2019 Ram 1500 after 240,000 Miles of Ownership | Truck Central
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ต.ค. 2024
- A lot has changed since the last High Mileage Ram Update!
➞ RealTruck: bit.ly/47fzesZ
List of Mods
➞ Floor Liners: bit.ly/48ce3c9
➞ Tonneau Cover: bit.ly/3RbYqdS
➞ Tires: bit.ly/46QOnRj
➞ Cold Air Intake: bit.ly/41hZzoS
➞ Tuner: bit.ly/3Tm82W7
➞ Gooseneck Hitch: bit.ly/3tdK8BC
➞ Hood Deflector: bit.ly/3uTCa14
➞ Flowmaster Axle Back: bit.ly/4aJ9hFs
*Next Stop: 250,000 Miles*
5.7 hemi ?
I have 2020 Ram limited 5.7 himi crew cab 23,000 miles
I have a 2021 ram 1500 6k miles
@@chadmiller6487 yes
I have a 2022 Ram Laramie 5.7 4x4 with offroad package 102000 at present time.
I have a 2019 Ram with 5.7 and i did the trans fluid at 70k and put a deep pan on it that holds 2 extra quarts and it wasn't hard and it runs cooler now with the extra fluid. I tow and haul a fair amount so i wanted to change it. Love your videos and hope she keeps going strong brother!!!
My wife had a 2019 1500 Laramie that she put 145k miles on and only replaced the exhaust manifolds and some bushings in the front suspension. It was a great truck. She just got a new 2024 limited, hopefully it’s as good a truck as her last one.
Congrats on the 24' Limited. Hopefully it gives you a couple hundred thousand trouble free miles!
Is she a farmer or logger?
My 2019 got 296,000km it's a work truck since I bought new always max payload and still runs strong hoping on getting another 200,000 km outta it
This is obviously an e-Torque powertrain. Thats the only reason your brake pads lived beyond 100K. Also a great feature of the e-Torque platform is that it rev matches shifts. So every upshift or downshift the 48V motor spins up the crankshaft or slows it down to exact match the input speed to the ZF8HD transmission. This means you are never slipping clutches to change gears. It’s no surprise to me you could go 1/4 million miles with this transmission since it rarely ever spins clutches. It is basically a power shift transmission since the engine is doing all the RPM adjustments.
Brakes are great because it uses the 48V motor to “grab” the crankshaft when you slow down. Regenerating the energy back into the battery instead of using friction & heat to slow you down.
The rear pad will wear out first on a vehicle like this. It’s common. The stability control and other downhill stability “nanny’s “ utilize the rear brakes all the time without you knowing it. Cruise control, stop & go, and other nice features only use the rear brakes to control the vehicle to prevent lockup or sideways sliding during automated cruise.
Basically, if you have e-Torque the front brakes only apply under heavy load or emergency stops.
It’s an awesome system really. I owned a ‘21 limited for awhile and this is what I experienced. At 106,000 miles the front brakes were still like new.
You sure this is an eTorque?
Mine has 35,000 miles on it, your videos fill me up with hope
Where are the Ram haters saying they are not reliable...to them I say BS the Ram is a very reliable truck I'd go as far as to say more reliable that GM and Ford...since 09 I'm on my second Ram and both were worked hard and both were very reliable...going to pick up my new Ram Rebel tomorrow with the 5.7 Hemi don't want no stinking straight turbo 6 cyl in my truck I want the tried and prove N/A V8 with it's gorgeous V8 sound.
👏👏👏👍. Nicely said 😃
Yeah, better pick up these good ole hemi before they went extinct. My 17 ram 5.7 has 87k miles on it and it is still rocking. Love my truck
Yep! I’ve owned 3rd, 4th, and now I’m on the 5th gen and my previous trucks were ran hard and they never gave me a problem! Always maintained them and they treated me well. Now I’m going to baby my new truck because it’s nice as fuck 😂
Look man if you buy ram, gm, or ford, and take care of it. They are all reliable. You would be shocked at how many people run there cars 50k miles and don't change their oil, and then complain when things start breaking. Its not a small number of people.
