Come on, more diesels!
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Come on, more diesels!
Though emissions are getting stricter, diesel engines are "getting with the times"
They're awsome!
Imagine, a diesel Hummer H3 would be AWSOME; way more power, longer-lasting engine, low end, it could tow a lot more.
Diesel Jeep GC would be great, diesel Envoy, Suburban, diesel 4runner, FJ Cruiser
Whadya think? They can get better mileage, tow way better, and last longer...so why not?
They're awsome!
Imagine, a diesel Hummer H3 would be AWSOME; way more power, longer-lasting engine, low end, it could tow a lot more.
Diesel Jeep GC would be great, diesel Envoy, Suburban, diesel 4runner, FJ Cruiser
Whadya think? They can get better mileage, tow way better, and last longer...so why not?
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Re: Come on, more diesels!
Originally Posted by mr00jimbo
Though emissions are getting stricter, diesel engines are "getting with the times"
They're awsome!
Imagine, a diesel Hummer H3 would be AWSOME; way more power, longer-lasting engine, low end, it could tow a lot more.
Diesel Jeep GC would be great, diesel Envoy, Suburban, diesel 4runner, FJ Cruiser
Whadya think? They can get better mileage, tow way better, and last longer...so why not?
They're awsome!
Imagine, a diesel Hummer H3 would be AWSOME; way more power, longer-lasting engine, low end, it could tow a lot more.
Diesel Jeep GC would be great, diesel Envoy, Suburban, diesel 4runner, FJ Cruiser
Whadya think? They can get better mileage, tow way better, and last longer...so why not?
The Dodge Ram engine for 2007 goes from 5.9 to 6.7 liters and actually loses a bit of horsepower, due to 2007 truck emission standards.
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Re: Come on, more diesels!
I agree completely!!! My wife and I love our Jetta TDI. I think it would be really cool to see a 1/2 ton Silverado achieve 25mpg in average driving. Plus, ULSD is coming online to help with the emissions.
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Re: Come on, more diesels!
Originally Posted by Clean97Z
I agree completely!!! My wife and I love our Jetta TDI. I think it would be really cool to see a 1/2 ton Silverado achieve 25mpg in average driving. Plus, ULSD is coming online to help with the emissions.
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Re: Come on, more diesels!
Originally Posted by mr00jimbo
Diesel Jeep GC would be great, diesel Envoy, Suburban, diesel 4runner, FJ Cruiser
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Re: Come on, more diesels!
Originally Posted by 97z28/m6
A 4.0 I6 turbo diesel in the H3, I'm telling you guys, would KICK ***!
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Re: Come on, more diesels!
I've been saying this for years.
Trouble is - oil companies do not want diesels in our gas dependant north america.
Think about the next step - Diesel Hybrids.
Hybrids deliver fantastic economy town but don't shine on the highway.
Diesels are gold on the highway and not as good in town.
Combine those........and WOW!
Trouble is - oil companies do not want diesels in our gas dependant north america.
Think about the next step - Diesel Hybrids.
Hybrids deliver fantastic economy town but don't shine on the highway.
Diesels are gold on the highway and not as good in town.
Combine those........and WOW!
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Re: Come on, more diesels!
Originally Posted by Pandamonkey
I've been saying this for years.
Trouble is - oil companies do not want diesels in our gas dependant north america.
Think about the next step - Diesel Hybrids.
Hybrids deliver fantastic economy town but don't shine on the highway.
Diesels are gold on the highway and not as good in town.
Combine those........and WOW!
Trouble is - oil companies do not want diesels in our gas dependant north america.
Think about the next step - Diesel Hybrids.
Hybrids deliver fantastic economy town but don't shine on the highway.
Diesels are gold on the highway and not as good in town.
Combine those........and WOW!
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Re: Come on, more diesels!
Originally Posted by mr00jimbo
See? Sweet car eh? Fast and 40 mpg!
A 4.0 I6 turbo diesel in the H3, I'm telling you guys, would KICK ***!
A 4.0 I6 turbo diesel in the H3, I'm telling you guys, would KICK ***!
If so then just wait, they are coming
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Re: Come on, more diesels!
Originally Posted by teal98
That Jetta is too dirty to be sold in CA, NY, MA, ME, and VT. ULSD is not enough to clean it up. It's going to need some sort of NOx adsorber or urea injection. It's also too dirty for 2007 all over the country, which is why there won't be any 2007 model diesel Jettas.
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Re: Come on, more diesels!
Originally Posted by Clean97Z
Sure, but these are problems that can be fixed and will be fixed. VW will be back in 2008 meeting the emission requirements. Diesel is still the way to go.
The environmentalists are the ones keeping diesels out now.