We upgraded to a larger 5th wheel. It's at the top of our tow capacity. It pulls fine except for steep hills. We would like to get at least two more years on our present truck before moving up to a more powerful model. Anyone towing 11,000 lbs with a Ram 2500 5.7? Ours is a 2014 and has over 80,000 miles on it. I'd like to get another 50,000 before trading her in. Curious as to how others are doing with over 150,000 miles on their Rams. So far we've had no breakdowns, only scheduled maintenance. At 80,000 mi, the brakes are still original and just passed the state inspection. Changed one light bulb and six tires in four years. We use synthetic oil and K & N air filter. Trans and rear end oil changed. Considering a diesel next time or the 6.4 Hemi.

If you want it to last, lose the dirt passing K&N "filter".

Go over to Ramforumz. Everything you ever wanted to know. BUT, I have never heard of longevity problems with them if taken care of. That subject is not one I have seen brought up.

We have several work trucks with over 200 on them, no engine issues except for cracked exhaust manifolds. One Has 550km or 330 thousand miles. They get occasional oil changes and pull trailers daily. I agree with Lynnmor on losing the k&n air filter. I would think you will be fine with your plan.

Lynnmor wrote:If you want it to last, lose the dirt passing K&N "filter".Intresting and biased by lack of knowledge comment. Nothing wrong with a K&N air filter or any other oiled filter for that matter so long as you maintain it properly.I've had a K&N Cold air intake on my 1997 Ford since 2000 and I check the intake tract all the time. It's always clean but then I maintain the filter properly.Other than Internet 'folklore' bet you cannot cite any instance where they have caused engine failure, like I said, 'folklore and unsubstianted opinion aside.How about it bub?

SidecarFlip wrote:Lynnmor wrote:If you want it to last, lose the dirt passing K&N "filter".Intresting and biased by lack of knowledge comment. Nothing wrong with a K&N air filter or any other oiled filter for that matter so long as you maintain it properly.I've had a K&N Cold air intake on my 1997 Ford since 2000 and I check the intake tract all the time. It's always clean but then I maintain the filter properly.Other than Internet 'folklore' bet you cannot cite any instance where they have caused engine failure, like I said, 'folklore and unsubstianted opinion aside.How about it bub?I can read!Real Test

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Lynnmor
Explorer
Jul 22, 2018
SidecarFlip wrote:
Lynnmor wrote:
If you want it to last, lose the dirt passing K&N "filter".

Intresting and biased by lack of knowledge comment. Nothing wrong with a K&N air filter or any other oiled filter for that matter so long as you maintain it properly.

I've had a K&N Cold air intake on my 1997 Ford since 2000 and I check the intake tract all the time. It's always clean but then I maintain the filter properly.

Other than Internet 'folklore' bet you cannot cite any instance where they have caused engine failure, like I said, 'folklore and unsubstianted opinion aside.

How about it bub?

I can read!
Real Test
SidecarFlip
Explorer III
Jul 22, 2018
Lynnmor wrote:
If you want it to last, lose the dirt passing K&N "filter".

Intresting and biased by lack of knowledge comment. Nothing wrong with a K&N air filter or any other oiled filter for that matter so long as you maintain it properly.

I've had a K&N Cold air intake on my 1997 Ford since 2000 and I check the intake tract all the time. It's always clean but then I maintain the filter properly.

Other than Internet 'folklore' bet you cannot cite any instance where they have caused engine failure, like I said, 'folklore and unsubstianted opinion aside.

How about it bub?
neil57
Explorer
Jul 22, 2018
We have several work trucks with over 200 on them, no engine issues except for cracked exhaust manifolds. One Has 550km or 330 thousand miles. They get occasional oil changes and pull trailers daily. I agree with Lynnmor on losing the k&n air filter. I would think you will be fine with your plan.
Kavoom
Explorer
Jul 22, 2018
Go over to Ramforumz. Everything you ever wanted to know. BUT, I have never heard of longevity problems with them if taken care of. That subject is not one I have seen brought up.
Lynnmor
Explorer
Jul 22, 2018
If you want it to last, lose the dirt passing K&N "filter".

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