you didn’t
@@Joe.dirt7909 ok?
@@abbyalarid6877 Stop bullshitting people..I test these for a living....at constant 65 mph best will be 25/26 mpg......the only way to get 30 mpg is to drive it down a mine shaft.....
How long will it take to recoup gas savings? 4k for diesel option plus more expensive maintenance. Doesn't make $ence.
Man, I really wanted one but after watching this review I think I’ll buy an old YUGO, thx. Subscribed.
My co worker got the 2nd diesel Jeep in California ! I like it a lot !
Best detailed summary of why modern diesels are a heavily depreciating ( after maintenance is factored in), overly complex luxury item. Sad days.
Excellent review, good job, viewed it twice, help me to decide not get into a diesel. Look forward for a review on a 2001 VVT, V6 e-torque, Jeep Willy,
Great review Kyle! Straight to the point, and factual information. Nice to see a different type of youtube car review! Not to mention the beard is BADA**
I try😁 always staying bearded 🧔🏻
Very nice overview. I like the diesel but there were allot of surprises. It's reminded me of 70s era cars during oil fuel crisis... tons of emission and vacuum hoses everywhere. It's always those little vacuum leaks that drive me nuts trying to diagnose. I don't think all wranglers come with aux switches though unless you order tow package.
I never had a diesel before. This was very informative and educational.
I loved my 2016 Ram Ecodiesel. 27 mpg summer, 25 winter. 65,000 miles and I went to a HD truck w Cummins. I had no issues w Ecodiesel.
I'm at 215k miles on my ecodiesel
My 2015 Ram EcoDiesel is fully capable of getting north of 30 miles per gallon on the highway. And that's doing 65. If I slow it down a bit, I can get 34 to 36 mpg on flat ground. I've I've tested this multiple times, so NEEDLESS TO SAY, I'm impressed with the 3.0.
Would love to see an update on this to see how reliable these are.
I love the negative comments about the ecodiesel being junk when they've never owned one. My 2015 Ram 1500 got 80k miles 60k in the last 2 years no issues, only maintenance and annoying recalls. I work at CDJR store 2 other co workers have around the same mileage on theirs and it the same for them. Do not buy the diesel if you do not have a a 20+ mile one way commute or it will be a headache and do your research on how a modern diesel functions.
The one in the 1500 which is the same as this one in the Wrangler is an Italian VM Motori engine. VM Motori is FIATs commercial diesel engine manufacturer. These engines have been used in many commercial vehicles in Europe and have been proven engines. Personally, I'm a Cummins guy. Always been a fan of the ISB engines.
@@juanzingarello4005 You are correct it is the same vm motori. Yes they are reliable if used properly with any modern diesel, I'm at 95k now still nothing even on the original pads and rotors. You can't go wrong with a Cummins much better on the commercial side of things compared to a ford or chevy. But you still can't treat it as a grocery getter only, there complex also nowadays. But much better with passive regens.
@@whatchis1120 Fords Power Stroke is a co-developed engine with Navistar. Thats why their engines aren’t great. Navistars popular MaxxForce engines which is the basis of the Power Stroke were notoriously unreliable and unrefined in their operation. They sucked so bad that Navistar themselves started ditching them in favor of ISLs. When it comes to diesels, the best in the business are Cummins and Detroit Diesels. Volvos D13 get an honorable mention though they do have some issues with their regen systems.
can you elaborate on the 20+ mile commute comment, or have a link to videos that discuss that more in depth? if i commute 26 miles one way to work but do less than 20 mile commutes to say the grocery store, gym, etc how does that affect the motor?
@@FrankPapadakis It can do long term harm to the engine if it doesn’t see normal operating temps 200 degrees frequently. It all how the emissions equipment works it’s annoying to say the least. But definitely research how the scr system functions. I do minor errands with mine I just take the long route to get the temps up. If it never sees highway during the week, take it out for 20-30 min on the highway or high mph backroad. The harm is low mpg and clogged dpf which causes too much back pressure on the piston rigs and causes blow by. It’s a lot to deal with so dig into the google, and drive it’s balls off especially. Good engine just needs to be used properly.
