Ram 2500 4x4 Cummins-opinions

[deerefan]

I hope you don't think the Nissan has the same Cummins option as the Dodge? NOT even close!!

SR

It’s a V8 correct? 5.0 liter?

 

[deerefan]

I really like the Tundra’s. Grandfather - in law has one, his is like a Cadillac inside. If I was buying a brand new pickup right now, it would be the Tacoma or the Canyon for me.
The Tundras fall into the same boat as the Nissan Titan (which also has a Cummins option), there’s a time you need a 3/4 or ton truck to hold the weight and stop the weight easier.

I was hoping to see a 3/4 ton Tundra debut, give it a year to work out the kinks and possibly buy one. Just couldn’t wait any longer. The Tundra had plenty of power, just felt like it was pushed around some with 8k+ lb loads.

 

[heavy hammer]

I believe the Nissan has the 5.0 liter v8 cummins. The new dodges have the bigger 6.7 cummins an in line 6 cylinder. They upgraded from the 5.9 because of the emissions restriction imposed for todays vehicles.

 

[Tractor Time with Tim]

If there is one thing I don’t care for it is the giant RAM on the tailgate. Mine does not have it. I would like a dump trailer, saw some real nice ones on Tractor Time with Tim’s you tube channel.

Yea, that ultimate dump is enough to make me drool!

 

[deerefan]

Yea, that ultimate dump is enough to make me drool!

Oh yea definitely

 

[deerefan]

In looking through the maintenance schedule, I was surprised to see 15k mile oil change intervals. Plan to use Rotella Synthetic when I change. Any thoughts on the interval?

 

[coobie]

In looking through the maintenance schedule, I was surprised to see 15k mile oil change intervals. Plan to use Rotella Synthetic when I change. Any thoughts on the interval?

I went 6,000-8,000 miles on my 2004 cummins 5.9 diesel full syn.when I owned it.My first oil change was at 4,000 miles.

 

[sdef]

In looking through the maintenance schedule, I was surprised to see 15k mile oil change intervals. Plan to use Rotella Synthetic when I change. Any thoughts on the interval?

15,000 miles or six months, whichever comes first. Mine is changed every six months.

 

[showcattle]

I don't know how many miles you drive. I only put about 12k miles on mine a year now, so I just change it spring and fall

 

[heavy hammer]

every 4 to 5k, rotella 15w-40.