PCombs0520
Junior Member
I have a 2020 Ram 2500 w/ 31k miles on it. I recently (Dec 31st, 2022) took it in for service for an oil change and fuel filter change. About 10 miles down the road after picking it up, the low oil pressure warning came up. Within seconds of getting the warning the motor shut down and I found myself on the side of the road. Truck was towed back to the dealer and upon inspection I was notified that the technician had not properly secured the drain plug and it had fallen out, draining the oil, and the engine was seized. The dealer is shipping a new motor from the east coast to do a full motor swap on the truck.
My concern is that this truck will never be the same. Not only will the CarFax show a major service w/ engine replacement which as a buyer, I would absolutely steer clear of and I'm sure will diminish the value, also removing and replacing an entire motor at 31k miles may lead to all sorts of other problems down the road with 31k on the transmission and gears and 0 on the motor, plus the hoses and wiring being stretched. Am I crazy for feeling uneasy about this situation? Should I be expecting the dealer to replace the truck with an equal truck that hasn't had a full engine swap?
TIA for any information.
My concern is that this truck will never be the same. Not only will the CarFax show a major service w/ engine replacement which as a buyer, I would absolutely steer clear of and I'm sure will diminish the value, also removing and replacing an entire motor at 31k miles may lead to all sorts of other problems down the road with 31k on the transmission and gears and 0 on the motor, plus the hoses and wiring being stretched. Am I crazy for feeling uneasy about this situation? Should I be expecting the dealer to replace the truck with an equal truck that hasn't had a full engine swap?
TIA for any information.