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I do change my own filters and buy them in multiple packs. The dealer knew that when I talked with them. My dealer is a straight shooter and only services my vehicle for warranty and recall issues. Sorry to burst your bubble jdn 112011.

Very few Ecodiesels have the 3.21 differential as it is very low for an engine that pulls this well. It would also make it hard to get any decent mileage on a road trip. I have found the best set up for me has been air bags in the rear springs with 8 to 10 lb. of air and 10 ply tires with about...

I would not add any used oil to my Ecodiesel as my dealer told me early on about the people having injector issues and they recommended changing the fuel filter at every engine oil change. Our engines were developed for use in Europe and the fuel there is better quality and USA fuel can have...

I also did a muffler delete on my truck and the sound only increased slightly and do notice just a bit more power also. F.P. Thompson

I asked my dealer to service the 8 speed in my Eco. I was told that the transmission was a sealed unit and was not to be opened. I have not had any issues with the transmission and pray it stays that way. F.P. Thompson

My winter cover has only been on a couple times in 8 years. I live in western Pa. and only put it on if we are going to have a few days under 10 degrees. F. P. Thompson

I have a 2015 Ecodiesel with 118,500 miles just 1,500 short of ending the extended warranty. I have had this truck since Dec.2015 and have been very happy with the truck and the dealer. At this point I plan to keep it a while longer as I am working on being debt free in 2 years. I have had 2...

The DEF injector builds up with crystals of the fluid where it injects into the exhaust and triggers a see dealer for service message. You can remove the injector easily and clean it with hot water and replace it. The injector is held in by a ring clamp with 1 little bolt in it, mine needed a...

The dealer I use has a very good EcoD mechanic that I am able to speak with in person whenever I want, I lean toward the smaller dealers as they still need their customers for survival. The mechanic advised me very early on to have oil changes done at 8K miles and change the fuel filter at each...

Yes you do have to raise the cab to change the turbo. After I became aware of that I asked the Eco D. guy at my dealer how many have needed replaced. To date my dealer that sells lots of RAMs has not replaced a turbo on an Eco D.

I also replace the fuel filter at every oil change. The fuel oil in the U.S.A. is not as pure as the fuel in Europe. Asphaltines plugging the injectors was a problem owners had before our dealers advised us to change the filter more often than the manual said to.

Hello Church I was surprised to read that a dealer was replacing a turbo on an EcoD truck you are considering. I am friends with the son of a dealership owner here in western Pa. that sold quite a few Eco diesels. He and the mechanic that does most of the EcoD work both told me they have...

Mine will make that type of sound in some situations also. I think it is some kind of unloader valve as my wife HHR-SS with turbo has made a similar sound occasionally the whole time we have owned it.

I have a2015 Ecodiesel and got the original update and yes there were lag issues and the towing mileage dropped. I got the updated version done and have been pretty happy with the results.

Pa. requires it be posted on the pumps but it's always posted at 40 so you have to take the vendors word if it's posted premium. At times I carry a glass container with lid and put a bit of fuel from the pump in it. I have noticed most better fuel seems to have a darker green tint around here.

Hi doc65, I also found that I get much better mileage with my Eco when I fuel up where premium grade fuel is available. The chain places usually don't carry the good grade of fuel, I have to get mine at a family owned little truck stop near me. There are 3 grades of diesel available here in...

I attempted to put 1 link on, the other is coming up as a security risk today. Didn't get the link but the website is Performance Chips USA.com The product is called Vortex performance chip. Usually most of the improvement with these kind of things is in our heads. How about a throttle enhancer?

I have recently seen ads for 2 different gizmos called performance chips. Both are approx. $60 and I am thinking of trying one. Have any of you tried one and what are your thoughts?

I have been told the recall is to program the ECM so the engine will run in limp mode and not to replace the ring.

I had the same thing happen last spring. The local dealer showed it covered under the extended warrenty from the emissions reprogramming. Repaired at no cost to me but they did forget to tighten the driveshaft to the differential. I had a clunking develope at about 500 miles after the repair and...