Re: Jeep Liberty 2.8L Turbo Diesel, is this a good engine, with a proven track record?
I had the opportunity to go on a testing trip through my employer with DC for the new HD Ram. It was a High Ambient trip which included verifying the advertised towing/hauling capacity. We had one Cummins truck set up in the range of 23,000 pounds GCW. I was riding passenger in this one as we headed out of Laughlin, NV up a steep grade towards Vegas. The Ford boys were also out there with their new Powerjoke F-250. I don't know what their weight or tranny was but the trailer looked tiny compared to ours. About 2 miles up the grade we were pulling up to their bumper. The road then kicked up and their was a passing lane. The Cummins engineer I that was driving with pulls into the passing lane and is still gaining ground on the Ford. As we pull alongside he eased the throttle and made it seem like we were struggling. Here is the funny part. We then downshifted from 6th (yes sixth!) into 5th and pulled away nicely. We had a group of 7 trucks with us on that trip and everyone had a good laugh on the radios. Nothing like 555 FtLbs of torque. Those engines are incredible. I have driven many of them and am very impressed with the HO and 6 spd combo.
I had the opportunity to go on a testing trip through my employer with DC for the new HD Ram. It was a High Ambient trip which included verifying the advertised towing/hauling capacity. We had one Cummins truck set up in the range of 23,000 pounds GCW. I was riding passenger in this one as we headed out of Laughlin, NV up a steep grade towards Vegas. The Ford boys were also out there with their new Powerjoke F-250. I don't know what their weight or tranny was but the trailer looked tiny compared to ours. About 2 miles up the grade we were pulling up to their bumper. The road then kicked up and their was a passing lane. The Cummins engineer I that was driving with pulls into the passing lane and is still gaining ground on the Ford. As we pull alongside he eased the throttle and made it seem like we were struggling. Here is the funny part. We then downshifted from 6th (yes sixth!) into 5th and pulled away nicely. We had a group of 7 trucks with us on that trip and everyone had a good laugh on the radios. Nothing like 555 FtLbs of torque. Those engines are incredible. I have driven many of them and am very impressed with the HO and 6 spd combo.