Do you have a link to such article? There was an article written last year about the discontinuing of the LM2 which was the predecessor to the LZO. The LM2 was still being used in the full-size SUVs for Chevy and GMC. They have since switched over to the LZO.
2025 is not the last year for the 3.0. Read an article about the upcoming 2027 modal which will have the 3.0 as one of their engine options. I have a 2024 Elevation and it runs great with no issues. 11,600 miles.
No, renewable diesel is not the same as biodiesel. Renewable diesel and biodiesel have different chemical compositions. Renewable diesel is a much cleaner fuel to use than biodiesel.
Unlike pure diesel, biodiesel is a mix of diesel and biofuel. The most common biodiesel is B20, which contains...
I try to find renewable diesel when I can. It's cetane numbers are supposed to be in the 75 -90 range. I can find it at the local Circle K and 76 stations. It's the same or lower price than diesel #2
I don't have a diesel fuel Hydormomiter so I haven't checked mine. I use Opti-Lube XL and XPD to raise cetane and lubricity when on road trips. At home (western Oregon) I always fill up with renewable diesel which is supposed to have higher cetane than diesel #2. I've been using XL for...
140%? Never heard of that happening before. Mine always kicks on at 100%. It's a good thing you're tracking it. Good idea for the dealer trip to figure out why it's doing that.
Ideally, you would want to regen while driving. Regening while stationary uses a lot of fuel and would negatively impact your fuel efficiency. Might as well be going somewhere while the regen system goes thru its cycle. If my regen cycle starts when driving and I know it won't be complete when I...
Are you talking about the oil and/or coolant temps? Over 210F is normal for those. Transmission temps should be about 195F. For Exhaust Gas Temps, when regenerating, you should see 1000F+, maybe as high as 1200F (538C to 649C).
Now that the weather is warming up a little (still 32F this morning), I'm seeing more consistent 30+ mpg per trip. I did switch tires last October and saw my mpg drop a little. Went from the Bridgestone Alenzas that came with the truck to Cooper Discoverer + Trail AT. They look great on the...
Sounds like the previous owner kept it well maintained. The only major upcoming maintenance will be the recommended replacement interval for the belt that drives the oil pump in the LM2 at 150,000 miles. The belt is located at the back of the engine which will require the transmission to be...