My dogs used to have a grand time barking at the UPS or FedEx or whatever trucks that ventured into our quiet cul-de-sac. Even enjoyed barking at the CRD for the first week. They always recognized the wife's SL 320 and my 300CE from three blocks away. Now they can't distinguish the CRD from any other diesel.

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2006 CRD Limited Dk Khaki
InMotion S-II, GDE TCM, Cummins Lift Pump, Mishimoto CAC hoses
Cooper Discoverer ATP LT245/75, Rola roof basket, JCR S3 sliders
OME lift+JBA UCA's, custom front hitch receiver, Mile Marker winch
All J Products rear cargo shelf
Sips biodiesel as if it were 12 y/o Scotch

My dogs went nuts for the first few days after got the CRD, then settled down to normal. They still get it in gear for the UPS truck because the driver gives them a dog treat when he shows up. About the only time the dogs go into high gear for any diesel now is when I come down the road with the semi. They know how to distinguish 14 liters of turbo diesel from the smaller motors. The jake brake is an added touch.

I figure that they will soon learn to differentiate between the 4 cylinder and other diesels. It's funny that they're a little confused right now.

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2006 CRD Limited Dk Khaki
InMotion S-II, GDE TCM, Cummins Lift Pump, Mishimoto CAC hoses
Cooper Discoverer ATP LT245/75, Rola roof basket, JCR S3 sliders
OME lift+JBA UCA's, custom front hitch receiver, Mile Marker winch
All J Products rear cargo shelf
Sips biodiesel as if it were 12 y/o Scotch

Big rigs are 14 liters? Good Lord!!! That must be a heck of a torque rating.

I remember odd things from my educational experiences.

One of my favorites is the Driver Ed guy telling us 15-year-olds to never pull in front of a cement truck (exactly like a teenager would) because trying to stop 14 tons of cement is a whole lot different than trying to stop 2 tons of sedan!

(I'm sure he used the accurate weight, but 14 is the number I remember.)

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'05 CRD Silver Sport
As Delivered:
Sunroof, Tow, 700mi
Warranty:
EGRs, TC & Pump, EGR FCV
After-market:
Guages (5), PIAA duals, Hitch & side lights,
AeroTurbine, Fumoto, 3.7L Airbox, Revos, Steps,
Cargo Tray, Hitch Rack, Bike Rails, & Slush Mats

The current Cummins ISX is 14L, the CATS are 15L, and the Volvos are 16L. I got the Cummins ISX. 475HP and 1300# Torque. A lot of the engines allow for setting the HP and torque via a computer with no modifications to the engine, depending on model.

You would be right on 14 tons. When I am fully loaded, my vehicle/payload is at 20 tons. Simple physics will say that to stop this much weight, even on good,dry pavement, is a distance thing. This is why I can't stand those truck drivers that feel they need to ride up on a 4 wheelers back side. If something, like a blown tire, happened to the car, there is no way for the semi not to crush it like a coke can. I love that the manufactures have created ABS systems and Traction control the newer trucks/trailers.

I don't blame car drivers for some of the things they do around the big trucks. Most times, they just don't understand what can happen. I do blame truck drivers for some of the crap they pull out on the road. They know better.