Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Review - 6 Month Update! Jay Flat Out
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- Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Review - 6 Month Update! Jay Flat Out
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Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Review - 6 Month Update! The original Ram 1500 ecodiesel review did well, but I had not owned the truck for the long. After 6 months and approximately 5,000 miles I dive back into the 2017 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel for an updated review. Thanks to CJC Off Road, Towbin Dodge, and King Shocks for helping make this build possible.
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Everytime he touches his sunglasses take a drink... i am hammered 🤪🥃
The nose is like 2mm too big lmao I DONT KNOW why I wear them still lmao
Bahaha for real tho!
That style just doesn't do you any justice so throwing them out shouldn't be a problem
@@j8ke937 leave him be ..his girl batters him!!!!
Thanks asshole !! I did your challenge four days ago and just got out of the hospital from alcohol poisoning
I've got a 14. 95k miles all stock. Zero times to the dealer except oil changes. Love it.
Wait till your at 120+ I hear there's passenger side exhaust cam gear problems
Wrongo bud. That was pretty much a one off situation. I'm on every group around and I have yet to see another one other than Shawn.
I have a 2016 with 122k miles at this date. 2469 hours driving with 24 hours idle time. I prefer the Mobil 1 oil. I run biobased fuel when available at Propel fuels or Love's truck stops. Mr Capson idled a lot in very cold weather. Plus drove slower than most people. I do use the Hot Shots secret products, as suggested by the late Mr Capson. I now do my own oil changes. The oil in the intake maybe related to overfilling the crankcase. Since the dipstick can be tricky to get a good reading. And the oil filter must be removed before the drain plug is reinstalledduring the oil change. The truck burns no oil, so running half a quart low prevents the oil in the intake issue.
Have had my 2014 Eco Diesel Limited since new and now just flipped 60K miles. Love this truck!
GDE in the last 6k miles
Delete also or just hot tune? I have a 16 limited with the hot tune, just biding my time until I can afford to do off-road tune and full turbo back.
I have 2016 ecodiesel with 50k miles and no issues! I love it!
I am in the market you'd recommend?
@@mrchubbyfella9421 it's an amazing truck from my personal experience I'd the ecodiesel I'm getting 600 miles fuel range on 26 gallon tank and I have a 4x4 with 35"! Most people that have problems are due to the reason that they neglect maintenance on the truck.
@@marcorenteria5245 how's your diesel truck holding up? I'm looking at a 2017 ram ecodiesel tomorrow with about 42,000 miles on it.
@@RichieRich7339 it's been great truck! I put 85,000 miles I've had no mechanical issues I average 23mpg city and highway driving oil changes are kinda pricey like $200 but its only requires it every 10k-12k miles. I only fill up the DEF every 5 months with daily driving.
@@marcorenteria5245 Nice bro. I honestly wasnt expecting an answer so quick.
But diesels don't require an oil change sooner than that? I thought they were in the same 5k to 6k miles per change. But yeah I'm checking it out tomorrow. Hoping it's in good mechanical condition. I plan to use it as a daily driver with the plus side of me only being like 2 miles from work 😂
I have 17 at 9k now, with the gde installed , better mpg ,avg 27 mpg, much longer Regen, more responsive.
What steps, if any, can we take if the filter unexpectedly hits the 100%, is it still possible to re-generate the standard way?
When you say the breaks suck, what do you mean? I have a 2006 ram 1500 hemi and i have to replace calipers pad rotors every 2-4 months because they go bad for no reason.. I don’t haul everyday or break hard.. looking to upgrade to the 2015 eco diesel
Has anyone have problems with the 2014 ram 1500 ecodiesel DEF? I’ve been having problems with mine!? Idk what else to do only have 48k miles on it! Please help!!
Are u running def in it like 2500.
I hate ca's emissions bs
I’ve been looking at one of these trucks it has 60000 on it but looking at the mpg on the truck it says it’s only getting an average of 15mpg. Not very good.
Also can you do the deletes and upgrades to this truck like you can to a full size diesel?
How does everyone feel about fuel wheels ?
What’s the difference between eco diesel & bio diesel? Is one better than the other
Hey like the vid, I have a 2015 limited, it’s just now started giving me some issues, the main problem is service electronic throttle control, not sure what the problem is yet, I’m educating myself about the engine before I bring it to the dealer and they try to sell me BS, what do you think of D&J diesel and their products, I’m thinking of taking my truck there to get some wrk done.
How much is an oil change on this truck? is it possible to do yourself?
