hutch4113 Posted June 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 Hey there, does anyone with the new dodge ecodiesel have a smell in the cab after you have been driving for a bit? I find it work prevalent after coming off the highway. I think it has to do with the active grill shutters but not sure. Thanks in advance cheers What is the smell like? There was something when I first picked it up, but it was probably just stuff "burning" off the pipes, etc. That is pretty normal for new vehicles, and will last for a bit. I am at about 700KM now, and notice any smells diminishing. Remember getting a brand new Rental car - had 1KM on the Odometer. After about 5 minutes it smelt like it was on fire - but just a new vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dracokaos Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 (edited) Ya, my first thought was stuff burning off since it was a new truck. But i have 2500km on it and I still notice it. Generally after I've been on the highway and then exit and slow down, it does dissipate after about 2mins. Its hard to describe the smell. I know what burning oil smells like and its definitely not that. It does seem like a burning off smell, but like I mentioned earlier, it still seems to be there. However It does seem to be dissipating somewhat. I'll give it another 500km and see if it disappears. If it does completely disappear for you please let me know. Thanks Edited June 20, 2014 by dracokaos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch4113 Posted June 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Was running around all weekend. Did not notice any smells. Sorry I can't be of more help. One thing to check - what color is your coolant - Red or Purple? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Check to see if you have a EGR/EGR cooler that might be leaking, could be an internal or external leak getting into the exhaust or onto one of the manifolds. You won't find a drop on the ground because it's already be burned up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecmilley Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Dont wait get it back to the dealer. Normal to have a bit of smell on a pdi test drive as the cat covertor gets seasoned and any residual oils get bruned off pipes and brakes 2500 bit much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Or take it to the dealer, it should still be under complete warrantee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dracokaos Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 (edited) Ya, thanks guys. I'm gona make an appointment for the dealership. Cheers Edited June 24, 2014 by dracokaos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PitViper Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 I am curious, How many K's are you getting per tank. It has the 121L tank right? whats that costing to fill up.We are considering trading in our 4 Dr wrangler sahara, but not sure what to get. my current travel situation it costs me $100 during the week and extra on the weekend to drive the jeep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch4113 Posted June 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 (edited) Right now I am getting 18 mpg with 90% city driving. That is only one fill up, and with 800 KM on the odometer. Some guys are reporting high 20's (27 - to 29 MPG) with more highway driving. Last fill up cost me $100 (about 77 liters). I believe you are correct on the tank size. My Fuelly -> There are a few other Rams on fuelly now (with Diesel). So you can search there to do some comparisons. They have more fuel ups than I do, etc. Diesel right now is about 10 cents cheaper than Gas - but in the winter will be about 10 cents more, so that is a wash probably. Should also advise that 18.6 includes towing my boat twice - it was short distances, but I did not see an impact - either to speed/power, or fuel economy. Edited June 25, 2014 by Tupelo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dracokaos Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 I believe the 121l tank was an option on the outdoorsman trim package. I've been down pretty low on the fuel gauge and only can squeeze in about 77l so I believe the tank on the Big Horn is 80L. Having said that I'm getting close to 1000km per tank combined city/hwy. On the highway I sit about 6.5l/100km or about 35mpg. Right now my mileage is at 9.5L/100km, 25mpg but that has been mostly city and pulling the boat. I live in Whitby and for the past 3 weeks have been working straight days in downtown Toronto. its costing me approx. 12$/day in gas return trip. IMO the Dodge is the way to go, especially if your looking at saving some gas but still want the power to yank around the toys. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 (edited) Are you hand calc'ing that mileage over an entire tank? 35MPG US on the highway seems extremely optimistic. Edited June 25, 2014 by BillM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch4113 Posted June 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 You are correct - I had the tank number wrong. It is 26 Gallons, or roughly 98 Liters. A bigger tank could be ordered, but as mentioned is restricted to certain trims (also some complain about in on the Gas Vehicles - it apparently clunks when not full - and you come to a stop). IMO RAM is also the way to go. Should be a better tow vehicle. However if you want to see a Jeep with diesel tow, watch this -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRo4uNWCy5E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbouck Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 the 121L tank is an added option. I just ordered my truck yesterday and got it (along with every other option ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 Let's hope Ford and GMC follow suit! Small displacement diesels in the half tonne truck market is a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 Let's hope Ford and GMC follow suit! Small displacement diesels in the half tonne truck market is a good thing. Me want a Toyota with one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 Toyota and Nissan have both been playing with the idea of a Cummins powertrain in their half-ton trucks, but it looks that won't be happenening until 2016 at the absolute earliest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch4113 Posted June 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 GM is supposed to coming out with one in its smaller pickup (can't remember the name). Believe it will be a 2.6 or 2.8...something like that. Nissan is also coming out with a small diesel. Both are supposed to be 2015. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 GM is supposed to coming out with one in its smaller pickup (can't remember the name). Believe it will be a 2.6 or 2.8...something like that. Nissan is also coming out with a small diesel. Both are supposed to be 2015. GMC Canyon is coming with a 2.8 Duramax in 2016 but that's not a half tonne. The Titan is going to be ripped in half if they drop a 5.0 Cummins into it, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 I'm seriously considering one of these trucks. Its about time they dropped a smaller diesel in a half ton. S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeds Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 Toyota and Nissan have both been playing with the idea of a Cummins powertrain in their half-ton trucks, but it looks that won't be happenening until 2016 at the absolute earliest Is it just the tundra rumoured to be getting the Cummins or is the Tacoma possibly getting a diesel too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 (edited) Toyota will never have a Cummins under the hood. Toyota has been offering a diesel engine in the Tacoma for ages (Not on NA shores however) Nissan is the company that might offer the Cummins in the Titan. Edited June 28, 2014 by BillM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 Toyota will never have a Cummins under the hood. Why do you say that? It's well documented that they've been in talks for some time now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 (edited) Why do you say that? It's well documented that they've been in talks for some time now I guess we'll wait and see what shows up at the dealership. They've been offering diesel engines in their trucks/SUVs for 30+ years. But hey, I can't complain about more diesel offerings from multiple auto manufacturers. Nice to have a selection! Edited June 28, 2014 by BillM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 It's been a while in the making, http://blog.caranddriver.com/toyota-tundra-does-a-titan-move-turns-to-cummins-for-a-diesel-v-8/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dracokaos Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 No reason why GM doesn't have a diesel in a 1500. The Dodge diesel was actually a motor designed for the Cadilliac STS for the Europe market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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