My brother bought a new f250 diesel, 33 thousand miles dpf filter full, took it back to dealership $9000 to fix the issue ,he went straight to a gmc dealership and traded it for a gas engine truck. If you don't work diesel engines hard almost daily this will continue to happen
Dang that’s crazy, honestly that would probably be smart for me to do too. Just hard to take that depreciation hit on the truck you know? I sure wouldn’t mind a nice power wagon though.
Mine lost weight….. no longer have these issues. If you are idling your truck. Use the high idle so you don’t plug off that filter. Used the cruise and + to hit the high idle.
Obviously, a delete would be the easy solution for those that don’t have the smog check. I just got a communication error code on my 2014 Ram 3500 for a nox sensor. I haven’t towed for awhile and was just commuting to work 15 minutes away and shut down during a regen. Here is my strategy to do my part to attempt to save my emissions system after researching awhile: 1. Clean the crystallization of my DEF/SCR system with Rislone additive to DEF tank. 2. Before towing on my next trip, Rislone DPF cleaner additive to my fuel tank. 3. Start using Stanadyne Performance diesel fuel additive regularly. I also bought Schaeffers diesel treat 2000 to see which seems to be better. I also have a 1996 Dodge 2500 12v and remember when 2007-8 came out with the egr pre def technology. There was so many problems they were having with soot. This is my attempt to help my truck work best. I spent $85 on this test that may or may not help but many are reporting a positive result. Good luck 👍🏻 I cleared the code, and many have said they get better mpg and smoother operation of the engine. Cummins recommends a fuel additive which raises cetane, lubricates, and has antigel properties. I will clean the EGR when I install the Banks air ram intake 7:57 to address the grid heater bolt issue.
I would highly add fuel additive every fill up doesn't matter the brand, just to keep your injectors clean and cetane boost up during winter and summer months. I myself have 2020 ram 2500 6.7 cummins haven't had many problems on mine so far.
weve had 6 of the modern diesels between ram and ford. ive never had any sensor issues and i have alwyas driven the trucks hard, not beating on them, but to get the dpfs good and hot and let it clear itself out. no issues driving any of them this way
I’ll definitely TH-cam how to do that and do it often from now on. Sounds like I’m getting a new DPF under warranty but I don’t want a faulty DEF injector to play any part in jacking up this next one too.
None of the codes he showed point to a DEF system malfunction. Pulling the DEF injector without having a specific code trigger that would indicate a doser malfunction is not worth it. Risky because the bolts that hold the def doser (injector) in place are commonly so corroded they break off, requiring additional hardware / repair. There’s also a gasket between the injector and its port in the SCR decomposition tube. If that gasket is damaged during removal, it has to be replaced. If he doesn’t have the hardware or the gasket on hand, pulling the injector and damaging either will strand the truck because it won’t function properly without them and will Ultimately trigger a 150 mile countdown to 5mph speed limited mode until it can be properly fixed.
Your DEF and your DPF are not associated with each other. Although both are part of the emissions system, each part accomplishes a different function within the emissions. The P2002 code indicates there’s a backpressure issue with the DPF. The system isn’t seeing the amount of back pressure that it’s expected to see. So it’s likely either a hole in the DPF, or there’s an exhaust leak causing the pressure in the exhaust to drop below the expected value. It could also be a faulty differential pressure sensor on the DPF. The P0299 indicates you’re not getting adequate boost pressure. Could be a faulty turbocharger actuator, or it could be something as simple as an air filter restriction (or a cheap aftermarket air filter). Could also be an exhaust leak on the hot side of the turbo (which would coincide with the P2002) None of the codes you showed on the scan tool in the video are DEF system malfunction codes.
@@TechOut How? The DEF fliud is injected behind the DPF, not in front. If the SCR is clogged, it would cause the DEF injector to clog as well and the NOX senor would fail too.
@ the DEF system not injecting would have absolutely nothing to do with the DPF filling faster. The SCR / DEF system is downstream of the DPF and accomplishes a totally independent task (NOx reduction) within the emissions system. His codes are pointing to an issue upstream with the turbocharger not boosting properly and the DPF seeing a differential pressure that isn’t within spec. It’s either a bad pressure sensor, an exhaust leak, a failed DPF, or the pressure tubes that run from the inlet and outlet sides of the DPF to the differential pressure sensor need to be looked at for a leak or an obstruction.
Heck yeah I appreciate all that info. Another comment on here yesterday made me realize I didn’t actually know how the system worked because I thought DEF was INJECTED ONTO THE DPF to help burn off the soot, but, I pulled up a bunch of diagrams and yes, the DEF is injected towards the end to convert harmful gases into water and nitrogen, which would be cool if it was reliable. But, the DPF is right behind the motor so I think it’s basically just the exhaust gases that heat up the soot to burn it off? Interested about leaks causing a lack of pressure being an issue as well. They didn’t mention a leak when they updated me but we didn’t have a full conversation either. But they did say the DPF lost the ability to desoot, so I’m assuming it’s just super clogged. I’m guessing that if I’m to blame it could be from idling too much?
I have a 2022 ram 2500 hemi 6.4, had to replace starter at 40,000 miles and just now at 55k the heater core went out lol ! Good thing I bought extra warranty for 100k
Knew it was emissions before you said it. Deleted my 21 brand new and no problems. Keep it stock power and always change fluids early. Dealer mechanics always compliment it and no problems with warranty work on things non-engine/transmission related. Heck I bet they’d even repair those too.
The 2022 6.7 engines have been dropping like flies just outside the warranty period around 110 k miles.lifter cam failure in the beginning spreading glitter through out the engine eventually killing it.Deleting will do nothing for that.
Honestly when I bought it it was for the bench seat as silly as that sounds, but it was end of year in the peak of Covid and it was so hard to find a good deal, and a bench seat. It just happened to be a diesel and honestly I love the truck and driving a diesel, I could have gotten buy no problem with the 6.4 Hemi with what do tow. I’d have loved a power wagon with some airbags to help with squat had one been available.
I haven’t had any problems with the Cummins, because it isn’t a daily driver. It’s on the road hauling equipment and livestock when in use. You simply can not use any modern diesel truck as a daily driver. Slow, around town driving, and excessive idling will always cause problems.
I wish I had heard about morning sooner, literally until like a month ago I thought it was better to idle than to be constantly turning it on and off 🤦🏻♂️ so I’m sure that’s a big part of the problem.
You should call some Other dealers yourself. I had the same issue and was told it was back ordered. I called another dealer in my area and they had one and fixed it the same day. Some dealers are just useless. They had my truck 3 days and no info for me other than it was “back ordered”. The parts are out there if you look.
All you need to do is to clean DEF injector(crystallization)and the EGR valve. Ours it’s a 2021 ram 3500 dually. a lemon law too . We haul a lot ( hotshot). We have over 330 k miles and no problems at all . I performed preventative emission maintenance every 60k miles. Cleaning of EGR cooling system DEF injector EGR valve .
Don't use cheap DEF -- the quality makes a difference. Use the Blu Def Platinum as well as a diesel fuel conditioner. Also, if you re cruising and the RPM is below 1500 rpm, downshift.
