Jeep Wrangler JL EcoDiesel tuned with Green Diesel Engineering GDE Hot Tune

[@AX01Adventures]

After viewing this video I decided to go with the GDE tune. I went for 22 MPG to 26 MPG on the freeway. 2” lift with 35’s. I am happy with the tune, thanks for posting this video.

[@dieseJL]

Awesome!! I love the tune too 😎

[@philliprader6298]

Really? Damn I want to get this done

[@philliprader6298]

I have 35's and average 22 like you on my ram

[@dchilton]

35s on my wrangler. 26 mpg average.

[@willrector9716]

I got the banks Derringer on mine, makes 57 hp and 73 ft lbs, 6 power levels, cali legal , easy install, leaves no trace it was ever installed if you need dealer service, and it costs under 900 bucks............... oh and I got 30.3 mpg driving light footed! And you can do it yourself so it's even cheaper. I love it! It's been out for years so they really know what their doing. They claim it's the safest tune on the market. Oh and a little extra is it uses waaay less def fluid. Got over 12k with no issues so far.

[@MuddyRuttzz]

Gale Banks is the best. Super engineer.

[@j.r.2585]

Does it shut off the egr?

[@willrector9716]

@@j.r.2585 no it recalibrates it

[@CallsignVega]

Banks is not a tune. It just intercepts the signals and tricks the engine.

[@kevinwelker5755]

I wouldn't want to drive my Eco diesel Gladiator without the Banks tuner and the pedal monster. If anything, the pedal monster alone wakes up the system to a whole new level. Im a little disappointed in the stock engine performance though. Its so choked out for epa. I've bought 2 Dakotas, and a 17 Ram since 09. I get EP on Chrysler products. The Ram wasn't my jam since Im the Dakota type, nice to have a big ass truck sometimes, but for me personally, pain in the ass. Had it for 100 k mi though.. Didnt need a huge truck but can't pass up EP. Lol. The Gladiator is an absolute perfect truck for me seeing its basically a Dakota, with a Ram chassis with a jeep body.

[@markpratt2812]

Wow that is a great video . I would love to delete mine and tune it to see the numbers . It would be great to see the fuel mileage change also. Keep us posted with an update ! Great videos !!!

[@astralnut6313]

I have owned a 1996 K2500 6.5 liter turbo Diesel, then a 2016 2500HD Duramax Diesel. I traded in the Silerado and bought a Diesel Gladiator. The Galdiator drives nice and gets good mileage as is comapred to the other trucks I have had.

[@brycecampbell4845]

XDP has a Methanol Injection kit for it. And,. I'd like to see differences when Cold air kit is added, free flow exaust, the one with DPF system removed. Would be interesting to see how much mileage and power could be made with those mods on this engine

[@kennybeaudrie9021]

Nice! I just bought a 2021 Eco diesel Wrangler High Altitude and I’m looking to upgrade the power.

[@vingtsun1952]

I have the GDE tune for my 2007 Jeep Grand Cheroikee 3.0l mercedes diesel - AWESOME!!!!!

[@raceneely8185]

I had the GDE tune on my 2008 wk Jeep crd. Loved it. Can’t wait until the tune for the express 2.8L duramax is done!

[@Sam1986E]

Thank you for the video, amazing results and those are very good gains! Keep us posted about this :)

[@dieseJL]

Absolutely!

[@Escape.Idiocracy]

Great video! Really looking forward to seeing the fuel economy return!

[@CMYTUB]

I have a Jeep Liberty 2005 CRD with Green Diesel Engineering ECO tune and TCM Tune. Let me tell you it is one of the best things i put in my jeep. Enjoy it!

[@mattcourtney6002]

I have a 22 EcoDiesel Sahara… currently getting 30.5 mpg lifetime (40k miles).

[@robertgarcia6385]

Really awesome buddy glad you did the video keep us updated I really want to do this really enjoy your videos

[@philliprader6298]

love my eco diesel, so glad you made this video. hate that I live in CALI, wont even ship it here lol

[@scottandrews4822]

So, get it shipped to a friend's house in a FREE state!

