RAM EcoDiesel a Flop for Towing
Here's the lowdown. Bruce
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One thing every one glosses over is the Diesel fuel premium cost and the maintenance premium. MT sort of touched on it but didn't go that far.
I'd suggest running the #'s with Diesel in your area and then add in the $100 oil changes of the Ram. The filter alone on the Internet is $40 and the oil is special costly oil (not the usual Rotella or Delvac). Ram guys were "pleased" at $80 DIY oil changes every 10k. Vs $50 every 10k for the Ecoboost at a Ford dealer.
It was also interesting that the Ram broke during the testing. Seems Chrysler still has not figured out quality either.
I'd suggest running the #'s with Diesel in your area and then add in the $100 oil changes of the Ram. The filter alone on the Internet is $40 and the oil is special costly oil (not the usual Rotella or Delvac). Ram guys were "pleased" at $80 DIY oil changes every 10k. Vs $50 every 10k for the Ecoboost at a Ford dealer.
It was also interesting that the Ram broke during the testing. Seems Chrysler still has not figured out quality either.