I believe Cummins changed the block in 2022 to aluminum and used hydraulic lifters instead of push rods. Definitely Id really change oil frequently with synthetic and possibly add an Amsoil auxiliary filter. 2025 went back to cast iron as there are problems for that 45lbs
Yeah Ive heard there are a lot more inspection holes being blown in these motors than their ever was in their older cast iron versions. And I’ve also heard the hydraulic lifters are a weak point.
Not sure if they addressed the grid heater bolt failure in the 2019. My friend lost his engine on his 4th gen at 100,000 miles. I bought the Banks Air ram intake to delete the stock heater which comes with a heating element. 2025 is coming out with 6 glow plugs… Even my 1996 12valve had the killer dowl pin to address 😢
@ dang that’s sucks to lose an engine at 100k for something dumb like a bolt falling into the engine. I’m not sure the fix but there was a recall and I had mine checked out. But I plan to get the ram air intake from banks as well once my warranty is up.
+18 offset with 12.5 wide tires is the sweet spot. They always cut the plastic that covers the pinch weld but there are some wired back there and such and I don’t like the idea of cutting away the plastic that helps keep mud from getting on my frame and such. I got a heat gun and remolded the plastic instead so the protection is there and it gives the clearance. Had to pull my front wheel well plastic forwards a bit too to give a little more clearance.
@gavinwalker5686 I want to say... I'm running +18 offset. I was ignorant about offset until about a year ago lol. RAM factory rims are -23 offset. I could easily be completely wrong.. My rub is dead center of the wheel liner...now aftermarket mudflap. With my truck camper loaded... never rubs. Also running 12.5s.
Its probably just your def injector got crystallized and is clogged up. You can look it up on TH-cam and you can take it out and clean it and your back on the road. I would let Ram replace it tho. Its under warranty so let them fix it.
My 2022 started making a big clunky noise in the engine its been at the dealer for 3 months now and still going. They haven’t diagnosed it. They first said it was the lifters then they don’t know its weird. Worst truck ive ever owned
3 months? That’s terrible. I’m not much of a mechanic, but I’m assuming they also checked the heater grid bolt? There was a recall on those because they’d come off and fall into one of the pistons. I hope they can figure it out.
I think if my truck keep breaking to the point where I can afford it, I’ll either switch over to a power wagon or a previous gen tundra and enjoy the reliability even though it’s not as capable nor quite as nice.
Coulda woulda shoulda got a power wagon. Back when I bought there weren’t any available (middle of COVID) and I’ve enjoyed the feel of the Cummins a lot, though it’s been less reliable than I’d hoped.
@@gavinwalker5686 All the emissions have pretty much ruined diesel's reliability and added a lot of expense to owning one, sad. The load capacity on the power wagon and tow rating are surprisingly low. I think if I were looking for a truck with maximum utility it would have to be a one ton, 4x4 with the 6.4 Hemi. But I am retired, and all these new trucks are out of my price range, and I have three older pickups to serve my needs, they'll likely outlast me. Maybe Trump will relax some of regulations so we can live again.
Hoping Trump is able to relax the EPA and put reliability back as a priority into manufacturing. I care more about of off roading and camping than I do about towing and payload and towing, so with some airbags to help with squat I’d honesty probably be fine. Although, I am expanding my real estate business into general contracting so maybe I’ll be getting a lot of use out of the diesel soon. My plan was to have this truck till I’m a grandpa, not be buying new stuff every several years. Hoping if I maintain it good and ditch the faulty parts, maybe that’ll still be possible.
@@gavinwalker5686 Your truck should do all that and then some and you can have all the heavy stuff delivered to the job site so that should be no problem. I'm thinking you'll likely be hiring your crafts people, so they'll have and haul their own tools. I'm already a grandpa; the youngest grandchild will turn 15 this month and the wife and I will be retired 18 years the end of March, we are old. Never did any contracting however I reconstructed the modular the wife had bought a year before I met her, added a 32x40 garage w/ gambrel roof, redid the perimeter walls and built a gambrel roof over the modular reconstructing the center wall as I went, including basement space we now have 5500 sqft, still too small. I still drive my 84 Dodge dually I bought for $2000 24 years ago out of a hedgerow, so your truck should last.
That's normal with the 2022 trucks they had a issued with the dpf filter being bad off the get I'm sure dealer will replace it but I bet it's back ordered
Why so expensive? High labor cost? Intense reprogramming? Parts are minimal right? Some delete plates, but then I guess you gotta get a different exhaust system so that could add up depending what you got right? What else am I unaware of?
@@gavinwalker5686 as mentioned below you need a replacement ecu from prior years, which is about $2800, although you could find a used one cheaper if you want. So a tuner/tunes, exhaust, egr delete kit, plus ECU.
Want the straight up truth delete right away. Don’t wait any longer your reliability will go up big time. Your fuel economy will get way better and you make that 30k miles easy deleted. The EPA has violated people’s property rights by creating an unreliable an unproven technology to supposedly save the plant. And steal peoples money. If you wanna keep emissions you need to tow a 10k trailer at least all the time to work that engine Cummins engines are torque monsters and need that weight to get hot enough for the stupid emissions. So just wanna do my part and tell you once gone you will be happy. Most will tell you that just take the chance if you want.
I appreciate that point of view. I definitely tow less than most diesel owners, so perhaps it hasn’t gotten hot as much as it needs. I do take pretty long drives quite often, but, that’s not the same as really using that torque.
@ one more thing I would mention to. Don’t do it for the power do it for the reliability. Do your research find a good tune and leave the transmission unless you’re going for power. I have seen nothing but issues once trans is retuned if don’t incorrectly causing failure down the line. Engine usually remains fine. Bully dog when available was a good choice but you will need to find a good source for that tune but once found and done you will be one happy guy trust me. And you will enjoy your Cummins after guaranteed just maintain it and go day in day out happy you will be. Take care of your self. And enjoy your truck. Be happy.
Yeah I’ve heard the transmissions don’t do well if the power is bumped up very much. I dont need more power, just want more reliability, so thanks for those words of wisdom. I appreciate the comments and the kind words brother 🤙🏼
@@whatformanDiesel truck owners are entitled clowns acting like they don’t breathe the same air. Drive a gas if you don’t want DPF. I hope they start going after the individual deleters more instead of just the shops. Seeing he is in Utah it’s even more of a reason to keep the air clean.
@ Even the scientists can’t get it right. You walk down your path. You clearly don’t know what you’re talking about. And the fact your comment gets highlighted means that the corruption runs deep. Gas vehicle spew junk just as diesel do. The government saw it a cash cow and ever since has been using the heavy vehicle industry as such. Clearly if you had any real knowledge you would realize that are vehicle do little to the environment like people think. And there are many other variables involved in the climate issue and it doesn’t just come down to vehicles. Every sit and think if you produce an average of 37 degrees Celsius and a globe could only hold so much before the heat saturation levels rise because of over or the space becomes smaller. Every use common sense! Well one day you might grasp it you might not. But you takecare open up your mind you might see more then you know. Be safe out there. And don’t pass judgement on people who want to protect there property. Or keep in for a long time. Learn more every day. It’s people like you that need a wake up call. That’s why the reply. You are part of the problem.
