TRADED MY RUBICON FOR A SPORT ECODIESEL!! then TUNED IT!
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- Опубліковано 26 чер 2024
- WHY would you ever trade your Jeep Rubicon for a Jeep Sport S? I did... and in this video, I explain why. It's more of a motor thing because of the Ecodiesel.
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Congratulations on your new ride! Since you have connections with Epic, can’t blame you for the route you chose. Having owned Jeeps since 2004, I learned quickly that buying a basic model, then upgrading it later is definitely not cheaper. Labor alone will eat your lunch. This time I bought a 2023 Gladiator Rubicon Ecodiesel. While there will be upgrades later, it’s pretty well equipped from the factory, and has a warranty. You might want to save any deleted hardware in case regulations change in your area. These parts are incredibly expensive otherwise.
Absolutely. If I did delete I would definitely keep the parts just in case 😁 the rubicon transfer case is a bit deal I think. Especially with these ecodiesels. They have the power for sure I'd rather just have the rpms up a little bit. What do you think?
You dont buy a base model to make it a rubicon. you buy a base model to make it better than a rubicon
You know what, that's a good point. Things like the lockers that I installed are better than the stock rubicon axles. So you make a very valid point.
As a Texan hearing everything we hear down here about Canada right now, it does my heart GOOD to see people like you doing what you want! FREEDOM is amazing!
It's the only way to be!
Good adventures ahead with your new Gladiator and camping trailer. Once set up, let's see a walkaround tour of it.
Absolutely! As soon as we get out I'll film the pros and cons. I'm very curious to see where this trailer can go. They said it will go where the jeep can go. But then they watched some of the videos and said please do not take it where you take your jeep lol
2 days after I got mine I got a banks tuner and pedal commander a week later a spacer lift and 37s I love it and get 2-25 mpg and that’s not making up for 5” tire difference.I raced a newer mustang gt a few days ago and ran off and left him
That's awesome!
Awesome video...great information!! Thanks Teddy!
You are most welcome! 🤙
Nice ! Congrats on the new Jeep,trailer, and the kidlet. 🤙
Thank you 🤙really can't wait to get them all out.
Great Vid Teddy!
Thank you Dean!
Awesome job Teddy! The timing of this vlog is very ironic for me as I've been extensively researching tunes for my JL ecodiesel and almost shot Chris an email earlier today, after seeing this just now it's the kicker to go thru him for sure, thanks for your time and insight! Hope to see you in the backcountry sometime! Sam in WA state
Sam we are pretty much neighbours! Chris is currently about 1 week behind answering emails. Definitely plan on heading there for some wheeling!
The wisdom ! Even as a kid, Teddy knew to pick the Chevy with the tow hooks. My Jeep has pulled a few Chevy's out of mud by the tow hooks! 🤣
😂😂😂 See!!!! Lol
ahem mmm…. gmc.
@@blueman5924 😂😂 way better grills.
Have the Green Diesel tune on mine, and love it. Runs great. Zero issues with over 32k miles. Best truck I have owned. I went with the rubicon. Only lighting and cosmetic mods besides half bedrack, rooftop tent, stubby bumper and winch. Love it.
What’s a green diesel tune?
Party mode engaged.
All the time!!!
When you described why you chose silver, gotta admit I got the feels. Congrats on your new ride! Looking forward to watching more of your adventures!
Thank you! Ya that truck was with me from 8 years old to 30 years old. Everything from camping, to getting taken to high school, to working with my old man in construction we would just car pool in it all the way to him picking up my now wife from the airport in it lol legendary. Think the gladiator lasts 22 years?
@Unwinding Roads I think it can! You still see a lot TJs out there on the road. With the right maintenance and the upgrades you're doing, it should last a long time.
Great video Teddy and congrats on the new gladiator, it looks awesome! 😎👍
Thank you very much!!
Really great video Teddy, so much info for the off road adventure seekers. I am a bit nervous about where you will be taking the trailer I sold you. Try to keep it in one piece. Hope to meet up with you out there some day!
