RAM 1500 V6 3.6L Pentastar (E-Torque) **Heavy Mechanic Review** | Is It a Good Engine ??
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- Is the RAM 1500 V6 3.6L Pentastar a good engine? I review this V6 RAM engine as a Heavy Duty Mechanic and give you my opinion on if I think this engine is a good engine. I also speak about the benefits of the RAM 1500 E-Torque system on these new 3.6L Pentastar engines.
I Hope everyone is having a good Monday! I figured it was long over due that I took a good in-depth look at the v6 engine option for the RAM 1500 pick up trucks. The v6 is the base model for these trucks and RAM does sell a ton of these engines.
my my old RAM 1500 I had the 5.7L Hemi which was an awesome power plant but with the price of fuel being so high these days it would make sense for more people to be considering the more fuel efficient V6 3.6L pentastar option for these ram 1500 trucks.
Right off the bat the 3.6L pentastar v6 engine has tons of real world experience. It is extremely reliable engine. it came out in 2011 and has been around ever since. it has been the best selling engine for RAM for 6 years in a row. chryslers has made over 10,000,000 units and this engine has won many awards.
this engine was more efficient, more powerful and smaller then the previous v6 generation from chrysler. in fact the 3.6 pentastar had over 38% more horsepower then the previous generation of engine.
this pentastar has 305 horsepower and can tow up to 7,600lbs which is not bad for a base model v6.
but there are issues as well.
1. head failures.
- the driver side head would fail because of the valve seats getting too hot causing detonation. this issues was mainly from 2011 - 2013 but there are rumours that this is still an issue.
2. rocker arm failures
- rocker arm bearings were an issue and failing in the earlier model pentastar engines. from years 2011-2014 these were an issues. ram updated the bearings and the issues does seem to be resolved.
3. coolant system issues
- lastly there are issues with the coolant system mainly because of the sand casted heads leaving sand in the cooling system. this can clog the radiator and other cooling components.
In conclusion guys I think this engine is very reliable and will serve you well. but in terms of the application of a pick up truck it does have its place but I would much rather have the larger 5.7 hemi as the over fuel economy difference is not that dramatic whereas the power loss is pretty substantial.
I hope you guys liked the video! 
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I had the tick in my 6. $4000.00 fix just on one side @ 80000 miles but I still love it. It was in my 2014 dodge Durango.
Yeah I just got that in my 2014 grand cherokee but at 130,000 miles and I'm looking to get a truck and this is one of my options it's a 22 and he did say alot of the issues were fixed or at least better
I have owned 3 vehicles with the 5.7 and 3 with the 3.6. I'm just going to start by saying that I've never gotten good gas mileage on a hemi engine, partly because it's inefficient and partly because smashing the pedal on a hemi makes everyone happy. I grenaded one 5.7 and had problems with the other 2 with the cylinder deactivation. I own a 2022 ram 1500 with the 3.6 etorque and besides a problem with the battery having "physical damage" when I first got the truck it has been great. I drive it slow, get good gas mileage, tows my 7x12 trailer perfectly and it is a great work truck. I plan to own the truck for at least 6 years so I mainly bought the v6 for reliability.
Note difference of "smashing the pedal on a hemi makes everyone happy" then the "drive it slow, get good gas mileage" which shows everyone that it's not the engine in this case, but the driver.
I've got a '12 Ram with 148,962 trouble free miles. Use Mobil 1 5W20 oil in Summer & 0W 10 in winter. Change oil every 4000 miles. Bought it new.
I love love love my 3.6 2014 Challenger! 148k with a radiator fan replacement and a blend door actuator...really? All it has been is filters, fluids and fun. Put a Pedal Commander on it and hit the gas in the turns. I like how it develops power also, It almost has a Euro feel to it. I may add a Borla exhaust just to give it that nice sound.
I honestly as a truck owner don’t buy a truck for fuel efficiency. I’d rather have the towing capacity and that famous V8 exhaust sound. More power to those that want a V6 however, if you want a V6 go to Jeep for. Grand Cherokee or Wrangler. Especially you heard him if you want the crew cab you get less towing. 6300 is almost useless imo.
The cons make it not worth it either. It’s been said the new I6 Hurricane engines come with turbos. Picture this, turbos go out all the towing power goes out.
Well said sir! nothing wrong with the v6 engine it will run and drive just fine. but if you are truly buying a truck to be a truck. the 5.7 is the only option. tons of power, sounds wonderful and you'll get 10,000+ lbs of towing.
I can’t find one race between a Hemi vs Pentistar
Why didn’t they use 4.7 v8?
300hp V6 does great for 1/2 ton purpose gets 27mpg highway in 2wd version same as my minivan. I have 205k with no problems. Keep that oil changed like clock work & it'll last.
What year
I have a 2018. 21-22mpg is the best it does with real everyday driving. My commute is 30 miles one way half highway, half through town.