You may have to do what they did to my truck replace every fuel injector and both fuel rails I've had that done and I haven't had a problem since. Of course they had to replace the particular filters well that repair would have cost me lots and lots and lots of money if it wasn't under warranty mine was over fueling and plugging up the def filter
@@gavinwalker5686 Fortunately nothing to me under warranty. But 8 grand to Ram. Two new fuel rails, particulate filter, fuel injectors and three weeks in the shop.
@@gavinwalker5686 Runs much better. Doesn't Regen as often. But still annoying as hell. Still having regrets buying a Diesel. But everyone told me the 6.4 Hemi was a gutless turd. Which didn't make sense. Because my 5.7 Hemi was a great running engine. I just needed a bigger truck to tow my trailer.
Salt Lake Chrysler Ram did the swap. They have done several with good results. Mine has been good so far. But my fingers,toes, eyes,arms and legs are crossed. Lol.
Idk how you’re driving this truck but these new diesels need to be driven for long periods of time at least an hour or so at a time and not 20 minutes down the road. And they need regular regens like once a week. They’re not built to be Dailey drivers they’re built to work and be ran hard for long hours. The engine needs to reach a certain temperature and run at that temperature long enough to burn off as much soot as possible.
I definitely drive it for short periods a lot, running around town and kid errands and such, but I also take 4 hour drives for work a lot so hopefully that helps.
@@loveracing1988 that’s just the way they’re designed and it’s 100% because of the emissions/def systems in place so you can thank the epa for that lol. I literally drive diesels every single day as a truck driver.
@MotoVlog-lh9td I drive it every day as an owner. There is an in between. You don't want to drive it as a grocery getting start and stop vehicle but you can drive it 15-20 minutes to work and back daily without issue.
That's another problem ,there's no dam way any part should be backorded . You can blame the car companies for not having the parts and putting the screws to the parts makers . That's why I won't be buying new for a long time. I have 3 friends whos newer rigs are covered in dust and snow waiting for months or weeks for parts that BS. THE car makers have the parts to build .
Yeah they should know to plan ahead and have those parts stocked, although I think they might try to plan but then so many more broke than they planned they got behind 😬 which is not good news lol
Thought about when I had my first big issue with it, but the transmissions were also acting up on quite a few of them and so I didn’t want to void my power train warranty just in case I had a bad tranny too.
I know right. When I bought this there was the massive shortage during Covid. Had been also looking at a new tundra that was just coming out but those didn’t have a bench seat option which was a must. Had to buy new because used were waaayyy overpriced. Looking back the tundras are also having tons of issues. So either way I’d be having to deal with this crap. Used tundras were selling for 25% over their new msrp.
Check out Fords massive diesel recall today, and GM's "allison" transmission issues, all three are putting out subpar reliability products right now, race to the bottom and I'm fooking tired of it. th-cam.com/video/LFjA3dJZQKM/w-d-xo.html
Nothing is perfect…everything still works on my 1996 Dodge 2500 which has a cummins and my 2014 has an Aisin…I avoid replacing failed parts with Mopar and go for lifetime warranty when available at Napa
You know what’s not reliable? People doing regular maintenance and using fuel additives. American diesel doesn’t have any and that’s a huge problem. Also stop doing 10k and 20k oil changes. Horrible. 5K max. Period.
I need to start using a fuel additive. Recently heard about them and have never done it yet. Been doing oil about 8-9k miles, but maybe I should increase that still a bit.
Well I think I need to study up a bit more on that then, I always thought DEF was injected onto the DPF as part of heating up and burning off soot. I appreciate you saying that so I can study up a bit more in depth as most of my channel is about a first time diesel owner figuring things out and having fun doing it haha
@ What heats up the DPF during regen is an extra injection event in the combustion process. The DEF converts the Nitrogen Oxide into water vapor with chemical reaction along with the DOC. The DPF captures the soot and burns off the ash. Usually majority of time when you have a regen issues. It’s not the DPF, but upstream. Yes sometimes the DPF gets cracked, but that’s because the soot loading is so great. The regen process can’t keep up. That’s why when the dealer gets tunnel vision with a regen isssue, they go straight to replacing the DPF. With only the issue coming back with a ruined DPF down the road, and not fixing the actual issue with soot load.
That’s not entirely correct. While they are 2 different systems, if your SCR (DEF) system isn’t functioning properly (reducing NOx appropriately) your truck will compensate with more EGR. Which means more soot.
@ If you are having DEF issues your truck will go into derate mode and eventually limit your speed to 5mph to no start. It will happen if you run out of DEF and any functioning part ln the DEF system fails.
Thank you both or these comments. One hunch I have, is that I’ve been idling too much. For some reason, I thought it was better to idle than to keep turning the truck on and off, and I’d let it warm up in the mornings as well thinking that was good for it, etc, then Dave Auto Center TH-cam channel talked about how bad it is to idle a diesel, because the soot will build up without it getting hot enough to regen, and he talked about other issues too. Luckily I changed the oil between 5-10k instead of 15, so hopefully all that extra soot in the motor didn’t build up or cause problems.
Gas,diesel, or EV EVERYTHING will have trouble eventually in my experience. My 1996 diesel is still going strong with over 400,000 miles. My toyota engine burnt oil a lot and finally died after 1/2 of that. The emissions system that epa forced, which I understand, are still in the development stages. I’m trying additives…
44k miles on my 22 2500 , no issues. Platinum DEF and Hotshot secrets EDT. You gotta make these trucks work, that’s the only way to get the DPF hot enough to burn the soot off.
Honestly that’s more what I expected since it appears to have simply stopped injecting DEF but I also can see how it could be a miriad of things combining together.
I’ve usually purchased at a pump at a truck stop, figuring that it gets used a lot so is probably fresh, but I’m not married to that either. Thanks for the tip of the shelf and the date code
If the DPF is filling up ur lifters are going bad and not keeping right valve timing for regen. If they change the DPF only u will be going back to dealer in about 6000 miles
Hahaha you aint lying! That quarter million mile camry I'm driving in has a Christmas tree on the dash right now, but up until 6 months ago it pretty much had zero issues. That's what I'm used to
What part of it? I have replaced the plastic Y on coolant system, drag link, turbo actuator and the front springs with Carley. I won’t replace failed parts with Mopar; that’s the definition of insanity
Keep in mind batteries across the spectrum (especially if they're standard lead acid & not AGM) only last 2. Yrs typically (IF your lucky... In Florida..) you can eek out 3 after that and they die onya while needing the vehicle they (it) will leave you stranded
The dealer was saying when new, batteries don’t even come with a warranty but the mopar replacements come with a 3 year warranty. Nobody wants to be stranded for something dumb like a battery.
Smaller tires the better keep the rpm’s up and don’t drive it in town, always change the oil 5k yourself don’t trust anyone to do it for you, and when you active regen rite when you’re pulling into your driveway, turn around and go for another lap don’t let it reset and try again it’ll have problems. Also don’t get def from pumps always the most hidden box not exposed to light and also read the manufacture date on it. So many steps to make these trucks run without a million problems, I got a 2020 limited 2500, 61k and have only had 2 small glitches with the emissions never any real problems just kept driving it and it went away. Good luck
Haha well I just got the biggest tires I could fit without lifting (37s) and I got them so I can camp and off road better with the family, but, I’ll take everything else you said to heart 😁I appreciate the comment!