Thank you Harold! Hahah will be in touch!
I just subscribed!! I am officially on Team UnWinding Road🤙🏽 Keep up the good work my friend💚
Thank you very much! Welcome to the team!!
So much aftermarket support; here in Australia (the land of diesel utes) we only have the 3.6 engine option and Gladiators are a rare sight on the road. But always good to see!
It's crazy to think they are getting rid of the diesels here.
Nice!!!
You're nice!!!
6:36 That’s a lovely memory 🙌🏻
Thank you!!
@@UnwindingRoads Welcome, what’s your economy? Lt / 100km? Unloaded city driving etc?
@@DuzBee worst I've seen is 13 l/100 and best is 8 l/100 around town. On the hwy believe it or not I get between 6 and 8 l/100. People don't believe me or think it's wrong but I've hand calculated and its correct.
You actually can sell the Rubicon Factory Suspension and recoup some $$$.
Yes the Rubicon Transfer case is much better @ 4:1.
You can sell the suspension for sure. But around here sometimes they sell for 100 bux sometimes they don't sell at all...
Awesome video. As a JT Rubicon EcoDiesel owner... A lot to consider here.
That's the way to go!
Memories is the only thing we leave behind that last forever.
Very well said.
I have a Rubicon Ecodiesel with mud terrain tires, and when I tow my 5,000 lb trailer, I get 15 MPG. That's incredible towing MPG.
I honestly believe it's the best platform you can get currently.
@@UnwindingRoads I really wish Jeep would create an overlanding van on the Gladiator Ecodiesel platform, the size of a VW Westfalia. That would be the ultimate off-road camping machine.
@@djp1234 I think the promaster has the ecodiesel?
@@UnwindingRoads It's not off-road worthy. None of the vans on the market right now are off-road worthy. The Sprinters are way too big and tall for off-roading. And nothing gets as good MPG as the Ecodiesel.
@@djp1234 very true.
This is pretty cool. I bought my Jeep Gladiator Rubicon 3.6 and then started dreaming of overlanding as I came across more UA-cam videos. Looking back now I probably would get the eco-diesel, oh well, I’ll make the best of my 3.6. I had no idea about the fine tuning of the eco diesel. Pretty cool.
The tuning is the only reason I'd get the ecodiesel. The 3.6 is good! I just had mine maxxed out.
I had a offroad tent trailer. So easy to pull around. Wind doesn’t get it like a regular full body trailer.
I'm really curious to see what it can do. Ppl have told me it will go where the jeep can go.... But they don't realize where I've taken my jeeps lol
I think the part of being more expensive building vs buying is subjective depending on the skill level and resourcefulness of the "jeep" person. Agree it can be more expensive assuming someone else is doing the work especially in this "post covid" world of mark ups, parts shortages, and all the other excuses. That said, if the "jeep" person is doing their own work then it's possible to save a significant amount. Example: A person buys a JLU sport S at todays price of roughly $40k that includes like the 24S option package or something similar. They sell their existing axles and are resourceful enough (and have patience), they'll likely find someone selling wide track M210/M220 rubi axles at a great price which means it will have 4.10 gears and lockers. As for transfer case factory pricing is actually half the cost of an Atlas if bought new from MOPAR online. Add all that up and the only thing missing is leather seats (which you can do a Katskin upgrade), the highline fenders (which aren't that expensive to buy separately or just go to an aftermarket fender anyway), and the electronic sway bar disconnect (which is cool, but something else to worry about later down the road, or you have to air down anyway so why not just have a manual disconnect or an AntiRock). As you mentioned the aftermarket switch panel looks factory and has several more switches than the OEM Rubicon so other than that you've built a Rubicon. I mentioned all this because a close friend of mine loves my set up as seen on my channel jeepNdirt and is looking to get into a JT after having spent 18 years in his LJ. We recently went online, practiced with online jeep builder tool and then sourced the items I mentioned above here in Georgia (USA) and came up about $12K to $15K cheaper than buying the Rubicon in today's market every time we went in. Funny thing is, the MOPAR parts website shows Rubi axles pretty inexpensive but there are several part numbers that you really have to sort through to make sure you're comparing apples to apples. But as the guy mentions below, if the work is being done by a shop then absolutely, the labor will eat up that difference.