BS, no 3.6 get 27 mpg in these trucks unless you're rolling down a hill the whole trip. I have had mine for many highway trips driving empty and the best I've seen is 22.
30mpg on the highway way is the best I've gotten in mine
Good engin POOR gas mileage unless going down hill with the wind pushing you...
Good video. Had/have 2 pentastar engines (13-van and 19-1500) I bought for intended use. Mostly city, weekend cottage runs and some trailer work (pulling motorbikes). Both engines were solid and I didn’t really notice any lack of power for what I was doing with them. Tried my friends Hemi, was a gas to step on the pedal and have her snap too but I don’t normally do that with my Ram. All I want was the engine to be reliable, put the key in and go and do what I need it to do (haul kids and kit) safe and sound. Now the bikes on the other hand.. that’s for the fun factor!
1500 series truck doing light duty as designed for. In amusement, my kids were never heavy enough for me to need to use a truck.
Love the 3.6 pentstar engine. No hemi tick and low idle oil pressure causing lifter and camshaft failure. 3.6 is the engine for me
I have a hemi with no hemi tick, most hemi’s don’t either lol.
@@joshkrause2977
I’ve had both 5.7 hemi and pentastar . I love the hemi but it’s more problematic. My pentastar ram is more reliable in every aspect.
Exactly why im looking at the v6, my hemi has the lifter issue ( most guys i know do)
@@nonenone9286 so why did pentastar have a class action lawsuit in 2022 about the v6 lifter issues???
@@joshkrause2977
Idk beats me ask your local dealer.
I’m speaking on my experience.
For me the pentastar has proven itself 10x over to be the better motor. Mine is about 11 years old now and doesn’t even hiccup.
I'm on my third Ram with the 3.6L engine and loved them all! 250,000 km when I sold the last one which was still running beautifully. I felt like a traitor when it went out the driveway for the last time..
I will keep my 318 great engine simple no bullshit on it still running and driving it
Fair enough !
Very well done video! Your information was clear and accurate. I have a 2014 Ram 1500 with the 3.6. Been wonderful and plenty of power for me and I have pulled 5,000 lbs.
Hell I think it pulls more than what he said I pulled 8 rolls of hay at about 950lbs a piece with no problem
I just towed my 7,000lb boat 500 miles and it was no problem with mine
@@flynnryder7798 tow capacity on a single or occasional use is with designed capacity is different from daily with that same capacity on how can effect service life where chassis and braking is a factor as to why the 2500 and 3500 series should be considered.
@@Mauser1965 Of course. I occasionally haul my boat, and it is usually for short distances. This 500 mile trip isnt something I do often. If I was towing heavy weights every day, I would not want a 1500.
I own a 2019 ram with the v6 and so far so good. I use it hauling kids and occasionally getting groceries,mulch and odd furniture. I drive 10 miles to town and in the city driving. Plenty of power for my needs and has been dependable. I don't haul heavy loads or drive long distances. I also change the oil at 4000 miles
exactly what the v6 option is for! someone who enjoys the benefits of having a truck but does not need to tow 10,000 lbs. Happy it's treating you well!
I’ve owned a 21 Ram bighorn with the 3.6 in it and couldn’t be happier!
Just bought the same truck good power for me .
@@davidkanalos6710yeah I just got one today Im really happy with it so far
I have the 2023 ram 3.6l. Just got to 1k miles and it’s really smooth and way better on gas than my last gmc. I do miss my Sierra and that V8 but I added the Pedal Commander to the Ram. This helped with the slight lag in the throttle response. Next I want to add a new exhaust and air intake. That’s about all I can add lol. Great video
I have the 2022 Ram 1500 with the V6 and average 22.3. I mix highway and city driving. The current mileage is 24,000. Power is perfectly fine does rev high when you merge onto the highway. This is a company truck so I had not decision in the selection of the engine. That said I’m thoroughly happy with it!
22.3 is great mileage nothing wrong with that!!
Does the newer pentastar engines have a bunch of plastic parts?
@@joeshmoe8952 Not sure
I have a 22 V6. Built to Serve. Absolutely love this truck and it performs plenty well for me but I couldn't be more disappointed in my fuel mileage. Best I ever got on the highway was almost 20mpg from Tampa to Atlanta. Very flat..no wind. 70-75mph. Best I've ever gotten in town is 16. I dont beat it. I dont pull anything and I'm usually by myself. Not quite 10k miles. Getting ready for second oil change. Any suggestions? Did yours struggle during break in? Tires are 5psi over recommended psi.
I just bought the 2023 e torque 1500, currently at 2000 miles and 2 months old, I am averaging 20.5 combined highway and city…
On a long distance trip holding 65mph I'm get 31mpg in my ram with the v6, but I seem to average 26mpg combined. Still well above the EPA rating
Come on man...
I've owned a 2015 3.6 with the 3.55 ratio for over 3 years now. Been very happy with it. I don't do a lot of towing, just a small camper in the summer. So it's perfect for me. Plenty of power for what I'm using it for. Great video as always!