Someone else on here mentioned that too, always on exhaust brake, tell me more about what that does to help the turbos or soot from building. Does it encourage the truck to run a little hotter or something?
@gavinwalker5686 My only reason is slowing down without riding the brakes. It takes a lot of applied pressure on the brake pedal, if I don't use tow/haul and exhaust brake. The engine loves being overworked.
Meanwhile I accidentally jumped my 2012 Cummins last night 😂. You could definitely delete it. I’ve never owned a stock diesel for more than a couple weeks. Fuck the warranty I’ve never needed it. However the 20-23 I’ve heard are trash and riddled with post Covid issues.
Haha sometimes you just gotta send it 🤙🏼 I wouldn’t be that worried about the motor without a warranty, but I didn’t want deleting it to void any transmission warranty or anything else either since I know those also have problems. Really trying to make sure the truck is a decent one while someone else pays to fix it haha
I hope I don't have a complainer energy, more trying to give info to help people research these vehicles and provide some value. Also, by talking about issues, my hope is that it'll piss off the manufacturers into finding a better solution. Same reason why I began the lemon law on my truck a long time ago, (did a cash and keep so it was settled outside of court) but it took 2 months to fix and they were able to fully fix it, but I wanted to hold the manufacturer accountable to hopefully promote change. Once profits are hurt enough they'll make a change, until then they'll just do as they've done.
Dude for real. I'm my mind I'd decided to wait until after my warranty period was up (100k miles) to do anything like that. No way I'd be bothering to fix the emissions right now if it was out of my pocket. I'd be paying for a delete instead.
@@gavinwalker5686 i hear ya , unfortunately the massive decline in reliability has hit all the manufacturers , just have to pick the best of the worst ! Man it would be great if we could convince the masses to an all out boycott until they all start producing reliable vehicles again 🤔
Don’t delete it the 2022 are the worst ones to blow up due to hydraulic lifter failure and deleting it won’t help with that issue. Just get rid of it and here’s why. Ram was experimenting with several different companies making there hydraulic lifters and the metals where cheap China metals that was being used in these 2022
Dang, sucks to hear that. The biggest problem with getting rid of it is that with inflation so high, and rates so high and trucks just not selling much, it’s pushed the used car values down quite a bit. I could probably only sell this for 50k right now but after sales tax and extended warranty I’m in it 80k. Obviously I’ve gotten plenty of use out of it but that’s a big bath to take. So is buying a new motor outside of warranty haha so I’m just effed either way perhaps 🥴
Yeah the more I’m deep diving the more that would have been cool to do. At the time though, the year was ending and I needed a big tax write off, (and I’d been wanting a truck again for years for camping and hunting and such) so kinda had to stick with something newer and I didn’t have much time to choose.
I was also looking at a new tundra at the same time, they didn’t have bench seats so it was a no go, this truck was available and at msrp at a time when all the used trucks and other dealerships were gouging everybody so I pulled the trigger. In hindsight, those new tundras also suck, perhaps even worse so I guess I dodged a bullet there 😅 A previous gen tundra would have been the most reliable option by far had I been able to buy one at the right price.
My brother bought a new f250 diesel, 33 thousand miles dpf filter full, took it back to dealership $9000 to fix the issue ,he went straight to a gmc dealership and traded it for a gas engine truck. If you don't work diesel engines hard almost daily this will continue to happen
Dang that’s crazy, honestly that would probably be smart for me to do too. Just hard to take that depreciation hit on the truck you know? I sure wouldn’t mind a nice power wagon though.
DEEEEELTE telling ya best thing my 6.7 PSD ever received
Agree all these new Diesels have to work or be driven regularly with all that emissions stuff to run properly
Mine lost weight….. no longer have these issues. If you are idling your truck. Use the high idle so you don’t plug off that filter. Used the cruise and + to hit the high idle.
Thanks for the tip, I’ll have to try that!
Obviously, a delete would be the easy solution for those that don’t have the smog check. I just got a communication error code on my 2014 Ram 3500 for a nox sensor. I haven’t towed for awhile and was just commuting to work 15 minutes away and shut down during a regen. Here is my strategy to do my part to attempt to save my emissions system after researching awhile:
1. Clean the crystallization of my DEF/SCR system with Rislone additive to DEF tank.
2. Before towing on my next trip, Rislone DPF cleaner additive to my fuel tank.
3. Start using Stanadyne Performance diesel fuel additive regularly. I also bought Schaeffers diesel treat 2000 to see which seems to be better.
I also have a 1996 Dodge 2500 12v and remember when 2007-8 came out with the egr pre def technology. There was so many problems they were having with soot. This is my attempt to help my truck work best. I spent $85 on this test that may or may not help but many are reporting a positive result. Good luck 👍🏻
I cleared the code, and many have said they get better mpg and smoother operation of the engine. Cummins recommends a fuel additive which raises cetane, lubricates, and has antigel properties. I will clean the EGR when I install the Banks air ram intake 7:57 to address the grid heater bolt issue.
I would highly add fuel additive every fill up doesn't matter the brand, just to keep your injectors clean and cetane boost up during winter and summer months. I myself have 2020 ram 2500 6.7 cummins haven't had many problems on mine so far.
Awesome, thanks for that advice 🤙🏼
weve had 6 of the modern diesels between ram and ford. ive never had any sensor issues and i have alwyas driven the trucks hard, not beating on them, but to get the dpfs good and hot and let it clear itself out. no issues driving any of them this way
Awesome, glad you’ve had good luck with them.
My 19 Ram 6.4l has had zero issues to this point.
I've heard people have been pretty happy with those!
clean your def injector unbolt and clean the crystals off with water
I’ll definitely TH-cam how to do that and do it often from now on. Sounds like I’m getting a new DPF under warranty but I don’t want a faulty DEF injector to play any part in jacking up this next one too.
None of the codes he showed point to a DEF system malfunction. Pulling the DEF injector without having a specific code trigger that would indicate a doser malfunction is not worth it. Risky because the bolts that hold the def doser (injector) in place are commonly so corroded they break off, requiring additional hardware / repair. There’s also a gasket between the injector and its port in the SCR decomposition tube. If that gasket is damaged during removal, it has to be replaced. If he doesn’t have the hardware or the gasket on hand, pulling the injector and damaging either will strand the truck because it won’t function properly without them and will
Ultimately trigger a 150 mile countdown to 5mph speed limited mode until it can be properly fixed.
I like when people smarter than me put comments on here that others can benefit from, it helps a lot of people, myself included 🤙🏼
@@gavinwalker5686 put copper grease high temp grease on the bolts
Is that so the bolts won’t rust in and get stuck later?