It’s quality control. American manufacturers (GM, Ford, Buick, Chevy) are notorious for their unreliability. Statistically there seems to be more problems with RAM, Chevys and ford Post Covid. Yes I am aware this is a 2019, and I am not saying there are no solid American trucks out there that can outperform, what I am saying is that the numbers don’t lie. Where am I getting these numbers from? JD power is a great source. They have a year to year reporting on reliability score and the reasons why “said” brand truck is failing. More commonly RAM seems to rank on the bottom half of least reliable. Where is JD power getting these numbers from? I can’t say 100% for sure where but I am willing to bet a good amount is from the consumer. I will not 100% for sure that’s where it’s from.
I'm a bit biased towards Chevy/GMC trucks BUT I'm always happy to hear when people get good mileage out of their respective trucks/cars/vans. Vehicles in general cost too much these days so the longer you can run your vehicle and not experience major failures is a big win.
I’m with you.
I'm buying a 50k mile 2019 this week. I hope my luck is equivalent!
Just change the oil and hammer down. It’s worked well for me.
@@MrJustinWheeler I like the way you operate sir! Lol
Awesome! practice good maintenance....I've had several for business with 200K plus miles (a 2015 Ram 1500 I put 345K since new that I keep out back...still runs smooth, fresh synthetic and filter every 5000 miles). If you buy that ram with 50K, look in on changing the tranny fluid and pan at 70K or sooner (easy job) 🤜🤛
Just bought a 2022 with 60k and i’m basically just cracking down on everything that i can. Changed the oil(plan on doing so every 5k miles), I changed out the PCV valve, and i plan on doing the spark plugs and tranny fluid soon. 🔜
I’m thinking of buying a new one in the coming months, but I’m stuck on this truck and the ,dare I say, F150
Cant wait to see the 250k update of
Everything thats been replaced, and havent been replaced.
250,000!! Around the corner 🙌
As a RealTruck employee and ‘21 Ram owner approaching 100k miles this gives me hope! Excited to see what changes you make.
Looking forward to hearing the fluid results.
looking forward to your trans fluid results. i have 170,000 on my 2014 1500. besides maintenance all I've had to replace was my starter... 1st sign of it going out i replaced it, might have lasted longer but i like to work on my vehicles at home 😂
I agree with that 100%. I drive too far from home to take a chance on getting stranded.
Bro is breaking the knowledge down like a full on Chemistry Professor!!
I have 320,000 hard miles on my 03 f150 and I changed the fluid 3 times. And filter once at 270k 4R70W transmission.
I"ve had several rams over the years for business with 250K on each....Out of the last 10 trucks only had 2 lifter issues and one lift pump issue....Current is a 2022 1500 Black edition with 113K, but I kept my 2015 night edition with 345K miles still runs great
My 19 air ride was doing the same. The dealership wanted $6k to fix. Upgraded to Eibach with air ride delete for $3k and rides just as well
Yeah, $6k seems excessive. How long ago did you do the air delete and how is it holding up?
I custom ordered a 2001 Dodge Dakota crew cab 4wd, 4.7 v-8, 5 spd. manual transmission. I drove it 437,000 until an untimely wreck took it out. Original engine, trans, running gear etc....
Can’t wait to hear about the trans fluid!! My biggest question with this truck
Can't wait for the new videos! Nice to see the Truck is holding well. KEEP ON ROCKING!
She’s holding in there.. ..mostly! 😂😅
I’ve got a 2019 ram 1500 quad cab rwd i bought slightly used only one owner in 2022 with 8,666 original miles, i’m about to hit 130.000 miles, and runs great regular maintenance, i drive highway miles delivering various parts to paint and body shops and mechanics in the west texas area, roughly 300 miles per day
Did you always use the recommended oil 5w-20 or 0w-20 or did you always do 5w-30? especially in a hotter area such as Texas, just seems like 5w-20 would eat through those cams/lifters faster.
@@DanielWraps i use the high mileage 5w-20 recommended and run in tow haul mode and my oil gets changed every month, well, every 3 weeks or so haha and now i’m at 141,000 miles since my last comment
Excellent, mine just ran outta warranty !! hahaha.. last work they did was the exhaust manifolds. We'll see what happens next. Keep on keeping on :)
I think the manifolds were the last thing I had done before the warranty ran out as well. They are ready to be replaced again. Lol
@MrJustinWheeler would you say going with aftermarket exhaust headers would be a more permanent solution?