Awesome to hear man! Thats exactly what the V6 is perfect for. Some lighter towing but still plenty of power and reliability to make a good solid truck
That makes it the perfect truck, 305hp and good fule mileage.
Can you give an update and tell us how it’s holding up
The rocker arm problems are normally caused by the hydraulic valve lash adjuster getting plugged up. Good way to keep this problem from occurring is to add 1 oz of Marvel Mystery Oil per quart the oil change interval. Or, you could just about a week before you're going to get your oil changed at about a half a quart sometimes a full court, cuz it's going to be a little low, of Marvel Mystery Oil to the oil and run it for about a week before you get your oil change that will keep the inside of the engine really clean. And just for Giggles, a bottle of ATF will do the same thing. Automatic transmission fluid will also help the seals stay nice and resilient.
I have a 3.6 Pentastar in my 2016 Chrysler 200. Had it since new. Not a lick of trouble. It is a good strong and reliable engine. As far as a full sized pick-up is concerned, I think for people who mostly use a pick-up truck like a station wagon, such as homeowners hauling something occasionally, it would be fine. If you need a truck to haul heavy loads a lot, it isn't the best choice.
Exactly, truck duty is defined by it's case use. i.e. 1500/2500/3500 Which is why many cases the heavier duty trucks overall tend to be resold overall, which proof can be seen on the market.
A 3.6L dual overhead cam motor----with all the slick electronics that our engines have today---can create more than 1.3 horsepower per cubic inch without resorting to a turbo. And last a long time. Wife had a GMC Acadia that weighed almost as much as these 1500 Rams and that GMC never felt sluggish. The 3.6 RAM should feel even better with the hybrid system.
Oil pump solenoids die, camshafts wipe out, oil coolers leak everywhere and rear mains dont seal. That being said, this engine is solid if maintained. I work on these every day, and i would buy any vehicle with this in a heartbeat
I used to have a Pentastar in my old '16 Wrangler JKU, with 3.21 rear axle and a manual, and it was absolutely anemic - you really had to rev it out to get any kind of useful torque out of it. HEMI trucks (even a Power Wagon which I briefly drove) feel like muscle cars by comparison. I am sure it would've been a lot better coupled to an 8-speed ZF and lower rear-axle gears, but can't imagine having a 3.6L in a full-sized truck.
Same here 👍👍. I just simply prefer my Hemi and ZF. Two great great power plants and reliable.
3:21 gear ration 😂 no wonder! Yeah it’s OHC so it’s a high reving motor! Gears gears gears
I’ve had the 5.7 hemi, the 4.7, the Cummins , 318,360, and now the 3.6 with 3.21 gears. The 3.6 does all I need it to do and gets good gas mileage. If you want to really use a truck to tow move up to a 3/4 ton or higher. The 3.6 with the 8speed and 3.21 set is a much better combo for a daily commuter and tows anything you should be towing with a half ton . I think dodge did good with this combo for the majority of peoples needs. Have a blessed day.
I picked up a 2020 4WD crew Bighorn about 6 months ago. Real world combined mpg is about 18.5. I did hit 24.5 on a leisurely drive on country roads. More than adequate power for my needs. At this point, I'm quite satisfied.
FYI...I have a 2017 standard cab 4WD, 3:55 rear, and I real world AVERAGE 21-24 most of the time except when towing my camper. Just telling you that to let you know how much you lose driving a crew cab. If you absolutely need one for family then it is what it is but if you really don't need one then the effort to find and buy a standard cab is well worth it. So many people buy crew cabs that never ever use the back seats for passengers because the dealers usually only stock 4 door trucks. That is a lot of extra weight to be carrying around for nothing all the time if you don't need it.
@@bultacowally hmmm wonder how much the quad cab would get it's slightly smaller than the crew cab
@wally walton then why is it rated at 23 & 19? My crew cab was and it gets nowhere near that. 16-18 combined if I'm lucky.
@@Rocketino1 23 hwy ?
I have a 2016 3.6 with 427k on it and a 2019 with 208k and they both run great, and the 16 model is way faster out of the 2
Really??? I wonder why that is. maybe different gearing? but either way 427k for a "modern engine" is phenomenal
I own a 2022 1500 Ram with this engine and its Amazing better than my 2016 Ram HEMI that I had 😊
Hows it holding up a year later if you see this? I'm looking to get a 22 for a good deal with only 17k miles on it
I had to replace an injector at 50k miles on my 2017 Ram V6. It cost me $250 cause I got the lifetime warranty. I'm happy with it at almost 100k miles now.
Imagine the cost to replace an injector on the ecodiesel v6 haha
I own a 1500 with the 3.6L the 5.7L vs the V6 is only a difference of 305HP vs 395HP. I was trying to save money on gas and I dont tow anything more than 4000lbs. I owned the 5.7L in a challenger and it was a great engine to break the back tires loss lol loved it.