I'm not sure why people are calling BS on mpg. I've had my JL Willys Ecodiesel for 6 months now, 7600 miles later, and it's been a joy to drive. I get 28-29mpg average on long drives on the highway, and about 23-24 in the city. That's about +8-9 mpg over my old 2 door JK. Tank sizes are about the same, but my diesel easily goes another 120 miles compared to my old JK. Simple math shows 4 full tanks on the JK is about 50 miles short of what the Diesel goes in 3 full tanks. I do agree that the savings on fuel are almost completely offset by the DEF refillls, fuel filter changes every two years, and the eventual oil change costs (I get the first 2yrs free). This thing does drink DEF, I'm getting about 4250 or so miles per full tank of DEF. I've only fully refilled once and it cost me $40, though some forums say you can get it even cheaper at truck stops.
As some comments have stated, modern diesels love to go long distances at highway speeds, it'll keep the engine and emissions system happy. Maintenance will always be a thing for any vehicle, gas or diesel. But similar to owning a complex German V8 or a Japanese turbo 4, buy what you can afford, and what you can afford to fix.
Upon a further search, you can find the MOPAR fuel filter for this engine for $50-60 online. Synthetic oil options are available at $50 range. The DIY cost is at about $110. Keep in mind this is every 9000-10000 miles. My old JK needed an oil change every 4000-4500 or so miles, and I payed $55 for synthetic oil and the filter. This find definitely puts you ahead in yearly cost related savings!
Last thought, many people crap on the upcharge of the diesel engine. Most Wranglers sold are auto anyway, and it's my understanding the 8-speed on the diesel is superior. So it's really a $4k upcharge in fair comparison in gas vs. diesel. Within those $4k, you're getting 3.73 gears over the standard (all diesel wranglers bring 3.73), and you're also getting a rear AND front dana 44 axle instead of just the rear which is standard on non-diesels. You got to acknowledge those improvements over gas when talking about spending $4k more.
Gr8t information on this segment. The repair cost is insane. Get the regular 3.6L Pentastar Gas Engine.
Cool review. I'd like to see your thoughts on the Ram Cummins.
I HAVE A ECO DIESEL WRANGLER AND LOVE IT!!
Tell us more! What trim, Sahara? I'm ordering mine soon and am seriously considering the diesel. Have you had trouble with gas stations not having diesel? Guess it depends where you're located.
@@ScarfGirlKate Did you get one????
@@bobbyyoung7836 sadly, no. I moved to a neighborhood with a strict HOA and seeing that I'm the one who parks in the driveway, was not able to move forward with my Jeep:(
I just got my '21 white high altitude eco diesel!!! Also loving it man, hope you're still enjoying!
I have a 2021 Rubi with the diesel and love it. I have had 6 different wranglers over 28 years and this one is far superior including my 2k08 JK Rubi with every option.
Awesome review!!! Please keep it up. When the Gen 6 Toyota 4Runner comes out can you do a review on it?
I’ll sure try
Awesome build! Sure wish jeep would offer a manual transmission for it though. Great job guys! 👍
That def tank looks really easy to delete 🤣 I might have to buy one of these
Thanks for the vid - Thinking about buying a new Rubicon - wonder how reliable the diesel engine is on long term (10 yr) reliability..... not sure I'd want to own this out of warranty....
For a future video, would you be interested in looking into the reliability of the Ford 2.3L Ecoboost? I’m on the edge of getting a 2021 Bronco and can’t find anything on that engine in equivalent vehicle (like the ranger)
Great video. How about an update on your opinion on the eco diesel
Seeing this, I am reassured that the 3.6l was the right choice in my Wrangler. 40k miles now, not a peep of issues. With gearing, it spins the tires no issues.
Watch out for the oil filter housing/assembly breaking. That's the only real issue with the 3.6l, and it's a costly repair.
@@scottymonochrome3795 Im usually pretty careful with it. No more force than necessary. So far so good.
Good thing I watch this video before buying one of these. Just the oil and and oil filter change pushed me away. Thanks for the video
Good honest review .....I'm looking into getting this jeep
Excellent review. I had wanted one early on. Glad I didn't. Great idea. Too much government intervention. Already have had computer/ sensor issues on my 3.6.
Can't imagine the extra nightmares that come with this. I ask buddy at the dealership and he said he couldn't recommend the diesel based on early problems. Thanks
My mechanic wouldn't work on my jeep if it had a gas engine.
An oil filter for my 2.8 duramax is $15 at the dealer and takes 6 quarts of oil. Almost $60 for me to do it with shell rotella t6 synthetic 5w40 oil.
I have one of these... I love my EcoDiesel and pick up/torque is awesome. My auto stop doesn't work all the time, the dealer says I need to run it longer to recharge. I got 5 free oil changes through Jeep and the dealer. The diesel makes it way more fuel efficient... I have zero complaints so far.
How was your diesel jeep doing?