Haha my 2019 Ram Laramie doesn’t even have 24,000 miles on it yet. It looks and runs like new! 😂
I like the way the paint match bumper looks better as well, but I had to go with chrome. The paint match bumper just wouldn't last in Alaska.
Is PPF not available in Alaska?
Only way I’d change the trans fluid is changing it twice, 3 times. I did mine at 200k and it threw a bunch of metal in the pan so I did it twice and it’s perfect fine now so might do more harm.
Nothing wrong with tossing some cash into an old vehicle that you have no payment on. People will happily toss $1K+ a month on a vehicle, or worse do 5-8 year or longer loans on a vehicle, but they'll scoff at someone with an old vehicle that they have to put $1-3K into once a year. I bought my '24 Laramie straight out because I paid off my 2014 Big Horn in 4 years, and saved my payments into another account for 6 years. If you can't afford a vehicle comfortably on a 36 month loan, it is too much vehicle for you. I've put 200k plus on my last 3 RAM's and no doubt I'll be able to do the same with this one.
I changed my 2022 Ram 1500 5.7 limited trans fluid at 40,000 miles and added a PPE PAN with Amsoil trans fluid I did the Blackstone oil analysis, and it was perfect to be expected I will change it again at 80,000 why because I want to it is that simple, congrats on the 240,000 miles on original fluid. I drained and filled the coolant not because it needed it I just wanted to I'm 67 this will be my last truck and now it's my hobby.
About your bumper, you may want to take a look at a front bumper cover by Ecoological Bumper Shellpz they install over your old bumper cheaper and easier.
Good luck on your trans you got a good one👍
dn, i thought i was doing good just about to cravk 229k on my '13 1500
Wish my 2021 was running that well. I’ve been getting the U11E9 check engine light sporadically for over a month now. The dealership replaced the entire AGS Grill Shutter first. Less than a week later it came back on. Second time they replaced a bad connection. Three days later the light came on again. Going back to the shop again next week…
Sorry to hear that. I know that’s rough. I had a similar situation early on with a loose steering joint.
Just drain the trans. Pan , and replace what comes out , drive that for another 500 miles and do it again , then do it again.
Just got the truck back yesterday. They replaced the AGS, connectors, and the air dam. The check engine light just came on again for the same code. The service center said they’re chasing the same issue with another 1500 now… This is frustrating. It’s been in the shop four weeks since March.
One month later and it’s still in the shop. They’ve replaced the starter, PCM, and have been rewiring it. Nothing has worked so far. In total it’s been in the shop for three months this year for this issue.
Gen 5 they improved on many parts.
But I always get extended warranty.
So is it better to make payments and have a warranty or to own outright and fix everything yourself? This is the age old question! Awesome video man!
That IS the question! I've been out of warranty for over 2 years now, and I think I'm a little money ahead. As long as the motor and tranny hold up, I think I'll be in good shape. Is your water pump on the MCSS hanging in there??
I know a guy with a 5th gen Cummins that has 400k on it
HD hasn’t really hit 5th gen. It was only heavily refreshed in 2019. A lot of people throw around the 4.5 gen term a lot.
Ram is the nest truck and the numbers prove it just look it up
You say after 240,000 miles truck is breaking , well I get a new trucks after 100,000 miles…so you got an extra 140,000 miles…wow.. bonus..consider yourself lucky….it’s not broken…..It’s a blessing..😂
My 2019 ram limited has 160k still going good.
Also did a Transmission drain at 140k. I noticed the fluid looked green, that was weird.
Good to hear! Are you using full synthetic every oil change or blend? Curious what higher mileage Hemis like yours have been using.
A guy I work with has a 2019 1500 longhorn hemi with over 200k on the clock and about 9,000 hours at the moment (truck doesn’t shut off) He’s on his 2nd motor since 160k. I’d say it would’ve lasted longer if he didn’t go by dealership oil change intervals
Or if he didn’t idle it so much. HEMIs notoriously hate idling, oil doesn’t get where it needs to be.
