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    Diesel for overlanding- are you happy with the choice?

    I think Starbucks is a waste of money
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    Diesel for overlanding- are you happy with the choice?

    i have a diesel tractor, diesel grand cherokee, and a diesel ram 3500. I am happy!
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    2017 Dodge Ram 2500 - An Overland work in Progress

    Are you planning to go to Alaska?
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    WTB...RAM 2500/3500 OEM 17” wheels

    Just as title says....prefer SE USA or Midwest. Will be traveling to MI in early June. Prefer OEM wheels off Laramie, Longhorn, etc. Thanks.
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    SSF556 Build Up - 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD

    She has been designated to airport duty.....
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    2010 Jeep WK Grand Cherokee Limited Build

    Issues? Like 24-25 MPG fully loaded and over 400 torque? 110,000 miles on my diesel and no issues...knock on wood!
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    2010 Jeep WK Grand Cherokee Limited Build

    Only thing that would make this perfect would have been a diesel engine....;)
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    06 Grand Cherokee Build

    Always good to see another WK!
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    How much does your expo Jeep weigh?

    Fully loaded, with camping gear, fuel, wife and dog my 2008 WK CRD = 6500 pounds....that much weight is where diesel power shines!
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    New JLR

    Very Nice!
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    SSF556 Build Up - 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD

    Exactly...and the ARB has being doing great!
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    SSF556 Build Up - 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD

    Now 107,000 miles and still getting 23+ MPG
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    SSF556 Build Up - 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD

    Yes..going great at 105,000 miles
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    modern diesel for overlanding in developing countries - post your solutions

    You can a buy a 2007 or a 2008 Sprinter with the V6 OM642 diesel engine and then remove the DPF. There are tuners out there that have deletes. The OM642 is a great engine and should provides years of reliable service.
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    SSF556 Build Up - 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD

    Hello...sorry for the late delay. It cost me about $600 to have it installed....I bought the locker used from this site.
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    Full JL Specs released

    What hassle? Is going 600+ miles on a tank of diesel a hassle. Filling up DEF every 10,000 miles a hassle?
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    Full JL Specs released

    For all the reasons you stated there will always be a diesel in my driveway. Plus back in 2009 when gasoline became scarce in the Southeast I was able to find diesel. Just as a comparison 2016 MB GLE 350 Gas powered V6 = 19mpg 2016 MB GLE 300 diesel powered I4 = 30+ mpg Same vehicle...
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    Full JL Specs released

    Dont get much more old school than a 300 sd. Night and day comparison. If you haven’t driven a modern diesel engine I would suggest going for a test drive.
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    Full JL Specs released

    I concur totally..there is no need for the 3.0 Diesel....my GLE300 D has a 4 cylinder 2.1L Diesel 201hp/369 torque and it gets 30mpg driving at 80mph. It handles the weight of the GLE350 fine 5,000lbs. I have towed a 2000# trailer from MI to SC with no issues. It is not a rocket ship but...
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    what to do?

    buy a new radiator cap...they do go bad.
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