Ram 2500 4x4 Cummins-opinions

[deerefan]

++ using Geno's. One thing for sure about them, you will get original Mopar filters. There seems to be a lot of "knock-offs" on the market these days at prices too good to be true. Well, you know what they say...

The Geno's wrench doesn't seem to appetizing to me. The first time I changed the filters (both fuel and oil) were the most difficult because it was my first time and I swear, the plant had the Hulk tight the filters. Too bad they didn't use him on the drag link instead.

Got my parts from Genos as well as the 28mm socket and dog bone wrench. Planning on oil and fuel filter change next weekend. All parts came as ordered and on time.

 

[deerefan]

Trying to post a video of my truck. How do I do that?

 

[deerefan]

++ using Geno's. One thing for sure about them, you will get original Mopar filters. There seems to be a lot of "knock-offs" on the market these days at prices too good to be true. Well, you know what they say...

The Geno's wrench doesn't seem to appetizing to me. The first time I changed the filters (both fuel and oil) were the most difficult because it was my first time and I swear, the plant had the Hulk tight the filters. Too bad they didn't use him on the drag link instead.

The Genos dog bone wrench worked great as well as the 28mm socket. Did oil/oil filter change, air filter change and fuel filter changes today. Decided to go with Rotella 5-40 full synthetic. Tractor Supply had it on sale plus running nearly 15k miles between changes just made me feel a little better. I used the dog bone wrench on the water sensor and it worked well. Took me an hour to do it all. Local dealer wanted over $500 to do this service. With the Genos 4/2 kit (4 oil filters and 2 sets of fuel filter) and the oil I beat that price by $200. Pretty easy truck to work on.

 

[RyeThomas]

I would not go 15k miles if I were you. I know that’s the supposed interval and I’m not trying to start an oil thread here. With EGR systems on newer Diesel vehicles I would cut a few miles off the interval. JMO.

Just use due regard, oil change at home is cheap all things considered.

 

[deerefan]

I would not go 15k miles if I were you. I know that’s the supposed interval and I’m not trying to start an oil thread here. With EGR systems on newer Diesel vehicles I would cut a few miles off the interval. JMO.

Just use due regard, oil change at home is cheap all things considered.

I actually go by the oil life monitor, changing it between 10-15% life left. I need to check my trip meter, probably about 12-13k miles.

 

[deerefan]

30k mile update- averaging 18.5-19 mpg empty. Tows like a monster. Did the first oil and fuel filter service myself, took about 45 minutes. So far I am pleased, no issues to report.

 

[wmonroe]

Nice report, good luck on the next 30k.

 

[heavy hammer]

Keep up on the fluids and filters and it will last. My 96 12 valve 382K+ before I let her go. It's still on the road today. I just hit 100K on my 05. That motor was built to run!

 

[deerefan]

Here is a picture of her in her work clothes. Load was a little north of 10k with trailer, machine and tools/buckets. As usual, towed it fine. First Ram I have owned and impressed so far.

 

[deerefan]

I will be turning 36k miles tomorrow. I am averaging 3k miles a month. Only one minor issue-the backup camera acts up occasionally, not coming on if I use the tailgate a lot. Other than that, just received a recall letter for a nut on the steering linkage. Truck has been great. Very pleased with my first Ram so far