ram 2500 5.7 longevity
We upgraded to a larger 5th wheel. It's at the top of our tow capacity. It pulls fine except for steep hills. We would like to get at least two more years on our present truck before moving up to a m...
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Lynnmor wrote:
If you want it to last, lose the dirt passing K&N "filter".
X2. I live in AZ where there is a lot of fine dust. No way will I ever use a K&N. K&N's own specs (that they since removed from website) showed the amount of fine dust allowed thru was 50% more than a conventional air filter. I used one in my younger years and found considerable amount of dust under the filter each time I went to clean. Never again!!
Back on topic!! The 5.7L is a great engine. I cannot imagine pulling 11,000 lbs though. I pulled a 5,000 lb TT for 10 years with my 2004 5.7L Durango. Did quite well but was slow up the 6% mountain grades. Wouldn't want to tow more than double, unless perhaps you live in flat lands.
The transmission would be where I'd worry. I had to rebuild mine at 90,000 miles. Clutch plates were burned. Stopped using it to tow at about 100,000 miles. It now has 170,000 miles and runs like new.
Change differential oil often. 15K miles if most mileage is towing.
