Ok here we go IMO., The feed port of the block , Your hoping the lube makes it all the way to the TDC of Bedplate bearing. .Now the bedplate is subject to the Block if it move even a few thou it will cause wear on the bearing, You have a leak, Now How many of those leaks can you have ? ..There...
I will elaborate more on the subject later, My 3.0 has been running 11Qt , 1QT over the OEM recommendation for 40K miles , I posted My latest OA
https://www.ecodieselram.com/forum/threads/another-great-blackstone-oa-report.1911/
That was alleged FCA internal cover up, I Clearly and publicly declared that VM Motori in Cento is the Problem over 3 years ago, it simply Quality control. This engine was under when 2+ years of testing on the Joint venture if Lube related it would have been discovered in the R/D process...
We'll I fought that battle of the 3.0 Soot and lost. its battle I know in long term ownership in most cases is going to be costly.
I foamed My intake every 10-12K and the final outcome was ugly the last cleaning. I admit defeat.
If I was going to keep My ED (I'm Not) I settled with FCA back...
Gossman78, I will try and Help I've seen this many times, its a easy fix in most cases, unfortunately , The Dealer will more interested in Your Banks funds than the easy fix. Call Me on it 763-228-712 Todd. don't be concerned with those Blue Oval Guys.
Its probably Just missed communications, Or bad MAP sensor, have the dealer clear the code and recalibrate the APPS. I doubt you have enough miles on to plug the MAP sensor.
I would wait until 2019....The New changes in Body and Trim are worth the wait to see what power plant will be in the ED.
Also new info on the EPA/DOJ case are putting the final closure on FCA.
Call Me on This, 763-228-7121
jdn112011 Is correct... Its the long term Ownership that it will be costly.. Most of the service Throttle control CEL Message are related to this soot.
Its a real PITR, when its soots up good. My last cleaning was Saturday, Its was unusually Bad , I just don't see How that much soot will not be problematic in long term ownership, You just need to tune up... GDE, PPE just spend the money.
You Need WITECH to place the vehicle in Stationary...
Many are running tunes or deleted, Also leaked Facts show that 4 Months in 2016 200-240 3.0 Rotating mass failures Per month. EDs sold per month 2400-2800 Max, industry standard 1 Per 1000 Rotating mass failure. Do the math.
Out of 104.000 Dozens don't even move the needle.
Its this...
We'll see in 10K miles what effect this has, it may turn out to be a waste of time.
I had the bypass unplugged for 20K Miles and two cleanings, the soot was less in the plenum. then the other 20K Miles plugged in two cleanings.
It does restrict the flow. But it still Bypasses the Gate. Remove the diffuser unplug it form Device, place hand over outlet at idle check it yourself , ramp RPMs simultaneously you can feel the difference., don't burn your hand in the process wear gloves. Also all the rationale changes with...