I got my wife same year and model I'm so jealous of the auto windshield wipers and auto highbeam headlights
Auto windshield wipers are nice. Auto highbeam is a little slow to switch to lowbeams. Other drivers will flash you just a little bit before computer switches to lowbeam only. Best feature is factory airbag suspension. Works great to hit "Entry/Exit" and drop down low so you can clean windshield, check oil, get to ATM keypad at bank drive through, etc. Also nice to set to low and back up under trailer using backup cam and then hit "OffRoad 2" and have truck lift up ball into trailer ballmount. Big complaint is that horn is activated through CAN bus network and takes some time to react. You can't do a quick toot-toot as that is too fast for computer to react to so you can only do a short obnoxious blast when driver in front of you is playing with phone and didn't see light turn green. And there is some chrome trim on center console surround. When the sun is at just the right angle, this trim reflects it into your eyes! I painted mine flat black.
Hey Jay - have you done any upgrades to the low beams? IF so, do you have a video on it?
How much did you pay for the truck? And how much did you pay in upgrades?
Can you clarify your comment on the 9200lbs EcoDiesel towing capacity, my dealer and other sources tell me it's around 7600lbs with 3.55 rear and 8600lbs with 3.92 gearing.
those sunglasses are terrible bro
I want to hear more people using the Ram Ecodiesel around 100,000 miles and what kind of maintenance they had to do. I hear the 3rd gen engine is supposed to be engineered really well but it’s relatively new so most people probably don’t have that one beyond 60,000 miles.
1st gen ecodiesel here top end new turbo whole front end def system 3 times other than that nothing
2018 with 27000 miles. Trailered for 4000 miles a 7000 pound trailer and got 17mpg. average about 21 mpg, best tank was 26 mpg
Hey sample your oil please. I wish I would have sampled mine after the first oil change.
I am thinking about buying one,, I got a pentastar now @ 142,000 miles I beat the truck, some engine issues but so far been a great truck, but thinking diesel now..😎👍
I think most probs are related to scr exhaust bs! The 14s did have some probs do to not enough oil capacity, but i think most issues have been resolved. But every manufacturer has its lemons
How is the truck treating you now?
Can anyone help me with this question.? Did they fix the problem they had woth the 2015 models? I been wanting to buy the 2017 but not sure if theres any real problems with it?
They changed oil to 5w40 (from 5w30) and did some kind of flash to the ECM and I guess it's reduced the problems a lot.
How is it today?
I have a 2015 Laramie EcoDiesel 4x4 It gets around 22 to 24 miles to the gallon driving around town. Maybe 27 Highway but the truck has a commercial tag I guess because of the weight of the extra running gear and I think it has a 355 rear the truck tows a 23 foot flats boat add around 14/15 miles to the gallon. and has 85000 miles no issues. One key fob went bad $250 to replace it and program. The only thing diesel is expensive and the oil changes doing it yourself still looking at 100$ 2gl and a filter @10,000mil Intervals x 8 $800 . Not counting rear differential and transfer case oil changes with Mopar oil and fuel filters.. maintenance is costly compared to gas.. but you're saving on mileage? but diesel is more expensive? Would I do it over again, not sure? Truck was pricey also 58000 out the door $48,000. Compared to a gas truck probably $38,000?
What a great deal you've got. The truck comes with these sunglasses 😎
My 2015 Big Horn Ecodiesel is currently at the dealer for a coolant engine smell. I had the EPA/Class Action Lawsuit software update back in June. The turbo lag is terrible and fuel mileage slipped to comply with the EPA. I haven’t submitted my paperwork for the $3,075 USD refund. The dealer service advisor contacted me and said they have no parts to repair the EGR cooler and trying different avenues to get it done.
The latest recall is for engine fires. The new 2020 Ecodiesel is also experiencing terrible turbo lag. FCA will get stuck buying back vehicles now because the class action lawsuit had that part available for customers.
Hey boss, you might want to check on recalls. I have a 2017 Ram 1500 and there are a couple outstanding that I'd assume effect both gas and diesel. There was an issue with the cruise control and now one with the tailgate. Check the ram webpage. Might have info on it.
Looking at this exact model and year with 40k miles for 30k. Just wondering what’s wrong with it lol
Want more sound. Remove the insinuation off motor. Also helps cooling
The insulation is there for a reason, to keep the egr cooler nice and hot so it doesn't gum up the motor as much. Not a good idea to take it off
@@Kevinstrickland33 honestly it really doesn't matter. It still gums up the motor no matter what. I own a higher mile Ecodiesel. And also drive a CMV with 6.7 Cummins and same style SCR systems. It just causes it to completely gum up the end of the defuser and the intake. Also when towing it will keep more heat in the engine. Not good for it. What it really does its keep noise and vibration down. Nether are bad without it in place. Also it's called a EGR cooler, how cool is it really getting the exhaust by being wrapped in a 1/2 in of formed dense rubber foam.