[@camaroboi13]

Same, living in California sucks in that aspect

[@godsavemefromgenZ]

this is such a fun car to drive stock, I can’t imagine what it would feel like with 470rwtq

[@dieseJL]

Lots of fun

[@fullspeedfordbronco]

Nice ride man. Boat loads of torque from that tune.

[@shmohsin-lasvegas]

Awesome performance. On my Ecodiesel I never go past 2500 rpm as it prefers to stay or move to taller gears quickly. I see you were getting close to 4000 rpm on a couple of occasions. I am curious - how does it affect warranty or if you have to take it to the dealer for any repairs down the road?

[@dieseJL]

Yeah it really winds out, kind of impressive. I think we more or less forfeit the warranty, fingers crossed!

[@willrector9716]

Banks leaves no trace it was installed if you need dealer service, cheaper and legal in cali if that's needed.

[@shmohsin-lasvegas]

@@willrector9716 Thats great news - thanks

[@nasty5-oh893]

I believe you can have a cloned ecm? And swap it back when going to a dealership

[@turboleggy]

@@nasty5-oh893 that's really the only way I would do it....those things are too expensive to not get covered.

[@cwyoming7004]

You'll love the GC hot tune. I have one on our 2015. I'm considering a diesel JL, but I wonder about the regen's. The difficult places a wrangler can go would not be ideal for the regen message to show up. Have you had any experiences with that? Thanks for the great videos.

[@dieseJL]

We love both of them tuned!

[@masonsmith8508]

I’ve loved your content, very informative. My wife and I just got our JLU Willy’s a few months ago that we ordered from jeep back in September of ‘21. We opted for the 3.6 l pentastar. However, I’m considering a diesel gladiator for myself as the JLU is my wife’s daily. What are your thoughts about getting this diesel at this time in our in our country/world, diesel prices, longevity of this particular FIAT Italian engine. Your input, and anyone else with the eco diesel, will be helpful. Thank you

[@dieseJL]

I still like it 2.5 years in and diesel being $5+ a gallon. It’s more of a nice to have sort of thing, it really is a nice powertrain and fun to drive. It’s definitely not cheaper to buy/own/maintain but if you want cheap then a wrangler is probably not your go to 🤣

[@michaeldeblase2973]

I’ll stick with my Banks Derringer and pedal monster. Zero flashing required, unplug it and it leaves no evidence it was ever there. 78 more horsepower, 108 lb ft of torque. My eco diesel is a sports car on tune level 6.

[@rukenheb]

I was considering the Derringer for my 2020 eco. Banks website claims +57 hp/+73 lb-ft. How are u getting the increased numbers out of your setup ?

[@Projectovercastjeep]

With the Derringer You’re fuel mileage WILL be lower. Period. It’s adding more fuel and boost (air) by “fooling” the ecu. Anyone that says they get so much better fuel economy is lying to themselves. It’s a piggy back. It’s literally designed to dump extra fuel while increasing boost output.

[@wesdesto9563]

@@rukenheb the power of imagination.

[@carltrano1325]

There is a KZbin channel OFFRD who is really down on the transmission tuning from green diesel . Can you speak to the transmission tuning. Low speed converter lock up in the morning start condition. 1st and 2nd gears really Herky-jerky.

[@dieseJL]

It holds low gears longer when it’s cold but that’s so it will warm up ASAP. the faster it gets to operating temp the quicker it will get to clean burning meaning less soot. Less soot is better for emission system longevity and means less regen which means better fuel economy. I only notice it for the first stoplight or two in the morning - literally two minutes. It’s not bad to me but it annoyed me I would put up with it for the other benefits of the tune. Once the jeep is warm I literally notice nothing bad about it.

[@carltrano1325]

@@dieseJL thanks for reply. That would completely Acceptable to me.

[@Vziera]

Is this with EGR off or on? Which one is better, Mrtuning or GDE?

[@slavtune]

How much do you charge to tune the ecodiesel jeep? Do you have to delete the def?

[@EddiTaru]

This is amzing. I was looking for something like this. I do feel like my ecodiesel Jeep Gladiator is a little underpower. Would love to do this tune to mine. How about replacing exhaust to something more open, bigger? Air-Intake? Would any thing like that help? Also, how about DEF delete? would that help it a bit and if yes, would it black smoke and would it not be legal to drive at that point? And probably void the warranty?

