IS A ECODIESEL A GOOD ENGINE? | RAM 1500 30k MILE REVIEW & MPG
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- IS A ECODIESEL A GOOD ENGINE? | RAM 1500 30k MILE REVIEW & MPG
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Nice video. I have a 2017 with the 3.92 gears, with all terrain tires. I average 21-23. I also run T6 5-40 with 5000 mile oil changes. I absolutely love this truck, I tow flatbed trailer and my boats with it and commute round trip about 85 miles a day. Oh yeah I have 45,000 miles.
I had a 2014 Ram Ecodiesel Lonestar. I was original owner. 176,000 miles. Unfortunately I had to get rid of it. 2 intake manifolds, 1 DPF, 1 DEF tank, and 3 EGRs. I really wish some days I still had it but it spent almost 8 total months in the shop. I hope Fiat got the 3rd Generation Ecodiesel right in the 2021 and up models. Luckily for me all the work and parts were under the regular warranty or emissions warranty.
I did get $18,500 for a trade in 4 months ago and it was gone off the lot in one day. I see it every once in a while on the roads. A young man has it.
I was excited to purchase a used 2019 Nissan Titan XD (5.0L Cummins) until I talked to the service manager. They replace the EGRs in them due to failure about once every 8-10 months. He told me he’s done too many to count.
I couldn’t do it again. Too many issues with emissions and diesels. I live in an emissions state and unable to delete due to yearly inspections and fines.
So i did get a new/used truck. A 2019 Nissan Titan SL 4x4 5.6L gasser. It’s a shame that we are choking the diesels to death.
I briefly thought about buying a new Ram eco but my type of driving is the worst case for a diesel, mostly short trips around town and not that many miles driven in a year.
Our trucks are eerily similar. Close to the same miles and both Laramies that got converted to a "Sport" or "Limited". I've had some things fall off mine and since I had the extra room- upgraded to the 32 gallon fuel tank. I still get about 18+ mpg pulling my Typhoon on a 20' steel car trailer.
27mpg at 70 mph in a truck is insane. My old Camry gets that 😂😂
The difference is that the Camry is reliable whereas this is on its 2nd engine and the CV axles are worn
Can the camry pull that trailer?
@@Peterswarahed no but my big boy diesel truck can. I wouldn’t even pull that size trailer with a 1/2 ton anyway. Diesel or gas.
@@ericestep9880 I have an old eco diesel, I dont see me pulling anything unless totally necessary.
Definitely invest in a Mopar Warranty if you do not have the AEM update that gives owners the extra warranty related to the class-action lawsuit with 2014-2016 Ecodiesel models.
From what people are saying, these engines fail around 150,000 miles or less. Many Ecodiesel owners have deleted the EGR and report having excellent mpg and more horsepower. Unfortunately, in the States it’s against Federal Law. Most of these tuned Ecodiesel owners are in Canada that love these engines and claim getting 32 mpg.
Definitely solidified my want for a gen 3 eco diesel
love my Gladiator Eco Diesel, 3rd Gen is a great engine!
Damn, this video pops up. Today my 2016 ram 1500 laramie ecodiesel. Engine blew at 125,000 miles. I didn't have zero oil pressure. Had a knocking sound in the motor. Dealer says I need a new motor. Gonna cost me $17,500💀
Yea, going to stay far away from these. 😧
Don't know why it cost that much unless they are charging $10k labor.
If you were the original owner or was part of the AEM update, you could be covered under the class-action settlement that certainly covers you fully on a new engine. You are under 150,000 miles so FCA could help if this vehicle had that AEM update.
new mopar complete engine is 7800... most dealerships are charging between 10 and 11k for a new engine installed.
just picked up my 2016 Eco from the dealer today. it ate the bottom of the motor out at 170,000. cost of a 100% new motor (cant buy long block anymore) $8,453.00, labor $4,684, fluids etc $315 total $13,452. this is in the bay area of California so adjust for shop rates in your area.
You've gotta try Blackstone Laboratories to test your oil, they give a complete analysis and tell you if it's good or bad. Costs like $30.
Just keep the oil/filter changed frequently! Sounds like it's running just fine.
Hopefully, the thicker oil recommended now will add to the life of the bearings.
But the question is... why did the first engine fail and start making metal?
Who replaced the engine, was it still under warranty?
I knew you'd love that thing ❤️🤘. I'd really like to own one someday but, I want a hemi/8speed combo truck I can build first. Hopefully this next year, I can get something nice for a change 💪
I’m currently deployed when I get home I really think I’m going to purchase a 2016 or 2017 ecodiesel
Lugging is the demise of these motors. The longer lasting ecodisels I’ve heard of tow most of their lives. I personally attribute the longevity to the fact most people run tow/haul mode while towing. When ran in tow/haul your RPMs stay in that 1800-2000 range which doesn’t stress your bottom end as much as cruising at 1200 RPM. I personally run my 18’ ecodiesel in tow/haul all the time to keep my RPMs up (also keeps my oil pressure up as well).