I’ve got a 2014 Laramie I bought new and have had zero issues for 133,000 miles so far other than manifold bolts and brakes. It’s had at least 3 sets of pads and rotors in the front and 2 sets of pads and rotors in the rear.
mines at 110,000 and it’s a 2014 sport. Fully loaded and everything airbags on the rear went out at 98,000 miles as well as brakes and rotors. Everything factory up until now I’m actually just now replacing the airbags and air compressor this weekend, riding on bump stops isn’t very fun
2020 rebel 150k just did rear pads and honestly they had more life left but I had a seized slider.
No such thing as lifetime fluid. Dont change it too often (never flush), but change it regularly. Our 22 3.6L ZF will get changed every 60k miles per ZF. Jeep scoffed and gave us the lifetime change spiel but they only read whatthe pc tells them. Chrysler has determined that the failure rate is acceptable on the favtory oil for te "lifetime" of the transmission. Theyve determined 100k is fine on the factory oil and dont want you to open it up. You know what else happens at 100k miles? Their responsibility to you for the drivetrain. No, I dont accept their approved failure rate sub 100k. We will go with ZFs recommendations of 60k miles.
Nice update. Looking forward to the lab results on the tranny fluid. I changed the fluid on my last Ram at 220k miles and the clutch discs started slipping the first time I towed a light load. I would leave it.
320k on my ram but it has the 6speed tranmission. Keep pushing bud
You're truck is unique in a sense that your mileage, although hwy, are all towing miles. Regarding the 8hp70, I'd probably change the fluid but save the old stuff incase you do run into issues with new fluid. That way, you can always drain the new fluid and out the old stuff back. 250k on original tranny fluid is impressive.
Justin, good to see you again. Hope all is well. Have heard there has been some bad weather recently out your way, and I hope you’ve been out of the way of it. Glad to hear the dusty Dodge is still up and running. I am very curious as to what the techs have to say about your tranny fluid. On another note, what was the mileage when you changed dif fluid ? Only asking cause it’s always on my mind as to when I should getter done. But, I’m not even at 32,000 miles yet, but I do like knowing ahead of time when things need done. Has the resonator delete gotten any more voicestress since doing it ? One of the best things I did to my Longhorn. Again, great to see you and I hope all is well your way. Take care my friend, see you in next video.
I’m curious about the dif fluid change too, I’ve also got a bit over 30,000 miles on mine. When I had the 30,000 mile service my dealer tried to sell me on a dif service, I declined. Having the dif serviced at 60,0000 miles seems reasonable and still pretty conservative to me. I’ll be very interested to hear the results of the transmission fluid tests!
@@arclay10did the diff and transfer case on my 2017 hemi at 60k and they both looked like easily could’ve made 90k. I don’t tow much and drive like an old man.
Hey Jim! Yes sir, tornadoes ran through our area over the weekend. Quite a bit of damage south of me, unfortunately. But my property wasn't damaged. Good for me, bc I was wrenching on the bottom of an old Chevy the whole time. Lol. I had the dealer do the diff fluid service around 60-70k miles. I haven't changed the fluid since then.. Bad on me, I know. But I can attest to the fluid lasting close to 200k miles without a hiccup.
Bro we need you to test the New RAM HO or SO i6 engines! That would be a true test as these new engines are loaded with crap
I’m also curious about the new i6 engines. Unsure which direction I’m going to go next at this point.
We're waiting for 300k
Send a sample of fresh trans fluid with the used for a side by side comparison.
That’s a good call. I’ll do that.
totally wrong about lifetime. lifetime is normally 5 years or 120K miles whatever comes first
I wasted money changing brakes on my 2017 Ecodiesel at 150,000 mi, they were still in good shape. Change trans fluid every 100k, for me. Only had to replace a glow plug around 170k. Very reliable so far. Drove my last hemi Ram 300k before trading, also great.
Thank you for the review. Well done! I hope, my RAM1500 Laramie Longhorn 2019 will survive until the same range 😊. Hopefully German green activists and other cars haters will leave my baby alone. 😂
Truck is holding up great justin after 240 thousand miles😊 RAM-1500 KING OF TRUCKS 👌
Yes sir. How is yours holding up?