[@dieseJL]

For how little this takes to do just do it. I was big on exhaust and delete and whatever then we got this and then got it tuned. It’s quick, great mileage, sips DEF hardly ever regens and best of all IT DOESNT SMELL. I love diesel smell just as much as the next guy but there’s a place for it… when I’m running the dozer on Saturday or moving logs with my pickup. Not when I take the family out to a restaurant 😜

[@scottandrews4822]

No need to delete modern diesels. If you get caught, it's big fines. Plus, they're great stock!

[@WolfOverland]

def. interested now!

[@bryanstaten5585]

So where are the options as far as purchasing a separate ecm to be flahed/tuned?

[@patrick530702]

"Butt-Dyno".... classic. Thanks for sharing! I always enjoy the content on your channel.

[@richardcarrara8545]

How is the engine brake feature? Would love to see/hear how that works. Great vids btw!

[@dieseJL]

you can actually hear it in the post dyno run tunes, other than that we haven't really driven in any conditions that would use it but I'll try and get it on camera!

[@richardcarrara8545]

@dieseJL sounds good, thanks for the reply

[@FaceInTheCrowd09]

@@dieseJL is it a true engine brake or just downshifting quicker?

[@RaceMentally]

Holy shit that thing kicked out on her! Damn!!! So is it deleted and no DEF? Also warranty? Can I swap ecu out before warranty work?

[@dieseJL]

It is NOT deleted - emissions compliant tune. Still uses DEF and all. Warranty - you're on track with that. just get a new ECU as a clone with the flash and swap out if you have to take it to the dealer.

[@RaceMentally]

@@dieseJL so swap ecu when comes to warranty time?

[@doublebackagain4311]

Would be interested in follow-up with mileage impact and summer towing temp feedback.

[@dieseJL]

I'll try and do it!

[@isandoval67]

So you have to remove the ECM and send it the GDE?

[@patan77]

Man I wanna do this, but #1do I lose the warranty? And #2 how much it cost total?

[@kylejackson5758]

Is that oil on the floor from your jeep like oil cooler orings? At about 10mins

[@dieseJL]

It’s the tie down anchor in the floor. You made my heart skip a beat 🤣🤣

[@ericmixon6223]

How's the trans tune portion been? Shifting to soon, staying in gears to long, shift points, etc.?

[@dieseJL]

Amazing, really no issues with it. It has a very near-stock feel.

[@ychai2812]

Any benefit of the GED comparing to banks padel monster + Deranger set up? Both looks amazing

[@dieseJL]

Personally I think the full calibration you get with the GDE tune is superior. From what I understand the Banks is more of a 'fooler' where they mask signals like fuel pressure and boost pressure to give you more power. The GDE tune is a complete recalibration that can give you more fuel, air, change things like timing, etc. This will give you the best POWER and DRIVABILITY where the other will just give you max power (but still less than the GDE tune :)). Not to mention GDE can give you things like regen messages, an exhaust brake, etc. Also you don't need that ugly pod on your dash. If you have any questions call them up! It's a great shop over there and they would love to help you.

[@ychai2812]

@@dieseJL Thanks! Sorry that I just saw the reply. Do you still enjoy the hot tune? I'm still deciding between this and a full delete. No emission test in my county and I can see a bunch of deleted trucks everyday.

[@22rklv]

Great video! Keep um coming!

[@greengarth]

Do you have an update for your GDW Hot Tune? Would you do it again? I have a 2020 Diesel Sahara and I am considering the tune. I have 1 year left on my warrantee, I assume it will void the warrantee?

[@dieseJL]

I think it would be hard for the dealer to catch you if you made sure to flash the ECU before you took it in. OR just get a clone ECU, the guys there can help you. I would TOTALLY do it again, in a heartbeat. The Jeep just riiiiips now and gets a little fuel mileage, regens less, there is no drawback in my mind.

[@SmuggiNOLA]

Still trying to understand the process. If the dealership says you need to come in for a software update, would that remove the tune?

[@dieseJL]

It would. Then you would just have to re write it

[@SmuggiNOLA]

​@@dieseJL So just the tuner procedure again?

