'08 Dakota 4.7

Did dodge ever put a diesel in any of the dakotas? I thought I saw a Diesel jeep cherokee running around town here... i never did see one on a lot (that i remember) it seems to me it was a 3.0L diesel, with quite impressive power.

Surprising North America hasn't made better use of diesel

I've heard pretty much the same thing from other diesel owners. Sounds like this is the way to go.

"Steve Lusardi" wrote in news:flj5el$1nq$00$ snipped-for-privacy@news.t-online.com:

If you don't want a 3/4 or 1 ton truck just wait another year. The 2009 Ram

1500 gets a 5.6L Cummins V8 diesel. I bet the new 4.2L V6 Cummins will be available for the Dakota/Durango within a few years too.

"Nosey" wrote in news:flln1q$dg3$ snipped-for-privacy@aioe.org:

Sweet. Especially with today's technology, it's about time we started seeing more diesels in light-duty trucks.

Like the 3.0L v6 in the ranger in Thailand.

Actually, the metric standard is L/100KM

30 US MPG = 36 Imp MPG = 7.8 L/100KM

20.1 Imp MPG is 16.8 US MPG

Are we talking about the same thing, only US vs Imp gallons?

I'm using a 3.79 gallon, what are you using?

Yes, but a gallon of gasoline occupies 128 oz. An ounce is both a measure of weight and volume (the fluid ounce). 16oz. to 1lb. and 16oz. to 1pint.

Gasoline weighs about 25% less than water: water=8.33lb./gallon gasoline=approx. 6.3lb/gallon (varies depending on blend)

Iman, when folks are talking about miles per gallon, it is typical to talk about distance per volume. The 128oz Abby refered to were "fluid ounces", not Avoirdupois, Apothecaries or Troy ounces. There are 29.573 milliliters to the fluid ounce.

FMB (North Mexico)

Anyone that frequently uses different units of measure may want to download this free conversion utility for Windows.

It's a small applet that runs from any directory you put it in. It can be downloaded alone or with the installer but that probably isn't necessary for most people.

Sorry about misquoting you, Tom.

But not all of us runs M$ Windows =)

how ya been Ken?

It'll run on your penguin with wine.

I quit working a few months ago so I'm retired again. I felt like I was wasting my time doing DOT inspections. The night shift hours were horrible. With the commute time I was gone from home about 14-1/2 hours a day. You know how the 2-2-3 schedule works. I would have stayed if they could move me to the tractor shop but they wouldn't do it until a position opened up. With the downsizing that wasn't going to happen any time soon. People are leaving but they won't open any positions to replace them. After I left they didn't replaced me either. They had to pull a trailer mechanic from another shop to cover the inspection lanes on my shift. I think they want to close that terminal but they won't tell anyone.

Did you ever use the stacks that I gave you?

Yes i know how that is, the 2 2 3 schedule can be a killer. glad your retired now ya got time to play. we have discussed a get together on the other forum maybe we can actually get one of those together here this spring maybe. let the holidays get a little further behind us though i think.

unfortunately the 05 met a ill fate before that project ever came together, but i now have a 96 f350 that's looking like it'll need some exhaust work sooner or later. if i dont decide to use them on this truck i may just wind up offering them up to someone else that wants them...i'll have to think about it and see how that plays out.

there are some folks here with a serious "get a life" deficit. If they were handed a couple of lives they would still need to get one more just to break even. geezz

Didn't you move to Kentucky?