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2017 Ram 3500 with the 6.7 Cummins

Dealer says 15k between oil changes, is that for real?

Tell me about DEF... Am I going to destroy it if I don't use factory DEF? Are there good and bad brands out there that I should know about?

do these things really not require waiting for glow plugs to warm up before starting anymore?

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Fri Nov 17, 2017 9:45 am
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Can't speak on the first two points, but Cummins engines don't have glow plugs. They have a grid heater, which heats the incoming air. My old 12 valve will start even on the coldest mornings without waiting for the light to go out.


Fri Nov 17, 2017 9:58 am
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I replace the oil on our truck once a year / 12k miles. I do use the full synthetic shell rotella t6.

You should be able to use any def fluid (is just urea / synthetic pee). But you can't stock on that because of short shelf life.


Fri Nov 17, 2017 12:18 pm
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Once I bought a truck with a diesel, I've never gone back to gas. Even after a 5 day cold soak at -40F she fired right up.

I even have a diesel in my SUV now.


Fri Nov 17, 2017 12:51 pm
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I change oil of my 6.7 whenever the change oil message comes on


Fri Nov 17, 2017 4:25 pm
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The truck in question for those who like to drool over them like I do.Image

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Nice looking truck Chris. I'll finally get my Diesel next summer when I retire.

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Fri Nov 17, 2017 5:16 pm
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sportsdad60 wrote:
Nice looking truck Chris. I'll finally get my Diesel next summer when I retire.
Ive wanted one since I was 12... I'm 36, been waiting a while.

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You need a longer driveway.

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Mine is a 2008 3500 with the 6.7 diesel. Biggest piece of shit I have ever owned. Ate two turbos, one transmission, and one cat converter. Those are each $3k or more problems. Also experienced a whole bunch of smaller, but still irritating stuff. The Check engine light comes on more often than the dome light

I hope you have a much better experience. As for me, I will never buy another Chrysler product.


Fri Nov 17, 2017 5:19 pm
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Chrisb9381 wrote:
2017 Ram 3500 with the 6.7 Cummins

Dealer says 15k between oil changes, is that for real?


What is your sump capacity? Huge.

And yes, pretty easy on the oil.

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You need a longer driveway.

:ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: Exactly what I was thinking!

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Yeah you can go 15k on oil now.

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Fri Nov 17, 2017 8:58 pm
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The truck in question for those who like to drool over them like I do.Image

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Your truck is longer than the neighbor's, that's really what this is all about .... :ROFLMAO:

J/k , nice rig :thumbsup2:


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Congratulations, that's super nice. Hey man...could you give me a hand moving some stuff? lol


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