Exhaust break works better with stick
Are you on nm?
I change to oil in mine every 3-4 thousand miles
Homeboy keeps adjusting his glasses 👓 lol
Have a 16 limited ecodiesel with 25k miles and of course zero issues! Truck is awesome hwy 27 average high of 30 city 20 average. Put in the Banks high flow intake!!!!!! It replaces filter and a resonance tube to the turbo. Nice bump in performance but you hear the turbo ALOT more!!! Sounds like a diesel now!
I have a 2016 EcoDiesel ... I've had it for 2 yrs and 5 months and just rolled over 26K miles with no issues until earlier this week. Oil changes every 7K miles (Rotella T6 + Mopar filter) and new Mopar fuel filter at 15K miles. No towing, just light duty driving. Truck turned on CEL while driving to Mopar Nats. On drive home, "Service Electronic Throttle Control" came on info display and truck went into limp mode. It was a long slow drive back to Pittsburgh. Truck would maintain 65 on the flats but speed would drop on any incline. Had to use flashers several times wile going 45 in a 70 with people wizzing by me at 80. Limped truck to dealer. Sat in there for 3 days getting new injectors, ECU firmware update and a few other pats under warranty. They had trouble getting truck to do a regen before returning to me. I don't think the issue is fixed ... I'm just good for another 20K miles. Service adviser recommends adding diesel fuel injector cleaner at every fill and changing fuel filter every 10K miles. I thought I might be the lucky ED owner but it seems like all ED Owners are doomed.
Joe Trost just a question, I think you're supposed to drive diesel engines hard at times for some reason is that maybe the problem, you drive too calm which caused some problems?
Well, I said "light duty" in relation to load carrying and towing. I do floor it frequently merging into traffic and such. You do need to do regular highway driving with these ED's to give them a chance to perform a regen. If I only drive local trips for a long period, the info center display will request a highway drive so it can do a regen. A quick 30 min trip on the highway will clear that. The emission controls on these ED's just can't keep up with the soot generation. They are very clean but all the particulate builds up inside the engine and clogs things. The dealership mechanic mentioned that VM Motori did all the testing in the EU using EU formulated diesel which is a different blend than USA diesel. USA diesel doesn't burn as clean and causes excessive internal soot buildup. And the emissions controls include EGR which causes the intake manifold to soot up. It looks to me like these 3.0L ED's will always need lots of significant maintenance to clean soot and replace soot clogged sensors. That's if your cam gear doesn't slip ...
@@vjosephtrost wow! I was sold on ED till I read this. Congratulations! Back to hemi shopping for me. Honestly I did have reservations on ED considering they basically have no balls... Sticking with tried and true 5.7 hemi,!!
I can't connect with Uconnect. It's asking me to login but I can't even subscribe!
Just traded in my 2014 sport for a 2018 Laramie ecodiesel so far I'm loving it. Hopefully it'll be as flawless as my 2014
I know you will love it
Glad to hear ,I am getting a eco this week.I had a 5.7 hemi and liked it a lot.most dealers only have eco diesels now so I will give this eco a try .I plan on towing about 5000 lbs camper around country ,do you think it will doc the job and still be able to travel at 75 mph ? Thanks in advance
It will be able to pull at 75 but the fuel milage won't be that great.
2015 ecodiesel 140000kms or 87000miles and def frigged up. No warranty and I had all service done at dealers. To fix it would be 2000 plus. Decided to put a delete kit. 2500 hundred and truck is more powerful and better mpg. No more sensors to worry about.
Got 2 recalls on my 2016 6.7L .. ECM has to be replaced . Possibility it shorts out causing a stall. Reminds me of many years of Chrysler ECM issues. Brakes at 20k starting to noticeably fade. The other recall is transmission related for column shifted versions of the Ram. Apparently if you hold the brake pedal down with trans in Park too long it will possibly then shift out of gear without depressing the brake pedal.
Thanks for this update Jay,
always nice to hear others experiences. Ha the Old Chopper still around huh. Was big on TV back when I lived in Vegas 98-2000ish
Yeah I was just texting him a while ago....might get an SRT8 Cherokee
Jay Flat Out Cool my best friend bought a 97 Ram 1500 4x4 back in the day from him. That SRT8 would be fun ...
