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DailyCollector993Community StarterMar 31, 20262019 Ram 2500 CumminsDallas0 replies0 helpful Diesel, DPF, DEF & EGRDiscussionCommunity Starter DEF was filled recently but the warning returned. Before assuming the level sensor failed, can fluid quality, crystallization or heater issues produce the same symptoms?
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OldSchoolMechanicish284Community StarterAug 24, 20262019 Ram 2500 CumminsCharlotte37 replies0 helpful TrucksDiscussionCommunity Starter I want reliable fridge/lights/device power for weekend trips without making the vehicle electrical system unnecessarily complicated. When does a hardwired dual-battery setup beat a portable power sta…
TireBuilder162Community StarterAug 24, 20262019 Ram 2500 CumminsNationwide11 replies0 helpful Towing & Trailer SetupDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2019 Ram 2500 Cummins, about 102,000 miles. The numbers are technically within limits, but a tall enclosed trailer gets pushed around more than expected.
WeekendDriver549Community StarterAug 23, 20262019 Ram 2500 CumminsDallas6 replies0 helpful Buying Used & CPOBuying adviceCommunity Starter The online price looks competitive, but I am trying to judge the entire deal rather than the headline number. What should I compare besides mileage, history, condition and a PPI before deciding what…
HybridDetailer360Community StarterAug 20, 20262019 Ram 2500 CumminsDallas3 replies0 helpful TrucksDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2019 Ram 2500 Cummins, about 90,500 miles. For a work truck, the expensive part of a repair is often the lost day. What parts…
TrailWrench101Community StarterAug 11, 20262019 Ram 2500 CumminsSalt Lake City36 replies0 helpful Towing & Trailer SetupDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2019 Ram 2500 Cummins, about 85,500 miles. The numbers are technically within limits, but a tall enclosed trailer gets pushed around more than expected. Before buying suspension parts, what would you…
BoostMiles203Community StarterJul 5, 20262019 Ram 2500 CumminsWestchester0 replies0 helpful EngineQuestionCommunity Starter 2019 Ram 2500 Cummins, about 61,000 miles. Long-term fuel trims are much more positive at idle than at 2,500 RPM. No obvious misfire. Does that pattern still make an intake/vacuum leak the first plac…
TrackNerdCommunity StarterJul 29, 20262019 Ram 2500 CumminsLas Vegas6 replies0 helpful Long-Term Ownership ReportsDiscussionCommunity Starter 2019 Ram 2500 Cummins, about 110,000 miles. After owning the car for a while, tires, insurance and service pricing mattered more than the MPG difference I obsessed over before buying. What ownership…
ShopHauler710Community StarterApr 17, 20262019 Ram 2500 CumminsOrange County0 replies0 helpful Rattles, Squeaks & NoisesQuestionCommunity Starter 2019 Ram 2500 Cummins, about 62,500 miles. There is a light buzz from the dash at one narrow RPM range. It disappears above and below that speed. Any good method for locating trim resonance without r…
PistonScout650Community StarterJul 27, 20262019 Ram 2500 CumminsLos Angeles3 replies0 helpful 2019 Ram 2500 Cummins, about 32,500 miles. The vehicle has relatively few miles but the coolant is several years old. I am trying to prioritize maintenance by actual risk. Would you replace based on…
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BrakeGuy390Community StarterJul 14, 20262019 Ram 2500 CumminsNationwide2 replies0 helpful Diesel, DPF, DEF & EGRDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter The truck has been doing more short trips and active regeneration seems to happen more often. No codes. What scan data helps confirm soot load and regen frequency before assuming failure?
RotorWrench276Community StarterJul 10, 20262019 Ram 2500 CumminsOrlando12 replies0 helpful 2019 Ram 2500 Cummins, about 111,000 miles. The car stays dry in normal rain but after a long storm one front footwell gets damp. Door seal looks okay. What drain/seam tests would you do before teari…
CommuterHunter375Community StarterJun 17, 20262019 Ram 2500 CumminsNorth Jersey1 reply0 helpful Buying Used & CPOPrivate-party saleCommunity Starter The higher-mileage car has detailed records and consistent ownership; the lower-mileage example has sparse history. If both inspect well, how much weight do you put on maintenance history versus odom…
CommuterHauler847Community StarterJun 12, 20262019 Ram 2500 CumminsBay Area4 replies0 helpful Alternator & ChargingDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2019 Ram 2500 Cummins, about 87,500 miles. Twice I have had full lights and accessories but no crank. After waiting a few minutes it starts normally. Battery terminals look clean. What would you want…
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