Your DEF and your DPF are not associated with each other. Although both are part of the emissions system, each part accomplishes a different function within the emissions. The P2002 code indicates there’s a backpressure issue with the DPF. The system isn’t seeing the amount of back pressure that it’s expected to see. So it’s likely either a hole in the DPF, or there’s an exhaust leak causing the pressure in the exhaust to drop below the expected value. It could also be a faulty differential pressure sensor on the DPF. The P0299 indicates you’re not getting adequate boost pressure. Could be a faulty turbocharger actuator, or it could be something as simple as an air filter restriction (or a cheap aftermarket air filter). Could also be an exhaust leak on the hot side of the turbo (which would coincide with the P2002) None of the codes you showed on the scan tool in the video are DEF system malfunction codes.
The SCR is clogged from the DEF Fliud. These emissions are killing diesels.
He said the DEF wasn't being injected. That would cause the DPF to fill faster
@@TechOut
How? The DEF fliud is injected behind the DPF, not in front. If the SCR is clogged, it would cause the DEF injector to clog as well and the NOX senor would fail too.
@ the DEF system not injecting would have absolutely nothing to do with the DPF filling faster. The SCR / DEF system is downstream of the DPF and accomplishes a totally independent task (NOx reduction) within the emissions system. His codes are pointing to an issue upstream with the turbocharger not boosting properly and the DPF seeing a differential pressure that isn’t within spec. It’s either a bad pressure sensor, an exhaust leak, a failed DPF, or the pressure tubes that run from the inlet and outlet sides of the DPF to the differential pressure sensor need to be looked at for a leak or an obstruction.
Heck yeah I appreciate all that info. Another comment on here yesterday made me realize I didn’t actually know how the system worked because I thought DEF was INJECTED ONTO THE DPF to help burn off the soot, but, I pulled up a bunch of diagrams and yes, the DEF is injected towards the end to convert harmful gases into water and nitrogen, which would be cool if it was reliable. But, the DPF is right behind the motor so I think it’s basically just the exhaust gases that heat up the soot to burn it off? Interested about leaks causing a lack of pressure being an issue as well. They didn’t mention a leak when they updated me but we didn’t have a full conversation either. But they did say the DPF lost the ability to desoot, so I’m assuming it’s just super clogged. I’m guessing that if I’m to blame it could be from idling too much?
I have a 2022 ram 2500 hemi 6.4, had to replace starter at 40,000 miles and just now at 55k the heater core went out lol ! Good thing I bought extra warranty for 100k
Total costs so far if didn’t have warranty was $900 for starter and $1700 for heater core.
@@brandonb.3317 Crazy prices.
Repair costs are through the roof from what they used to be when we were youngsters
I used to never buy the extended warranties (when buying Toyotas) but always do now. Repair costs are higher than ever and vehicle reliability is low.
Definitely got your moneys worth so far!
Knew it was emissions before you said it. Deleted my 21 brand new and no problems. Keep it stock power and always change fluids early. Dealer mechanics always compliment it and no problems with warranty work on things non-engine/transmission related. Heck I bet they’d even repair those too.
That’s awesome, glad deleting right away hasn’t caused issues for you at all.
The 2022 6.7 engines have been dropping like flies just outside the warranty period around 110 k miles.lifter cam failure in the beginning spreading glitter through out the engine eventually killing it.Deleting will do nothing for that.
Haha dude makes me sick to my stomach… I’ve been changing the oil around 7-8k miles hoping to help that situation. But who knows 🤷♂️
If you aint towing . Dont buy a diesel.
I was thinking the same thing
Honestly when I bought it it was for the bench seat as silly as that sounds, but it was end of year in the peak of Covid and it was so hard to find a good deal, and a bench seat. It just happened to be a diesel and honestly I love the truck and driving a diesel, I could have gotten buy no problem with the 6.4 Hemi with what do tow. I’d have loved a power wagon with some airbags to help with squat had one been available.
The clean air non sense, is choking off engines, the idea that diesel engines lasts forever, is no more...
If you ARE towing, don't buy a diesel.
I needed bench seat (4 kids) during the COVID, got me Nissan Titan XD. Well below msrp. Couldn't be happier.
I haven’t had any problems with the Cummins, because it isn’t a daily driver. It’s on the road hauling equipment and livestock when in use. You simply can not use any modern diesel truck as a daily driver. Slow, around town driving, and excessive idling will always cause problems.
I wish I had heard about morning sooner, literally until like a month ago I thought it was better to idle than to be constantly turning it on and off 🤦🏻♂️ so I’m sure that’s a big part of the problem.
You should call some
Other dealers yourself. I had the same issue and was told it was back ordered. I called another dealer in my area and they had one and fixed it the same day. Some dealers are just useless. They had my truck 3 days and no info for me other than it was “back ordered”. The parts are out there if you look.
Heck yeah, I appreciate that! I’ll make some calls!
All you need to do is to clean DEF injector(crystallization)and the EGR valve. Ours it’s a 2021 ram 3500 dually. a lemon law too . We haul a lot ( hotshot). We have over 330 k miles and no problems at all . I performed preventative emission maintenance every 60k miles.
Cleaning of
EGR cooling system
DEF injector
EGR valve .
That’s some good info right there, sounds like I have some work to do on this thing once I get it back.
Lol you don't need to do anything to fit 37's on a stock ram. You just have to use the correct offset rims like aev rims. No rubbing anywhere.
Offset is the most important thing you’re right, but you have to modify the wheel well a bit too and even then, specific tires matter too
Don't use cheap DEF -- the quality makes a difference. Use the Blu Def Platinum as well as a diesel fuel conditioner. Also, if you re cruising and the RPM is below 1500 rpm, downshift.
Right on, thank you. 🙏
I believe Cummins changed the block in 2022 to aluminum and used hydraulic lifters instead of push rods. Definitely Id really change oil frequently with synthetic and possibly add an Amsoil auxiliary filter. 2025 went back to cast iron as there are problems for that 45lbs
Yeah Ive heard there are a lot more inspection holes being blown in these motors than their ever was in their older cast iron versions. And I’ve also heard the hydraulic lifters are a weak point.
Not sure if they addressed the grid heater bolt failure in the 2019. My friend lost his engine on his 4th gen at 100,000 miles. I bought the Banks Air ram intake to delete the stock heater which comes with a heating element.
2025 is coming out with 6 glow plugs…
Even my 1996 12valve had the killer dowl pin to address 😢
@ dang that’s sucks to lose an engine at 100k for something dumb like a bolt falling into the engine. I’m not sure the fix but there was a recall and I had mine checked out. But I plan to get the ram air intake from banks as well once my warranty is up.
37s? My 35s rub in the turns ..with a leveling kit!?! I'll ✔️ it out..
Hopefully I’ll get the truck back soon to make that video! 🤙🏼
It looks like he has Method offset wheels…check out CJoffroad videos
2023 Laramie 2500
+18 offset with 12.5 wide tires is the sweet spot. They always cut the plastic that covers the pinch weld but there are some wired back there and such and I don’t like the idea of cutting away the plastic that helps keep mud from getting on my frame and such. I got a heat gun and remolded the plastic instead so the protection is there and it gives the clearance. Had to pull my front wheel well plastic forwards a bit too to give a little more clearance.
@gavinwalker5686 I want to say... I'm running +18 offset. I was ignorant about offset until about a year ago lol. RAM factory rims are -23 offset. I could easily be completely wrong..