What are your tire and wheel specs?
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I noticed that you had good suspicions kit on there!
NPCs Go Away! A lift kit is an aftermarket product package with the parts needed to lift a specific model of vehicle
If you want turbo break, get in contact with GDE. They offer many custom features like turbo break, high idle option. Plus you can I believe have it up graded for more custom delete.
A bunch of people have told me about them.....still waiting for them to send me some parts haha
Waiting on GDE? I ordered a clone ECM on Friday last week and got it in Alberta, Canada on Tuesday. Something is wrong if you're waiting on them for something.
I think if you're waiting on them, it might be a while.
Haha you misunderstood, usually companies who want reviews of their product provide parts at lower rates....kid of how it works since they are getting a ton of publicity from it.
Well I hope it works that they will cough one up. They have plenty of support from the Ecodiesel owners and forums. We that own them, know who they are.
Hey Jay, I'm relatively new to the channel. I've got 114,000kms on my 2016 Laramie EcoDiesel completely stock, no issues. You'll love the truck man, great to see some good coverage on the EcoDiesel engine. Keep up the good work
Dave Dimmensions I have 77k on my 2015 Eco Diesel, it's been to the dealership for a blown turbo at 47 k and 57 k. Both times the Service Electric throttle cable came on. The dealership first thought the engine was toast. Would I recommend it?
No definitely not.
Seems as though there are quite a few lemon EcoDiesels. Many, like mine, are strong and issue free, and others, such as yours, are complete shit and riddled with issues. Poor luck for you.
Me too ,👍same,Ram on!
How well does your truck accelerate? Any issues with 75+ mph driving for extended periods? Average fuel mileage?
6 months isn't long enough to have problems.
and a WHOLE 5,000 miles
Some ppl had it for 2week and transmission problem
+Herb Michelli Agree. It is always in the right gear. It doesn’t hunt or hang or give radical shifts. It is a very good transmission.
Hey Jay have you had any problems yet with the motor I’m thinking about buying a 2018 but the Internet scares me with all the problems people post
You may find this interesting. A Freedom of Information act was submitted to obtain information about the emissions cheat and who may have known about it. Around 2000 emails were disclosed. An individual searched those emails for knowledge of engine failure and found some incredible information. Not only was Dodge aware, they have detailed stats on these failure. Their emails show bearing failures on the Ecodiesel at 215 per month for the last few years. They have statistics on these failures increasing quarterly. Their "near term" fix was to increase oil viscosity to push the failure out of warranty.
www.ram1500diesel.com/forum/ram-1500-diesel-general-discussion/51865-released-fca-emails-disclose-bearing-failures.html
If mpg isn't a big deal for u then why did u spend the extra $$ to get the diesel?!
I've had a few diesels and then went and got two hemi's and now I miss my diesels. I definitely want the Eco diesel even with a of it's problems
A diesels higher low rpm torque. Gives a more pleasant driving experience. I have a 2016 Ecodiesel Ram 1500 Quadcab 4x4. My wife used to have a 2014 3.6L Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4x4. Now she has a 2018 6.7L Ram 2500 Crew Cab 4x4. Pretty much the same fuel economy around town or on the highway. But the mountain hills are a totally different experience. Either truck takes the high mountain passes in cruise control with ease.
I went with the hemi. The ecodeisel is over $4000 more than a hemi in the 1500 and over 100,000 miles you will save $3000 in fuel costs with the ecodeisel. It remember that maintenance every 10,000 miles is about $250 more with the ecodeisel and don't forget the cost of adding DEF fluid. In the wnd, the ecodeisel wont save you any money. If you tow a lot, the ecodeisel will provide noticeably more torque. That is the only benefit. I am extremely impressed with the current 5.7 hemi. I get over 21mpg highway and nearly 17 around town. My old 2005 got less than 17 and 14 highway and city.
Hemi is a great truck also, personally I didn’t even consider the cost difference I’m just a diesel guy.
I’d rather have the diesel so I don’t have to refuel so often.. In the Australian outback it can be a very long distance between service stations. When towing a trailer going by tow test review figures, I’d have to refill 3 times to travel 1000Km . 300km per 98L tank is not feasibly when towing in Australia. At least with the eco diesel, it will be down to approximately 800km per tank on the hwy. I tested a hemi today, and I love the power, but I’m waiting for the diesel which should be on sale here in about 3-4 months.