But to ask another question. What will the fuel efficiency of the 3.0L Hurricane Engine be when it's introduced to the RAM Pickups. How will what compare with the 5.7L Hemi MDS and 3.6L Pentastar?
I would definitely rate the 3.6 a 4.5/5 stars. I bought mine brand new a year ago and have currently put 132k on it. Only thing I've had to replace is the 48V battery pack($3500), Fuel pump (1800) and we changed the spark plugs a few weeks ago. Only thing I hated most was. It took almost 6 hours to pull apart the manifold and accessories to change just 3 spark plugs on the driver side.
However, I do Long hauls with it across country. I have pulled 9600 through Arizona and CA mountains with no problem. The engine is actually made to hold a redline up hill and will hold 6k RPM and not blow up. I have been generally satisfied.
wow holding 6k RPM is no joke. I am curious about the battery pack though, because that's just too bad. personally I would rather the e-torque be an option and not come standard because I would want it for that exact reason.
@@TheGettyAdventures most reviews say they last 100k. It's part of the new ETorque system. Will definitely be getting another next year.
You've had it a year, spent an additional $5300 above the payments, and you are satisfied? We're the battery pack and fuel pump covered by the warranty?
Warranty ran out in first 6 mo with 75k miles. All cash outta pocket. Yes I am satisfied with it as I've put it thru every test and still going. 40k truck made me 500k this year. U tell me.
Currently @ 192k.
The 3.6 is fantastic. Just underpowered for a full sized truck imo. This engine would be great for a midsize like a tacoma/colorado/ranger.
Exactly. great engine, nothing wrong with it in the ram 1500's but I think the 5.7 is a better option
It is in a mid-side truck, the Gladiator.
@@riccochet704 true
It's in a Colorado?
Welp it's perfect for my Grand Cherokee 🤷🏿🤣🤣😂😂😭😭
I agree with you. Pick up truck buyers have ability to select a truck based on intended use. If you live in a city and want a very versatile vehicle, this truck with the 6 cylinder is probably perfect. I drive 3/4 trucks because I operate a ranch, but I wouldn’t hesitate to buy the 1500 if I didn’t have that need for power. Modern pickup trucks drive almost like cars, so why buy a sedan or hatchback when can get the same amenities in a truck with much more versatility?
exactly, the modern 1500's are just like cars. they ride smooth and have all the luxuries of any vehicle.
The only thing I can think of is that people overload their trucks beyond what's legal. So many people I talk to had no idea tongue weight drops payload. Most 1500 trucks won't be able to safely tow a 7500 lb trailer either because of the tow restrictions or payload once they load up the family of four and all conveniences inside, not to mention what they put in the bed of the truck.
@@danielmonighetti3891 yep.! That 7500bs for a v6 is more like 5000 lbs. You just don't have enough payload like you said.
I had a 1500 reg cab 8ft bed Tradesman w/ 3.6, I absolutely loved it but towing capacity was only 4k lbs my trailer is 7k. I recently upgraded to a crewcab longbed 4x4 6.4 Hemi, tows great but a ruff ride.
2500 it's better to tow
Agree. Have noticed that most problems are linked to poor maintenance. Hemi tick, most videos show dirty and low oil. Family has a few 3.6. No problems of any kind. I do all my own maintenance so I would buy another ram. I never even go 5000 on oil. Always use full synthetic.
I had a 6.4 Hemi tick @2k & 4k then it went away after I did my first oil change? Hope it didn't hurt the engine.
I have a 2015 Ram 1500 3.6 outdoorsman and it has 101,000 miles on it and I’ve had it since new and change with full synthetic every 7000 miles and sometimes less.Should I change the timing belt on it ? I have no issues or noises at all .
I have a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica with the 3.6 Pentastar. So far, 75k miles no problems. I change the oil and filter every 5k miles. Do that , and you will get 200k miles out of these cars.Excellent engine.
Something they have needed to do since the 3.9 is a factory supercharged 6 cylinder. Ripp makes an excellent kit for the 3.6 and for the life of me I can't figure out why stellantis won't do the same
at 11.3 C/R Stellantis cant make it emission friendly
I have a Chrysler 300 3.6 with 180k miles on it. Runs flawlessly and I easily get over 30mpg. I even push it as high as 37-38mpg. Around town I usually get about 20-25mpg, not too bad for a 4k lb car. I saw someone was mentioning the ZF transmission. The ZF is used in many forms and I think it was 3 HP ratings. 8HP45=450 hp, 8HP650? =650 hp, and one higher hp was something like 850hp. My car has the 8 speed ZF. It's an impressive engine! 300hp is nothing to be embarrassed about. The car wizard was talking up the Northstar which has like 325 and it's a V8. lol
Its actually the amount of torque it can hold in nm. 8HP45 = 450nm = 331.9 ft-lbs. 8HP70 = 700nm = 516 ft-lbs
My mother-in-law has a 2014 jeep grand Cherokee limited with the 3.6 L Pentastar V6. She’s currently at 147,000 miles and so far no issues from the engine. She’s a very gentle driver and just drives it around and to work. She has had one trouble code for an EVAP purge valve. But the area in which we live does not do emissions testing, so it doesn’t matter anyways to her. She loves her jeep. She’s always bought jeeps and I doubt she’ll buy anything else!