My rub is dead center of the wheel liner...now aftermarket mudflap. With my truck camper loaded... never rubs. Also running 12.5s.
Its probably just your def injector got crystallized and is clogged up. You can look it up on TH-cam and you can take it out and clean it and your back on the road. I would let Ram replace it tho. Its under warranty so let them fix it.
I’ll definitely check out how to remove the injectors so I can maintain those. Thank you
My 2022 started making a big clunky noise in the engine its been at the dealer for 3 months now and still going. They haven’t diagnosed it. They first said it was the lifters then they don’t know its weird. Worst truck ive ever owned
3 months? That’s terrible. I’m not much of a mechanic, but I’m assuming they also checked the heater grid bolt? There was a recall on those because they’d come off and fall into one of the pistons. I hope they can figure it out.
@ no updates from them Yet they are so disfunctional. I loved my truck but all this bad news make me not want a new truck anymore.
I think if my truck keep breaking to the point where I can afford it, I’ll either switch over to a power wagon or a previous gen tundra and enjoy the reliability even though it’s not as capable nor quite as nice.
@@gavinwalker5686 i don’t blame you, its hard now a days to keep up with this.
Just all the more reason to stick with gas.
Coulda woulda shoulda got a power wagon. Back when I bought there weren’t any available (middle of COVID) and I’ve enjoyed the feel of the Cummins a lot, though it’s been less reliable than I’d hoped.
@@gavinwalker5686 All the emissions have pretty much ruined diesel's reliability and added a lot of expense to owning one, sad. The load capacity on the power wagon and tow rating are surprisingly low. I think if I were looking for a truck with maximum utility it would have to be a one ton, 4x4 with the 6.4 Hemi. But I am retired, and all these new trucks are out of my price range, and I have three older pickups to serve my needs, they'll likely outlast me. Maybe Trump will relax some of regulations so we can live again.
Hoping Trump is able to relax the EPA and put reliability back as a priority into manufacturing. I care more about of off roading and camping than I do about towing and payload and towing, so with some airbags to help with squat I’d honesty probably be fine. Although, I am expanding my real estate business into general contracting so maybe I’ll be getting a lot of use out of the diesel soon. My plan was to have this truck till I’m a grandpa, not be buying new stuff every several years. Hoping if I maintain it good and ditch the faulty parts, maybe that’ll still be possible.
@@gavinwalker5686 Your truck should do all that and then some and you can have all the heavy stuff delivered to the job site so that should be no problem. I'm thinking you'll likely be hiring your crafts people, so they'll have and haul their own tools. I'm already a grandpa; the youngest grandchild will turn 15 this month and the wife and I will be retired 18 years the end of March, we are old. Never did any contracting however I reconstructed the modular the wife had bought a year before I met her, added a 32x40 garage w/ gambrel roof, redid the perimeter walls and built a gambrel roof over the modular reconstructing the center wall as I went, including basement space we now have 5500 sqft, still too small. I still drive my 84 Dodge dually I bought for $2000 24 years ago out of a hedgerow, so your truck should last.
GDI gas engines become like soot too like diesel some mechanics says. 😮😮😮
That's normal with the 2022 trucks they had a issued with the dpf filter being bad off the get I'm sure dealer will replace it but I bet it's back ordered
Unfortunately ‘22s cost about $6k to delete 😢
What?! Oh no 😥 I better start watching videos about the process now so I can do it myself.
Why so expensive? High labor cost? Intense reprogramming? Parts are minimal right? Some delete plates, but then I guess you gotta get a different exhaust system so that could add up depending what you got right? What else am I unaware of?
@@gavinwalker5686 22s specifically need an ecu swap for delete to work, people havent been able to reflash the ecu on 22s only for some reason
Oh dang. Well good to know that. And, that’s a little unfortunate!
@@gavinwalker5686 as mentioned below you need a replacement ecu from prior years, which is about $2800, although you could find a used one cheaper if you want. So a tuner/tunes, exhaust, egr delete kit, plus ECU.
Want the straight up truth delete right away. Don’t wait any longer your reliability will go up big time. Your fuel economy will get way better and you make that 30k miles easy deleted. The EPA has violated people’s property rights by creating an unreliable an unproven technology to supposedly save the plant. And steal peoples money. If you wanna keep emissions you need to tow a 10k trailer at least all the time to work that engine Cummins engines are torque monsters and need that weight to get hot enough for the stupid emissions. So just wanna do my part and tell you once gone you will be happy. Most will tell you that just take the chance if you want.
I appreciate that point of view. I definitely tow less than most diesel owners, so perhaps it hasn’t gotten hot as much as it needs. I do take pretty long drives quite often, but, that’s not the same as really using that torque.
@ one more thing I would mention to. Don’t do it for the power do it for the reliability. Do your research find a good tune and leave the transmission unless you’re going for power. I have seen nothing but issues once trans is retuned if don’t incorrectly causing failure down the line. Engine usually remains fine. Bully dog when available was a good choice but you will need to find a good source for that tune but once found and done you will be one happy guy trust me. And you will enjoy your Cummins after guaranteed just maintain it and go day in day out happy you will be. Take care of your self. And enjoy your truck. Be happy.
Yeah I’ve heard the transmissions don’t do well if the power is bumped up very much. I dont need more power, just want more reliability, so thanks for those words of wisdom. I appreciate the comments and the kind words brother 🤙🏼
@@whatformanDiesel truck owners are entitled clowns acting like they don’t breathe the same air. Drive a gas if you don’t want DPF.
I hope they start going after the individual deleters more instead of just the shops. Seeing he is in Utah it’s even more of a reason to keep the air clean.
@ Even the scientists can’t get it right. You walk down your path. You clearly don’t know what you’re talking about. And the fact your comment gets highlighted means that the corruption runs deep. Gas vehicle spew junk just as diesel do. The government saw it a cash cow and ever since has been using the heavy vehicle industry as such. Clearly if you had any real knowledge you would realize that are vehicle do little to the environment like people think. And there are many other variables involved in the climate issue and it doesn’t just come down to vehicles. Every sit and think if you produce an average of 37 degrees Celsius and a globe could only hold so much before the heat saturation levels rise because of over or the space becomes smaller. Every use common sense! Well one day you might grasp it you might not. But you takecare open up your mind you might see more then you know. Be safe out there. And don’t pass judgement on people who want to protect there property. Or keep in for a long time. Learn more every day. It’s people like you that need a wake up call. That’s why the reply. You are part of the problem.
Sawzall and raceme
😂😂
You may have to do what they did to my truck replace every fuel injector and both fuel rails I've had that done and I haven't had a problem since. Of course they had to replace the particular filters well that repair would have cost me lots and lots and lots of money if it wasn't under warranty mine was over fueling and plugging up the def filter
How much did that cost to do all that?
@@gavinwalker5686 Fortunately nothing to me under warranty. But 8 grand to Ram. Two new fuel rails, particulate filter, fuel injectors and three weeks in the shop.
Pricey for sure. Runs great now though?
