Depending where you’re located, the best bet would be to join a local pipefitters union. Be prepared to travel. I’ve worked with guys that have never worked closer than 5 hours from their house.
Good work Mr. Downhill , I subscribed maybe it will help with the Amsoil oil change . I’m an Amsoil user too it’s pricy I know . Thanks for keeping the videos real . You’ll always have plenty of comments when you talk oil and trucks . Stay true to yourself and family . May the Lord Bless you and your family..
That is one really nice welding rig. Im.not brand bias, had a 2018 Ram 2500. After i bought it always regretted not getting exactly what you have. Well in 2020 i traded it in for a new body style GMC 3500HD Denali Dually. Has been an amazing truck so far, same kind of tire set up you have on yours. I would guess you will have that truck for many more years with no major issues. Thats a beast of a rig brother. Keep up the good videos. 👍
I bet that oil leak is annoying. It’s always something with ram. I’m currently needing to replace my abs hydraulic pump. Then need to get a new tune hoping it fixes my exhaust brake issue
hey man I enjoy your videos, I just asking is your truck deleted, if not have you have any emission problems and how many bottles of def do you use through the week
How do you keep this so clean thing rust wise traveling all over? Your frame and what I can see of below the pickup looks very nice for a 6 year old rig or whatever it is. I assume you’re exposed to salt and everything else that destroys vehicles traveling all over. I live in North Dakota and even those ranch hand bumpers are usually crusty in a few years, crustier yet are flatbeds like cm and Bradford. Granted yours being repainted probably helps, I’m sure it’s much better than the factory paint job.
I wish i could describe how much time i spend washing this truck. It’s literally filthy right now compared to what it usually is. When it gets muddy on a right of way it goes straight to a car wash and gets washed. I can count on one hand how many nights it has sat with mud or salt sitting on it. I’m not trying to sound vein, it’s just the fact of the matter, i spend way too much time taking care of the truck. lol when i first bought the truck in 2018, i would avoid highways in the winter just to minimize the salt exposure. Obsessive to say the least.
I have to say, thank you very much for noticing. I have spent a lot of time taking care of this truck over the years. It’s nice to hear when someone actually notices.
I just subscribed love the truck and what you do for a living, I also drive a ram and take stupid care of it the same way, luckily mine has been good to me. Have you thought of removing the B pillar vinyl between the front and rear door glass? It being a white truck with the tints would look super clean
Thanks a lot! I appreciate your willingness to subscribe. I’ll try my best to make it worth your time. I’ve never heard of removing those. Is it typically white under the vinyl?
Napa gold filters are good filters, reasonably priced and i already have a pile of them. I used to run amsoil filters. I would order them with the oil. Napa filters are just too convenient.
@@DownhillWelder300I use their oil because I have a couple modified cars and running different types of fuel create more heat and need to run an oil capable of these temps.
That oil is not recommended by Cummins for that engine. They recommend Shell Rotela T-5 or T-6 because they produce less soot than the ones your using. Amsoil is basically junk. My opinion of course. Putting after market parts not designed for it causes unforseen problems like oil leaks and parts failures. Keep your turck stock emiissions too because it was designed for it to be that way, 73,000 miles on the same truck you have only its a Big Horn trim and only issue was the turbo acuatoer, an electrical part. Aisen transmission has been pulling my hay loads at 4-5 tons no problem on a factory goose neck.
I agree to a certain extent. I have ran rotela t-6 before. I’m not dismissing your points, but the way i see it, any synthetic oil is far better than any conventional oil a person could run. I used to believe whole heartedly that using superior products and going above and beyond when it comes to maintenance intervals a person could be confident there would be no or very minimal issues with their equipment. When my Aisen went out at 51,000 miles and my engine locked up at 93,000 miles (all completely stock) my mindset changed slightly. lol
Old school thinking i guess. Sometimes i end up going over simply because I’m working to many hours and can’t get it done. It’s kind of like a built in buffer. If i moss an oil change here and there I’m still safe.
