Off-Road Podcast 345 – The Great Diesel Debate

This episode of the Off-Road Podcast is Sponsored by WARN, Medical Gear Outfitters, and Colby Valve.

Tonight, Aaron does some understanding, Jeremy falls on his butt, Ben teaches a class, &

Coy cant dry canvas

Welcome to the off-road podcast. A podcast about everything off-road. We cover the news, review products, and interview people in the off-road industry.  Your hosts tonight are Aaron, Jeremy, my name is Ben and we are joined by Andy from Crankshaft Culture, Coy from The Horsepower Hour, and Scott from Overland Journal.   Welcome to the show!

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Jeremy –  Installed a Colby Valve

Aaron – Put my gear away after drying everything out. After last weekend’s campfire I told my wife that I want to change our will. Dealing with 

Ben – Taught a recovery class and started repairing the floor to the trailer

Andy – 

Scott – Tested a 392

Coy -Still drying my tent 

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News brought to you by Colby Valve

• Jalopnik – Ford stops taking Maverick orders
  • The demand for the Maverick is higher than Ford can produce them
  • Orders are closed until mid 2022
  • Some inventory will trickle into dealers still
  • The Maverick’s $20,000 starting price has made them very appealing to new car shoppers
  • Chip shortages are keeping Ford from being able to produce Mavericks at a normal rate

Speaking of chip shortages…

• Autoblog – Broncos stack up in holding lots (show video w/o sound)
  • Ford openly says that a lack of chips are holding up production
  • Ford also says that they are keeping their customers informed
  • Customers say that they aren’t getting answers
    • “I do think they could be communicating better”
    • “hasn’t got any transparency on Ford’s end”
    • “Ford’s forthrightness as nonexistent”
  • Some buyers from 2020 are getting cynical because they still haven’t gotten their Broncos while others have bought one off a dealer lot or recently ordered one and gotten it quickly

Main Topic powered by WARN  

Fast Five Facts (for Scott)  

1. New or old vehicle? 

2. Summer or winter camping?

3. Rock, Sand, Snow or Mud?

4. Favorite vehicle brand?

5. Favorite tire?

Diesel Debate

Disclaimer:

Before we start, I just want to say that the hosts and guests may or may agree with the side that they are arguing for.  Sides were chosen for each debater and they are arguing their points whether or not they agree.  No winners will be declared.  The decision to buy a diesel vehicle is up to you.  We just want to provide talking points from both sides.  Prepare to be entertained and informed.

    -Pro-

Andy/Ben/Coy

Bio-diesel/veggie oil

Fuel Economy

Upgradeability 

Engine longevity

Low end torque

Older mechanically injected engines can run most flammable liquids

Higher resale value 

Higher payloads & towing

Safer fuel

            -Con-

Aaron/Jeremy/Scott

Complicated parts

Cost: vehicle

DEF required/regen mode

Noise Vibration Harshness(NVH), dirty, & stinky

Parts & Maintenance costs

Fuel availability and ULSD availability

Cold weather issues

Vehicle availability

Parts availability

After debate have everyone who has owned or currently owns a diesel rig mention what it was/is and share photos.

Scott:

• 1986 Land Rover Defender 200Tdi turbo diesel
• 2000 Jeep TJ AEV Brute w/ 3.0L Cummins Turbo Diesel and 5 speed
• 2021 GMC AT4 w/ 3.0L Turbo Diesel

Andy

• 1991 Mitsubishi Pajero 2.5-liter 4D56 turbo diesel
• 1992 Mitsubishi Pajero 2.5-liter D4BF Hyundai turbo diesel (swapped)
• 1994 Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear 2.8-liter 4M40 turbo diesel

Coy

• 2016 Kenworth Cat 

Aaron

• 1998 Stewart & Stevenson M1078 LMTV 6.6l turbo diesel

Let us know what you think about diesels and if you have a favorite diesel vehicle and we’ll read them in upcoming episodes.

Scott, Coy, then Andy

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Closing Statements

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