Alabama thread!

The aussy turbo diesels are badass. I just want a 4banger TD

 

Cummins has pretty much got a lock on diesel at the moment, but the industry is changing. We are being told that the next generation of diesels, after the ones being developed now, will be the last.

That 4BT Cummins offers for the Jeeps is pretty sweet.

 

I just know more people that have had diesels and had issues, than I do that havent had issues. I myself dont have much knowledge or care to about diesels but for the simple reason that the majority I personally know have had issues makes me avoid it.

 

Believe it or not, the diesel platform is actually simpler than the gas platform. With that being said, I would love for Toyota to release a 4 cyl TD in the states and even an upgraded 6 cyl TD. But with the way things are going, never gonna happen.

 

oh I do know that, I never said anything about the design or blah blah whatever. just personal experience I know more with issues than I do without. therefore I avoid. tis all.

 

A diesel engine is a piece of equipment that needs to be constantly maintained. It's not a change the oil and filter every 5K miles and keep rolling deal.

 

Right, I am curious if the same issues are as persistent in the smaller diesels like the are in the full size v8/v10 diesels

 

i dunno

i have had friends with the diesel vw's that had issues, and those are smaller lol.

 

phenomenal sales pitch lol

 

Yea, as I typed that the VW diesel issues were the first thing that came to mind. But I think their issues came from more of a design issue rather than just having typical diesel issues.

 

oh here's one on the floor, different than the lighting the other photo had..

 

All diesels now days pretty much suffer from the same ailments and they are all related to emissions regulations. The basic design is pretty perfect, its the EGR making the engine crap in it's own mouth that destroys them.

 

not many other smaller diesels around here that've been really "tested" that I know of. I know the colorados or whatever have a new one but that's not long enough to know.

 

Our current engine is rated B90 to 1,200,000 miles, meaning 90% of the engines will make it to 1.2 million without a major overhaul. You're gonna have a hard time fitting it in your Taco though.

 

Fords and chevys yes all day. We are talking about toyotas here man. You know they will be reliable.

 

maybe. I don't know anything about 'em if it's going to be something new. sure, all the ones in other countries seem to hold up well, but with their latest drivetrain in the tacoma I don't have much confidence in their first attempt at diesels in them

 

The 3.5?

 

Nothings wrong with my drivetrain. Starts everyday and run like a champ. And it will do so for many years and miles to come. Just cause its powerband is up higher and the trans gearing is super steap doesnt make it unreliable. Jerk

 

Oh oh! Anyone want to buy a Spruce Mica????