@@gavinwalker5686 Runs much better. Doesn't Regen as often. But still annoying as hell. Still having regrets buying a Diesel. But everyone told me the 6.4 Hemi was a gutless turd. Which didn't make sense. Because my 5.7 Hemi was a great running engine. I just needed a bigger truck to tow my trailer.
Salt Lake Chrysler Ram did the swap. They have done several with good results. Mine has been good so far. But my fingers,toes, eyes,arms and legs are crossed. Lol.
Idk how you’re driving this truck but these new diesels need to be driven for long periods of time at least an hour or so at a time and not 20 minutes down the road. And they need regular regens like once a week. They’re not built to be Dailey drivers they’re built to work and be ran hard for long hours. The engine needs to reach a certain temperature and run at that temperature long enough to burn off as much soot as possible.
I definitely drive it for short periods a lot, running around town and kid errands and such, but I also take 4 hour drives for work a lot so hopefully that helps.
I definitely drive it less hard than most diesel owners.
@@MotoVlog-lh9td an hour every trip? Put down the crack pipe.
@@loveracing1988 that’s just the way they’re designed and it’s 100% because of the emissions/def systems in place so you can thank the epa for that lol. I literally drive diesels every single day as a truck driver.
@MotoVlog-lh9td I drive it every day as an owner. There is an in between. You don't want to drive it as a grocery getting start and stop vehicle but you can drive it 15-20 minutes to work and back daily without issue.
That's another problem ,there's no dam way any part should be backorded .
You can blame the car companies for not having the parts and putting the screws to the parts makers .
That's why I won't be buying new for a long time.
I have 3 friends whos newer rigs are covered in dust and snow waiting for months or weeks for parts that BS.
THE car makers have the parts to build .
Yeah they should know to plan ahead and have those parts stocked, although I think they might try to plan but then so many more broke than they planned they got behind 😬 which is not good news lol
Covid lockdown messed with us big time
Buy them brand new and delete them immediately
Thought about when I had my first big issue with it, but the transmissions were also acting up on quite a few of them and so I didn’t want to void my power train warranty just in case I had a bad tranny too.
I'm not sure what people expect out of chrysler vehicles, let alone a diesel chrysler vehicle.
I know right. When I bought this there was the massive shortage during Covid. Had been also looking at a new tundra that was just coming out but those didn’t have a bench seat option which was a must. Had to buy new because used were waaayyy overpriced. Looking back the tundras are also having tons of issues. So either way I’d be having to deal with this crap. Used tundras were selling for 25% over their new msrp.
Check out Fords massive diesel recall today, and GM's "allison" transmission issues, all three are putting out subpar reliability products right now, race to the bottom and I'm fooking tired of it.
th-cam.com/video/LFjA3dJZQKM/w-d-xo.html
Nothing is perfect…everything still works on my 1996 Dodge 2500 which has a cummins and my 2014 has an Aisin…I avoid replacing failed parts with Mopar and go for lifetime warranty when available at Napa
It’s ridiculous isn’t it.
You know avoiding mopar is probably a good idea since they made the crappy part in the first place 😂
You know what’s not reliable? People doing regular maintenance and using fuel additives. American diesel doesn’t have any and that’s a huge problem. Also stop doing 10k and 20k oil changes. Horrible. 5K max. Period.
I need to start using a fuel additive. Recently heard about them and have never done it yet. Been doing oil about 8-9k miles, but maybe I should increase that still a bit.
Amen!!!
@ The Motor Oil Geek**
When l hit the like button it was the 100 likes.😮😮😮😊😊😊
Yooo! I appreciate all the likes, thanks for helping turn that next digit! 🤙🏼
Ram 1500 2022 bighorn has been buggy since I bought it . I think they are all lemons fr tho 😂
Dodge/Ram/ all the Chrysler stuff hasn’t been the best ever, but I feel like with the technology improvements, they could be better than they are.
DEF and DPF will be two different issues. Non affect the other. The DEF dose is post DPF and performs different emission function.
Well I think I need to study up a bit more on that then, I always thought DEF was injected onto the DPF as part of heating up and burning off soot. I appreciate you saying that so I can study up a bit more in depth as most of my channel is about a first time diesel owner figuring things out and having fun doing it haha
@ What heats up the DPF during regen is an extra injection event in the combustion process. The DEF converts the Nitrogen Oxide into water vapor with chemical reaction along with the DOC. The DPF captures the soot and burns off the ash. Usually majority of time when you have a regen issues. It’s not the DPF, but upstream. Yes sometimes the DPF gets cracked, but that’s because the soot loading is so great. The regen process can’t keep up. That’s why when the dealer gets tunnel vision with a regen isssue, they go straight to replacing the DPF. With only the issue coming back with a ruined DPF down the road, and not fixing the actual issue with soot load.
That’s not entirely correct. While they are 2 different systems, if your SCR (DEF) system isn’t functioning properly (reducing NOx appropriately) your truck will compensate with more EGR. Which means more soot.
@ If you are having DEF issues your truck will go into derate mode and eventually limit your speed to 5mph to no start. It will happen if you run out of DEF and any functioning part ln the DEF system fails.
Thank you both or these comments. One hunch I have, is that I’ve been idling too much. For some reason, I thought it was better to idle than to keep turning the truck on and off, and I’d let it warm up in the mornings as well thinking that was good for it, etc, then Dave Auto Center TH-cam channel talked about how bad it is to idle a diesel, because the soot will build up without it getting hot enough to regen, and he talked about other issues too. Luckily I changed the oil between 5-10k instead of 15, so hopefully all that extra soot in the motor didn’t build up or cause problems.
Run your exhaust brake all the time as well. Good for the turbo
Sweet, thank you!
@@evil6.7_ you say that like the turbo actuator doesn't move constantly if the exhaust brake isn't on.
When you buy a diesel...you purchase your own trouble! Doesn't have a thing to do with being a "5th Gen" RAM.
🤣 haha absolutely
Gas,diesel, or EV EVERYTHING will have trouble eventually in my experience. My 1996 diesel is still going strong with over 400,000 miles. My toyota engine burnt oil a lot and finally died after 1/2 of that. The emissions system that epa forced, which I understand, are still in the development stages. I’m trying additives…
@@donhyatt8034 doesn't change my original comment. But ok... Hindsight is 20/20..
@@donhyatt8034 I think EV everything... would be going from asking to begging. I still get your point..
@@warrendonaldson4144Not trying to change anything only share. Happy New Year
I've gone through 4 dpfs in 36k miles on my 22'
😱 dude that’s wild. What are they saying is the reason?
44k miles on my 22 2500 , no issues. Platinum DEF and Hotshot secrets EDT. You gotta make these trucks work, that’s the only way to get the DPF hot enough to burn the soot off.
Then the DPF is not the issue. They are diagnosing incorrect. You have something else going on causing the constant DPF failure
@@JoseOrtiz_1416 Yep, Probably the emissions module or electronic error. These trucks are fairly reliable, you just have to do consistent PM.
I’ll try that additive, thank you.
the dealer will try to sell you a new def pump but its just the injector crystalized it a 5 min job
Honestly that’s more what I expected since it appears to have simply stopped injecting DEF but I also can see how it could be a miriad of things combining together.
