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    oil analysis fuel dilution question

    comrades - my 2018 2500 cummins. just got oil analysis back. fuel dilution in oil. 63,000 miles. 4000 since oil change. just drove from colorado to florida. and back. got stuck in ice storms in tx last month. idled for 5 hrs. thoughts? thanks for your opinions in advance. posted on TDR but...
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    service exhaust system dealer message

    comrades - 2018 2500 6.7 56,000 miles. shop queen. the message appeared for about 2 seconds " service exhaust system... " then went away. no check engine light. should i ignore this? have driven for 2 days after message and nothing else re appeared. naturally, i just spent 2800 on a south bend...
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    when should i trade it?

    2018 ram 2500 6.7 3 times to dealer for hydraulic clutch issues - all towed 1 time for oil leak now check engine light on - towing to dealer tomorrow - running rough... 49,000 miles this thing is a joke i pay every tow bill too. live 1 hr from dealer. china clap - i cant get a courtesy...
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    non led headlight bulb upgrade?

    2018 2500 tradesman - comrades! low beam, as i understand is up top ( H- 11 )? high below ( 9005 )? i have non projector headlights, as far as i know anyone upgrade the bulbs? the stock headlights on the tradesman stink. any input is very much appreciated. and thank you. cheers!
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    opinion please

    comrades! my bone stock 2018 ram 2500 tradesman g56 blew the hydraulics on the clutch pedal at 6800 miles. im flatbedding it to dealer tomorrow. since i make living with my truck, and the dealer wont give me a loaner - what should i do? additionally, the clutch cylinder and such is on national...
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    tpms " unavailable "

    comrades! my 2018 2500 yesterday displayed all day the following message - " tire pressure temporarily unavailable " and the light is on. drove for about 70 miles , truck was shut off and restarted several times, and the message will not go away. any thoughts? thanks in advance. truck is bone...
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    warranty on 6.7 emissions systems

    comrades! just got a 2018 6.7 2500. the finance guy kept trying to tell me the warranty on all the emissions stuff was 36,000 or 3 year i dont believe him. i think/thought it was more like 5 year plus? any input is appreciated. cheers!
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    factory junk battery

    2016 2500 sat for 2.5 weeks bone stock 50 to 60 temp outside daytime one night of 5 degrees battery totally dead my 2002 cummins can sit for 3 months and still start pathetic
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    new truck order delivery time

    hi guys anyone know the current delivery time from ordering a truck to arrival? i just ordered a 18 2500 cummins g56 today.... 2016 hemi 6.4 is too thirsty, and the auto trans is making me think about checking into a mental hospital. love the truck otherwise. when i ordered my 16 it...
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    def question

    comrades! going to order a 2500 cummins in next week or so. i live high up - almost 10,000 feet. it gets cold up here. what happens when the def tank gets really cold. ? i have read its good to 12 degrees. thanks in advance for your replies/info. cheers!
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    update pcm = no TPMS light :)

    comrades came to sea level few days ago. truck ran like garbage. surged, stalled etc. took in to dealer they " updated " pcm " to latest calibration " " 181906KW " is the number on the work order under the word calibration... been 2 days, one tank of gas - no more TPMS LIGHT...
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    Lurching,missing truck on vacation

    Comrades My 2500 6.4 is running erratic 1000 miles from home. Light throttle missing, lurching and bogging in wrong gear. No evidence of this on tachometer. Feels trans related to me. Does it in normal driving mode and tow haul also. Opened hood checked for anything obvious, loose nothing...
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    advice on psi for new toyo tires

    comrades! installed toyo open country tires on truck this past weekend. e rated tire.... any advice on what psi to run? no towing. just construction materials in truck... currently they are at 60. yes, the tpms will blink forever. i refuse to run factory psi in these tires, due to...
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    k n cold air intake opinion

    comrades: i recently put my stock air filter " system " back on truck. recall appointment monday... didnt want the dealer to take notice. frankly, i think the truck runs better with stock filter on it. plus, the mds coming on does not make my inner ears itch anymore with the drone...
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    tempermental fan clutch

    hey comrades im on my 3rd mechanical fan clutch. the fan sticks on 100% of the time in all gears. truck sounds like a dumptruck trying to go up a 20 % hill in granny gear with its fan locked on...changed all myself in driveway. dealer sais if it does not do it for them, they wont replace it...
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    auto trans vs manual ?

    manual trans vs auto in cummins diesel any thoughts? i have an old 2002 dodge diesel with a 6 speed manual. it rips. my 6.4 gasser 2016 with the automatic - is driving me nuts with the constant upshift/downshift....lugging etc... im considering going back to a diesel, due to fuel...
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    chains 2002 dodge diesel?

    comrades! i am retiring a 2002 dodge cummins work truck to a plow truck. anyone have any input on chaining up the truck for plowing? i have read some newer trucks cannot be chained up on certain axles etc. - brake line issues etc... my current 86 k5 blazer is dead, so hence the need...
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    toyo all terrain open country 2 tires

    anyone running these on a 2500? i might not make it to 15,000 on my bfg k02 yes, i rotated them and dont drive like a sausage cheers comrades!
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    2016 factory bed rails curling in sunshine?

    hi comrades i have a 2500 tradesman with 8 foot bed. live at high elevation my factory black bed rail caps deform in the direct sun drives me nuts. i do have a lumber rack on truck that is bolted to the front and rear of the bed with 2 pairs of bolts through the factory bed rail...

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