My 2020 ecodeisel’s stsrt stop out of no where stopped working. Soon after ( months later) after the battery 🪫 died so I installed a new vehicle battery. This fixed the problem & my automatic start stop began working again. My guess is that this is a type of safety. Idk but your cars battery might need to be changed soon
Or just disconnect your battery and reconnect & see if that re sets the auto start/stop some how. Florida Jeep 44,000 miles away. I change oil every 3500 miles . Better sooner than later
Excellent overview & reality check on cost of running a "smog" diesel for return on the dollars invested. I would guess 90K - 100K miles to break even. I had a 6.4 Liter Hemi in mine and the cost was about 62K with everything I did bumper to bumper. I did everything but the engine swap and it had a lot more power than the Eco Diesel. Mileage though was 13 - 14 city / 16 highway.
I'm at 9 years of mine, with 210k miles, average of 24.7 mpg. Yes you get higher top speed, but for off reading, the low end torque is hands down better than gas guzzler
An Italian Diesel, Whewww. I remember a couple of years back when this motor was a nightmare on the Rams, and they kept blaming the customer for putting bad Diesel Fuel in it.
You hit it on the head ! Fiat ruined the Rams and now they got their hands on Jeeps! Fiat is known for the lack of quality , that’s why they left the States in the 70’s. Fix It Again Tony (FIAT)
Millions of this engine have been produced. Three years in a row Engine of the Year. Try to understand reality.
We've had diesel Jeeps in the UK for years. Mine is a 2011 Wrangler Sahara that I've had from new. Excellent car that gets me anywhere I need to go and has been 100% reliable. Never really understood why they weren't available in the US. Mine is the 2.8 litre my lad has 2010 Grand Cherokee with the 3.0 litre V6 diesel.
Diesel hasn't been popular because most people in the states just want to put fuel in and drive. Also our emission laws are ridiculous.
Do you good ole folks across the pond have your diesels come with egr/dpf system?
@@matthewluna727 Yes it does.
@@nickmason279 nice take care!
Just want to ask, are the newer eco diesels have a protection against runaways. Thanks so much
What are your thoughts on the 2.0L turbo now that some time has passed? Are you seeing problems with the diesels or 2.0 turbos in your shop? Appreciate your time and feedback.
What's your opinion on wheel size and gearing with the extra torque with say, a 3.5" lift?
Thanks for the amazing review! Can you please do one for 2.0T as well? thank you!
Great review !
BMW charges $250 for my diesel oil change, I do it myself for $45. Its the easiest oil change because the filter is on top, and you can use an oil extractor to suck out the oil from the dipstick tube.
great review bud!
Excellent very educative and informative Thanks.
Great video! Who makes that nifty red flashlight seen in this video? Also, where can I purchase the same? Thanks, keep the videos coming in 2021.
Stream light switchblade 👍🏻
So I have an 07 jku and the moter took a dump . I’m thinking of putting a 2.8 Cummins . Do that or just get eco ?
Nice video. I've been wanting a diesel jeep for a long time and waited for the gladiator to have the option. After seeing this I'm going to pass. I'll look for an old grand cherokee and drop the 2.8 cummins in it.
Great video. Every video should be like this.👊 to mechanics
I'm planning going on all the jeep trails are out there and going to jeep meets and jeep events then im planing on putting on 38s or 40s on down the road and my jeep is going to be my daily driver so that being said witch one u Recommend the ecodiesel or the 3.6 v6 ?
The diesel in the wrangler is good, gladiator is where it shines. Dealer sold the diesel gladiator earlier in the morning when I went to test drive. But they did have a shop guy who just traded in a diesel wrangler so I tried that and now I’ve got 8500 miles on my ‘22 diesel gladiator. Buying new, Jeep wave covers first 3 oil changes, I asked if it included diesel, they said yes. So that should get us to 1/3 of break in….assuming that this one holds to the rule of thumb, 100k miles is where diesel shines
Great Video! I was interested in one before I saw all the sensors, I can only imagine how often the check engine light will be on.
We’ll if they are like the 20 freighliner I drive there’s always something wrong,egr,sensors going out I think I’ll pass on the diesel,not. To mention having to keep the def in it also!!
The maintenance on these is outrageous compared to the ICE 3.6 pentastar. $220.00 for 9 quarts of oil and a oil filter, and that is not even the labor charges. I would suspect $300 to $400 from start to finish. A hard pass for me.
