Im dangerously close to buying a 2018 Laramie. I cant pull the trigger mainly because of all the horror stories across the web on these motors. Its the perfect truck too. In my lobster boat i have a cat c-18 rated at 1015 hp so i am not a stranger to diesel. Had 6 or 7 different diesels in my life. Never with exhaust reburn or dpf crap. We look for 12000 hours before major overhaul or repower in most boats . Im reading that some eco engines are cooked within months of new. Question is, if i putt around town and put 6 or 7 thousand miles on truck each year will this motow work for me or cause more grey hair? I dont think deleting it and voiding my warranty is a good plan. But dont want to be in the garage all the time either. Thanks in advanve for any insight. And please eat maine lobster also.
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Welcome Mike! Glad to have you here... if you like the truck and it has a warranty why not give it a shot? Most love the EcoDiesel because of the efficiency of a full size truck. If you're not using the truck that much, perhaps a gas motor would fit you better? It all really depends on how you use the truck and if you feel the extra money up front is worth it.
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Do u have a way of doing forced reburns or only when the truck asks for it? Sounds like u have made no modifications. My truck would idle a lot of its life. What year is your truck? Thanks
I'm brand new to the forum. Bought A 2017 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel. Like it, BUT at 39,000 miles the check engine light, and service throttle body module message popped up. (In Chicago area, -10 degrees out) Called the dealer, made an appointment, and the next day the exhaust filter 100% full light also popped on.
Dealer says bad EGR cooler-$2700 and warranty gone at 36,000 miles. Too bad, so sad. They said since it was so close, they would only charge me $890 or so. Good deal? Not sure. They also need to replace the exhaust filter. At 39,000 miles? The car is only 14 months old. I didn't do anything, except drive it.
The technology is cool-it just doesn't work very well yet.