Yeah it's a total waste and bad for the environment I have a 2007 ram I change the oil every 12-15k diesel oil can go for a long time. Ive been in diesel shops where semi trks have million mile oil which is wild
I need a massive brush guard like that on my truck. I have demolished 5 deer in the last 5 years and they demolished both my truck and my bank account to pay for all the body work.
As much as i don’t like the bumper, it has paid for itself multiple times over with the amount of down time I’ve avoided and damage costs. Thanks for the comment!
Great content bro! Love the details
Thanks a lot! I really appreciate the support!
Good video
Beautiful truck!
Thanks!
With that amount of money in your rig maintenance is the key word nice job 👍
Preventative maintenance is a lot cheaper than down time and repairs! Thanks for the comment.
I can't get over how sweet your rig is... Keep on weldin brother 🤙
Thanks a lot! I appreciate that!
No problem, I'm in a welding school that's linked with my highschool, what would you suggest on how to get into the pipeline welding field?
Depending where you’re located, the best bet would be to join a local pipefitters union. Be prepared to travel. I’ve worked with guys that have never worked closer than 5 hours from their house.
Thank you sir, much appreciated 👍
Good work Mr. Downhill , I subscribed maybe it will help with the Amsoil oil change . I’m an Amsoil user too it’s pricy I know . Thanks for keeping the videos real . You’ll always have plenty of comments when you talk oil and trucks . Stay true to yourself and family . May the Lord Bless you and your family..
Thanks so much for the kind words and wishes.
That is one really nice welding rig. Im.not brand bias, had a 2018 Ram 2500. After i bought it always regretted not getting exactly what you have. Well in 2020 i traded it in for a new body style GMC 3500HD Denali Dually. Has been an amazing truck so far, same kind of tire set up you have on yours. I would guess you will have that truck for many more years with no major issues. Thats a beast of a rig brother. Keep up the good videos. 👍
Thanks a lot! I bet that Denali is nice! I’m most likely going to a gmc or Chevy with my next truck, but hopefully it won’t be for a few more years.
Good stuff
Thanks!
I bet that oil leak is annoying.
It’s always something with ram.
I’m currently needing to replace my abs hydraulic pump. Then need to get a new tune hoping it fixes my exhaust brake issue
So far so good! About the time i think everything is straightened out, something else comes up. lol
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for all your support.
hey man I enjoy your videos, I just asking is your truck deleted, if not have you have any emission problems and how many bottles of def do you use through the week
It’s deleted. My egr cracked and destroyed the first engine. When i put the new engine in it, it got deleted immediately.
Hope you can get some video of the job site! Always dreamed of doing something like this but I am stuck in the corporate world of boring
I 100% plan on it. The grass is always greener! Many days I’ve thought about what it would be like if i would have went a different route.
Did you clean off all the oil residue lol? I was excited for before and after
I did. I always rinse off the engine bay when i wash the truck. Just didn’t take any pictures.
Case 220 in the back round? Love the vids by the way!
Yep! Good eye! In the middle of restoring a 130 now. That 220 is what my 8 year old son drives in the parades. Thanks for the compliment!
How do you keep this so clean thing rust wise traveling all over? Your frame and what I can see of below the pickup looks very nice for a 6 year old rig or whatever it is. I assume you’re exposed to salt and everything else that destroys vehicles traveling all over. I live in North Dakota and even those ranch hand bumpers are usually crusty in a few years, crustier yet are flatbeds like cm and Bradford. Granted yours being repainted probably helps, I’m sure it’s much better than the factory paint job.
I wish i could describe how much time i spend washing this truck. It’s literally filthy right now compared to what it usually is. When it gets muddy on a right of way it goes straight to a car wash and gets washed. I can count on one hand how many nights it has sat with mud or salt sitting on it. I’m not trying to sound vein, it’s just the fact of the matter, i spend way too much time taking care of the truck. lol when i first bought the truck in 2018, i would avoid highways in the winter just to minimize the salt exposure. Obsessive to say the least.
