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Ron3rd
Explorer III
Mar 13, 2017

2011 Ram 3500 CTD

Daughter and husband just bought a really clean 2011 Laramie 3500 CTD, do these use DEF?
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    Ron3rd
    Explorer III
    Thanks for the info folks and I have one more question relating to 5th wheel and goose neck hitches; the truck came with what appears to be a goosneck hitch in the bed which is common in this area for horse trailers, etc.

    They will be installing a slider hitch for a 5th wheel so I assume the gooseneck hitch must be removed, correct?
  • Tell them to drive it like they stole it. Those vintage 6.7s need to be worked hard most of the time. Chris
  • Overall great trucks. Make sure all applicable recalls have been addressed: https://www.mopar.com/en-us/my-vehicle/recalls.html

    Some common problems: O2 sensors throwing CEL, seat heaters malfunctioning, intermittent radio shutdowns, steering column/linkage play...

    Birds climbing into the front wheel wells and building nests...I guess this is unique to me, but still a big PITA!
  • No def but EGR cooler cleaning, crankcase vent filter replacement at 67,500 miles. pay attention to coolant requirements, different years different coolants as listed in the diesel supplement.