HTHM Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 2600rpm doing 110 is brutal. Oh, I agree, 1700 would be plenty of power with that engine. my 1.6l accent revs 2800 at those speeds too That is a gas engine, 2800 is roughly 60% of red line, on a diesel that is 50% of redline. *percentages made up on the spot and may not reflect an accurate rendering of the facts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scugpg Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 (edited) Guys how are your ecodiesels running? So far so good with mine. Putting down great mpgs too. Recent trip still over 1/2 tank and includes 350kms of towing around 2000lbs. Edited June 27, 2015 by Spooled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecmilley Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 were seeing a fair amount of 15's getting towed in with seized engines at low km's cranks wiping bearings out guess there trying to build em to fast with demand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch4113 Posted June 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 (edited) were seeing a fair amount of 15's getting towed in with seized engines at low km's cranks wiping bearings out guess there trying to build em to fast with demand It is a small number - something to do with a part over torqued in the lower end. Edited June 28, 2015 by Tupelo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch4113 Posted June 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 Guys how are your ecodiesels running? So far so good with mine. Putting down great mpgs too. Recent trip still over 1/2 tank and includes 350kms of towing around 2000lbs. Running great. Almost at 30K. Engine seems to be much more alive - guessing it is starting to break in a little. Best mileage has hovered around 28/29mp - I probably won't hit 30 as I do tend to drive a little quick. Actually having a hard time not squealing the tires now - pretty much at every take off. If I don't want it to happen - I put it in 4W Auto at least until after take off...lol. Boat is ready to go, so towing season should begin in a couple of weeks for me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scugpg Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 I'm at 5k so looks like it will be a while before break in:) I still see cats failing on the 14's but no reports on the 15s after they updated the part and software a few times prior to 15 launch. Diesel is now under $1.00 which is nice! Aside from wearing nitrile gloves at the pump it's really not any different than a gas aside from filling up less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch4113 Posted June 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 I'm at 5k so looks like it will be a while before break in:) I still see cats failing on the 14's but no reports on the 15s after they updated the part and software a few times prior to 15 launch. Diesel is now under $1.00 which is nice! Aside from wearing nitrile gloves at the pump it's really not any different than a gas aside from filling up less. I think the CAT failure was only in the 2W drive - something to do with a vibration that would cause it to crack. For the fill up - I just use paper towel from the windshield wash station - wrap it around the pump handle...lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 I'm about to leave for a 1000 km trip, will let you know how my older Mercedes does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scugpg Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 I think the CAT failure was only in the 2W drive - something to do with a vibration that would cause it to crack. For the fill up - I just use paper towel from the windshield wash station - wrap it around the pump handle...lol. In the GC's appears to be both drive trains. The manifold issue doesn't seem to be an issue talked about compared to the rams. Paper towel idea is a good one will deinitely do that if I'm out of gloves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecmilley Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 I'm at 5k so looks like it will be a while before break in:) I still see cats failing on the 14's but no reports on the 15s after they updated the part and software a few times prior to 15 launch. Diesel is now under $1.00 which is nice! Aside from wearing nitrile gloves at the pump it's really not any different than a gas aside from filling up less. they changed how the cats were made along with software updates helped the scr's live better, the "white wash" coating over the precious metal was cracking and flaking off plugging up the exhaust, cold def hitting hot ceramics not a good mix, hopefully sorted out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecmilley Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 don't worry about the engine to much, my hemi just dropped a valve and seized up on a proven engine with fairly low k's happens to every brand. one thing with the diesels is there with the emissions where gas was in 1976 gonna be some teething issues sorting out def fluid, particulate filters oxidizing cats ect there a whole bunch going on thats fairly new technology Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduster23 Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Diesel has been roughly the same at 109 all year..... so can't complain with cost. I love my 15 eco diesel big horn. Paid 50k out the door well equipped. Mileage is also incredible at about 7-8l hwy and <10 l combined average. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Diesel is under a dollar right now in a lot of places.. Closer to the city you get the cheaper it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ironmaker Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 (edited) I admire the lengths some of you will go to get the max MPG from a vehicle. Absolutely nothing wrong with that. When my gas gauge goes to 1/4 I fill it up. That's about the extent of my thought process when it comes to fuel management. Actually that's not 100% true, I always make sure I push the trailering button on my Silverado when I pull a trailer and then watch the fuel gauge. The truck did not come with the fuel management option, I'm glad it didn't otherwise I would be monitoring it constantly like I did with my 81' Eldorado. That pig would go to a 1/4 tank constantly. Edited June 29, 2015 by Old Ironmaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 What is the reason for the rubber glove on diesel? The exposure to diesel on your hands is minimal while filling is it a safety issue or just not wanting diesel on/in the vehicle? Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scugpg Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 What is the reason for the rubber glove on diesel? The exposure to diesel on your hands is minimal while filling is it a safety issue or just not wanting diesel on/in the vehicle? Art A lot of pump handles seem to have fuel on them and it doesn't evaporate like gasoline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 I never use rubber gloves when filling up, although I make sure the handle isn't soaked in diesel either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch4113 Posted July 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 Thought I would share a recent trip to Bobs Lake. Total round trip mileage was 728 KM's - Barrie to Bobs Lake, and return. We went highway 12/7. Did the trip on one tank - though I was getting worried as we got back to Barrie (low fuel light was on - and you don't want to run out of Fuel on a Diesel). Fuelly numbers - 19.1 MPG, which is about what I usually get when towing. (18.5 Smokercraft). I got better mileage then my Brother's F150 Ecoboost - and he was not towing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 Best mileage for mine ever was this week, 423km, 42l of fuel works out to a whopping 28 mpg imp. Mind you all highway and pretty much empty, but for a heavy 3/4T, not bad. Back to the ECO-Blah Ford, my sons can't get 22mpg empty on the highway, 8-9 mpg pulling a 3k cargo trailer. Continuous engine problems of miss firing that Ford has no fix for except replacing spark plugs every 4-5 thou km. 3 weeks ago the rear end grenaded, complete junk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister G Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 THE VERY BEST MILEAGE has always been a Chevy pickup truck because most time they sat at the dealership waiting in line for it's turn to be repaired, thus never using any fuel....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaf4 Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Speaking of Chevy, I eagerly await... http://m.chevrolet.com/culture/article/colorado-zr2-off-road-truck.html#.VbbjXfcpA0M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 370 lb ft at 1000 rpm is nuts in a 1/4 ton. Hopefully they stick to the concept and equip the zr2's with 35's straight from the factory. I have my doubts about that though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSimon Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 These new diesel trucks and SUVs are really nice. But they are so expensive that it doesn't make economical sense to buy one. Interest on long loans and depreciation of a new vehicle will MORE than offset any savings from mileage. Over a 16 year period, buying TWO used pickups will still be $25k cheaper than buying a brand new Ram diesel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavertail Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 These new diesel trucks and SUVs are really nice. But they are so expensive that it doesn't make economical sense to buy one. Interest on long loans and depreciation of a new vehicle will MORE than offset any savings from mileage. Over a 16 year period, buying TWO used pickups will still be $25k cheaper than buying a brand new Ram diesel. Ain't that the truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaf4 Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Lol yup, I can wait a few years to buy a used one I can let someone else pay the depreciation while I save to pay it in one go haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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