Those of us who put miles on stuff like crazy like diesels. Had an employer that bought me a gas shop truck once thinking the same thing, we blew the engine in 3 years at 400,000. After that we went to medium duty diesel trucks.
Hey guy. Just a thought. Try a smaller pair of shades. They may stay on your nose better.
When is the 2019 ecodiesel coming out?
It isn’t
BrazosportRoofing Ram is doing a full over haul of the Ecodiesel. The engine should be coming out in 2019 late spring.
Late spring
BrazosportRoofing it is coming out next year. It’s a later offer, since they aren’t using the exact same engine and components. @jay it is going to be available again. You think fca is going to let Chevy and ford control the 3.0 1/2 tin diesel market out of the blue?? Lmao get outta here
I want to get 1 with 102k miles is it worth it
I’d try to find a lower mileage one
At 1:36....Are those your "donut" marks in the street? LOL
I wouldn’t dream of doing that 🤭😬
Do you grease your nose? Maybe try skateboard tape on the sunglasses or some talc powder
You back in Vegas again?
For now
I have a 2016 Prius with 230k no problems yet
how much does that tow? yeah
Great truck i love mine. I also have a 2017 eco except mine is just the big horn not the Laramie addition. I drive 60 miles each way to work and Average about 23 to 25 mpg. One of my only gripes about the truck is that since im a android phone guy, and i like google maps and such i cant get android auto on my uconnect. Me personaly i dislike the nav sys. But thats about all i can say that is realy negative about my truck.
Thanks for the great vids man
They make in Europe module for 8.4 uconnect which can add Android OS into it. It's completely independent, can have 4g of your phone's hotspot, you can get apps from google play just like on your phone, play YT videos, Google Maps, etc. Very easy to switch from that to classic uconnect, i think it even has mp4 usb playback. It should work with all 8.4s untill 19
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Mike Alderman
I have a 2018 Ram 1500 5.7 L and it does have the ability to use the ANDROID Google NAV system. You just have to go on in the store on your phone and download the APP, then you can plug your phone into the truck USB plug and everything will come on you screen in the truck.
ok, so thank you for the review. I will say, if you did not have scuba goggles on as sunglasses the constant pushing of the glasses back on your face would stop :). Sorry couldn t resist. I was on the fence about buying one. I think I shall after this though. I was wondering, is the 2016 pretty much the same?
For the most part yes
I can tell that's some where in Vegas.
It is.
18mpg is garbage if you don't even buy one for fuel economy why did you buy it? It's called an ECO-diesel... I towed with an 8 speed Hemi that got 19 solid. if you're not even towing that's really concerning mpg.
Your boyfriend wants his sunglasses back.
“The bigger Cummins” you understand your engine is not a Cummins correct..???
Had a 2014 ecodiesel broke down 5 times each time the ETC goes into limp mode. Only had 60,000 on it. Got rid if it it could only tow 9200lbs not great. Got a GMC Sierra Denali that blows it out of the water and can tow 11,700lbs good luck with the ecodiesel I dont trust them.
Not the fuel economy does it Red. Should have just got the Hemi,- if you don't tow a lot, nothing comes close to the Ecos mpg,s..
I'm with you ... I had ETC limp mode at 26k miles and now I don't trust the truck. I haven't put 500 miles on the truck since it came back from repair. Oh and one of the replaced injectors was not properly installed and the motor has a squeak noise every time that injector fired. It had to go back in a second time to get that fixed. 5 days total at the dealer for repair across two visits ... no loaner. I had to drive my 1991 Dakota which is rusty but still runs fine. Dealer repaired the EcoDiesel under warranty but it's not "fixed" it's just a band-aide to get me some more miles until it goes into ETC limp mode again. I can't risk a trip going far away from home and having the truck go into limp mode requiring a hotel stay and several days of out of town downtime while dealer does another band-aide fix. Forget about towing my race car with this unreliable truck. it's too bad ... I just finished paying off the loan when I ran into trouble. Not a hiccup until 26K miles and limp mode returning from a trip three hours away from home. I had to put the flashers on whenever I hit a little uphill and the truck could only maintain 45 MPH while everyone else whizzed by me at 75! I too was looking at the GMC truck as a replacement. I've been brand loyal to Ram since 1997 but no more ... the EcoDiesel is not reliable. In fact, with all the EPA mandated pollution control (EGR, DPF, DEF-SCR), I don't think that any of the modern diesels are reliable. Clean air is important but it has killed the diesel. I'm glad I hung onto my no EGR, No DPF, No DEF 1997 Ram 2500 Cummins ... I'm going to rebuild that and use it as my rock solid tow vehicle. Anything from when they added DEF forward has issues.