[@CristianD082]

It’s been 5mo since you uploaded this video. How is the fuel economy? Before and after? Thanks

[@dieseJL]

Fuel economy is maybe slightly better. I have averaged 28-28.5 the last few tanks this summer and it’s hard to recall but we would maybe average 27 before that.

[@EddiTaru]

@@dieseJL wow. How is that even possible?

[@camaroboi13]

@@EddiTaruI was getting 28.5 average pretty easily when I was stock JTOD. I did a couple of long trips and my best over 250 miles was 30.3mpg. After adding 4.5” lift, 37s, steel bumpers and winch I’m down to about 22.5 average.

[@Threedog1963]

My wife has a eco diesel we bought a few months ago. What does this do to factory warranty?

[@dieseJL]

Well… it’s a gray area but you would be fine. Just get a clone ECU and if you have issues swap before a dealer trip.

[@TSkin71]

Don't understand why they don't put a larger displacement diesel. 3.0?? Why so small?

[@camaroboi13]

ECO diesel. That’s why.

[@mikerobinson8734]

Do you know if this voids the warranty? I’m almost certain it would.

[@patrick530702]

Yes. Flashing a customs tune over the factory will void warranty. The 1st thing they do at most Jeep dealerships is plugg into the ODB and get a reading. If I recall, even if you were to flash back to stock prior to service, there would be a record of a change.

[@mikefissel8614]

My dealer told me it will void the warranty and even if you flash it back to factory specs they can tell if it was tuned/modified at any time in the past. With the issues I've had with my JTRD I could not think about doing something to void my 8 year warranty

[@Coyote5555]

@@mikefissel8614 Good to know I'm in the same situation dont want to void warranty

[@smarterthanyou2674]

You can flash a second ECU if you’re concerned about this and swap it back to stock without have a flash count be off. The trans would still read as flashed but the 8HP75 is bulletproof.

[@Coyote5555]

@@smarterthanyou2674 If they find out that the trans has been flashed... would that void warranty? I would imagine so... stupid warranty stuff

[@GenkiDamaSSJ]

Will you be dropping a long term update video any time soon? I hope so!

[@dieseJL]

Probably never…. But the tune is the same. Pretty awesome, exactly as it was in this video!

[@GenkiDamaSSJ]

@@dieseJL oh ok. Do you have any solid MPG numbers post vs. Pre tune now? I guess that's the main thing I'm curious about.

[@sellickusa]

How do the fluid temps look (coolant, oil and trans) these Eco Diesels seem to have issues with cooling (per the Jeep Gladiator forums)

[@dieseJL]

We’ve never had issues with it, can’t speak to the tune really because it’s been like an average of 20 degrees since we got it done🤣 I would think that the tune will have no impact on the oil and coolant temps, however.

[@sellickusa]

@@dieseJL These cooling issues are in completely stock form; IE not tune, intake or exhaust....right down to stock suspension, wheels and tires.

[@hyprrreignn8651]

Would this void any parts of the warranty? I bought my JL last year and still have my factory coverage

[@TheZombieslider]

I would imagine it would, otherwise they wouldn’t have left much power to be gained if they thought it was safe to run long term. Although sometimes they detune for epa mileage etc.

[@HANS322TJ]

@@TheZombieslider it’s interesting as the ‘22 Ram Ecodiesel is rated at 480 lb ft. They knew there was room there but left the Wrangler detuned, probably due to cooling issues over anything.

[@asaleemeadows]

I'd be cool if you switched on the gear display in the dash, so you could see what gear it was in when you were talking about the tran tune @ 15:00 mark. What was going on with the road when you were at 70ish an it was showing 40mpg? in my stock 2021 JLURD, from Freeland, MI to Baltimore MD I get about 29MPG for the trip. So I'm really interested in the MPG gains.

[@dieseJL]

I will try and get that in a future vide of the tune. I wish I could tell you it was the tune but I was going downhill!

[@danielgulick5752]

Got the tune a week ago. What kind of mileage have you been seeing? Getting 24 mpg on a Mopar lift and 37" KO2's and laughing every time I pull up the display...

[@dieseJL]

Nothing makes me smile more than whenever I mash the pedal 🤣

[@danielgulick5752]

@@dieseJL also ran a 0-60 in 6.8 without brake torqueing the transmission. Makes me wish I’d ordered the FT 4x4 option.

