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blofgren
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Apr 05, 2014

How Many Miles Before Towing with New Ram 3500

Hello again. As in my other post, I have purchased a new Ram 3500 Megacab DRW 6.7 Cummins. The dealer is waiting for the hitch head to show up and then the truck will be ready to pick up, likely ear...
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alex1200
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Apr 05, 2014
My 2014 Ram manual said no break in period was required. HOWEVER, when you read the 700+ page owner's manual they say no towing for first 500 miles, then no faster than 50 MPH for first 500 towing miles. I took a road trip in mine to get my 500 miles. The manual says this allows all the components (rear end, transmission, etc.) to break in. It has nothing to do with the engine.

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