For 2014/2015 Eco-diesel Owners

[Perrysburg_Dodg]

Looks like FCA/Ram is stepping up and will be giving out FREE Front Winter Covers for trucks in cold weather areas 30* or less.

CLICK LINK

Don

[Grit_dog]

ktmrfs wrote:

hvac wrote:
Took delivery of our Ed in Maryland and no front cover. We live in Michigan. From what I have read guys are going w/o cover and plug fine??

Upfront shakedown tow was an incredible experience. So relaxed, no screaming downshifts on long grades. The air suspension is a huge advantage. All around night and day in performance from our 2008 F150. AVG just under 17mpg and she only has 1500 miles. Big trip starts in December and end in April. Time will tell how she holds up.

don't know about your rig, but our duramax has been in temps well below 0F, several times sitting outside unplugges for several days near -30F and never needed the block heater or front cover. IMHO the only use I had for the block heater was to get heat to the cab quicker. Starting at -30F w/o the block heater was not an issue. once glow plug light was off, a few seconds cranking and it fired up every time.

And w/o the cover, it did take longer to warm up but that's about it. Once warmed up it was fine in town or on the highway.

IMHO the WORST situation we run into is firing it up cold coming back from skiing and then going downhill for 10-15 miles. no load=LONG warmup on a diesel. I put it in tow/haul to get some more load on the engine and keep it in a lower gear, that helps some.

that's one case where the cover might have helped.

Bingo! Been there done that. Even in -30/-40 weather newer diesels will heat up ok as long as there's some load on them.
I've froze my arse coming down from the Eisenhower tunnel westbound many times pulling the sled trailer. Started remembering to crank the cab heat on the way up so I wasn't cold by Silverthorne.
A cover is nice and will help heat quicker. And yes the newer rigs will start at frigid temps but I plug in once it's lower than the teens usually to help the cold starts.

[ktmrfs]

hvac wrote:
Took delivery of our Ed in Maryland and no front cover. We live in Michigan. From what I have read guys are going w/o cover and plug fine??

Upfront shakedown tow was an incredible experience. So relaxed, no screaming downshifts on long grades. The air suspension is a huge advantage. All around night and day in performance from our 2008 F150. AVG just under 17mpg and she only has 1500 miles. Big trip starts in December and end in April. Time will tell how she holds up.

don't know about your rig, but our duramax has been in temps well below 0F, several times sitting outside unplugges for several days near -30F and never needed the block heater or front cover. IMHO the only use I had for the block heater was to get heat to the cab quicker. Starting at -30F w/o the block heater was not an issue. once glow plug light was off, a few seconds cranking and it fired up every time.

And w/o the cover, it did take longer to warm up but that's about it. Once warmed up it was fine in town or on the highway.

IMHO the WORST situation we run into is firing it up cold coming back from skiing and then going downhill for 10-15 miles. no load=LONG warmup on a diesel. I put it in tow/haul to get some more load on the engine and keep it in a lower gear, that helps some.

that's one case where the cover might have helped.

[hvac]

Took delivery of our Ed in Maryland and no front cover. We live in Michigan. From what I have read guys are going w/o cover and plug fine??

Upfront shakedown tow was an incredible experience. So relaxed, no screaming downshifts on long grades. The air suspension is a huge advantage. All around night and day in performance from our 2008 F150. AVG just under 17mpg and she only has 1500 miles. Big trip starts in December and end in April. Time will tell how she holds up.

[ChooChooMan74]

Perrysburg Dodgeboy wrote:
ChooChooMan74 you may still be able to get a free cover let me do some more research on this before you go out and buy one.

As for Troy LMAO dude find someone else to post videos of. That guy has modified about ever part on that engine including adding two different tuners to it. Just a heads up ole buddy he had a Ford EB before he bought his Ram Eco-Diesel and said the Ram is by far a better truck than the Ford or GM he had. Still want to keep using his videos? LMAO

DON

Thank You!! I am working on the CRD first.

[ChooChooMan74]

Me Again wrote:

ChooChooMan74 wrote:
Oh boy, Shawn's videos are even making it to RV.net. Shawn bought a 1500 ED and run's it like a big rig. I believe he does shipping work, like on the television show Shipping Wars. He sleeps in his truck, and leaves it idling hours at a time. He put a banks piggyback tuner and water/methanol injection. He also does a lot of other tinkering. Not blaming him, but just seeing what he does makes me question his issue.

On the note of winter fronts, looks like I don't qualify. The truck I purchased didn't come with the block heater cord. I guess I am on my own.

Is he the one that delivers "Arms" all over the midwest, and is on the road almost 24/7/365? Chris

He delivers a whole slew of things. He has mentioned delivering either Hensley and/or ProPride hitches.

