I thought thread readers might like an update on the status of my problem with oil in the coolant.
I spoke with the dealership this morning and found out that I now have a new EcoDiesel engine along with all new hoses. As I understand it, it was impossible to thoroughly clean the oil residue. I...
Seiko, FWIW, I have no reason to believe that the service rep wasn't anything other than truthful. As you mentioned, the internet and its forums can often make it seem as if everyone is having a similar problem when it might just be a few here and there.
I'm generally optimistic about stuff...
FWIW, I just got off the phone with the service rep at the dealership where we bought the truck and when I described my problem with oil in the coolant he said "it's the first I've heard of that...". I guess they'll be getting a new learning experience.
That was me. I just made the observation that I had not seen any mention of issues with the heater core. Given that the heater core uses engine coolant I would assume that there will be a fair amount of oil residue left in it and if the radiator, oil cooler and hoses are replaced that it might...
I've posted on the other thread "Oil in coolant." about finding this problem with my 2105 EcoDiesel Ram 1500. One thing that comes to mind about folks having issues with oil still leeching out of the system after cooler and hose replacements is that there is another "radiator" in the system...
Well, looks like I've just joined the club this afternoon. Clearly oil in the coolant and now the engine is starting to overheat. The check engine light came on last week and I was holding off for an oil change scheduled for next week. Looks like it will be more than that...
2015 EcoDiesel...