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  1. F. P. Thompson

    2018 Problems??

    I have a good one. My 15 eco has close to 49,000 miles and has never given me any issues. I have towed an 8000lb camper from western Pa. to Maine and back as well as many miles towing my flat and box trailers. I used to haul oversized equipment and know the extra caution needed when hauling. My...
  2. F. P. Thompson

    How many miles on your ecodiesel and have you had any problems?

    I am now at 38,000 miles on my 2015, I have only had it to dealer for routine service. No issues what so ever with my truck. I have not used the front cover yet and only found that I also have an engine heater a few days ago. I live in mid western Pa. and we have some -0 temps but the truck...
  3. F. P. Thompson

    SPIED: 2019 Ram 1500

    Could be an illusion but the front looks lower to me giving the truck a bit of wedge look. A taper built into the truck would boost mpg by reducing air resistance. I find my truck is very sensitive to air drag. I modified the mesh tailgate on my small trailer and picked up over 1 mpg. I made a...
  4. F. P. Thompson

    Oil additive

    I am running the Rotella T6 oil it doesn't get much better than that. I do not use any additives in my oil, I do use different fuel additives to compare mileage results. So far a couple ozs. of good 2 cycle oil in the tank had the same effect as an additive that claims it boosts cetane levels.
  5. F. P. Thompson

    Fuel filters

    I don't know if there is a secondary filter on my Ram but the primary is under the bed above the drive shaft in front of the axle. I just put an aftermarket filter on mine, it didn't have the outer wrap the Mopar filter did. I just did my oil and filter change myself all the previous ones were...
  6. F. P. Thompson

    Oil fill cap

    Got my replacement from Mopar Wholesale Parts out of Avondale Az. Part number 68229365AA I have learned to be careful the cap can fool you and not be latched correctly.
  7. F. P. Thompson

    How many miles on your ecodiesel and have you had any problems?

    I just turned my 2015 to 26,000 miles and my only issue was a rattle when it had 3500 miles. My dealer has a very good tech and he found the rattle I looked for for 3 months.
  8. F. P. Thompson

    3k miles and still can't get over 23 mpg

    I get 22 average with local driving, on flat open roads I have seen 29.
  9. F. P. Thompson

    Know when the Ecodiesel is in regen mode?

    After 20K miles mine has only shown regen. 1 time.
  10. F. P. Thompson

    the 2015 year model less problematic?

    I now have 20K on my 2015 with no issues at all. I have oil changed every 7500 miles and had the fuel filter changed at 15K.
  11. F. P. Thompson

    Who is towing what with their Ecodiesel?

    The ecoDs with 3.92 gears have quite a bit higher tow cap. than with 3.55s. I find that interesting as the gearing is the only difference in the specs. I compared. After a year of use I still think the 3.92 gears would by overkill in the 1500s, I'm very pleased mine has 3.55s.
  12. F. P. Thompson

    average MPG towing with the ecodiesel

    Had my brother in as a passenger yesterday, he lives about 25 miles from me. My ecoD has averaged 22 mpg around the area while his gasoline truck has averaged 11 mpg. I'm a HAPPY guy.
  13. F. P. Thompson

    Ram EcoDiesel Oil Change Information

    Quite true. The euro engines are advanced as diesel is the primary fuel there.
  14. F. P. Thompson

    Oil fill cap

    There is some oil near the fill tube but not real bad. This oil change has 3000 miles on it, I would think that I would have more mess if the cap was missing the entire time. I ordered a new cap online at a cost of $55 with shipping. Expensive plastic!
  15. F. P. Thompson

    Oil fill cap

    I opened my hood today to fill the window wash fluid and found my oil fill cap is missing. I know there is a chance that it was not installed after oil change #2 at the dealer. The tech that did my service is very good and I suspect it worked loose and came off but who knows. Has anyone else had...
  16. F. P. Thompson

    Ram EcoDiesel Oil Change Information

    I am guilty of not doing enough research as Champion SynGold does in fact have an oil for the European diesel engines. I was only aware of their oil for gasoline engines. Thanks to the members who helped educate me.
  17. F. P. Thompson

    Ram EcoDiesel Oil Change Information

    The Fiat Chrysler Spec is MS-11106
  18. F. P. Thompson

    Ram EcoDiesel Oil Change Information

    I just checked the specs and some oils in this thread owners say they used do not meet the requirements for the european diesel engines. DON'T RISK YOUR ENGINE WARRENTY THE 3.0 DIESEL IS COSTLY TO REPAIR or REPLACE!
  19. F. P. Thompson

    Ram EcoDiesel Oil Change Information

    Owners beware and check your manuals mine requires an oil with a euro classification. It says to only use an ACEA C3 SAE 5W-30 Synthetic low ash oil. One example is Pennzoil Ultra Euro L 5W-30 synthetic.
  20. F. P. Thompson

    average MPG towing with the ecodiesel

    After speaking with people who have the 3:92 gears I am glad mine has the 3:55s as I only tow occasionally.
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