Question for the Ram crowd

[ACZL]

A co-worker just bought a '08 Ram w/ CTD and 74,000 miles. That's all I know about it. Is there anything I could pass along to him to either check or be on lookout for? Tips? Good/bad/ugly?

Thanks in advance again.

[FishOnOne]

dreeder wrote:
It appears the new trucks running DEF are doing so reliably. As far as the pre-Def Rams go, 07.5' to 12', not a chance if it were my money. I had a 09' and the thing was a shop queen, EGR replaced a couple times, check engine lights, turbo cleaned twice and replaced once all within 12,000 miles. My advice to him would be to look for a 06' pre 07.5' 5.9. Just get ready to pay a premium.
Did I mention the oil contamination from diesel fuel do to regens? Nothing better than watching your fuel diluted engine oil grow on the dipstick each time you check it.
Did I mention how much I love the EPA...:B?

Your 09 sounded like my BIL's 09 POS 6.7 cummins. He unloaded that truck after 9 months of continuous emission related problems. The problem was so bad that the diesel tech and service manager told him to really fix the problem was to delete the emissions equipment otherwise they would be doing the temporary cleanings ever month per Chryslers procedures.

[Cummins12V98]

My 2011 HO with 65K was trouble free. I did two oil samples with Blackstone and the fuel dilution was less than .05%.

Someone bought a great truck that bought mine I traded in.

[Me_Again]

Tell him to drive like he stole it! That will assure less problems it. Chris

[Targa]

It appears the new trucks running DEF are doing so reliably. As far as the pre-Def Rams go, 07.5' to 12', not a chance if it were my money. I had a 09' and the thing was a shop queen, EGR replaced a couple times, check engine lights, turbo cleaned twice and replaced once all within 12,000 miles. My advice to him would be to look for a 06' pre 07.5' 5.9. Just get ready to pay a premium.
Did I mention the oil contamination from diesel fuel do to regens? Nothing better than watching your fuel diluted engine oil grow on the dipstick each time you check it.
Did I mention how much I love the EPA...:B?

[wcjeep]

The muffler delete might have helped with power on the older trucks. Doing this on a 2004.5 and up with factory 4" exhaust from the turbo back seems like a waste of money.

I always recommend a steering stabilizer for Dodge trucks. The steering box can flex on the frame. This translates to wondering on the road.

Genos Garage



Have him check under the hood for a lube sticker for the front driveshaft. Some truck front drivelines do not require lubrication. Mine does. This lube job requires a needle fitting for the grease gun. Many dealers including mine do NOT lube this fitting with a normal oil change. They should.





Gauges help (boost,egt,fuel pressure,tranny temp). Always use quality filters. Avoid cheap filters that do not "Meet or Exceed OE specifications". As mentioned be sure the computer updates are completed.

[Cummins12V98]

Slowmover wrote:
Better specific answers will be found on Cummins Forum. TDR is just about dead, but those who post are generally head and shoulders above the common run of owners.

TDR is NOT dead, they are not a bunch of young guys that do the deletes and then ***** about what happens.

[Greentreena]

cummins forum is a good site to check out.

[Slowmover]

Better specific answers will be found on Cummins Forum. TDR is just about dead, but those who post are generally head and shoulders above the common run of owners.

[Danattherock]

Read about deletes. That's a general name for removing EPA mandated stuff. That's not without issue. Read the delete or not thread. Or Google. Tons of info. Voids warranty. Won't pass inspection. Heard dealers won't work on truck at all. But I've just read about it, no first hand knowledge. It's one of the reasons I'm buying a gasser in my truck. Just too much hassle since EPA junk was added. Read where many costly repairs were needed. Soot clogging. EGR replaced. Regen. Tons of other negative **** I don't fully understand, but turned me away from diesels. I really wanted one initially. Still do, but seems risky after all I've read. But again, no personal experience. Just what I've read.


Dan

[steve-n-vicki]

Another question for the Cummins ram owners, what's with removing the mufflers?

[45Ricochet]

FishOnOne wrote:
Stay on top with trany service and make sure it has the latest flash due to the soot clogging issues these 6.7 suffer from. Also work it hard and don't use it as a grocery getter or soot clogging will be a problem.

And monitor the up coming safety recall too.

X2
Don't baby it, keep the RPM's up in the power curve while driving.

[coolbreeze01]

All he has to do is put fuel in it and drive.

He must have checked into Fords, so he didn't buy one.

[FishOnOne]

Stay on top with trany service and make sure it has the latest flash due to the soot clogging issues these 6.7 suffer from. Also work it hard and don't use it as a grocery getter or soot clogging will be a problem.

And monitor the up coming safety recall too.

[icanon]

Google ram recall (recently been on news dodge was issued a hefty fine) I believe it's for model years 08-12.