A good example, as those who beat on a vehicle and do not take care of it. Basically abuse it cannot expect it to last. Best found vehicles tend to be those owned by older folks that have been stored in a garage as well. aka "barn find"
My 14 has the hemi my 17 has the 3.6. My v6 does what my hemi can do without being in the shop as much 🤷🏻♂️. I just don’t get that hemi rumble which I can trade for reliability
Drive the 3.6 like it's a 5.7 and it will burn gas like one. Pretend it's a 4cyl. and presto! 31mpg. on the highway. (2022 Durango)
The 3.6 is an okay engine, but the 5.7 hemi is definitely a better engine for a full size 4x4 truck. If you watch Fastlane truck, Stubby, their brand new 3.6 Pentastar 4x4 Ram 1500, was struggling towing 5000lbs. Now that was at 7% grade doing the world's toughest towing test the Ike gauntlet but my point is still valid. I'd say if you plan to do any sort of towing or use it as a work truck make sure you get the 5.7 Hemi option.
I saw that video. The problem was the gear ratios. They were going too fast for second and too slow for third. They had 3.21 gears. It needed the 3.55 gears. It would have gone at least 10 mph faster since it could have pulled more rpm in third.
@@user-tb7rn1il3q you're right they were at the top of second and the bottom of third but in my humble opinion 3.55 gears wouldn't have helped much vs the 3.21s. That's not a huge difference in gearing maybe 300 RPM at the same speed which wouldn't have been enough for that little V6... now maybe if they had like 4.11 gears it would have definitely made all the difference but that would kill fuel economy when you're not towing so much you might as well have the hemi
As long you don't do excessive idle on those hemi then you good
Stubby with a 3.21 is rated to pull around 4800lb, would be factory over 7000lb rating with the 3.55 believe it or not.
I baby my 3.6 liter motor in my Wrangler JL the same way I babied the 4.2 liter in my beloved 1986 CJ7 Renegade. Even though I use synthetic motor oil I still change it every 3,500 miles. Plus just like my CJ7 I only use 93 octane fuel. I purchased my CJ7 Renegade brand new and had it for ten years putting 157,000 miles on it. The body rotted out but the motor was quiet. I expect my Wrangler JL to easily hit 250,000 miles. It’s a great motor.
I suspect when someone drives aggressively with a hemi they expect the poor mileage, but when they do it with a v6 they blame the engine.
I have owned 3 ram 1500's and I disagree that it is a good engine. I've been a big fan of this powerplant. You don't own three of them if you are not. In all 3 of my trucks, I have had to replace the engine. No, this engine won't last 200,000-300,000. A few may make it. My first one made it 190,000 miles then blew a head gasket. I decided to not only replace the gasket, but to replace both. Upon return, the truck had a very bad oil leak that ended up being a cracked block. The second one failed at about 160,000 and now, my 2019 Ram Rebel with 79,000 miles blew a head gasket. I have opted to just replace it with a new factory engine. The cost for this new engine is nearly $10,000. You covered most of the problems with this motor but failed to mention the oil cooler failures. This will happen to all of them. The oil cooler is located in the V of the block and its made of plastic. The heat cycles simply dry it out and you either start leaking oil or antifreeze or both and you can literally run out of oil before you know it.
These engines run too hot. Most motors will be in the 190-210 degree range, but these will regularly get to 230. The rocker rollers fail with regularity on the Gen 1 and 2 models and eventually eat up the cams if you don't get it fixed quickly. I thought ram had finally engineered out all of the problems with the gen 3 version, but its been the worst. How in the world did this engine become a five time winner of Wards 10 best engines is beyond me. I can see it winning once, but do these folks at Wards not look at the dependability of them before they award it again and again. My advice is to avoid this engine unless you trade every 60,000 miles. I know I will be.
Get the Dorman aftermarket Full Aluminum Engine Oil Cooler, Filter Housing, and Cap, with Sensors and Gaskets.
@@im100percent4u I bought one of these coolers but they do not fit the gen 3 motor. They fit prior gens
I sold my 2014 jeep wrangler with the 3.6 with 140,000 miles. Still was running strong and showed no signs of wear
Own a 16 3.6. 80k miles no issues thus far. I heard the 8 speed trannys are good for ever too. made by some German apparently.
Might be important to mention oil cooler issue. It isn't a hard fix but all of them before 2016 have an issue in cold climates. Dorman makes an upgraded aluminum one.
Dorman is the name you’re looking for.
@@davidbottles3035 I said that already. Thank you.