@@vjosephtrost yeah its funny the 4th time my ecodiesel broke down with the limp mode issue the dealer said one of my injectors was bad and damage to the clamp they had to cut it to remove. They didnt coverbit under warranty i had to fight with fca and then they denied the coverage also. I only got reimbursed my money because i wrote a letter to the top 3 people in the company telling them my frustrations with whay I went through with the truck and they sent me a check. I was grateful but its frustrating all the time i had to put in to get reimbursed on a broken truck that should have been covered under warranty
Your right you wait until it breaks the next time. My 4th breakdown my wife was traveling with my kids they did the so called fix but 200 miles later it broke down again. FCA agreed to trailer it to my house since it was left at a dealer 10hrs away. I could not have my wife and kids stay in a hotel the 5 days they said they needed before they could look at it. They never shipped it fir me it just sat at the dealership. Like you said they didnt get us a rental either so we had to share our other car. I finally had to pay out of pocket $1400 to have my truck shipped the 10hrs. FCA even though they said they would pay to ship it that since i paid to ship it i didnt give them a chance and they could have gotten it to me in the same time so they wouldnt cover it. They had 10 days to shipbit and nothing first callbI make and I have a company to pick it up. I was out of pocket $1800 for the two breakdowns and shipping. 100,000 mile warranty one the truck. Again only reason i got refunded was because i emailed the three top people in Chrysler in USA. They had ine if their people call me heard my story and had a check to me in a week covering my $1800. FCA had denied any type of refund. It was a horrible experience until the very end.
I am on my third Ecodiesel. The very best fuel mileage was 39 mpg. Presently have the 2017. Have had no issues with any of them. Air ride works well. I love the Ecodiesel and average about 28 mpg hiway/city. Amazing truck. By the way the first one has 160 miles and has had some trouble with the def and air suspension but no engine issues. I presently have 32000 miles on the 2017 with no issues at all.
Mike Schnell what axle ratio do you have on yours? I was thinking about getting the EcoDiesel because I drive 75 miles round-trip and her it got good gas mileage. I currently have the 2016 Laramie sport edition with the Hemi and I get about 21-22 on the highway and 15 to 17 in the city if I just take her easy... 321 rear axle is what I have. I thought about getting the EcoDiesel 3.92 rear end... but was Larry on the fuel mileage if I got that axle ratio for the EcoDiesel what's your outtake on that?
Mike Schnell I also tow a boat do you think that would help if I got the EcoDiesel? With the Hemi at 65 miles an hour I get about eight and a half to 9 MPG. Was just curious on what the EcoDiesel diesel would give me, it's a 22 foot pontoon that weighs 2700 lb
+Mjljacob187 I have the 3.21 ratio. The Ecodiesel would be a fantastic choice for a commute like yours. I regularly get 30 mpg. Air ride is very comfortable and works well for towing as it always levels up.
you don't have the 3.21. The ED only comes in 355 and 392.
+james martens thanks for that. I went to the Ram site and assumed it had the standard diff. I am not sure what it has but it is most likely the 3.55.
I miss that show!! lol
Me too
How much did you Cummins cost?
Not hating but your dead wrong about the towing. a stock 2017 3.0 diesel is capable max of 9,030 lbs trailer weight, if it has the 3.92 gears. the 2017 1500 with a 5.7 an 3.92 gears, can pull max 10,640 lbs of trailer weight. that’s over 1500 lbs of a towing weight difference. these are dodges numbers from their website. only pointing this out Incase anyone takes that as facts, an goes an buys the 3.0 because it tows more when it doesn’t. with some aftermarket parts you can probably tow more then a 5.7..... but if the 5.7 upgrades also it will always tow more than the 3.0 but who knows I hear the 2019 ecodiesel is going in the rebel so they might beef it up
He must love those glasses
I pull uphill with a 4-7k pound trailer.
ED is superior to the Hemingway
best leveling kit -> still not level
Distinctly unique, but we know what you mean 😎
7:28 ... a plug like for your house !! What !!
Me too, he needs new sunglasses that don't need adjusting every 13 milliseconds.
Definitely do not tow more than the hemi with 3.92 gears, very common knowledge.
The EcoDiesel doesn’t tow more than “its gas counterpart.” The Hemi with 3.92’s has a tow rating of more than 2000 lbs more than the EcoDiesel. And dude, it’s got 5000 miles on it. Of course you aren’t having any trouble. It’s not even broke in yet.
