2022 Tradesman
Member
- Joined
- May 11, 2022
- Posts
- 61
- Reaction score
- 12
- Location
- Santarosa, CA
- Ram Year
- 2022
- Engine
- Cummins 6.7
I'm getting concerned with this new truck of mine. A new cummins engine has requirements if you want it to run properly throughout it's life span. How am i supposed to carry 2000lb around for 5000 miles? Or drive for 72hrs straight? Just asking?? I do use my truck for everyday use and to load up tools because I'm a contractor. What what weights that much and can be carried around for that period of time without taking up the entire bed? Ofcourse I need my vehicle for everything, so if you or someone has advice for breaking in this beautiful truck, without taking up the whole bed, I'm all open for suggestions!I just got a 2022 Bighorn in March, I will do first oil change around 3K, I will be putting synthetic oil in as I've had very good luck using it in my 2006 for the 15.5 years I owned it, if you had the time and $$$ you could help break in your engine quickly with a 72 hours run by putting 2,000 weight in the bed and run it non stop ( except to refuel and eat) one way for 30 hours and then do the same on the return trip, I did this in my 06 never did use oil and it ran like a top until I sold it back in Jan.. One nice thing about having a Cummins in your truck is the higher resale value when you go to sell it, so long as its been taken care of and well maintained. So far with mine I have noticed that it is getting over 15 mpg mixed driving and it only has 1220 miles, I hand calculated over 18 MPG on trip home from dealer in Idaho driving speeds from 55 to 75 MPH...
What I've been practicing so far....
250 miles on odometer currently.
I start it up in the morning, let it run for a minute or two on normal idle 800 900 rpms, then kick up the rpm to 1000 for a few minutes, then drive at slow to normal speeds until normal temperatures are reached to (190f) then maybe hit the hwy. As far as cooling the engine I let it idle for a minute or two to cool down before shutting down, I do this every time I drive the truck, short drive or not because I'm not sure when exactly I should cool the engine?? Other than that, it's just basic driving, not really driving over 70mph. The truck cruises without really giving it much throttle at all because I'm mainly driving on flat roads. Once in awhile I give it a little throttle to Rev the motor because it's always purring and I wonderif I shouldgive it a rev once n awhile...?.
I just want this beautiful truck to last, and If i knew about the diesel motor and the recommended procedures I'm leaning of, then i might have made a different choice in trucks.I like this truck, Its a beautiful truck, and yeah I'm paying more then I should for it...but I have to make it work...or.....
Is it possible to ruin a new truck like mine if you don't put it under load requirements during the break in periods? (Likely) from what I've been learning lately. Advice is always welcome being I'm a new owner of this type of truck and only recently learning of this type of truck.
THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR YOUR ADVICE! You are appreciated.
As far as oil, they said I'm running synthetic oil. Don't know the weight or brand. This truck is serviced through the dealership for the next 5 years on a 7 year loan. Biggest, baddest truck I've have in my possession so far. It's a ranchers truck meant for serious work. Even though I'm a painting contractor without the need to tow or haul heavy loads maybe.....with the advice and help I'm receiving from you guys I'll be able to save this beauty.
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