Dorman is the name
Just recently purchased a 2019 V6 4x4 Bighorn with 51,000k on it. Soon as I left the dealer I was over taking a slow moving farm truck on some back roads. Was at a stop sign , then opened her up to go around and check engine light came on along with the auto start/stop warning light. Took it to get code read and gave a P0304 code cylinder 4. Took it back to dealer few days later when he told me was a good day to bring it and currently still awaiting the results of the issue. Can anyone shed some light on that?
I have a 2018 Ram 1500. Had a problem with cylinder 4 misfire 2 weeks ago. Took it to mechanic. The problem was aftermarket spark plugs. No problems as of now.
The Pentastar is a great engine, it's easy to work on and parts are not to crazy. If you have basic tools and experience you can work on them.
This one is different. It has etorque
I’m curious about the longevity of the eTorque. For those of us that keep a vehicle for a long time, I’d hate to replace the Lithium battery, especially when they stop making that specific size/setup.
I was googling it after seeing a few people screaming to avoid the etorque. Looks like some lemon law class actions already underway and major etorque failures including kicking in the emergency brake while driving at highway speeds? Leaking rear windows hitting the battery, pcm failures. Just seems like headache.
Full size truck should have only a v8...but with a manual, a v6 will work for light work...I owned 3x 5.9 Cummins Dodge trucks..they'll pull a house, but ride ruff...Pennstar has gm 3.6 beat hands down...GM 3.6 is pure Trash..A mechanical nightmare..
Chevy is putting a 4-banger in full sized trucks, Ford has the Ecoboost twins, and rumour is the Hemi is going the way of the dodo and being replaced by the inline 6 in the Wagoneer. It may not be long before v8's in half tons are dead, just like the manual trans!
5.9 ram is the best 6 cylinder hands down
Hello how are you doing I've been watching your video on the V6 Dodge I've got one in the pickup truck love it to death I'm a Canadian I drive to my Cottage 2 hours away up and down Hills my gas gauge reads 9.8 sometimes less on the gas gauge that's equivalent to 32 miles a gallon power is there for what I need I can pull a trailer no problem
Thats awesome fuel mileage!
I have a 2018 and before 50k miles the radiator had cracked and the oil filter housing had to be replaced because of a sizeable oil leak. Outside of that, it's been a great truck
this is honestly a great option. mild hybrid systems are far more preferable over just start stop as the hybrid part can get the vehicle moving while the engine is starting up. and using the 48v system to get it started saves the 12v crank battery from possibly going flat from usually not having enough charge time after starting the engine. great system to use on an existing platform and everyone i've talked to has enjoyed the systems.
Your straight up and giving a good regular man review. Speak the truth. Thank you
change the spark plugs on the 3.6 and tell me which is better....Hemi sucks for that, but the 3.6 is a total PIA vehicle for basic maintenance.
160k miles on my 2018 Ram 3.6... It's been great. Fuel efficient and plenty peppy for me. No problems yet. I don't work it hard though, just a daily commuter. I never buy the first year of a new generation of vehicle.
At 59,840 miles had to have cams, rockers, lifters replaced along with the water pump and thermostat…… ugh. Should have stayed with my hemi!!!! At least this piece of garbage was under warranty for everything but the thermostat! I also hate the start stop feature!
my 2019 1500 classic 3.6 gets an average of 22.8 mpg in San Francisco bay area traffic with 89 fuel
I had a Hemi ram. super unreliable. it had issues with the header bolts breaking on both sides, and then at 90k the cam/lifters went and it bricked the engine. I was diligent with oil changes and even put in a block heater for cold starts. I was going to have the engine replaced, but the dealer wanted 17-18k and my local shops wanted 10-12k for a junkyard motor. Luckily I was able to trade it in to the dealer for a good value since the truck was in such good shape. I went with a Pentastar ram and I don't really miss the Hemi or the anxiety I felt every time I started that truck.
sorry for your bad luck with the hemi! either way that pentastar is a great reliable engine and hopefully gives you lots of life
I had a 2019 V-6 and the overall power was adequate at lower elevations, especially after I installed a pedal commander to get rid of the throttle lag (it had the 3.21 gears) during takeoff. In hilly or mountainous areas, it hunted the gears and regularly ran near 4k rpm's barely loaded to maintain interstate speeds. The truck itself was great, the 3.6 was merely okay. Also, my gas mileage was never close to the EPA ratings, whereas I regularly hit it with my 22' 2.7 F-150 and can still smoke a hemi. Waiting for the 3L Hurricane to arrive for the Ram' then I'm trading in my Ford lol
Yeah sure.... There is ALWAYS one of those "My car is faster than your car" guys in every motor vehicle comment section...Grow up little man nobody gives a F*** about your Ford truck
You're not smoking a hemi, you're smoking crack.
