ram 2500 5.7 longevity

[Road_Phantom]

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 more powerful model. Anyone towing 11,000 lbs with a Ram 2500 5.7?
Ours is a 2014 and has over 80,000 miles on it. I'd like to get another 50,000 before trading her in. Curious as to how others are doing with over 150,000 miles on their Rams. So far we've had no breakdowns, only scheduled maintenance. At 80,000 mi, the brakes are still original and just passed the state inspection. Changed one light bulb and six tires in four years. We use synthetic oil and K & N air filter. Trans and rear end oil changed.
Considering a diesel next time or the 6.4 Hemi.

[Hammerboy]

Its amazing how fast a topic can go sideways 😞

Dan

[Cummins12V98]

Lynnmor wrote:
If you want it to last, lose the dirt passing K&N "filter".

THAT and the fact the oiled filters screw with sensors and cause performance issues!

First thing my Mechanic looked for when I was having issues with my Tahoe!

[Learjet]

SidecarFlip wrote:

Lynnmor wrote:

SidecarFlip wrote:

Lynnmor wrote:
If you want it to last, lose the dirt passing K&N "filter".

Intresting and biased by lack of knowledge comment. Nothing wrong with a K&N air filter or any other oiled filter for that matter so long as you maintain it properly.

I've had a K&N Cold air intake on my 1997 Ford since 2000 and I check the intake tract all the time. It's always clean but then I maintain the filter properly.

Other than Internet 'folklore' bet you cannot cite any instance where they have caused engine failure, like I said, 'folklore and unsubstianted opinion aside.

How about it bub?

I can read!
Real Test

Glad you can. My computer tells me your link is a malicious website. Looks to me like another 'phooey' site.

you must have some of the oil on your CPU? Good site for me.

[SidecarFlip]

Lynnmor wrote:

SidecarFlip wrote:

Lynnmor wrote:
If you want it to last, lose the dirt passing K&N "filter".

Intresting and biased by lack of knowledge comment. Nothing wrong with a K&N air filter or any other oiled filter for that matter so long as you maintain it properly.

I've had a K&N Cold air intake on my 1997 Ford since 2000 and I check the intake tract all the time. It's always clean but then I maintain the filter properly.

Other than Internet 'folklore' bet you cannot cite any instance where they have caused engine failure, like I said, 'folklore and unsubstianted opinion aside.

How about it bub?

I can read!
Real Test

Glad you can. My computer tells me your link is a malicious website. Looks to me like another 'phooey' site.

[Dave_H_M]

Lynmore, did you approve of that new nickname "bub"? :h :W

That was a good post, adds a little credence to my theory that I would only recommend a K&N to someone i did not like.

[Likes_to_tow]

I recently read somewhere with modern lubricants and engineering/manufacturing engines just last longer. 200k is the old 100k !! I personally know a fellow with a Hemi 2500 who bought this truck back in 06 or so when for a short period of time Dodge was offering lifetime warranty to the original purchaser. After just having a horrible experience with a new Ford F250 with the 6.0 diesel he traded for the Hemi gasser. It now has nearly 400k miles and Dodge is still honoring the warranty!!! It's a 2500 series 4 wheel drive and Dodge has had to rebuild the front end multiple times!! They have put two transmissions in it!! He raises cattle and pulls heavy and hard. This is a work truck. The seats are worn out. It's showing some wear all over. The engine is still good and has given little problems other than an oil leak or engine sensors and injectors. The block has not been torn down. So don't give up on a truck with 80k. No doubt with proper maintenance it will go two or three times this amount. And by the way, Dodge may buy the truck back from him because it looks like he has no intentions of trading it. To him lifetime warranty was a bad mistake on their part.

[Lynnmor]

SidecarFlip wrote:

Lynnmor wrote:
If you want it to last, lose the dirt passing K&N "filter".

Intresting and biased by lack of knowledge comment. Nothing wrong with a K&N air filter or any other oiled filter for that matter so long as you maintain it properly.

I've had a K&N Cold air intake on my 1997 Ford since 2000 and I check the intake tract all the time. It's always clean but then I maintain the filter properly.

Other than Internet 'folklore' bet you cannot cite any instance where they have caused engine failure, like I said, 'folklore and unsubstianted opinion aside.

How about it bub?

I can read!
Real Test

[SidecarFlip]

Lynnmor wrote:
If you want it to last, lose the dirt passing K&N "filter".

Intresting and biased by lack of knowledge comment. Nothing wrong with a K&N air filter or any other oiled filter for that matter so long as you maintain it properly.

I've had a K&N Cold air intake on my 1997 Ford since 2000 and I check the intake tract all the time. It's always clean but then I maintain the filter properly.

Other than Internet 'folklore' bet you cannot cite any instance where they have caused engine failure, like I said, 'folklore and unsubstianted opinion aside.

How about it bub?

[neil57]

We have several work trucks with over 200 on them, no engine issues except for cracked exhaust manifolds. One Has 550km or 330 thousand miles. They get occasional oil changes and pull trailers daily. I agree with Lynnmor on losing the k&n air filter. I would think you will be fine with your plan.

[Kavoom]

Go over to Ramforumz. Everything you ever wanted to know. BUT, I have never heard of longevity problems with them if taken care of. That subject is not one I have seen brought up.

[Lynnmor]

If you want it to last, lose the dirt passing K&N "filter".