Very well said!!!!!
That’s a solid ass build dude! 💪
Thank you! It's definitely getting there!
Family time is what the world needs more than anything now. Love the content. Also you could double for actor Frank Grillo
Hahahaha ya. I did the face swap thing with a picture of him and we looked the same. Lol
@@UnwindingRoads yep
I would consider it a plus because if you we’re going to swap out the axles to Dana 60’s or more, so if that was in your plan on either one than you saved some money.
That makes alot more sense. I haven't gone that far with this.... Yet..... 😂
Sounds like you found the right shop to deal with the problematic Italian diesel.
The motor is not the problem, it's the mandated emissions that plagues these motors. Loving mine so far anyway. Knock on wood lol
Ballpark price on tuning and deleting?
@@bryanstaten5585 about 3000 Canadian. Not that I would know 😂😉
great video teddy.
Thank you Rob!
Fantastic video!! Did not expect that level of production quality. Been researching the eco-D gladiator cause I think I want one. This helped
It's an absolute monster on the trails once you have gear in it or bigger tires. I honestly believe right now it's the best platform for overlanding. The difference isn't when it's stock VS stock... But loaded VS loaded is where the ecodiesel blows away anything else.
HI TEDDY 👋
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR TWO NEW ADDITIONS TO YOUR FAMILY, PLUS THE NEW POP UP CAMPER TOO . CAN'T WAIT TO SEE HOW EVERYTHING GOES FOR YOU & YOUR FAMILY . ENJOYING THE NEW JEEP 🚙 , NEW POP UP CAMPER , PLUS THE NEW LITTLE ONE GETTING USE TO YOUR LIFESTYLE. BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! ENJOYED 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 GOD BLESS YOU ALL ALWAYS ON YOUR ADVENTURES 🙏 THANK YOU 🙏
QUESTION AIR LOCKERS 🤔 MANUAL LOCKERS 🤔 ?
Thank you very much! I went with the eaton e locker and hooked it up to the voswitch switch panel. No complaints there it's perfect!
@@UnwindingRoads MY NEPHEW IS LIFTING MY 1999 FORD F150 XLT 4.6L EXTENDED CAB 4X4 ! I KNOW SHOULD OF DONE IT WHEN SHE WAS YOUNGER , ALMOST 300,000 MILES ON EVERYTHING ORIGINAL . JUST LOVE THE BODY STYLE. JUST FOR BACK ROADS & MAYBE BEACH ⛱ IN BETWEEN ATLANTIC OCEAN & APPALACHIAN MOUNTAINS ⛰ MAINLY CAMPING 🏕 PLEASE HAVE FUN & BE SAFE ON YOUR ADVENTURES & HUNTING !
Sick
Thank you!
Looking dope man. Can u put a reduction / crawl box on the tx case say from like advanced adapters for better crawl gearing and get shorter drive shaft?
Thank you! I'm not sure? I know these motors don't like low rpm high torque situations, so I think I might get the rubicon transfer case in the future....
Rollin Coal
Not much lol
You basically turned it into a Rubicon. Looks good though.
Thank you! I really want that 4:1 transfer care though
I wish the tune can lean out so no black smoke. That would be an ideal tune for me. Even deleted it should NOT smoke on a prefect tune.
Correct. This tune does not smoke unless wide open throttle under load. The cleanest tune on the market.