You’re definitely taking Fentanyl” if you think that pos F150 can take on a Hemi” an F150 can get up but, it ain’t no Hemi” try comparing it to Nissan Titan, GMC Colorado or Canyon
@@BlakWiseCracker lol good one bud. Meth fumes must be strong inside your slow hemi today
I have a Ram 1500 Big Horn 4x4 with a V6 engine. (33k miles)
This is my first ever pickup
I’m having some buyers remorse because it’s not a V8. (I had to get out of a car that had a lot of problems underneath that I couldn’t afford to fix)
The truck has been great thus far(haven’t had it long)
Did I make a good choice?
What do you think?
Hey great video! Curious. From what I understand, the 2025 Ram Pentastar engine has 5w30 as an optional oil that can be used in place of the 0w20. I hear that the 5w30 is the weight this engine e really needs. What is your thought?
I own a 2018th Challenger with the pentastar 3.6. 120000km without any problems. Best engine Chrysler ever engineered. BR from Germany
I would agree they are great reliable engines!
2013 300 pushing 250k . Been flawless
@@leehancock2782 that’s great
@@leehancock2782 did you change the timing chain?
Facts and it does not burn oil like the chrysler 2.4 tigershark engines drinks oil like a muthafucker
Every time an engine is failing it seems like a ticking issue. I had a 2010 Hemi 1500. 164,000 miles started getting misfire errors. We fixed those. Wasn’t aware it was known the lifters go. They went, it what actually was the misfires. Lifters shaved metal into the engine. Chrysler wouldn’t touch it. So I traded it in on a 2020 Ram Big Horn with the V6. I have enjoyed it so far. 27,000 miles after 2 years. Feels as quick as my hemi. Yes the hemi had more horsepower and can hit another level. But the pennistar with the etourqe takes off and quick. Would have been 30-60 days for a new engine from Chrysler and the same to rebuild from a separate shop. I have a business and needed a truck. Hate GM, never liked Fords I’ve driven. Tundra was changing models and it wasn’t released yet. So I bought what I like Dodge/Ram! Was planning on getting 2 more years out of that 2010 and hit close to 200,000 miles. But it didn’t happen. Loved that truck. It never in 11+ years ever left me stranded on the side of the road and I drove many many late nights. Wish I didn’t have to trade it. I’d have had it fixed. But it was the pandemic
I have a 2014 Ram 1500 4X4 with the 3.6 and a 2018 Grand Cherokee with a 3.6 as well. They have both been flawless through a combined 170,000 miles. The Ram consistently gets over 20 mpg in combined driving and 23 on the highway. The JGC add about 2 MPG to those numbers. I do some light towing (up to 5K) with the Ram and it handles it with minimal downshifting.
I owned a 2015 Chrysler 200C with the same engine with no issues except for one: There is an oil cooler that is mounted on top of the intake manifold. There is nothing wrong with that location except the oil cooler is made of plastic. If you have one of these engines and find so much as a drop of oil underneath the vehicle, change the oil cooler and spend the extra bucks to get an ALL METAL oil cooler. The oil cooler on my car failed totally and I lost the contents of most of the crankcase. It was an unbelievable mess. Why in the name of God do they use a plastic oil cooler?
I have none of them issues with my 2015 5.7 hemi with 320.000 miles with 5w30 in winter An 10w 30 Valvoline high mileage red bottle an jB lube every 50.000 with no issues
I’m about to purchased my first ‘17 Ram V-6, wish me luck.
I have a '17 Ram with the 3.6L V6. Engine does not disappoint.
I have 2022 Ram 1500 3.6 V6. 20k miles and I have rocker arm failure. Warranty claim in the process, Ram is making it difficult to approve.
What about the E-torque system? in a 2023? is the hybrid system reliable itself other than the engine?
Ram van/peomaster is why it's "ram's" best selling engine.
I tried to listen to what you were saying but all I could do was stare at your power wagon.
I have a 2021 ram classic with the 3.6l, I haul a 7000lb enclosed construction trailer, quite frequently, little harder on fuel but stills pulls it like a dream
In my experience with 6 cylinder engines in full size trucks it’s not often worth it as the fuel economy difference is so minimal. All you’re giving up is the extra power for bigger hills. I had an F150 with the 3.7 V6 for a couple years and was really disappointed in the fuel efficiency of the truck. Around town I was getting low teens and around 20 on the highway. Those are V8 numbers. The 3.7 was a very good engine for Ford, just not a good choice for the F150
I couldn't do a truck with a v6. I'm too old school. I mean the sound of a v8 alone is enough for me. I also just like the power delivery from a v8 better. I'll take a hit on fuel consumption.
Speaking of fuel consumption lol, when do we get another video on the powerwagon?
I'm exactly with you. a good old pick up truck should have that snarly v8 sound to it. but as simple as the v6 is, it would probably run and drive just fine for most people. as for the power wagon I was really hoping the snow would have fallen by now but we are still waiting. I want to get her in the snow!
@@TheGettyAdventures I totally agree as far as the point of it being enough for a lot of people. Just not for me lol. I'm looking forward to seeing more PW content. Really considering one.
