New Tow Vehicles - Ram 2500 CTD
Decided after a good amount of research to upgrade my TV to a 3/4 ton diesel. Searching for quite some time, and found a great deal on a 2014 Ram 2500 CTD. My truck was okay for my trailer, but I pl...
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tragusa3 wrote:OH48Lt wrote:
The best way to monitor your temp is with an EGT (Exhaust Gas Temperature) meter. There are many types. On my Ford diesels, I just used a dedicated meter (in a bank with a voltage and tranny temp gauges). Easy to install, one hole to drill in the exhaust manifold, tap it, screw in your pyrometer and run the wires. No guessing after that. There are various plug-in monitors, if Ram reports that info out on the OBD II port.
Do you allow cool down with your Ecoboost?
My understanding is that cool down is not needed for the Ecoboost due to being water cooled. I have never bothered. If you're worried about it, it's probably best to consult your Ford dealer. Advice on the internet is... well... you get what you pay for. ;)
