Hello TC,OK.. IMO It will create More soot, and Mileage will be effected, Many 2017-18 Owners that use the truck for DD use are having problems early on, How do I knows this Because 17-18 Owners have come here after 36K miles after dealer cannot promise the repair will be covered under the 100K miles or the current emissions warranty, All have claimed 1-3GPM less than 14-16 Owners.
I don't do service work anymore, I do more manufacturing of Fuel and engine parts, etc. I do a lot of software updates and diagnostics , I see by the Data what's going on. I also have shops around N/A that called for service help, I probably have more Resources than any Private company in N/A. I have deep connections into FCA.. 100s of ED Owners have called and Talked to Me over the Years.
I’ve had a Jeep GC Ecodiesel since 2020 (it’s a 2014). I’ve had the AEM performed back in 2020 and since then I would periodically get a message that would pop up on my cluster that read “exhaust regeneration in progress, continue driving”. Well on February 11, 2021 that message popped up, and shortly thereafter a “low oil pressure” message popped up on the cluster while I was on the highway. About 5 minutes later there was a loud clunking and the vehicle automatically shifted into neutral and I made my way onto the shoulder of the highway. After not being able to get the vehicle to a dealership for a month (bc they were sooo busy) I finally got it there. After two weeks of having the vehicle, the service writer called me and said I need a new engine, but couldn’t give me a full diagnosis. His words were “it’s not worth it… it may be a lower end rod, or rod bearings”. He also says it’s not covered under the extended warranty that was issued in conjunction with the class- action lawsuit filed against FCA.
Please advise if you know of any resources that can help us out… I still owe about $10k on this truck and I bought it for my wife and children, and now we are a vehicle short but still having to pay a car note. The dealership is nooooo help!
Thanks in advance!