[Perrysburg_Dodg]

ChooChooMan74 you may still be able to get a free cover let me do some more research on this before you go out and buy one.

As for Troy LMAO dude find someone else to post videos of. That guy has modified about ever part on that engine including adding two different tuners to it. Just a heads up ole buddy he had a Ford EB before he bought his Ram Eco-Diesel and said the Ram is by far a better truck than the Ford or GM he had. Still want to keep using his videos? LMAO

DON

[Grit_dog]

Slowmover wrote:
Cheap to buy and best to use as to WF and block heater.

I use a grille block made of polycarbonate for the fall and spring once past A/C weather (running solo). Still plenty of airflow to heat exchangers, but temps come up faster and stay up even on highway.

I use the MOPAR WF on my Dodge in winter. Unquestionably worthwhile. The op manual on the Class 8 work truck I drive says the WF must come off at 41F degrees.

Use of the block heater year round is what I would do were I a commuter. 90-minutes gives 90% of benefit.

"Winter fuel" blend is only 5% less energetic. Use of a WF and block heater is good for fuel mileage and engine life. I'd add an oil pan heater.

Never heard anything this ridiculous if you're talking about anywhere in TX. Maybe you're talking about somewhere else........like the Arctic.

[ktmrfs]

ktmrfs wrote:

Perrysburg Dodgeboy wrote:
Well at least Ram is stepping up and giving you a cover. Does GM automatically include the cover or does it only come in an option package. The 2016 Rams can no be ordered with a "Cold Weather Group" that includes the block cord and cover. Not sure if the truck is shipped to certain areas if it is standard or if you still need to order the group.

Don

ALL 6.6 duramax's come with block heater. have since introduction. I believe the same with the canyon diesel

And depending on where it is shipped it may or may not come std with the radiator cover. However, the cover is a no cost option when you order. again, I believe the same applies to the canyon diesel.

BTW, my 2004 and 2105 2500's both came with a cover as std. with the initial delivery being portland oregon area. Like we need a cover!

Block heater cord is wrapped up and somewhat hidden.

[ktmrfs]

Perrysburg Dodgeboy wrote:
Well at least Ram is stepping up and giving you a cover. Does GM automatically include the cover or does it only come in an option package. The 2016 Rams can no be ordered with a "Cold Weather Group" that includes the block cord and cover. Not sure if the truck is shipped to certain areas if it is standard or if you still need to order the group.

Don

ALL duramax's come with block heater. have since introduction.

And depending on where it is shipped it may or may not come std with the radiator cover. However, the cover is a no cost option when you order.

BTW, my 2004 and 2105 both came with a cover as std. with the initial delivery being portland oregon area. Like we need a cover!

Block heater cord is wrapped up and somewhat hidden.

[Me_Again]

ChooChooMan74 wrote:
Oh boy, Shawn's videos are even making it to RV.net. Shawn bought a 1500 ED and run's it like a big rig. I believe he does shipping work, like on the television show Shipping Wars. He sleeps in his truck, and leaves it idling hours at a time. He put a banks piggyback tuner and water/methanol injection. He also does a lot of other tinkering. Not blaming him, but just seeing what he does makes me question his issue.

On the note of winter fronts, looks like I don't qualify. The truck I purchased didn't come with the block heater cord. I guess I am on my own.

Is he the one that delivers "Arms" all over the midwest, and is on the road almost 24/7/365? Chris

[ChooChooMan74]

Oh boy, Shawn's videos are even making it to RV.net. Shawn bought a 1500 ED and run's it like a big rig. I believe he does shipping work, like on the television show Shipping Wars. He sleeps in his truck, and leaves it idling hours at a time. He put a banks piggyback tuner and water/methanol injection. He also does a lot of other tinkering. Not blaming him, but just seeing what he does makes me question his issue.

On the note of winter fronts, looks like I don't qualify. The truck I purchased didn't come with the block heater cord. I guess I am on my own.

[Bedlam]

Unrelated to the ED, I have seen powersport aftermarket cams improperly marked or pressed. I had press off the sprocket and manually reindex the cam to make it work properly.

[Me_Again]

FishOnOne wrote:

Perrysburg Dodgeboy wrote:
Oh Tory you just can't help yourself can you LMAO

LOL...Sure Don Juan!

ED Failure

May want to pay attention to this one! But go ahead and blame GM if it makes you feel better. :W

Wow! He is using a term coined from the 6.0 and 6.4 Powerstrokes. He is going to "bullet proof" the engine, by coming up with a solution to a pressed on sprocket slipping. Suppose they will machine a keyway and key it to the shaft? Chris

[FishOnOne]

Perrysburg Dodgeboy wrote:
Oh Tory you just can't help yourself can you LMAO

LOL...Sure Don Juan!

ED Failure

May want to pay attention to this one! But go ahead and blame GM if it makes you feel better. :W