Small Diesel Pickups — Car Forums at Edmunds.com
The reason a small diesel truck is not considered is because the manufacturers (VW and others) do not think that a sufficient number can be sold to justify the expense of putting them up for sale. For sure they could sell some, but not enough of them to be profitable. It's not got anything to do with the reliabilty of diesel engines.
Mazda B-Series Engine Problems — Car Forums at Edmunds.com
In fact almost all the small diesel engines that were either popular in the 70's, or those that the factories used in the trucks in the 80's are no longer made and parts are becoming increasingly harder to find. The Isuzu engine I listed above is the only one I've found that would fit my needs. Thanks for any help any of you can provide.
Jeep Liberty Diesel Maintenance and Repair - Edmunds
The recurring "engine malfunction light" symptom is now a pandemy affecting all modern low emission diesel systems. I think we cannot compare your CRDs to those built even only 3 years ago. Seen from over here, this is an announced death of small diesel engines if emission standards don't change.
GM 4.3 V6 Diesel — Car Forums at Edmunds.com
While the problems of the GM V8 diesel used in cars is legendary, little has been written about the V6 diesel that GM offered as an option in the '82 - ~'85 model years. Learn more about Chevrolet C/K 1500 Series at the Edmunds.com Car Forums!
Midsize/Compact trucks--diesel available? - Edmunds
I'm looking for an s-10/ranger sized truck with a diesel engine in it. The only one that I know of is the S-10s from the early 80's.
Isuzu Rodeo Engine Swaps — Car Forums at Edmunds.com
The GM 4.3 is just a 350 small block with 2 cylinders chopped off. I have fitted an SB 350 in my 99 passport with lots of room to spare. My best guess is the 4.3 should fit with no problem. However, swapping a V8 or V6 into the rodeo is not easily done. Depending on how you want to go about it. You will need to make many mods, to make this work.
Which Diesel Pickup Should I Buy? — Car Forums at Edmunds.com
Jan 1, 2007 · Dodge and Chevrolet are coming out with altered diesel engines because they have no choice. I wouldn't call either engine new, though. As of 1-1-07 (already come and gone), every diesel engine made for use in a pickup truck has to run on the new ultra low sulphur diesel fuel only, and has to have a particulate filter that burns the soot.
Do I really need a diesel truck? — Car Forums at Edmunds.com
Have gone through the cost analysis of diesel/gas engines. Never could make it cost effective. Now if the diesel didn't cost nearly $5,000 more, that might be different - although my husband has always worked around construction jobs and has …
Comparing Older Domestic Engines — Car Forums at Edmunds.com
Some engines get it "right"-- right out of the box (Chevy small block, for one) Some need tweaking and development (Ford 260-289-302) to achieve full potential and overcome some weaknesses. Some need DECADES of tweaking and development (Buick V-8 later used by Rover) to achieve mediocrity at best. And some of course are evolutionary dead-ends.
Best Diesel? Ford,Chevy or Dodge? — Car Forums at Edmunds.com
I doubt you will see one until the 2007 EPA diesel regs are in place, and ultra-low-sulphur diesel fuel is nationally required. Detroit Diesel, Cummins, and International (Navistar) all have engines for half-tons and the larger compacts (Dakota, etc.) either ready or in final development, but no pickup manufacturer has bit yet. kcram Host Smart ...