Question on 2008 Dodge 2500 Laramie Diesel

[outdoorlovers]

Wife and I are looking to replace our 2006 Titan with something a little more hefty in towing capacity. We are looking at a 2008 Dodge Laramie 2500 Diesel with factory installed tow package. Wife is concerned that it has 88,000 miles on it. Our Titan has 73,000. I understand that Diesels are hardly broken in at 88K. Is the mileage a problem here?

[Cummins12V98]

mrkoje wrote:
I wouldn't be concerned with the mileage on the diesel. The Cummins 6.7L is a medium duty rated diesel (250k miles before rebuild). However, I would make sure that it is in good running condition and that there are no known problems with the turbo or injectors. 2007-2009ish 6.7L Cummins had some problems with the DPF (diesel particulate filters) getting filled up fast and if not properly taken care of might require a new one to be installed in short order. A lot of people were removing (deleting) the DPF (diesel particulate filter and EGR (exhaust gas recirculator) systems. It wouldn't pass a smog inspection in CA if it's missing. If you are buying it from a Dodge dealer then ask them for the options report and warranty record to see if anything was done under warranty. If you're not buying it from a Dodge dealer then PM me the VIN and I'll pull it for you and send it back. That way at least you'll know easily what rear axle ratio is in that truck amongst other things. Diesel engines are a little bit more expensive to work on should somthing go out so I would consider the purchase of an extended service contract as well if it fits the budget.

Actually 350K, 250 GM and Ford.

[ScottG]

john&bet wrote:

boogie_4wheel wrote:
IIRC the DPF issue that mrkoje is referring to was solved by a computer update. I would imagine that the truck in question has the update.

2008 was a changeover year for steering upgrades (do an internet search for the 2008.5 steering upgrade).

The Cummins CR motors are hard on injectors. They left the factory with what many believe as inadequate filtering. Many people are running aftermarket 2-micron filter kits.

I wouldn't bat an eye at 88k on that truck (well, diesels in general if they look clean). The last gas truck I bought had 90k, and I sold it at 244k.

I for one do not believe in the injector problem on the CR. Mine is 10 years old and 152K and counting. Not one injector issue, only a water pump at a little over 100k.

I hang out on the TDR forum and I would have to agree, they are not any harder on injectors than any other vehicle.
However, I also agree the 2u filtering is a good idea as does Bosch, the FI manufacturer.

[john_bet]

boogie_4wheel wrote:
IIRC the DPF issue that mrkoje is referring to was solved by a computer update. I would imagine that the truck in question has the update.

2008 was a changeover year for steering upgrades (do an internet search for the 2008.5 steering upgrade).

The Cummins CR motors are hard on injectors. They left the factory with what many believe as inadequate filtering. Many people are running aftermarket 2-micron filter kits.

I wouldn't bat an eye at 88k on that truck (well, diesels in general if they look clean). The last gas truck I bought had 90k, and I sold it at 244k.

I for one do not believe in the injector problem on the CR. Mine is 10 years old and 152K and counting. Not one injector issue, only a water pump at a little over 100k.

[INBellbuoy]

there is an EGR "cleaning" recommended at 67,500 miles, you might make sure the cleaning has been done.

[boogie_4wheel]

IIRC the DPF issue that mrkoje is referring to was solved by a computer update. I would imagine that the truck in question has the update.

2008 was a changeover year for steering upgrades (do an internet search for the 2008.5 steering upgrade).

The Cummins CR motors are hard on injectors. They left the factory with what many believe as inadequate filtering. Many people are running aftermarket 2-micron filter kits.

I wouldn't bat an eye at 88k on that truck (well, diesels in general if they look clean). The last gas truck I bought had 90k, and I sold it at 244k.

[donn0128]

My only real concerns would be to be sure someone has not chipped it. That and be sure all updates have been done

[mrkoje]

I wouldn't be concerned with the mileage on the diesel. The Cummins 6.7L is a medium duty rated diesel (250k miles before rebuild). However, I would make sure that it is in good running condition and that there are no known problems with the turbo or injectors. 2007-2009ish 6.7L Cummins had some problems with the DPF (diesel particulate filters) getting filled up fast and if not properly taken care of might require a new one to be installed in short order. A lot of people were removing (deleting) the DPF (diesel particulate filter and EGR (exhaust gas recirculator) systems. It wouldn't pass a smog inspection in CA if it's missing. If you are buying it from a Dodge dealer then ask them for the options report and warranty record to see if anything was done under warranty. If you're not buying it from a Dodge dealer then PM me the VIN and I'll pull it for you and send it back. That way at least you'll know easily what rear axle ratio is in that truck amongst other things. Diesel engines are a little bit more expensive to work on should somthing go out so I would consider the purchase of an extended service contract as well if it fits the budget.