I have to say, thank you very much for noticing. I have spent a lot of time taking care of this truck over the years. It’s nice to hear when someone actually notices.
Were you using a sch 80 nipple? I always use Blue Monster thread tape with Blue Monster pipe dope.
Really enjoy your videos, now get back to work.
No, first time was a brass nipple then a sch40 nipple. Hopefully it’s good to go now.
I just subscribed love the truck and what you do for a living, I also drive a ram and take stupid care of it the same way, luckily mine has been good to me. Have you thought of removing the B pillar vinyl between the front and rear door glass? It being a white truck with the tints would look super clean
Thanks a lot! I appreciate your willingness to subscribe. I’ll try my best to make it worth your time.
I’ve never heard of removing those. Is it typically white under the vinyl?
@@DownhillWelder300 yes, there always colored matched to the truck for some reason ram would install this vinyl on higher trims I never understood why
Hey bud great content! Your rig is 💯
What brand of side step do you have on your rig??? They fit perfect
Thanks a lot! I appreciate that. The steps are factory ram steps off of a crew cab standard bed (not a long bed) truck.
Awesome thanks bud!! Good luck on the next ROW you’ll be on. Stay safe
just noticed the Illinois plates which end of the state you in?
I’m from the southern end, Clinton County.
well im damn near your neighbor lol Perry county and IBEW local 702 member keep up the videos brother.@@DownhillWelder300
Nice! I work with an operator that lives down in pinckneyville.
Why don't you go with an Amsoil filter?
Napa gold filters are good filters, reasonably priced and i already have a pile of them. I used to run amsoil filters. I would order them with the oil. Napa filters are just too convenient.
Have you tried running liqui moly motor oil? Or have you seen other people running it?
Honestly i have no idea what that is. I’ll look in to it though.
@@DownhillWelder300I use their oil because I have a couple modified cars and running different types of fuel create more heat and need to run an oil capable of these temps.
@@DownhillWelder300napa stores you can order liqui moly oil pretty easy
Thanks for the info. I’ll check it out!
Where abouts you headin for work?
Heading to Peoria Illinois.
That oil is not recommended by Cummins for that engine. They recommend Shell Rotela T-5 or T-6 because they produce less soot than the ones your using. Amsoil is basically junk. My opinion of course. Putting after market parts not designed for it causes unforseen problems like oil leaks and parts failures. Keep your turck stock emiissions too because it was designed for it to be that way, 73,000 miles on the same truck you have only its a Big Horn trim and only issue was the turbo acuatoer, an electrical part. Aisen transmission has been pulling my hay loads at 4-5 tons no problem on a factory goose neck.
I agree to a certain extent. I have ran rotela t-6 before. I’m not dismissing your points, but the way i see it, any synthetic oil is far better than any conventional oil a person could run. I used to believe whole heartedly that using superior products and going above and beyond when it comes to maintenance intervals a person could be confident there would be no or very minimal issues with their equipment. When my Aisen went out at 51,000 miles and my engine locked up at 93,000 miles (all completely stock) my mindset changed slightly. lol
You can literally run any 15 40 oil in a Cummins, they don’t care, and diesels run way better deleted, theres not even an argument to be made there
Why do you change the oil every 5k miles? I got a 2019 6.7 and I do oil and both fuel filters every 12k.
Old school thinking i guess. Sometimes i end up going over simply because I’m working to many hours and can’t get it done. It’s kind of like a built in buffer. If i moss an oil change here and there I’m still safe.
@@DownhillWelder300 great looking rig.
Thanks a lot.
Yeah it's a total waste and bad for the environment I have a 2007 ram I change the oil every 12-15k diesel oil can go for a long time. Ive been in diesel shops where semi trks have million mile oil which is wild
I need a massive brush guard like that on my truck. I have demolished 5 deer in the last 5 years and they demolished both my truck and my bank account to pay for all the body work.
As much as i don’t like the bumper, it has paid for itself multiple times over with the amount of down time I’ve avoided and damage costs. Thanks for the comment!