I will 100% look on your channel for any car me or anyone I know is thinking about getting haha
Thanks for this review, I think I'll stay with my old TJ, my 05 ctd gets near the same mpg, without all the choke-a-thon controls and sensors
If I was to do it all over again I'd Boughton a TJ over my YJ and stuck with it. I bought a YJ and my ex wife/high school sweetheart reapolstered the entire vehicle, repainted the exterior, taught her how to work on vehicles on it, lifted it 4.5 inches, built bumpers etc. Sold it becajse of the memories of her and bought a jl. Since then i pay 800 a month for my two door JL. . My 2020 has 17k miles, leaks oil, burns oil, stop start failed, tires have blown 4 times, etc etc.
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When the hood popped I saw high labor time costs.
How would this diesel perform in winter cold weather environments? Interested, but I live in Chicago.
What oil brand is the manufacturing suggesting? Castrol, Mobile 1, Rotella ?
Ive always thought of the Wrangler as the two door descendent of the CJ's, now everything Im seeing has 4 doors. Also historically speaking, jeep was always a rugged bare bones 4X4 utility type vehicle and they should really offer something like that again. A good ole CJ-7 with a 30MPG diesel engine would be really appreciated right now, especially; considering where gas prices are headed for the next 8 years.
I think the first gen wranglers (YJ code) were the closest to the CJs. Wranglers had fully boxed frame, unlike the CJ that had U channel frame that weren't nearly as strong as wranglers. YJ also had leaf springs (wider leafs than CJs had too). And the High Output (HO) 4.0 that came out in the 90s. bought my 89 YJ new for $8999+$800 dealer installed AC, wasn't a factory option +$250 folding rear bench seat. It was a 2.5 4cyl with 4.11 ring gears and a i think 2.5:1 tcase and manual 5spd with a very low 1st gear. It did awesome on trails, super light with simple all terrain tires which i think 205-75R15 tires on 15x5.5" stamped steel. i upgraded those to 235-75R15
2nd gen wranglers (TJ) introduced coil suspension the but retained 4.0 inline six as an option. I had a fully loaded 2004TJ Rubicon new for about $30k i think.
Prices are crazy now, but they keep getting better and better forv trails. Today they are way more capable trail rigs than CJ but sooo expensive now (base entry wrangler 2dr, after delivery fees is $32k). Some people won't want take them on challenging trails for fear of scratching them. LOL
Really cool detailed video
Do you recommend this eco Diesel engine or what would you recommend in a 1986 CJ 7
All the EGR stuff is a big negative, thanks for the show, these double in price ones they arrive to my neck of the woods ( Iceland iceland 🇮🇸 ) so i will never buy one haha, i love to buy a older one and tdi convert, that will be a fun project one day !
$92 for a cartridge filter is because only FCA makes that particular size right now. Once everyone starts making them they will drop to $6. Still a rip off on FCA's part.
@Bailey Hatfield ...my VW had easy to find and semi-affordable parts. The tricky part was trying to be smarter than the German engineers who designed and packaged the car. Some stuff is not easy to get to and requires removing 20 parts to get to the one you are after. But still easy enough to be a DIYer; plenty of trick parts/gadgets out there to help you...
The thing that you forget when you buy a new vehicle is that the service is free for so many miles or months depending on the dealer, my service in my 2020 Rubicon free plus tire rotation is free as well
What a lot of people don't know every brand new Wrangler owner gets their first 4 oil changes and tire rotations free with the Jeep Wave Program. ( something only Jeep enthusiasts know about) So now let's talk about the cost of those expensive oil changes, $ to $ in the wash still ahead go ahead and stick with your underpowered low torque gas guzzlers
My local jeep dealer sells them with free oil changes and warranty for life. It's a good deal..
If you want torque wait for the 4xe lineup of jeeps, 470 lb-ft and 375 hp with 50 mpge, its jeeps electrified Wrangler. Just announced yesterday.
Great review.
After the video from 2020, Is there any new information about the Jeep Wrangler eco-diesel ? I'm about to buy one, but the veiculo cannot be sold because it is waiting for a recall related to diesel pumps. Any good forum to get a better idea, I'm a diesel lover, but it is not time for mistake.
You would have to own it for 10 plus years to get the advantage of greater gas mileage paid off, but you also have more expensive regular maintenance of diesel to deal with too. Is the torque advantage worth it compared to the I4 gas turbo, I don't know?
Probably get half or more of the $4500 difference when selling it years later.
Cummins should of came in on this one
The 5L that went in the Nissan Titans cummins made specifically for Jeep. Jeep didn’t want it for some reason.