Someone has been watching too much of another idiot that made that claim. My truck rarely sees over 2k and has 150k on it and is fine.
@@PJ_Sloan no just seen a handful of spun crank bearings. Logic would tell us that’s from bottom end stress and lugging the engine. I also have no clue what you’re talking about as far as another idiot on here 🤷♂️. Glad to hear you’re getting good use out of your truck tho. 🤘
@@5cent27 Ive read the spun bearings are due to manufacturing tolerance issues. No real evidence that it have anything to do with rpms.. one video showwed the bearing journals plugged with sludge on a teardown. personally I have just under 130k on my 2015. I use ZDDP on oil changes with lucas oil treatment and T6
Delete your egr and you will help with the sludge build up on your bearings. Also installing an oil catch can will greatly help remove all the oil going into your intake from your pcv system.
@@nixter1618 This is the biggest issue with the ecodiesel , the EGR. I got a tune that only keeps the EGR closed and the oil now looks like it is brand new, even after 4k miles.
My Son uses the Rotella T5 synthetic blend 10w30 in his 2004 Silverado HD gasoline 6.0 LS. Idk if it's good to run a Diesel specific oil in a gas engine. I guess time will tell. He changes oil every 3000 miles🖖🤓🏈
Great video! I'm looking at buying a brand new 2022 version with the EcoDiesel. Would you buy another one new?
I like my 2017 eco Diesel with around 82000 miles and I like it but I'm considering putting it on the market or trading it in. I currently get 17-22 mpg. I just use it around town and to go 35 miles for doctors appointments for my son. I do notice as engine gets hotter or I put weight in it, I start getting better mpg.
Hopefully the dealership can make me a good deal.
Thanks for the video...👍
I have a 2017 Ecodiesel. At 55 MPH I’m seeing 33-35 MPG. I commute 86 miles round trip and at 70 MPG I’m averaging 27 and sometimes I see 29! 67000 miles as on now.
At 90k our ‘17 decided to give up. Got around 18-20 before it blew with regens all the time. We’ve been waiting for a motor since before Christmas, certainly not impressed. My parents had a ‘15 before and it got around 25-30mpg, but post recall these motors got much worse. Their G3 ‘20 on 35s gets about 18-20, but I’m sure stock it would get around 23. My buddy has a ‘14 with the STF tune and it gets 20 with winter blend and 25 summer but pulls and drives much better. Definitely not worth continuing to play the game and have egr failures, regens every 100 miles, and deal with Fiat’s lackluster warranty. Very disappointing because my ‘10 5.7 with lifetime warranty has been perfect with any issues it has had.
@@Tcjbassin I hope I don’t have any issues. I do have a warranty until 147,000 miles though.
I just trailered my wife's vehicle from Daytona Beach, FL to Boulder, Co with a 2020 Ram 1500 V8 Hemi last week. Averaged around 13 mpg. Ended up going through part of the appalachian mountains at night which was very scary to say the least, especially being from FL and not being used to mountain driving and doing it for the first time with a trailer. White knuckled that bitch.
Don’t get too confident with the ecodiesel I took mine on a trip across Canada last fall. It worked flawlessly for 7600 km. I have only put 2000km on it since. I have been a little concerned about the fact that there is a recall on the high pressure fuel pump from last June and no parts available so I decided to deal it. Last week I was on my way to the dealer to make the trade and the engine seized 50 km from the dealership. My guess is that the fuel pump was leaking fuel into the engine and thinned out the oil. 62000 km the dealer phoned me to tell me the engine has to be replaced. Still under warranty so no skin off there back. Good luck with longevity out of yours.
How is everything going with your truck? I’m buying a 2021 with 50K mikes from a friend and just trying to get a sense of how happy everyone are with them.
@@pjfan173 it is not my problem any more.
Hey Jon how goes the battle? What ya taking the trailer to North Carolina for buddy?😆 You never said why and what you going there for...I don't know if I am the only one who picked up on that...lol... good info video though 👍.... But you do need a 2500 or better at some point with the Cummins we have a 3500,4500, and a 5500 at work and they are simply awesome.have the exhaust brakes on them I use them constantly and can get the truck almost to a full stop without touching the brake pedal ...nice seeing you hopefully get the answer in next video 🤣...👍👌✌️
i've heard the ones with issues are the G1 versions but it seems the G3 owners have little to no complains provided they keep up wif maintenance?