I really like this truck and still am decided to get one soon. however I have been told and it could just be dodge haters but they call the 3.0 eco diesel gutless when it come to power. I try to leave opinions and favoritism out and stick to facts. But I'm told it's Good towing but gutless on the throttle for speed pickup. What's your input anyone that has this truck?
That’s why I got the pedal commander, check the review video
@@JayFlatOut just watched it, gonna have to purchase one too. I'm really not much of a speed demon myself so won't matter too much either way. Thanks
A lot of the dodge diesel fans who love the Cummins like it over any V8 diesel or V6 diesel because the Cummins ISB is an in-line. Bore and stroke always beat a 90 degree V.
I counted 22 times total touch of his glasses 5 cocaine sounds and 1 big cocaine sound that was a huge one. Good news tho the glasses touching every 2 seconds and the cocaine user sounds finally stops @11:42 ish your welcome!!!!!
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I've had TIPM issues .Had to replace twice .Cost $800 each time .I'm not happy with the quality of Dodge Ram but at the time they were the only ones offering a diesel in a 1500 so I went for it .I have a 2016 Big Horn .I've owned it for about 4 years and recently paid it off so I'm keeping this bitch til the wheels fall off .Looking back @ almost 40k out the door its not worth the price .The quality isn't there. If I had to it all over again I'd buy a used GMC Denali V8 .The eco diesel saves you about $25 per fill up but @ $4k premium its not worth it .Again I'm using it was a daily driver .If need to haul stuff for work this truck is for you .
The hemis have a higher tow capability,
it may have a higher tow cap. But the longevity of the diesel is why it is so appealing. Plus, the low end torque. It is a matter of what you need it for and preferences. That is all. Everything else will fall into place if you really just look at what are YOU using it for. In my case, when I buy, I wanted a diesel for the MPG and occasional towing an ATV, a small boat or utility trailer of less than 5k. Can i do that with a Hemi? yup Sure can. Can I do that with an f150 eco? yup. heck I can do that with a Jeep compass. But I WANT a diesel and I do not NEED a 1 ton. So this is a great idea. I think almost everyone on here has made some great points. Comes down to taste, usage and price.
Wonder why they dont put a Cummins:/ they make engines that fit the ram
Jose Esparza why pay cummins when they can use an engine off thr fiat shelf
D Jay T I have a 2500 and a 1500 both diesel I personally would like a Cummins since Cummins is a better engine all around you have to pay extra when you get diesel not like the company is loosing money if they switch engines we will still pay the difference not FIAT
The newer Cummins weigh to much for these little trucks. The best this would be if Cummins brought back the 4bt but a never version with "emissions" just so we can delete all that shit.
Dark Ploxius- they do, and it's a 2.8L Cummins four banger crate motor you can by from them. Just not order a truck with it in it...sadly
@@djayt1215 the Ecos a good engine, 6- gen marine engine that was abandoned by GM in 08, Nissan half ton has the 5 lt.cummins that's heavy and the fuel economy is so so, the trucks a moose ,just buy a 3/4 then..
You dont even drive it!!!, i drive 14 hours one way to work, how is it at 75,000 miles
Harry carry wants his glasses back
But do you want your wife back?
@@JayFlatOut uh?
You got your sisters sunglasses on btw
No I have your sisters sunglasses on. She left them behind.
Leveling kits on trucks.. how is this still a thing? Then when your towing, nose is up in the air, makes zero sense.
How are stupid comments still a thing? Makes no sense.
Jay Flat Out , your right, your comment is stupid. My comment makes factual sense, trucks have an elevated rear so that when your towing, you know, truck stuff, your truck is now level to correctly handle the load. Mall cruiser posers.
Except my truck has auto adjusting airbags in the back so it sits level no matter what. Nice try to look cool though 👍🏻
Jay Flat Out , you know what, you totally have me there. No argument! Maybe you should just state your argument though, which I concede to, and agree negates most of my point. Never thought about a 1/2 truck having auto airbags and etc. We don’t get those those on 1 tons, good to know. Afraid of people who don’t agree with you much? “Trying to look cool”.. Ok “BRO”. I literally said it didn’t make sense to me. Didn’t say your an idiot, or stupid for doing that, or that your obviously a giant chump based on some random video I come across on TH-cam. Sorry to hurt your feelers. I was viewing your video while doing research on the eco diesel. Just for reference, won’t bee looking any other of your posts, since you seem to struggle with discussion. Again, your right, with the auto airbags, negates my point.