@@BobBob-qw1jb no way thats cool ! i did not know that
Amen on that. This ecodiesel has a history of problems. This is the gen3 version though, and they say they addressed those problems, but its basically the same engine. Not sure the Italians have the expertise that Cummins has with diesels. Now that Jeep is FCA, it stands to reason they would go cheap on the diesel made in their country. And beyond all this, I think the diesel engine is doomed, all diesels. They just pollute too much for a lot of people (government types). I know California wants to ban them and as goes California, so go a lot of other states. Then pretty soon the federal government jumps in.
@@LeoOrtega144 Italians know diesels. Many of their regular cars are diesel because of gas mileage issues and the price of fuel.
@@BobBob-qw1jb because it was a piece of shit.
In your experience do jeeps suffer from rust issues any worst than any other manufacturer ?
Hopefully you can get your hands on a new Bronco and share your thoughts :)
Thanks for making the video!
I definitely will try that one!
POS .. my friend have one and is crap...
@@juancarloszamora1163 what's crappy about it? Everyone is biased one way or the other, what are the cons and what are the pros?
@@juancarloszamora1163 details, please.
@@juancarloszamora1163 unless you are referring to the Bronco Sport, the Bronco wasn't out yet when you left this reply.
I purchased a 21 Rubicon with a 3.6 V6 (simply proven and reliable). I had many diesel trucks in the past and love Diesel. I would not mess with this diesel wrangler. Now one thing if they put a Cummins in it like a 4BT then I would buy it ...
And not have a driver or front seats?
Is towing capacity really increased with the diesel? The diesel is much heavier than the 3.6 so the GVWR will be limited as well as a lower payload for passengers and gear.
Yes
I have Caynne diesel, both fuel filter and oil filter are $15 bucks. Roughly about $100 bucks in parts to do oil and fuel filter. And takes about $30 minutes to do since all access is from the top
I'm trying to figure where you're getting your numbers on oil changes? My super duty costs around 100, and thats at a 15k mile interval.
This was the costs at the time of doing this video at the dealership.
very helpful. Thanks dude
Being an owner of 5 different generations of Wranglers I can with 110% confidence tell you that YES, our 2021 EcoDiesel Wrangler is worth it. Actually, I'd go as far as stating that this is the first Wrangler we have owned that is actually worth owning.
I have a 2014 Ram Ecodiesel. The 3.0 diesel is nice. Yes oil changes and fuel filters suck. And rotilla T6 is expensive. But the secret for the do it yourself guy. Wix oil and fuel filters. K&N filters for air. And don't do what they recommended in service manual. Oil filter and oil one change then next do oil plus all of the others. Do oil and air filter one change. Then oil and fuel others. Makes oil changes around $110. And find DEF at the pump. Avoid DEF out of the 2.5 gallon jugs at $20 per jug. When you can fill it up for $17. Just some advice from a personal owner of an Ecodiesel for 72k miles. And he is right about DEF life. Find it at a truck stop or a high use station. Same for the Diesel fuel itself.
Better yet, def delete
@@AIDAHAR210 I'm not sure you can do that and pass inspection can you?
@@dakotamorgan6594 yeah you can, if you know the right guys, or if you live in South Texas where there is no emissions
@@AIDAHAR210 hmmmm... might have to put that into consideration then... the EGR and DEF is the only reason I havent wanted to get a diesel below a commercial-grade vehicle.
The recommended oil change interval is 15,000 miles. I have a 2022 Diesel Gladiator and 15,000 miles makes me feel weird but the cost per mile is the same as any other car.
Do not wait for 15k miles if you want it to last. Change every 3500
Just curious. $240 is a big cost for the oil and filter change. How often do you have to change the oil on a diesel? How many miles? Thank You.
I usually recommend 5-6000 miles
There's a programming block that you can get that will disable the auto start stop permanently!
Is the diesel available with selec-trac ?
I don’t know man, you can buy a nice 4x4 Cummins for the same price with double the torque. Buttttt it would be awesome to have a Jeep with a diesel! It would be a beast off-road. I’ve seen some reasonable ones from $35K to $42K of course not being a Rubicon.
Speaking of quality DEF: I've refilled a couple of times at truck stops. Is that a good idea or not? Great overall review, thanks.
Doesn't make any difference
I see Rotella T6 5w40 full synthetic Diesel engine oil online for $60/9qt. That Mopar oil filter is $60 online. Still a lot for an oil change, but not over $200. What is the interval for that engine?
Prices have dropped significantly since making this video and other aftermarket companies have started coming out with filters.