[@danielgulick5752]

Launch at 2000 got me 6.26 to 60 and I am getting over 25 mpg with 37's

[@kg0311]

@@danielgulick5752 ft 4x4?

[@danielgulick5752]

@@kg0311 No Select Trac full time hi is not available on the diesel. In 4x4 with a 3000 launch, I was able to get to 60 in 5.98.

[@Bad_Agent01]

Can you remove the tune before you go to the dealership in case it voids your warranty?

[@dieseJL]

The best way would be to have them make you a clone ECU with the tune on it so you just swap them out if you ever run into issues or want to take it to the dealer.

[@042452]

Nice

[@BennyTygohome]

This is exciting! I'm so wanting a diesel jl now. Do you plan to keep the jl diesel long term (longer than 4 yrs for example). Would love to know how it does nearing 100k miles. Thanks for the vid, it's awesome 👍

[@dieseJL]

Thanks! We will have it for a while, no plans to sell it!

[@MikeSmith-ey7ku]

I wouldn’t get the diesel unless you get a rubicon. Not sure what axles come under any other trim. I tried out a Willy’s diesel and forgot to look if it still had a 30 and 35 axle.don’t want those with all that torque. Get the 44s

[@danilobracho1967]

@Mike Smith all the diesel models come with front and rear 44s, and also 3.73 gears even the rubicon.

[@kg0311]

@@danilobracho1967 nope

[@danielgulick5752]

@@kg0311 Yes they do.

[@YouTubeFunHandle]

Is it too good to be true?

[@jaredpatterson8287]

The tuned numbers are what jeep claims as stock....?

[@camaroboi13]

Jeep claims 265/442 to the ground. Taking parasitic loss into consideration, an auto trans loses 15-20% power through the drivetrain. That explains how it loses 40 horsepower and 50 torque when it hits the tires. To make 265/470 at the wheels, it’s probably closer to 300/520 at the crank. Nowhere near stock numbers.

[@sandmans74]

Are you going to do a follow up video for the tune?

[@dieseJL]

we will, just need to do something cool to film it. The short version is that in my opinion you should've gotten the GDE tune yesterday.

[@sandmans74]

@@dieseJL I've been waiting for some feedback from those that gotten it. I go to pickup my 22 in the next week or so and have been thinking about having it done.

[@bsheen]

Do you have any data on the fuel mileage yet? Worse or better?

[@dieseJL]

No hard data, I would say it’s marginally better. It will not get worse.

[@bsheen]

@@dieseJL I assume you are still happy with the decision?

[@jaredpatterson8287]

Does anyone make a cold air intake for these?

[@redman619420]

Is this California compliant?

[@dieseJL]

It is not CARB certified and not for sale in California.

[@edwardstone5018]

Is there anyone in Virginia that can do this turn key without having to remove the the pcm? I just bought a 2021 Ecodiesel Gladiator and it could definitely use a little more.

[@dieseJL]

Reach out to the guys at GDE, they were going to get a bunch of blank ECUs so they could flash one and send it to you. They might be able to do that now. That way you could just have two - one with the tune and the stock one.

[@edwardstone5018]

@@dieseJL Thank you so much. I will reach out to them. Thank you for the info. Keep making great videos!

[@lucasmarquez2539]

How’s the 4x4 capabilities? After the retune?

[@dieseJL]

Same, just more fun 🤣

[@Dougprince72]

Did MPG improve?

[@dieseJL]

I would say a little, like 1 mpg or so but I can’t quantify it for you with math 🤣

[@bigskimeisterful]

High pressure fuel pump just took down my 2020 with 11k. No parts, no dealer support, no end in sight. Stellantis is a criminal organization

[@dieseJL]

Owie

[@Livin_my_best_life]

Any mpg update?,0-60 times?

