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Explorer II

Apr 11, 2014

Clogged EGR Valve at 19k miles

Just had my 2012 2500 RAM Cummins serviced for a service engine light. Turns out to be a clogged EGR valve at only 19k miles. The valve was replaced and sensors were cleaned. Service manager said that I need to "get on it" a little bit. The problem is that with 350 hp and 800 ftlbs torqu at 1400 rpm there is never a need to "get on it". It doesn't need to downshift on hills and since I'm towing I rarely downshift to pass. If I "get on it" when not towing, the DW reads me the riot act. (Was never an issue when we were dating 40 years ago.) :)

Tow Vehicles

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rhagfo
Explorer III
Apr 11, 2014
What do you tow besides the Bass Boat?? Diesel is happiest when it is worked HARD. I don't mean thrashing on it I mean putting a load behind it and tow some hills.
Turtle_n_Peeps
Explorer
Apr 11, 2014
I see your problem WB. If I lived closer to you I would be glad to solve it for you. I never beat on my own truck, but I would be glad to beat you yours for you! :B
hmknightnc
Explorer
Apr 11, 2014
45Ricochet wrote:
Before "he" shows up, it's common from what I've read if babied. Leave the DW at home once in a while and go chasing down some PSD or DMAX trucks on the highway :W Legally of course!

X2. Even more fun to leave some rice rocket in the dust at a stop light
45Ricochet
Explorer
Apr 11, 2014
Before "he" shows up, it's common from what I've read if babied. Leave the DW at home once in a while and go chasing down some PSD or DMAX trucks on the highway :W Legally of course!