RAM/Cummins test drive observations
I am currently towing with a 2006 F350 XLT Crew Cab with V10/4:10 which I purchased new. Truck is mainly used for towing and only has 69K miles. I drive a Focus to work daily. Plan is to buy a new ...
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4BIGAL wrote:
My snowmobile trailer is only a 2 place enclosed so no biggie. Our Coachmen is 36.7', F350 is 20.6' and I have a long hitch shank that I figures adds about 12". its a long train.
I don't usually do my own oil changes. But I do change the oil in my truck every 3000 miles. I read that the Cummins can go 10000 miles between oil changes. Is this accurate? How often do people change the oil & filter and also fuel filters? Approx. what is the cost to have these changed? I know a lot of people say if you have to ask you shouldn't bother but I am a planner and would hate to get into this ignorant. My V10 get 7.5 towing and 12 empty. My research shows that I could see 11 towing and 17 empty. My commute to work is 11 miles @ 60 mph. Is this doable? Thanks!
If you follow the manual it says oil changes should be done at the first of 6 months, 500 hours or 15,000 miles. Obviously they advertise the 15,000 mile part, but the trigger for most folks will be 6 months. The kicker is that computer says you've still got a bunch of oil life left at 6 months. Fuel filters are an annual thing.
My standard suburban/city commute nets me a little over 17 mpg. Towing a 10k fifth wheel I generally get between 11 and 12. If I go a steady 60 mph highway I'll get 22-23 easy, at least in the summer. You'd be dealing with warming up and shutting off so you might not get quite that, but it should be pretty good.