@@MrJustinWheeler burnt out turn signal waiting for new drivers side headight assembly other than that it's flawless😁
Good day gentlemen. Now my 2019 Ram just rolled to 80,000 Kilometers. Still rolling strong. I did have to replace my back window for a small leak and under warranty. Love the truck like the day I bought it…
@@ramrider1453 RAM-1500 KING OF TRUCKS 👌
How have you not tinted the windows yet?
Man, I keep thinking about it. I might do that this summer.
@@MrJustinWheelerdo it I kept “thinking about it “ for 3 years . 110 bucks later and 20% all around 5% brow I wish I would’ve done this 3 years ago especially on hot and sunny days interior temps are so much lower to begin with . Not to mention the sleek look of it when parked not being able to see inside
@@JoseOrtiz_1416 Yeah, I think its a good idea. I've been contemplating de-chroming the truck and dark windows would compliment that nicely.
Damn. I have a 2014 4th gen with 56k on it. Been solid it’s first 10 years lol
Great video . I would like to know if you feel any interrupted shifting from 2nd to 1st gear while stop ?
Nope, nothing abnormal at this time.
Is there a comprehensive list somewhere of all the things that have broken so far? Maintenance, fuel etc are just your regular running costs and their price varies.. but just a single list of things you’ve had to repair, not including any mods. Just to have a total idea of the reliability. As a new viewer for the channel, it looks like not much broke before 240k miles.
On the transmission, ZF states that 8HP75 transmissions have a fluid change interval of 60-80k miles. Now since youve gone 240k id say leave it
Shiat you can put high miles on almost any vehicle if you toss enough parts at them 😂
Luckily, on average, people who can afford them won't drive them that far. They usually trade up. You are the exception. I purchased my GM product new in '08. 15 years and 234k, still running strong.
I have a 2011 Ram with 289 k miles. I had brake issues from the beginning. Replaced with good aftermarket parts. The alternator,starter and coils were replaced. Exhaust system also. Transmission is still good. I've changed all fluids at regular intervals.
No cam and lifter issue huh
@@KonnerLeedy no internal engine issues whatsoever. Had to replace a few gaskets,alt and starter. Water pump lasted til about 200k miles. Oil and transmission fluid changed at regular intervals.
Consumer Reports rates a 5th gen Ram higher than every other brand! Best reliability and best customer loyalty!
And quality. 👍
I love seeing these videos. Although my experience has been different with my 19 ram hemi… it needs its THIRD driveshaft , exhaust leaks from both manifolds ,exhaust pipe flange bolts rusted and leaked. Air conditioning is terrible and needs a tsb repair done…dealership will have to remove entire dash to replace blend door. Tailgate sticks ,water leak from somewhere in the roof, now I’m experiencing a groan/grind noise and feeling during slow turns. Various reflashes for the 8.4 radio and transmission module. Front bumper clear coat peeling off in sheets …My truck has 46k easy easy miles on it. Never towed,never raced,never taken off road…I want to love it but it’s gonna have to be dumped off soon because I just don’t see it lasting😢. Didn’t mean to rant ..love these videos Justin keep them coming
Get a 19 Tundra or a new Honda
Wow can’t believe ur mileage with the Ram. To be fair u do ur maintenance and most people don’t congrats.
I have 82k on my 19 Ram 1500 and i had the shop tell me i must have replaced my front pads because they are so thick and look near new and my rear are going to need to be replaced within the year. Had to argue with them about the fact that both are stock lol 😂
People don't believe it until they see it!
Great video as always and I love following this journey since I have a 2019 Ram Longhorn. I am curious though, have you addressed the timing chain/belt? I know the rule of thumb had been to replace the “belt” at 100,000 miles on vehicles. So just curious if your truck still has the original one on it?
She’s still rocking the factory timing gear. I should probably be thinking about that.. would be a good opportunity for a new cam too. Ha
Just turned 100,0000 miles on mine, she's treated me very well. You do a ton of towing so that would be why you are wearing the backs faster.