Awesome J《☆》Impressive numbers✔If RAM can get an Eko-D to last 500k miles it would be an acceptable Diesel👍⛾Merry Christmas Brother🖖🤓🏈
My 2014 is half way there 125,000 miles 👍🇨🇦
@@north4961《☆》 1/4th🖖🤓🏈
Sorry, some reason I had 250 in my grey matter. 😂👍
Used commercially mine got low on coolant from an EGR cooler leak and pushed a head gasket at 371k miles.
They are disposable motors so I put a new motor in and bought an EGR cooler delete kit. 423k miles later it cracked a head. 🤷♂️
Business partner got 452k miles out of his before the fuel pump imploded and filled cylinder 3 with shrapnel. So no 500k yet but both trucks are still in service.
Caveat we run aftermarket tunes that turn off the EGR soot recirculator and clean up the fuel management to improve longevity. Oil now only starts to get dark after 8k miles so it’s changed every 10k with T6 or equivalent per warranty.
Also with EGR off no clogged intakes to melt and cause the coolant to burn hence truck fire.
Last caveat we don’t lug these trucks at low say 12 to 1500 rpms. We use tow mode and let them work at 1,900 rpms plus. Note none of our three motors failed from the common slipped crank bearings.
Last if you are looking to buy, the 2020 plus truck & engine is dramatically improved. Enjoy
@@vernlochtefeld1626 《☆》Good to know👍✔
Everything is a tradeoff, but yeah that failure for the motor is mature for sure, still a nice unit though!
Great video man! Considering buy 1 of these for towing my 18ft aluminum boat.. a little nervous about buying the Gen 2 eco diesel it this definitely helps
You never showed us the paint match door handles?
Great mileage on that truck... but a cummins would be great if you can find a decent used one.. safe travels and Merry Christmas John. I hope you find a house with a nice shop.
Hope you enjoyed North Carolina 💪🏽
Still impressed for a full sized truck
I have a 2015 and edging upwards of 200K. Still all factor but after all factory recalls MPG dropped to 22mpg. Not happy with engine love truck. What was your cost of your engine swap and did you put in after market tune for your truck?
Glad to hear from you I’m guessing the trip up north was successful!!!!???? The footage of you with Clay was EPIC he probably learned a thing or three from you!!!!! I’m hoping you’ll find the awesome shop you have built in your head if by some chance I don’t see you have a Merry Christmas 🎄 and Happy New Year 🎆🎊!!!!!!
Just got a new ecodiesel and just put in 4k miles and checked the oil and is totally black full os soot, I can’t wait to delete it after my warranty expires
how did you get the painted bumpers? I want that for my ecodiesel
Have you hand calculated the MPG at the pump?
Nice video brother!
Thanks Steven!
Makes me wonder that with all the towing your doing what the gas mileage would be with 4.10 gears.
Thank you for the review!! I've been wanting a 4th-5th gen Ram for awhile now. I'm curious to see if the upcoming electric Ram will stack up to the diesel and competition. Thoughts???
easily. Electric are a joke, TFL already proved it with the Rivian. Used up 88% of the battery just going up pikes peak, not even at max tow.
Also, over 90 degrees, or under 45, trucks shut down in heat, and lose 30% of their charge capacity. And off road you lose 80% of your range.
Oil-change every 5000 miles? I got my oil tested and it wasn't even necessary after 10'000 miles on a 4 year old truck with now 75'000 miles on it (but with the gde delete). I think you are wasting money there!
EcoDiesel get upgraded brakes or just regular 1500
It’s all the same as a regular 1500
Sir, What’s the color code for your Ram
Is this a good engine? *immedately taking the engine out due to failure", got my answer thank you!
what year is this truck?
Is the truck 4wd?
EGR is the epitome of bad engineering.
Stellantis got tired of paying claims to dealerships for replacing these engines.
They did that for my 2021 at 31,000 miles.
How much $$ was the replacement motor? Was it actually worth it? I’d have to be getting like 50mpg to replace the motor and actually still like the truck.
Not good that you had to replace the original motor with a little over 100,000 miles on it do you know why it went bad so soon
117k mile failure is terrible.. what's the maintenance schedule you follow?
I'll take a hemi.
Wait so the first engine gave out at 118k miles ???
As far as I know. I bought the truck with the blown engine so I’m not sure on the history prior
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Seems like a lot of these engines are still failing prematurely
You should of put a Cumings in that's proven engine yours is not!.
its a cummins... and this is a 1500 truck not cost effective IMO to swap to a cummins.
@@fathergratwick I'm not saying put a big Cummins in 4 cyl.
Garbage motor. Had one and had tons of issues. EGR and catalyst failure at 46k. The tune FCA put on the motor after the emissions recall made the truck have no power. So run from this engine and run fast.