@@bryant2919 lol you sound idiotic. Buy a Ford f150. That suits you better
Does glasses don’t fit you
I know lol
Actually, the Hemi with 3.92 gears has a higher tow rating than the Ecodiesel.
Correct. It has a MUCH higher tow rating too. Hemi with 3.92 is 10,170 for a Laramie. Eco Diesel is 7,560.
ArthinuxWilliams no the ecodiesel with the 3.92 towing 9200 lbs
So I am using the Ram truck towing guide and I am not getting that for a 2018 Laramie Crew Cab 4x4 with the diesel. I tried 4x4 and 4x2 and neither made it to 9200. What are you using? www.ramtrucks.com/towing-guide.html
Sat T diesel is only rated at 9200 lbs if its tradesman 4x2 which nobody buys...
Andy Hass I have the limited 4x4 with the 3.92 ratio crew cab and it rated for 9200 lbs
You lost me when you said the eco diesel could tow more than the hemi........ check your specs
He didn't say it tows more than the Hemi. He said it tows more than "its gas counterpart" which, the diesel being a v6, would imply he was talking about the gas v6. In that case, it would be true.
Nice point goat. I stand corrected
Those sunglasses look uncomfortable!
Is this the kid from dazed and confused? He keeps touching his face weirdly.
Have had same exact truck 1 year this past October. Last Friday night nov. 30 the engine grenaded. It spun a rod bearing #5 cylinder. No oil issues had only 3k on the oil change, all mopar filters. Engine had 46k on it 2016 model. I don’t trust them. A friend of mine’s mom has a Cherokee with the same engine, it jumped time and punched a hole in a piston with 25k miles on it. I loved the truck over all though right up until it grenaded. No sign it was coming, just happened.
Did they warranty?
It’s at the dealer as we speak. Free Factory warranty was out at 36k, but I fortunately had bought an extended warranty on the day of purchase from FCA. It’s now covered until 100k. They are putting a long block in it now. Repairing was more costly than replacing the engine. I don’t think this is a common issue. However these engines do tend to jump time. I knew this before I purchased mine, figured I’d roll the dice on the valve train, didn’t get me but something else did.
Then you are very fortunate to be honest. Would love to hear how it turns out.
Jay Flat Out I’ll let ya know man. I had planned on doing some of the mods to mine you have done to yours, once I get finished with my Jeep build.
All the haters are probably like me, and dropped >$50k on a new truck... then found out about an EcoDiesel. 😠😠😠
Dont be! I had a 2015 and had to lemon law it at 25k miles
dats petrol suckers...
DIESEL 4EVER!!!
Get a pair of sunglasses that fit bud
I have 225400 miles 😂😂😂
I got da 16 ram 1500 hemi, boiii. Works real gud. Goes and stops right when I say. Might shove some air pressure in dat bytch soon douh, hahaaa
Hey, the hemi actually has more towing capacity than the ecodiesel by like 1200lbs
hemi eats all your budget, ecodiesel eats like Prius
Those sunglasses are terrible looking. 5k the truck isn’t even broken in until 20-30k.
Not looking for a date lol. Enjoy your 99 Ford 😂😂
Jay Flat Out like the eco though. Actually it’s a 2006 f250 with approx 900wtq. 0-60 4.4sec but who’s bragging. Looking for a new vehicle to use as my new platform to build. Thinking eco but haven’t mDe a decision yet. Warranties are not a concern for me. Drove it like u stole it. F250 is putting sports cars in check one light at a time. Keep up the good work. Cheers!
I wouldn't buy another EcoDiesel ... I thought that FCA had figured out the issues and fixed by 2016 model year but after failure at 2-1/2 yrs and 26K miles of light duty driving, I think "routine maintenance" on this truck will be an expensive injector replacement service every 20K or so miles. And you'll never know when it's going to go into limp mode when you're 4 hours from home. I had 200K miles on my '97 Ram 2500 Cummins with the only issue being killer dowel plug at 90K miles.
$4000 suspension with no bed liner haha
$7000 gets you the ram runner suspension with 14" of wheel travel, I rather have done that lol
Dark Ploxius not saying it was a bad investment just weird priorities when a bed liner is like $500-$700
You guys realize you can go to Walmart and get a complete kit for like 80 bucks and do it your self.
Italian Engine = Italian Glasses 💩
ECO Diesels don't way more and don't tow more than a 5.7 liter.
Weigh* ???
It does weigh more and it has as much if not more torque than the HEMI. It just makes it at 2000 rpms instead of 4500. Where would you rather have it if you're towning?
Yuppy cupcake with a 4x4 diesel............STOP IT!!!