@@UnwindingRoads It is the best out of he ECU tunes but to stop the smoke, you would need Martin who makes the tune "FINE" tuning to get it right. Now for the guy that wants to delete they have no choice but to do do it with an ECU flash but 1000% person you, your wife and kids are inhaling soot and nitrogen oxides which is highly carcinogenic. It's a considerable risk unfortunately and lots of good studies on lab rats on it and humans. To bad there is no free lunch in this. What some do is do a tune and turn EGR off for that aspect and let the DPF burn the soot. The big rigs are using Pittsburg Power Fuel Catalyst. That BURNS it all and keeps everything looking new! Even with the EGR on it looks new! You have to see the posts with the big rigs on it. The other item is the catch can. That solves most issues alone.
@@UnwindingRoads Unfortunately you would need to have Martin do a "Fine" tune to get the richness out of a tune. A prefect tune should NOT smoke but that can only be done with a fine tune on each truck. Can't do that for all, so everyone gets the same tune. This is were the Banks Derringer shines over the ECU tune. It keeps AF to exact stock but of coarse that doesn't matter much to some especially for a full deleted truck. Now I love the idea of deleting but keep in mind soot and nitrogen oxides are highly carcinogenic. To you and everyone around like the wife and kids. Lots of good studies with lab rats and humans on it. One option I was thinking is to do the EGR only but there is a way to keep that clean with it on. You run a catch can and use Pittsburgh Power Fuel Catalyst. It burns soot and keeps it all clean. The big rig guys run it and love it with some running over 400k no DPF or EGR issues anymore. You would need to join thier groups to read there postings.
@@Good-luck-Jonathan I'm not interested in a fool device. Everyone would be running the same tune designed for most people. So I figure I fall into that category. As you can see in the video there's no black smoke. This is just hearsay but I've heard thst grass no longer grows along side California hwys from the ammonia coming from the trucks running def. That said I'm sure without any doubt there's things that are very unhealthy about that as well. Heck even the Ev vehicles put out a ton of radiation. Gotta go with what works for you and makes you feel the most comfortable.
@@UnwindingRoads I know it's not for everyone but services a purpose for some of us but I willing to bet that you get less smoke with it then a full tune due to how it uses the OBD port for data on adjusting the AF. There is black smoke! What do you mean no black smoke? It's not rolling coal type smoke but it's there for sure. Look at 25:24 mark under the tow tune. You see nice smoke on take off and during shifts. That is wasted fuel. Then at the 40whp tune at 26:30 your blowing a lot of smoke man. That why If you can fine tune it with Martin who made the tune, that would be the best if possible. The 80whp tune is awesome power but must smoke like crazy since it is not fine tuned. Never herd or seen that on the hwys here but ammonia is not what comes out. The SCR coverts it to harmless nitrogen. Interesting just saw this vid. ua-cam.com/video/PEtJswdHWjA/v-deo.html Yea it would need a deep study on EMF on the body. They also strip mine the planet for lithium and ignore that damage to the earth. Here in cali we now have renewable diesel. Made with mostly soy oil and it's good stuff. Less smoke and high cetane. They might expand it all over. Let see. BTW what are you getting L/KM on the gauge with your current setup and what tune do you use normally?
I hope you swap the front axle when you re-gear.
Maybe a prorock44?
The ecodiesel has the heavy duty axles front and rear. Unless there's something else I'm missing? (I'm definitely not an expert by any means) I kept the stock axles.
At least here in America, you can't get the 4:1 transfer case in the Eco Diesel Rubicon...can only get it with the gas engine...tried to get it online and at the dealer for an Eco Diesel Rubicon.
Wow I didn't know that!
Congratulations on your purchase and newborn!
Just wondering, does having your ecodiesel tuned affect your warranty?
Yes it does. But it also gets rid of any of the problems you'd need warranty for Hahaha jokes....
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You answered my question in the first minute. I'm only using a Gladiator for hunting mostly on sloppy logging and forest roads. It doesn't make sense to upgrade a Sport S when a stock Rubicon serves my needs. But I am debating if a Mojave might be even better?
That really depends on of you're going to be loading it up. The 3.6 does just fine before tires and gear. It's once you add the things that the ecodiesel really shines. Especially when it comes to fuel efficiency. Stock to stock not much different, but loaded the ecodiesel is almost twice as economical as the 3.6...