Isnt the air system for the air bags a sealed nitrogen system so the moisture that is being introduced is not good for the total system longevity
I’d recommend vacuuming the system before you refill with nitrogen into the closed loop system
Might want to upgrade to a better air compressor that has a metal compressor housing that’s better than the plastic one
Four RAMs over a thirty-two-year period. These trucks are still running on a Ranch in Eastern Ventura County, California. Three Cummins Diesels and one 1995 V-10, all 3/4 ton, 4wd vehicles. Best trucks on the market. I am waiting for my new 2025 RAM Tungsten 3.0L Bi-Turbo in-line six.
IF THEY ARE SO GREAT WHY DO YOU NEED TO KEEP BUYING NEW ONES? FUN FACT , THERE IS A VIDEO OF CHET B , WHO DROVE A 1984 LINCOLN TOWN CAR 1.3 MILLION MILES, MANY YEARS AGO, GET A GRIP MAN.
@@bestoflincolnmotorcompanyyou sound like a triggered idiot lmao 4 vehicles over a 32 year period is a normal amount some people like the upgrade just because you’re poor and can’t afford a newer vehicle when you get the itch doesn’t mean everyone else can’t.
Just found this video, I'm considering buying a Ram 1500. Dude - this sounds like a really good truck! I mean nothing bad except the air suspension and if that made it to 240K without breaking I'd be happy as heck. Nice ccntent, subscribed.
Are going to replace the air bags? Or do a delete? Any 3rd brake light leaks?
Love my 2020 with 48k.
My 2019 (80,000 miles) has an air leak (i'm assuming it's the front driver side bag), it works for now but IDK if I'm going to do an air suspension delete or replace the bag and potentially compressor.
@LAncegtavicer I would check and make sure they won't warrant the air bag/ suspension under warranty. I am not talking about the stealership either. I believe FCA posted something about it a while back. I know you will find something on 5th Gen Ram forums. Either way good luck.
This truck is 90% highway drivin. You can do this in any vehicle with very minor issues. Why is everyone praising this truck for this?? Its not a big deal.
It must really bug you to know that these videos have paid for the entire truck in full several times over. Also not a big deal, but it did in fact happen.
Hello i love your videos have you changed your rear shocks and dud yiu do aftermarket and what brand. I have a 2021 ram limited with factory air ride and my shocks are do for a change
I used to have a 2004 Passat at 210k miles I did the transmission fluid and filter change. I'm sure it was never done before, and I'm very happy I did because after like 14 years and 210k miles the transmission had a slight clunk and my mechanic said changing the fluid could either help it or ruin it. Well, I changed it and it fixed the clunk that would occur lmao. It was like brand new again
Your videos convinced me to trade my 18 for a 19 with upgraded trim with a truck with higher mileage than I would have considered prior to following you.
My 5th gen 1500 pushing 7300 hours !
19 Laramie with 149k miles runs like a new truck.....just bought it with 145k miles ....wonder if its brandontucker's wifes truck
Haha, that would be funny. Good luck with the new truck!
considering on buying a 1500 2023/2024 , on the doge website i look they say they can tow up to 11,000lbs , but every truck for sale I look at at the dealers website checked them all days all trucks for sale atm tow around 8,000lbs. can someone clarify what new 1500s can tow 11,000 lbs or what determines if they can? really confused atm, I am looking at crew cabs is it because their crew cabs why they only can tow 8k lbs ?
Rear brakes probably wore out first because of adaptive cruise control
On average 15,000 to 20,000 miles a year is normal, so being that you have a 2019 with 240,000 miles of course things are going to start breaking and deteriorating. Of course things are going to start diminishing in its value. I understand people travel and probably get paid to travel so put some of that pay towards your vehicle. Now whether that be oil changes, tuneups, etc, always consider what your vehicle does for you and do more in return for your vehicle.
- this is no way intended for the guy who made this video specifically, but rather people who are uninformed on this subject matter.
Wow you got that kinda of mileage out of your Ram? Wow that’s great, and it’s still going? Wow
Very normal for Ram get crazy miles when taken care of properly.
Have you run into the leaky 3rd brake light or top antenna? Only got 70k on my 2019 and it leaks...their is a factory warranty cover, but working with dealer is a headache.