[@dieseJL]

Better, and faster 🤣

[@Livin_my_best_life]

@@dieseJL you killin me Smalls! 😂 Need info to sell all the reasons this needs to happen to my wife. She’s averaging 32.7, highest was 36.7 on a tank. Gonna lose some with the new wheel/tire combo but if I can tell her 35 mpg with 31s I get my way lol

[@benromsky]

I'm assuming you didn't research the Banks derringer and pedal monster... It's complete plug and play and you don't have to reprogram your computer

[@dieseJL]

We did, I don't have firsthand experience but I was not a big fan of the 'fooler' type tune. Yes there is risk to this in the warranty forfeit but I would rather have the ECU tuned for everything it controls rather than have a piggyback put on that only controls fuel pressure.

[@willrector9716]

Banks has been doing this for a very long time................

[@julianawober7640]

Has anyone done the Banks tune?!! I’ve researched it myself some and I’m curious on how it performs long term

[@willrector9716]

@@julianawober7640 yes I have one on my wrangler..... 12k so far no problems, I can't say enough good things about it, v8 level of power, I have got over 30 mpg, average 23, when removed it's untraceable by the dealer and cali legal. Uses way less def too, highly recommended

[@Projectovercastjeep]

@@willrector9716 your fuel economy did not increase. I guarantee it went down. It’s dumping extra fuel and adding boost to make the power.. no possible way to gain fuel economy with it. Hence why they don’t advertise it as such.

[@johnanthony6141]

I’m guessing you’ll lose your warranty?

[@vTRage]

What’s the mpg difference

[@dieseJL]

Not a ton but I wasn’t scientific about it. Currently averaging 28.5 on a tank and I don’t think I’ve really seen that before 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@carltrano1325]

Any fuel economy update.

[@dieseJL]

Slightly better I think, kind of hard to tell unless I did a side by side test or logged data over several tanks. It’s worth it even with a marginal increase or no decrease.

[@guitarx06]

Is this deleted then? Can you delete it with this tune??

[@dieseJL]

No and no. I think if you tune it with the emissions on you’ll be pretty happy…..

[@guitarx06]

@dieseJL gotcha. I've got the banks derringer and pedal monster combo now and that's already night and day. The towing tune with engine breaking would be sick though.

[@dieseJL]

It is pretty nice. I haven’t driven a Jeep with a derringer but the GDE tunes are legit. We have another video coming out soon where we tune the Grand Cherokee and we go a little more in depth, stay tuned and subscribe!

[@guitarx06]

@@dieseJL sounds good, will do!

[@andydiverde8431]

Any updates?

[@dieseJL]

She just riiiiips

[@thatonedude926]

BANKS has been ahead on this for awhile now, just sayin 🤷‍♂️

[@dieseJL]

Ahead in what way? Less power?

[@camaroboi13]

Banks doesn’t make a tune, they make a piggyback that tricks the computer. It only adds boost, fuel pressure and timing. Does nothing with how the pcm reacts in any other way including the transmission.

[@sciencesaves]

Have her sit her seat back more. If she ever gets in an accident the air bag is going to mess her up badly

[@SRT-ue7kv]

why tune and ruin the 100k warranty ?

[@dieseJL]

Have you ever driven one with a tune 🤣

[@artishuk]

Exactly why void warranty ?when u can get banks derringer +57hp plug and play and if needed to visit dealer just unplug and it leaves no trace

[@devinhuhta7629]

Just delete the damn thing

[@eddiemunster74galindo46]

Kiss your warranty good by. Catastrophic failure and your stuck with a nice bill for a new engine.

[@igloo211]

Please for god sake stop saying “right” after every sentence!! 😣

[@Bmxr1991]

There’s no way this can make more power, have better mpg, and a longer engine life span that a full delete and tune.

[@leadnsteel1428]

Usually the tunes wear the engines out faster.

[@dawnlemerand1857]

Take that Carhartt hat off!

[@tbone5448]

And shirt lol

[@jc35957]

SFT > GDE

[@dieseJL]

less torque, requires a delete and is off-road only is better...?

[@frankborba7580]

Not even close. GDE is a widely known, reputable company that actually pumps a ton of time and money into an R&D cycle to develop their OWN safe, performance tunes.

[@Badkitty17]

I just bought a brand new 22 gladiator diesel , I want to delete it right away but might come back and slap me in the wallet .. when Waranty is over , it’s getting deleted

[@bluemammoth5.722]

What does this do to a warranty?

[@dieseJL]

Technically it’s not ok but I think you would be ok