@@UnwindingRoads Understood. I'm really impressed and enjoy your adventures across Canada and would like to visit one day. However I don't have your skills so I'll be a typical tourist on paved roads. It's beautiful country!
I've been putting off buying a Gladiator until I found one with the options I want. The selection has been limited but that seems to be changing. As a hunter I don't trailer or haul heavy loads. The roads I traverse are both muddy and sandy and deeply rutted from logging trucks. I'm blessed to live close so I'm in the woods (day trips) probably 50 times a year. I'd guess half a dozen timers a year the roads aren't passable. My trucks get hard use.
Thanks and best of luck in your travels!
@@dantimber the great news is you can lift and get decent size tires easily. The 3.6 is more quiet than the diesel.
The moment you throw a decent lift kit and shocks on a Rubicon you've basically more than made up for the Mojave's stock ride advantage. Meanwhile adding a front locker, sway bar disconnect, and as mentioned in the video the Rubicon's transfer case is more expensive.
This is cool information given I just bought a 2023 jt ecodiesel.
Heck ya! Congratulations!!!
@@UnwindingRoads I already have a email sent to Chris lol. Thank you for sharing
@@81selfmade1 he'll help you out. He really understands these things
@@UnwindingRoads It definitely seems that way from your video. Dude is quick too. He's already responding to my email haha. Do you guys not have weekends up there? Lol
@@81selfmade1 he usually takes a week or so to answer emails lol you got lucky! Let him know I sent you so he doesn't think he's wasted time and money sponsoring the channel 😂
Nice rig ! I do myself have the eco diesel and absolutely love it.
I have upgraded to 4.5 evo with the kings , I soon to hope to modify other things like what GINGER said when you go to 4.5 lift.
I do see the need to re gear soon.
Question is would you have gone to 4:88 instead of 4:56 with you towing that trailer ?
I plan on getting 38 inch tires. I think the 4.56 is already a little short on 37s. I definitely wouldn't go 4.88 even to tow. Maybe if I had 40 inch tires that would be the move. Also you made the right choice. I think I will also upgrade to 4.5 inch lift.
@@UnwindingRoads thanks for replying. I appreciate your feedback on the 4:56 , no plans yet to move up to 40’s. It’s gonna be a challenge to change 37’s already. Btw congrats on your new addition to the fam 🙏. I will send you my photo of the rig on IG
@@roncua6900 sounds good!
That's quite the stance on the trailer. have you chosen a rack system yet?
Yes I have but working on the details of another rack.
Looks like a great new set up.
What’s the long term reliability on these eco diesels? I had one diesel years ago and swore I’d never have another. The same problems over and over again.
There has to be some companies in the states with expertise Epic and that diesel company have. There must be but I haven’t found them. Having those two companies, especially Epic, would be a huge asset.
Ecodiesel owners canada can absolutely answer any questions you have about these motors. Hard to say on their long term reliability. These motors have been known to blown up and have major emissions problems. But it seems to all be due to the emissions system. Really hard to say what it would be like long term. I'm going to find out!
The EcoD Sport has better cargo capacity than the Rubi EcoD and 6500lb tow capacity vs 6k
If your going to rock crawl, the 4:1 in the rubicon transfer case invalidates any savings you would get by going with a sport IMO.
Agreed. I really miss that 4:1
Were you able to fit the 37 inch spare underneath? Very nice truck.
Thank you! Apparently you can! I didn't try....
Use the Clayton rear track bar and it’ll fit without airing it down.
great vid teddy! I tryed to buy a jeep and ended up with a ram? is that normal?
Yes. Because you love cv axles. ❤️
Alright now bring the camper to the mack! lmao
😂😂 That's an absolute no go hahahaha
What bout the 5.3 in. Screen, how you go about replace that to the bigger 7.2 inch? I’m have trouble find gps/radio fits.