Excellent video with lots of great information. Good clear voice and no crappy music in the background.
I had a 14 4x2 1500 RAM. Relatively speaking, I really liked how it performed. It did blow an oil filter gasket at just over 60k. I was told by the dealer that's been a known issue; expansion and contraction from hot to cold in the winter causes this. So now, I just trade them in before 60k.
I mean nothing wrong with riding out the warranty and getting a new truck. in reality every vehicle is made to last the warranty period and then fail after lol
Vehicles aren’t designed to fail at a certain mileage, they literally put millions of test miles on these vehicles before releasing them IE stress testing!
U work for dodge?
@@JohnnyDouchbag-nr5yfyes
@@JohnnyDouchbag-nr5yf nope
Enjoy the plastic oil cooler going out after 40k miles. Had to replace mine twice before I sold it.
I have a 2018 Grand Cherokee with this engine (minus the E-Torque). Been very happy with it!
Facts same here👍🏿
I have a 2014 with the pentastar. The oil sender went spewing oil all over the engine bay... probably due to severe cold temperatures (-42 degrees). It's a know weakness in the engine.
I have a 23 ram in V6, it's great. I had 2 previous rams in hemi, I don't mind the V6, still powerful.
What is the point of having a fuel efficient engine if you have to run mid-grade fuel to achieve reliability?
What is the difference in the 3.6 V6 in the Ram 1500 Classic rated at 305 hp and the Promaster 3.6 rated for 276 hp?
I have a Power Wagon and 2019 ram 1500. I just picked up new 2022 GMC with a 2.7 turbo 4 cylinder. 430 lbs of torque for a Dailey work truck. Very impressive so far . I always thought Ram would turbo the pentastar at some time.
Well the inline 6 twin turbo engine should be replacing the the 3.6 pentastar at some point in the near future!
The GM 2.7t is a great engine especially if you tow in high elevations.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this engine vs. the 5.7. One topic that you did not mention was cost of ownership; outside of the fuel cost differences. By this, I mean specifically maintenance. Assuming that the average person won't have your skill set for doing their own tune ups for example, what difference would you estimate there is between a tuneup for the 5.7 Hemi and the Pentastar. I'm imagining variables such as maintenance schedules for things such as spark plug changes, labor hours, or normal maintenance schedule parts costs. It would be great to get your take on this given your knowledge and expertise. Thanks again for really informative videos!
It’s a shame ram tool away the eco diesel. Great efficiency and great towing capacity
Pentastar... oil cooler/ oil filter housing. Leaks and fails left n' right.
The ecodiesel was something along the lines of 30 mpg and i was averaging 33 on long highway trips back when i had one.
I really wanted to give the ecodiesel a shot. But cam gear sprockets breaking free, bearing failure, and crankshafts splitting in half is just too much risk. Hemi is no better with the lack of oil to the cam which causes the cam/lifter failure. Pentastar is your best bet.
trident and trusts 3.6 pentastart from FICA / chrysler jajajajajajajajajajaja jajajajajajajajajajaja jajajajajajajajajajaja that engine is pure garbage
I have a 2014 with the 3.6, bought it with 35,000 miles. Now has 165,000 miles and have had zero problems and all I’ve done is regular oil changes and tune up at 100k miles, I even towed a 8000lb camper 60 miles to campground in the spring and back home again in the fall every year, for 4 yrs. Granted this is the northern Midwest with no hills, I wouldn’t recommend it anywhere else, but it got the job done every year. My neighbor has one with 275,000 on it.
they are very reliable engines. dare I say almost under rated engines.
I will not owned a V6 or inline 6. V8 all the way I do not foreign junk
Ram needs to tighten up. This base engine doesn't cut it anymore!
Not my favorite engine, but Chrysler uses it in absolutely everything. It's comparable to a Toyota GR engine. It's not fast or powerful, but it is reliable. Well I mean as compared to an ecodiesel or hemi for that matter.
Enjoy your videos but your data on the cylinder head is incorrect. There's no detonation problem, more of a stem/guide issue causing misfires on early build engines. With very basic maintenance this engine is incredibly durable and a very good overall performer especially considering no GDI or turbos.
I will have to double check my facts, thank you for bringing that up. But it seems like as you said if good maintenance these engines will run for a long time.
I have a 2022 reg cab short bed 4x4 20inch tires V6 love it so far. Bought new Oct. 2022
Are you saying a Promaster is more reliable than a Transit? for powertrain
How is the HEMI fuel efficient? Mine gets 12mpg
I had a 76 Plymouth volare road runner with a 360 cubes. 13mpg.
@@brighter22 wow that's really impressive!
Based on my experience and the fact of a class action suit on the issue, I’d be sure to have sufficient warranty coverage during ownership. The repair for P0302 costs $3000 at the dealership. It’s a great engine with up to 28mpg in my minivan. Made it to 135,000 miles.
135,000 miles is weak AF
My Honda odyssey is at 250,000 and is going strong.