Hey guys, Just found out this site via the Google...I was looking for more comments on something that was said to me today: I was chatting with a fellow that came to my house and was telling him I am considering changing my truck for a Ram 1500 with an EcoDiesel year is 2014. He advised me this: You gotta know that those engines are done for after 125k miles. I was taken a back as the truck I was eyeballing was up to 75k miles and am planning to keep this baby for a long while...and get some decent miles on it. I thought that being a diesel engine this puppy could take some more than decent miles, like perhaps those early 2000s lincoln with an easy 375k... Anyway, after reading what was said in most of the posts of the poor saps that went for a recent model and having engine failures...I think I will stay away from the EcoDiesel and go for a Hemi (even if they consume plenty fuel)..or perhaps god forbid going for an EcoBoost 3.5 litre Ford F-150! P.S. I did own a 2005 Ram with a Hemi, managed to burn the engine after it started burning oil like crazy, it gave up after 168k miles...Won't tell you guys what I have now for a pickup as I wait for funds for my next one.
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Was thinking of getting another RAM...This time an EcoDiesel...Think not now!
- Thread starter Fupix
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- Feb 15, 2019
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Got mine at 113k deleted egr at 133k. So far all stock motor excluding intake plentum and egr previous owner did at 109k per service records. It’s all a lottery when you buy used.
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uhmmm...Always though that if you buy a diesel truck you cannot beat it... guess that would be more true with a Cummins or a Duramax.
- Feb 15, 2019
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I haven’t seen a motor that doesn’t have an issue. Google around you’ll see new and used Cummins and duramax and p strokes in shops for issues.
- Jul 27, 2013
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Agreed, and most issues are emissions related with modern diesels.. no matter the brand/engine.
hossman
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- Oct 3, 2019
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I agree on most being great motors. Most will last a very long time. I know 2 trucks with over 200k with no issues , one is deleted. If you don’t delete I would at least fit your oil change service life in half.
I just bought my truck (2016 Laramie) used with 60K on it. It’s the most comfortable truck that I’ve ever owned. I’ve had other brands of diesel trucks for many years. I researched these Ecodiesel trucks well before my purchase. IMHO every diesel truck I’ve had require more maintenance than their gas counterparts. I enjoy tinkering with these things and addressing and correcting the problems. If you’re looking for something that you jump in, turn the key and go, then theses trucks may not be what you want/need.
RamOperator
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- Feb 6, 2020
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Well spoken words I have 2017 Laramie and it’s the most comfortable Diesel I have ever owned with the best fuel mileage but like anything else it requires timely maintenance 
Brady
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- Jun 7, 2015
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I think whoever labeled 125k miles as the limit is full of it. If anything has been proven, it is that if/when these little engines let go it has nothing to do with mileage or usage. That has been the frustrating part of watching failures with the VM 3.0L.
- Feb 15, 2019
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I think it’s funny the O.P. Didn’t bother to say anything back lol