I was just looking at the MB SUV - cost around $45,000 with taxes. My CRD cost $24,000 and I have the 85,000 mile warrenty. I currently have 16 k miles on it. In that past I have owned Jetta and Rabbit diesels.

Still have not found a replacement vechicle that can do what the CRD does (towing and MPG) for the money.

After tracking this board,I expect to have problems wth the CRD over my planned 250 k life time. This board provides a great forum to understand some of the basic short comings of the vechicle and parts that may be needed to be replaced.

Except for the oil and air filter I plan to always have Jeep dealers change all other filters (transmission, fuel), that way if something happens they are responsible.

I have a boat with twin Yanmar 315 hp diesel engines. Diesel engines are always more costly to maintain than gas, but provide you with a much longer life and better performance. Air in the fuel line is always an issue if the filters are not changed correctly.

Bottom line I think the CRD is a vechicle where you love it or leave it. That is an individual choice. I love mine and will work through problems - with the help of a good mechanic!!!

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VACRD
2006 CRD
AeroTurbine 2525 Muffler
FUMOTO, SAMCO Hoses
GDE Eco Tune, Euro Torque Con
New Fuel Filter Unit
2009 VW TDI

I was just about to order a fuel filter. Do I need to plan on ordering this gasket every time too? If so, would you happen to have a part number?

- Chris

Nope, gasket comes with the filter. They have a white dummy plug screwed into the drain hole on the new filter. Just take the gasket off the white dummy plug and put it on the WIF sensor.

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Mitchell Oates
'87 MB 300D Diamond Blue Metallic
'87 MB 300D - R.I.P. 12/08
'05 Sport CRD Stone White
Provent CCV Filter/AT2525 Muffler
Stanadyne 30 u/Cat 2 u Fuel Filters
Fumoto Drain/Fleetguard LF3487 Oil filter
V6 Airbox/Amsoil EAA Air Filter
Suncoast TC/Shift Kit/Aux Cooler
Kennedy Lift Pump/Return Fuel Cooler

Great! Thanks retmil46, I'll get it ordered.

Just noticed the fuel filter installation entry in the CRD FAQ. Excellent! The only thing it's missing as a handy reference is the part number.

- Chris

I changed my fuel filter in 15 minutes yesterday I think they put the filter in a very good location for an easy change. I don't know why some are unbolting the filter head.

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05 CRD Sport
Digi CR

I had the same thoughts.

I have big hands, and I couldn't get to the WIF sensor so I laid on my back under the Jeep and unhooked the WIF. Then I went back up top and unscrewed the filter.

Took maybe 15 minutes the first time I did it.

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Chad Hargis
Nashville, TN
2008 Grand Cherokee CRD
2005 Liberty CRD *SOLD*