Re: Ram 1500 diesel
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04/16/15 11:07 PM
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http://www.ram1500diesel.com/forum/forum.phpIs the best forum. There are a few that have blown up over there but I believe they're the minority. I am trouble free in 1000 miles but others are reporting codes limp mode def and Dpf issues and long waits for parts. Mileage for me is 22 mpg in mixed driving but some are reporting 30 on long road trips. The diesel is heavier than the Hemi so you loose payload and towing. My crew cab 6'4 box is limited to 1004# so once my 260# is in there things get slim. It rides fantastic but to new to really comment. Ask away and I'll answer what I can. Also there are tuners coming so check out the link. Red
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Re: Ram 1500 diesel
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04/30/15 02:07 AM
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Couldn't deal with the local dealer, so I drove 2 hrs away to get this truck. Plopped $25k down on the desk, signed all the papers, (got 0% financing), grabbed the keys, and after a quick run down on the new and different features of the truck, I drove it home. Easiest dealership experience I've ever had in 45 years of buying vehicles, new or used. In case anyone would like to know, I bought the truck at Hunter Dodge in Lancaster, CA. I would highly recommend these guys to anyone. Very easy,and very, very pleasant to deal with. I'm super satisfied.
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Re: Ram 1500 diesel
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05/04/15 01:34 PM
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Pretty sure it's a different engine than the Liberty, they used a Mercedes diesel I think, 1500 uses a Fiat diesel That's correct, the liberty used a 2.8L engine, been a long time, I think the emissions control scheme and something else I've forgotten made it less than desirable. The new EcoDiesel was developed for one of the European Cadillac but wasn't used, can't recall why. So far I've heard nothing but good about it. For comparison, my '96 Cummins was 5.9L, 180 hp, 420 torque, my '01 is 245 hp, 505 torque, very similar power ratings at half the engine size.  Robert
'68 Fury Convertible
'69 300 Convertible
'15 Durango 5.7 Hemi
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Re: Ram 1500 diesel
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05/04/15 03:50 PM
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Look at these Websites: http://www.vmmotori.com/http://www.dieselpowermag.com/tech/1208dp_banks_vm_motori_630t_v6_diesel_engine/and find out about VM Motori and the Ram 1500 engine. Since the article was written Fiat Group has bought the other half of VM Motori and now owns all of it. In recent years the company has bounced around, from Chrysler to Detroit Diesel to Penske to General Motors plus Fiat Group to Fiat, to name a few. The 2.8 four cylinder is a VM Motori engine, as is the 3.0 V6. R.
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Re: Ram 1500 diesel
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05/09/15 06:40 PM
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Well, frankly, I'm not overly concerned who makes this motor. All I know initially is, I like this truck. Just took a trip to Sacramento last weekend to watch my nephew race, and this truck just floated down the road. Super quiet and very comfortable. Refilled the tank yesterday and calculated the mileage and to my great surprised, it returned 28.06 mpg!! 599 miles on 21.34 gallons of fuel. Recently installed a Bak flip hard tonneau cover, so mileage should improve slightly. My wife was very hesitant about my getting this new truck until I sat her in the heated front seat. Kept asking, "What's this, what's that". Turned on the seat heater on her side and she literally melted! Now all I need is some kind of massager for her and my troubles will be over! Actually, she's starting to like the truck the more she's in it. Far as I'm concerned, this is my best vehicle purchase ever, and I've had a lot of them.
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Re: Ram 1500 diesel
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05/10/15 09:31 PM
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Well, frankly, I'm not overly concerned who makes this motor. All I know initially is, I like this truck. Just took a trip to Sacramento last weekend to watch my nephew race, and this truck just floated down the road. Super quiet and very comfortable. Refilled the tank yesterday and calculated the mileage and to my great surprised, it returned 28.06 mpg!! 599 miles on 21.34 gallons of fuel. Recently installed a Bak flip hard tonneau cover, so mileage should improve slightly. My wife was very hesitant about my getting this new truck until I sat her in the heated front seat. Kept asking, "What's this, what's that". Turned on the seat heater on her side and she literally melted! Now all I need is some kind of massager for her and my troubles will be over! Actually, she's starting to like the truck the more she's in it. Far as I'm concerned, this is my best vehicle purchase ever, and I've had a lot of them. So where did you buy it at, Lampe or? And was it a good deal?
Dinuba, California, Home of the PALOMINO ranch and 440 truck farm, where dodge trucks have a home. Have Four 1979 dodge PALOMINO trucks now.
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Re: Ram 1500 diesel
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05/11/15 12:24 AM
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Well, frankly, I'm not overly concerned who makes this motor. All I know initially is, I like this truck. Just took a trip to Sacramento last weekend to watch my nephew race, and this truck just floated down the road. Super quiet and very comfortable. Refilled the tank yesterday and calculated the mileage and to my great surprised, it returned 28.06 mpg!! 599 miles on 21.34 gallons of fuel. Recently installed a Bak flip hard tonneau cover, so mileage should improve slightly. My wife was very hesitant about my getting this new truck until I sat her in the heated front seat. Kept asking, "What's this, what's that". Turned on the seat heater on her side and she literally melted! Now all I need is some kind of massager for her and my troubles will be over! Actually, she's starting to like the truck the more she's in it. Far as I'm concerned, this is my best vehicle purchase ever, and I've had a lot of them. So where did you buy it at, Lampe or? And was it a good deal? Go up and read he said who the dealer is.
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Re: Ram 1500 diesel
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05/11/15 05:01 AM
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Well, I did it! Love,love,love this thing. Just might keep this 'til I die !! Very cool! I too was trying long and hard to get a new Ram (but not the diesel). Came darn close, then it fell apart at the last minute (a 24 month lease which came with a lease-only rebate of $4250.00, then buy it out after the depreciation). Decided to keep the old Dakota for truck duties and bought a new Chrysler 200. So for now, I'll live vicariously thru others who own these fantastic trucks! 
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Re: Ram 1500 diesel
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07/31/15 04:32 AM
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I've had the truck for 3 months now and am still excited about it. Took a trip to LA recently and returned 30.6 mpg. Gotta love that! This thing is so quiet, smooth, and down right comfy, I think I'll have myself buried in when I go! No problems with anything (yet). Had it at the dealer for computer update, other than that, it's an absolute dream. I encourage anyone thinking of a new truck to definitely check these out.
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Re: Ram 1500 diesel
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08/07/15 12:11 PM
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VIM 3.0..... saw the engine in a 1500 3 years ago as some guys from the proving grounds stopped by on their testing.... still had the Jeep top cover when they were flogging it. I'm HOPING with the newer emission systems (DEF) that they will see less issues than the Liberty did. Not a lot of them out there, but so far I've replaced a NAC on a truck and a Jeep Grand Cherokee, but there's also a TSB out for that now.
It had a Jeep cover on it because you can also get this engine in the Grand Cherokee - this VM 3.0L has nothing to do with whatever the old Grand Cherokee or Liberty had.
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Re: Ram 1500 diesel
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08/07/15 10:09 PM
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I've had the truck for 3 months now and am still excited about it. Took a trip to LA recently and returned 30.6 mpg. Gotta love that! This thing is so quiet, smooth, and down right comfy, I think I'll have myself buried in when I go! No problems with anything (yet). Had it at the dealer for computer update, other than that, it's an absolute dream. I encourage anyone thinking of a new truck to definitely check these out. I assume this is a 2wd , not a 4x4 ??
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