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Late model Dodge RAM with the CUMMINS Diesel
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<blockquote data-quote="Mihylo33" data-source="post: 137983" data-attributes="member: 408"><p>Cummins is a solid platform and Dodge makes a decent vehicle. The Cummins is loud and obnoxious, but if you can deal with it then have at it though I think the newer ones run larger water jackets and oil galleys to quiet them down. Dodge has its weak points like Trannies, differentials, and transfer cases as well as a lighter duty frame, but if that's what you want to grab then have at it.</p><p> I have had chevy diesels in the past and HATED THEM! I never liked the feel and handling of their vehicles as I felt it was more suited to soccer moms and dads. I always felt I was driving a couch that I could never be comfortable on. That being said I think the new diesels are made by Isuzu which is a proven performer (My Father loved Isuzu diesels). That coupled with a great transmission package leaves very little to complain about... They do have transfer case and rear end issues as they aren't really designed to work as hard as they claim to be.</p><p> </p><p>Now my 2005 Ford 6.0 powerstroke with 8ft bed. I absolutely love this truck. I have owned them all and this is my favorite of all time. 1st one I ever kept over a 75k miles and I'll do whatever it takes to keep it. 250k miles on currently and that's 250k HARD miles. I change the oil every 10k and use diesel conditioner in it. I let it warm up 15 mins in winter and 10 in the summer. No cold rolls with this girl. I have had issues with her though. at 150K needed a tranny and shortly after 1 injector and FICM. @ 200k I needed another Inj and an Alternator.</p><p>Now at just about 250k I have an issue that I cant track down... It may be another injector but it also may be a head gasket. I haven't got that far in to it yet. I need this truck to earn my living and without it I'm lost so I'm going to buy another one just like it.</p><p> </p><p>Rez Pick a truck you like, Good fuel and fuelconditioner and Rotella in the sump. Its a diesel so let her warm up, and work her all the time and you'll be happy. <img src="https://www.dirtbikeaddicts.com/static/images/smilies/thumb.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":thumb:" title="Thumb :thumb:" data-shortname=":thumb:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mihylo33, post: 137983, member: 408"] Cummins is a solid platform and Dodge makes a decent vehicle. The Cummins is loud and obnoxious, but if you can deal with it then have at it though I think the newer ones run larger water jackets and oil galleys to quiet them down. Dodge has its weak points like Trannies, differentials, and transfer cases as well as a lighter duty frame, but if that's what you want to grab then have at it. I have had chevy diesels in the past and HATED THEM! I never liked the feel and handling of their vehicles as I felt it was more suited to soccer moms and dads. I always felt I was driving a couch that I could never be comfortable on. That being said I think the new diesels are made by Isuzu which is a proven performer (My Father loved Isuzu diesels). That coupled with a great transmission package leaves very little to complain about... They do have transfer case and rear end issues as they aren't really designed to work as hard as they claim to be. Now my 2005 Ford 6.0 powerstroke with 8ft bed. I absolutely love this truck. I have owned them all and this is my favorite of all time. 1st one I ever kept over a 75k miles and I'll do whatever it takes to keep it. 250k miles on currently and that's 250k HARD miles. I change the oil every 10k and use diesel conditioner in it. I let it warm up 15 mins in winter and 10 in the summer. No cold rolls with this girl. I have had issues with her though. at 150K needed a tranny and shortly after 1 injector and FICM. @ 200k I needed another Inj and an Alternator. Now at just about 250k I have an issue that I cant track down... It may be another injector but it also may be a head gasket. I haven't got that far in to it yet. I need this truck to earn my living and without it I'm lost so I'm going to buy another one just like it. Rez Pick a truck you like, Good fuel and fuelconditioner and Rotella in the sump. Its a diesel so let her warm up, and work her all the time and you'll be happy. :thumb: [/QUOTE]
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