Jeep Liberty Diesel
Looking to replace our 2008 CRV, as a toad. I found a 2005 Liberty diesel,4x4, automatic, that looks pretty good. Looking for anyone who had, or has one, and about any problems with them. I know it i...
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I would suggest that you head over to LostJeeps.com and read the Noob Guide and join the FaceBook page first. I own a CRD. I LOVE IT. But, she is a temperamental B****. If you can get it for a good price, and you are willing for some TLC and Investment into her, I would buy it. I just pushed mine towing my HTT 3500 miles in less than 3 weeks. BUT, I got her used, the previous owner didn't take care of her, and I had a lot of repairs to make soon after I got her.
If you do get her
1) TIMING BELT! 100K Mile service (But, they are 10 years old, and should be done on low mileage vehicles).
2) Green Diesel Tune.
3) USE GOOD OIL!!! A good diesel 5W40 like Amsoil European Full SAPS.
4) Get an aftermarket thermostat housing. Bad thermostats are notorious. This affects 5+MPG in fuel economy when it runs too cold. (That is the only mod I have not done, but doing it soon. I currently use an in hose thermostat, and recommend that as a cheap alternate fix)
Other possible issues.
Original CAC Hoses were junk. Jeep has updated ones and there are aftermarket.
Original Torque Converter was junk. I replaced mine with a quality Billet Diesel one.
Due to people using bad oil and EGR use(Green Diesel Tune Cures This), this caused some to have rocker issues (I had to replace all mine when I got it)
I know this could probably scare you from getting her, but I want to let you know of WORST CASE SCENARIO. I would get a 2nd one in a heartbeat.
If you do get her
1) TIMING BELT! 100K Mile service (But, they are 10 years old, and should be done on low mileage vehicles).
2) Green Diesel Tune.
3) USE GOOD OIL!!! A good diesel 5W40 like Amsoil European Full SAPS.
4) Get an aftermarket thermostat housing. Bad thermostats are notorious. This affects 5+MPG in fuel economy when it runs too cold. (That is the only mod I have not done, but doing it soon. I currently use an in hose thermostat, and recommend that as a cheap alternate fix)
Other possible issues.
Original CAC Hoses were junk. Jeep has updated ones and there are aftermarket.
Original Torque Converter was junk. I replaced mine with a quality Billet Diesel one.
Due to people using bad oil and EGR use(Green Diesel Tune Cures This), this caused some to have rocker issues (I had to replace all mine when I got it)
I know this could probably scare you from getting her, but I want to let you know of WORST CASE SCENARIO. I would get a 2nd one in a heartbeat.