I’ve had bad luck filling up def at the pump. Try to buy from shelf and look for date code on the def container.
I’ve usually purchased at a pump at a truck stop, figuring that it gets used a lot so is probably fresh, but I’m not married to that either. Thanks for the tip of the shelf and the date code
The pump has the freshest def. Try the additive to clean the crystallization and keep it topped off to minimize the air reaction in the tank
I have the same problem at my ram 2500 we not deleted
What are your thoughts on deleting? Is it something you plan to do later?
If the DPF is filling up ur lifters are going bad and not keeping right valve timing for regen. If they change the DPF only u will be going back to dealer in about 6000 miles
@@cavemanmechanics8998 🤣😂🤣😂
And that would suck
Thanks for sharing this.
Glad you found it helpful 🤙🏼
Sorry to hear your trucks like my ex-girlfriend… good looking and unreliable.
Hahaha you aint lying! That quarter million mile camry I'm driving in has a Christmas tree on the dash right now, but up until 6 months ago it pretty much had zero issues. That's what I'm used to
Yeah like my ex wife but now I upgraded for 10 years and maintain both very well and life is good 👍🏻 I have learned
Delete the truck and you won’t have theses problems
I’ll tell you what I think it’ll feel pretty refreshing when I do it.
@ best thing I could have ever done
Heck yeah 🤙🏼 what year?
@ 2016
180K still running like a dream
I have a 2019 3500 ,its junk.
What part of it? I have replaced the plastic Y on coolant system, drag link, turbo actuator and the front springs with Carley. I won’t replace failed parts with Mopar; that’s the definition of insanity
I have a 5th gen 2500 hemi with 472k on it still running great, everything original except fuel pump! Oil change every 5k that's it.
Now that is impressive!
@gavinwalker5686 yeah it's been a great truck
Keep in mind batteries across the spectrum (especially if they're standard lead acid & not AGM) only last 2. Yrs typically (IF your lucky... In Florida..) you can eek out 3 after that and they die onya while needing the vehicle they (it) will leave you stranded
The dealer was saying when new, batteries don’t even come with a warranty but the mopar replacements come with a 3 year warranty. Nobody wants to be stranded for something dumb like a battery.
Smaller tires the better keep the rpm’s up and don’t drive it in town, always change the oil 5k yourself don’t trust anyone to do it for you, and when you active regen rite when you’re pulling into your driveway, turn around and go for another lap don’t let it reset and try again it’ll have problems. Also don’t get def from pumps always the most hidden box not exposed to light and also read the manufacture date on it. So many steps to make these trucks run without a million problems, I got a 2020 limited 2500, 61k and have only had 2 small glitches with the emissions never any real problems just kept driving it and it went away. Good luck
Haha well I just got the biggest tires I could fit without lifting (37s) and I got them so I can camp and off road better with the family, but, I’ll take everything else you said to heart 😁I appreciate the comment!
I maxout a stock 2017 5500 without issues. Built for the Haul and not for the Mall. I'm always on Tow/Haul mode and full exhaust brake.
Someone else on here mentioned that too, always on exhaust brake, tell me more about what that does to help the turbos or soot from building. Does it encourage the truck to run a little hotter or something?
@gavinwalker5686 My only reason is slowing down without riding the brakes. It takes a lot of applied pressure on the brake pedal, if I don't use tow/haul and exhaust brake. The engine loves being overworked.
Feels good to put a diesel to work too
Delete delete delete
man-made things break
Yes they do. Seems like some things more than others.
Meanwhile I accidentally jumped my 2012 Cummins last night 😂. You could definitely delete it. I’ve never owned a stock diesel for more than a couple weeks. Fuck the warranty I’ve never needed it. However the 20-23 I’ve heard are trash and riddled with post Covid issues.
Haha sometimes you just gotta send it 🤙🏼 I wouldn’t be that worried about the motor without a warranty, but I didn’t want deleting it to void any transmission warranty or anything else either since I know those also have problems. Really trying to make sure the truck is a decent one while someone else pays to fix it haha
@ makes sense man. I didn’t think about the trans. Is that 10speed?
It’s the 68RFE, so a mediocre transmission. 6 speed.
They never where
Not compared to 5.7 Tundra… I still think Rams are more reliable than Chevy and Ford though.
Just another reason not to buy this overpriced, overcomplicated junk, Dodge, Chevy, or Ford!
Hopefully they either figure it out or common sense will take over the EPA and they’ll start prioritizing reliability.
Quit buying this crap and then complaining about it on YT. Whatever you accept you encourage.
I hope I don't have a complainer energy, more trying to give info to help people research these vehicles and provide some value. Also, by talking about issues, my hope is that it'll piss off the manufacturers into finding a better solution. Same reason why I began the lemon law on my truck a long time ago, (did a cash and keep so it was settled outside of court) but it took 2 months to fix and they were able to fully fix it, but I wanted to hold the manufacturer accountable to hopefully promote change. Once profits are hurt enough they'll make a change, until then they'll just do as they've done.
Bro, your SCR is clogged. Delete your truck quick!!
Dude for real. I'm my mind I'd decided to wait until after my warranty period was up (100k miles) to do anything like that. No way I'd be bothering to fix the emissions right now if it was out of my pocket. I'd be paying for a delete instead.
@@stevenpeterson7234 😂🤣😂🤣😂
@@loveracing1988
Y you laughing bro lol
What did you expect it's a dodge 😂😂😂
I mean you’re not wrong 🤣 I drove Toyotas for over 20 years before this and got spoiled haha
@@gavinwalker5686 i hear ya , unfortunately the massive decline in reliability has hit all the manufacturers , just have to pick the best of the worst ! Man it would be great if we could convince the masses to an all out boycott until they all start producing reliable vehicles again 🤔
Don’t delete it the 2022 are the worst ones to blow up due to hydraulic lifter failure and deleting it won’t help with that issue. Just get rid of it and here’s why.
Ram was experimenting with several different companies making there hydraulic lifters and the metals where cheap China metals that was being used in these 2022
Dang, sucks to hear that. The biggest problem with getting rid of it is that with inflation so high, and rates so high and trucks just not selling much, it’s pushed the used car values down quite a bit. I could probably only sell this for 50k right now but after sales tax and extended warranty I’m in it 80k. Obviously I’ve gotten plenty of use out of it but that’s a big bath to take. So is buying a new motor outside of warranty haha so I’m just effed either way perhaps 🥴
Pre emissions diesel or nothing. Put 10k into one and it’ll put that lemon to shame
Yeah the more I’m deep diving the more that would have been cool to do. At the time though, the year was ending and I needed a big tax write off, (and I’d been wanting a truck again for years for camping and hunting and such) so kinda had to stick with something newer and I didn’t have much time to choose.
And, it was at the peak of Covid so older diesels were still like 30k for a clean one 😬
Total Junk
I was also looking at a new tundra at the same time, they didn’t have bench seats so it was a no go, this truck was available and at msrp at a time when all the used trucks and other dealerships were gouging everybody so I pulled the trigger. In hindsight, those new tundras also suck, perhaps even worse so I guess I dodged a bullet there 😅 A previous gen tundra would have been the most reliable option by far had I been able to buy one at the right price.