I had to change my rear window for a small leak. Warranty covered it. Otherwise I had that and new back brakes at 80,000 Kilometers. Something was wrong for a brand new 2019 to prematurely wear out the brakes. And I had mostly highway miles and don’t tow. Ya… otherwise great great truck
Have you replaced the starter yet?
I actually did. But come to find out, the starter might have actually been fine. The solenoid wire was pretty loose. We posted a video about it.
I just hit 109k…..running great….only issues were back glass leak and finally they sent out a new warranty and got the back glass replaced for free and the third brake light….just a few weeks ago….only other issue is the notorious exhaust leak….broken back bolt on the passenger side header…..best truck I’ve ever owed..the sticker on this truck was 54 k and now the same truck same equipment is 70k…..truck prices are ridiculous and I’m keeping this baby….
Where do you live? I see alot of people talking about the broken exhaust manifold/cracked manifold. I have a 2019 and my wife has a 2018. Dad has a 2023, Friend also has a 2019. All have over 100k miles. (Except my dad's) No exhaust manifold issues ever. I live in the central coast of California. So Im just wondering if this is more of a weather specific problem if that makes sense. It never get hotter than 75 here. Rarely gets colder than 55-60. No snow.
Mileage is one thing, age is another, I'd be interested to know how these trucks will hold up when they are 10 years old or more, I don't think the electronic gizmos will be doing so well by then, and that goes for any modern vehicle. The older I get the more I want something OLD that doesn't have all the electronic CRAP on it. I have a 96 Dakota with 200k miles that I hope to get running again soon.
I used to really like Dodge, but have had a bad experience with a 2016 Durango needing a CAMSHAFT replaced at less than 130k miles. Pentastar engines have lifter arm failure, the HEMI tick is a well known issue. The new Demons are eating themselves. I just have no confidence in the long term reliability of FCA/Stelantis products. As my dad says, it's a shame Chrysler isn't Chrysler any more.
Imagine the new Alfa-Romeo style Hurricane lasting that long☠️. Hemi has proven to hold up. That engine is BMW and Mercedes style, and it won’t hold up in a truck. It’s not the old cast iron non-turbo I6s from decades ago. It is Euro-trash.
Truck Central is some good stuff 👍🏻
The biggest mass delusion is this online nonsense about reliability.. CLEARLY these people have never actually owned a vehicle. 20 years ago, vehicles broke down yearly. Vehicles today are hilariously better.
I hit a 106k miles and I needed new lifters and a new camshaft. All the oil changes were to Ram's specs. Almost $9k for the repair.
oh no keep it all original! its classy and its important for your videos we want to see how it all holded up!
maybe add mudflaps but keep your wheels and bumpers! its the nice OEM wheels and classy look of your Limited!
maybe restore some things but again it will ruin the story of your legendary truck
Bro my truck is 2014 tradesman about to hit 130k daily work driven .that guy was expediting or what the hell .my shit is running like new
Age is harder on a modern vehicle than mileage. The reason all of your electronics work is because the truck is 5 years old. It's interesting that you have gotten so many miles out of it. Generally, I consider 120K the limit for a MOPAR. But I have never had a 5 year old MOPAR that has hit that threshold. All have been considerably older.
Shoot I would change the trans fluid. I have a '97 Ram 1500 with a 360 V8 auto and it has 297,500 miles on it so far with the original engine and trans. When I first got it the trans fluid was dirty and giving me trouble. I watched a video on TH-cam on how to flush the trans fluid. So I done it and then I put a can of Trans X and a can of Lucas Trans Fix in it and that was almost 10 years ago. Oh the truck had 192,000 miles on it then. Then I changed the fluid and filter about 8 years ago now or close to that. Then I flush out about a gallon of trans fluid and put a new can of each of the other stuff in it, I flush it out about every 30,000 miles or so many months. So far I've put 105,000 mile on the truck myself. Plus I put an external trans cooler on it, I don't think that the radiator trans cooler is enough to keep the trans fluid cool, now the truck has 2 external trans coolers on it and so far so good. If you don't take care of them they won't last, but if you just change the fluids regularly then they will. Not sure how long my truck will last but time will tell.
What kind of trouble was the trans giving you before you fixed it? I've got a 98 Ram 1500 with the 5.2 and its got shifting problems. Would be nice if I could just flush it vs replacing the whole tranny.
