Back on subject... I test drove a Ram 1500 today, 2 wheel drive version, Laramie? $43,000 MSRP. A look under the hood... what a spaghetti center. And what kind of idiot hangs the coolant reservoir on the fan shroud or radiator frame up front, right behind the heat from the radiator? I was not able to locate the HPFP or the fuel filter, under the hood.
Pulling up the engine cover, both rubber grommets pulled out of the cover, instead sitting on the pronged pins, instead of staying in the engine cover.
First impressions are lasting. I'll keep my Touareg for towing my 21 foot travel trailer, there's no comparison. Getting motor oil for this motor, LL03 Low SAPS 600ppm, 5w-30 A3 rated is going to be a major PIA for this motor's DPF and to keep the ash loading from the burnt motor oil fumes down to prevent clogging.