Mine came with the bigger... I got lucky. Apparently there are some android screens. Check out Ozarks overland I believe they made the android tablet conversion.
@@UnwindingRoads will do thanks!
Very informative content i just bought my first ecodiesel couple weeks ago from white rock dodge thinking of tuning it how was it after the tune? Thanks
Congratulations!! It's a completely different truck after the tune. White Rock dodge is putting on a customer appreciation run. Contact them for more info. I will be there and show you.
@@UnwindingRoads when is that I would like to join thank you
@@yota3721 I believe the next one is in June. Contact your salesman, or Kevin Kew for more information. Looking forward to seeing you!
@@UnwindingRoads ok will do thanks
Great video!! Does “tuning” the diesel void the warranty?
It does. But it also saves your motor from the problems you'd need warranty for.... At bare minimum I would highly recommend shutting off the EGR, and keeping everything else in tact.
@@UnwindingRoads cool man thanks, I’m holding out to see if these prices come down a touch over this year. It will be an interesting year to see especially if they dealers aren’t selling any units.
@@jasonbecker4613 its going to be an interesting game with the ecodiesels. I think 2023 is their last year of them. Making them either very sought after or completely avoided lol
@@UnwindingRoads yes I believe so
I got rid of my junk eco diesel wrangler and got a gas gladiator. Eco diesel blows
Gasser is definitely the way to go if not loading up. My gasser was maxed out. What problems did your eco have?
The diesel doesn't need a regear with bigger tires, unless you're going to 40s
Sure does. The ecodiesel crankshaft bearing does not like low rpm high load situations. I saw an email about it.... Better to get those rpms up especially with the bigger tires. It'll do it for sure, but it's not good for it.
@@UnwindingRoads interesting everyone on the Gladiator Forum saying otherwise, but they're not the service techs or engineers. 🤷🏼♂️
@@SaltySeabee nono you're correct. It will absolutely do it. Power is not the issue. Just these motors have been known to go boom. We know why, and how to fix the problem.... Just not allowed to talk about it 😂
IF I was going to delete or even tune (for off-road only purposes) I’d be concerned about my warranty.. would it be thrown out the window for something like that?
Best thing to do is email Chris. He'll tell you what you should and shouldn't do. At bare minimum I would shut off the EGR and save the motor. Everyone I know has had EGR problems.... Including myself with my ram. That way you keep everything in tact. You will still use def, still have regens, but nothing physically changes.
still why ? it was good truck and now to rebuild from start, when your old one was deleted
The old one was awesome. If it could tow the trailer as well as the ecodiesel I would have had no problem keeping it.
Three questions , did Jeep address the issue of the motor “De-rating “ and limp modeing basically when towing or climbing long hills , like what happened with casey250 and the epic blue gladiator . That in itself would be a definite no go for me.. second did ya get the dent fixed on the passenger side front fender yet ? Oh and one more thing , did Jeep address the “Leaking timing cover “ on the eco diesel ? I know it was a problem with all of them Ram and Jeep alike ..
the derate happens due to the cooling system in the gladiators. The most important thing someone can get is a monitor to check throttle position. Gearing down and applying less throttle helps. My tune SHOULD get rid of any derate problems. I think the timing cover was a gen 2 thing, I could be wrong. I just asked about it. Will let you know what I find.
@@UnwindingRoads did ya fix the dent lol😂 im like OCD about dents , when i get one on my jeep i gotta get it fixed right away or it drives me nuts😂😂
@@PhatboyHD88 I am going to weld the hole, have a scar, and cover it with some Metalcloak skins! Someone convinced me that the scar tells a story.
Are you getting trouble with warranty because of the tune? I'm considering following your lead with EOC because the exhaust filter warning sucks. I got my 2022 EcoDiesel Gladiator from white rock dodge. I heard they are more understandable in terms of mods over warranty.
Email Sales@ecodieselownerscanada.com let them know Unwinding Roads sent you. I do not want to say publicly what's what. But they will definitely be able to answer the questions so you can make an informed decision.