It was changing slowly and then it didn't want to change, like it was stuck in 1st. One thing was that it wasn't slipping or didn't seem like it was slipping. Like I said I first flushed the trans fluid of an old Escort I had before I done my truck. After I flushed the trans out on the car it started to change and run better, so I done it to my truck. I took a trans line loose and put a hose on it and put the other end of the hose in a bucket. As the old fluid came out I poured the new fluid in. Until it got out the amount I wanted to get out of it. I done a gallon of trans fluid, also I put a can of Trans X and a can of Lucas Trans Fix in the trans first before adding the new trans fluid. I would check the level of fluid as I went along. Once I had a gallon of trans fluid out of it and it was back to full on the dipstick. I drove it up the road and it took a few times but it started to change better and then over time I flushed it out a few more times and after 10 years and 105,000 miles it's still doing good for now.
Then after about 2 or so years of flushing the trans fluid out. I changed the fluid and filter on the trans. The filter look like it was new but I changed it anyways. After I got the new fluid in the trans and a can of each of the other stuff I said I put in it each time. I drove it up the road and it wouldn't shift at all. It wouldn't shift out of 1st gear and I was thinking, on damn I messed it up by changing it all. Then I pulled it down into 1st and manually changed the gears out. I done this about 4 or 5 times and it finally started to change on it's own. It was like it was learning to shift again. But never had it to do that when I flushed it out only when I changed it all out. Anyways not sure if it will work on any other truck but it has worked on mine. Plus it's worth a try, I mean if you can't drive it anyways now, it might work as long as it's not slipping. Still worth trying and hopefully it will turn out like mine did and give you over 100,000 miles of service. Also I wouldn't flush out more than a gallon of trans fluid at a time and don't forget the trans x and Lucas Trans Fix, a can of each. Or if you don't want to leave the truck running too long afraid of flushing too much. You can let a quart of fluid out shut off the truck, fill it back up. Or put in what you take out over time. Like I said it helped mine so far.
I think with the dirty trans fluid it had some of the things in the trans stopped up and flushing it out over time cleaned it out and then it started to work right. So far it's doing good, drove it earlier today and it's still going strong. It just tripped to 297,610 miles, getting closer to the 300,000 miles mark. Not sure if it will make it but I'm going to keep doing what I've been doing and see how far it will go. I'll do an update video on it on my channel on here when I can. Just look up theramquest4advanger on here or I think that's it. I've got some more videos of my truck on there just nothing new yet. Anyways if you try flushing it out let me know how it works out and I hope the best for you.
Goodness , just waiting for the next upload 250k , I'm thinking even if it were to blow up and fall to peace's at this point it's been a terrific rig that has seen more towing and gravel roads then most and really no major failures. Glad to see it. My wife has a 2019 Bighorn and loves it. 70k and no issues to be fixed so far. Have a blessed Labor day.
Any new vehicle can handle 200k+ highway miles. The real test is mileage in a major metropolitan cities like LA.
Hi, do you accept sponsored products? I have sent you an email about sponsorship.
For the bumper swaps, look into chassis unlimted nice clean, low profile looks to them.
Thanks for the suggestion. I will check them out.
250,000 Miles? time to get a new vehicle
IF you feel brakes is a big deal after 240,000 i feel BAD for you!!!!
It just might be time for a new rig to come to the channel
Might have a few rigs kicking around. 😜
Racking up miles is way more interesting than a new rig.
Why not do an air suspension delete kit?? Its gotta be cheaper than repairing it
It's very common for the rear pads to wear faster
Yeah, in hindsight I should have thought about that. But the fronts had SO much meat left, I assumed I was good in the rear.
Usually a rule of thumb is people replace 2 sets of brakes in the front to rear brakes. I had to change mine at only 80 thou Kilometers. Way to premature. Mostly highway miles also. Dealership wouldn’t do nothing plus trying to charge double the price for pads and rotors. Dealerships are crooked. They quoted me $1200.00. All other shops charge $560.00 to $680.00. Plus the dealership wasn’t using OEM brakes. They wouldn’t even match other prices and my truck was under warranty. I will never go back to Jim Gautier dealership again.