Month: June 2018
Limp Mode After Oil Cooler Seals on OM642
If you are experiencing limp mode after replacing the oil cooler seals on your OM642 engine in the Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD, Sprinter Vans or Mercedes BlueTEC models the good news is that it is probably an easy fix.
Baby D-Max Update #1 – Issues, MPGs and Mods
Back in March, we took on the 2016 GMC Canyon 2.8L Duramax here at IDParts as a project vehicle. So far, we’ve put a healthy 3,000 miles on our 2016 Canyon. This time frame included the end of winter, with a few surprise snowstorms, spring rains and now the warmer weather as summer approaches. As ...
Mercedes Oil Cooler Seal Leak on 3.0L V6 Engines
The 3.0L V6 Mercedes Diesel engine has proven to be a strong and reliable motor. This engine is used in everything from an E-Class sedan up to the 3500 dually Sprinter vans. The combination of power, durability and fuel economy makes this engine a superior choice everywhere it is used. The Achilles heel of this ...
Yes, the 2.8L Duramax is a cousin of the Jeep CRD 2.8L from VM Motori
Is the 2.8L Duramax the same as the Jeep Liberty CRD 2.8L? We get asked this question all the time here at IDParts, and we’ve noticed there is a lot of confusion about the actual source of the Colorado/Canyon 2.8L Duramax engine. It isn’t a “real” Duramax or even a “GM” engine, and it isn’t ...
WeatherTech AlloyCover Review
WeatherTech’s line of Made-in-USA tonneau covers come with WeatherTech’s reputation for great build quality and fit that they built on their lines of floor mats. Will WeatherTech’s new offering be compelling enough to be chosen over existing options?