Dodge diesels-- Is this a secret ???

Bob_Young · Jul 31, 2006

This discussion has opened my eyes. There will be no new Dodge CTDs in my future. I inherited Pappy's old 12-valve '94 2WD 5-Spd with 3.55 in the back. It gets 24mpg running empty (Pappy claimed 26mpg; but he'd LUG THET THAANG!) and 18mpg with a ton in the bed and towing three ton at 80mph. And it would do it repeatedly as I checked, rechecked and checked again not believing what I saw. Never any shortage of power either; though it never had to tackle the Rockies or anything like that.

My problem will be how to keep that old girl perking for another 25 years. Luckily Pappy didn't put alot of miles on it.
Bob

slowrev · Aug 1, 2006

back on the origional topic. 3 key flips will reset the codes ? Sounds like microsoft has invented a new ctl/alt/del method

scesnick · Aug 1, 2006

Av8r3400 said:
Mike, can you prove it is?

I can dig up pics of dust in the turbo on my Dodge-Cummins after running a K&N. It is all hype BS on these. If you are running a "Super-Tuner" autozone sponcered chrome wiperblade POS buy a K&N, they'll give you a nice sticker to put on the vehicle. If not, dont.

Turbodiesel Register will confirm.

Diesel Stop website will confirm.

PS Diesel webistes will confirm.

I'll back scesnick all the way to the bank.

Thanks AV8R,

Those are the exact same resources I was going to dive into. It seems that if you have a product on the market AND a slick advertising campaign getting your name out there then most people think you have the superior product.
Not only is the K&N trash for diesel pickups, ( I have yet to see a commercial for Volant or AFE so they must no be as good !! he, he ) don't put one on your dirt bike either unless you like buying new carb parts. ( personal experience)