Yea, I just found and watched the entire video, specially the two parts when you visit Chris shop. Although some stuff cannot be said online 🙈, which I totally understand, your video was very informative. This EcoDiesel emission system is pure hypocrisy. It accumulates soot when you're driving harder then later forces you to drive steady on a highway to release the accumulated in a way that meets the lbs/km requirements on a trip that did not need to happen 🤦
@@LeoHolanda_CANBR exactly. It's unbelievable the difference in these things without that crap. Not that I would know.... Lol
@@UnwindingRoads 🤣🤣🤣
When you shut off the EGR for your tune did that make your check engine light come on? Or does the tune handle that as well?
I'm literally on the fence about getting a ecodiesel......This tune may be just what I am looking for to make me pull the trigger.
@@Lunacy0315 no check engine lights at all. The down side is you'll drink more def by shutting off the EGR. But it saves your motor.
@@UnwindingRoads Thanks so much for the reply!
@@Lunacy0315 anytime! If I can help I will! Cheers!
Do you have the transmission tune?
I didn't at the time of this video but I do now. I didn't notice much of a difference with everyday driving except the downshifting was nowhere near as aggressive on the new trans tune. I liked the stock tune better until.... It learned my drive style and when I need to pass people it's a huge difference. It shifts so fast now.
@@UnwindingRoads thanks, I just installed the trans tune today so we'll see.
Why didn't you do the Banks tune, it has more power?
Because the banks fuel rail booster only makes 5whp when dynod.
I wanted ACTUAL performance gains, with proper fuel timing pre and post injection, without pushing my HPFP beyond its capabilities. As well as fuel economy gains. And reduced EGT temps and reduced engine temps. Banks doesnt change timing parameters, all it does is juice up fuel rail pressure but doesn't change any of the actual properties required for a clean burning performance gain. I've personally been at EOC twice now where they were taking banks out for their stuff.
@@UnwindingRoads can you post the link, i am interested in seeing the results on the Banks. Are you talking the Derringer Tuner?
@@kent426 best thing to do is just email EOC. They have all the facts and figures. I can only speak from my experience and what they have told me. I have 100 percent trust in them, and my truck is happy about the mods they've done....
@@kent426 here's a link to a thread that just went up 4 hours ago. You can see in the comments the problems people have running it.
facebook.com/share/p/4fBXBEiKzTKUvYee/?mibextid=oFDknk
Ecodiesel has great economy and power, but $230 oil changes are tough to swallow. $97 oil filter is crazy. My 2018 Ecodiesel filter is much cheaper. Truck looks good and will be great soon. 👍
Ya I don't think you save much money there. Maybe save a bit on fuel, but I run additive, plus def, plus those expensive oil changes.... But you're paying for the power.
That (expensive maintenance) is only one reason I didn't want a diesel (or anything turbo) -- mine (2021 Gladiator Rubicon) has the V6 Pentastar gas engine. No regrets.
Also, I wanted something "Rubicon like" so instead of "going cheap" trying to make a lower trim into a Rubicon, I GOT a Rubicon right up front. Even if a lower-trim "Rubicon upgrades" ($$$$ as you noted) DID equal a Rubicon performance-wise, it'd STILL not be a Rubicon and wouldn't sell as well (resale vale) as a real Rubicon would. I just didn't have the inclination to mess with all that nonsense: Get what you want right up front, as-is from the factory -- with complete factory warranty on everything as well -- and be done with it.
"Jeep Wave"
-- BR
@@billredding2000 that's one thing I touched on in a previous video that I didn't talk about here. Resale value is way higher with the rubicon.
i change my own oil: penzoil and oem filter= $120
@@treypsillos9037 I just bought a filter from ac delco supplier my cost was $84 dollars. I own a shop so i get discounted rate. This is for the 2022 models. my 2018 was $14. So your getting a good deal on filters. I did find them cheaper online but no inventory from mopar. New model requires filter and housing cap. Stupid idea