This is my 1998 Dodge 2500 work truck. Has been sitting the last 3 years as a backup since I got a newer one and hasn't had more than 500 miles put on it in the past 3 years. Bought it new in 98, has been a work truck from day one, loaded with tools, air compressor, torch and welder it's been carrying 9500 plus lbs. since day one. The first engine went 450,000 miles when it cracked a head leaking antifreeze so engine was replaced since it started using some oil at around 360,000 miles. Has had nothing but 15W40 diesel oil since day one. Transmission was rebuilt somewhere around 186,000 miles. These are the trucks people called junk. I find such humor when I hear the experts. They decided to call them "Ram" in 2011 and try to take DODGE out of it I guess to fool people into thinking they are driving something better which to me is like putting lipstick on a pig and calling it your prom date. I'm not into the "Politically correct version". They will still be "DODGE" to me until they start putting Italian engines in them (Whatever that is) and then I will be finished with them and go back to the Dodge years. I have a 2012 Dodge Ram and I really like it but I know it will never last like my 1998 did. I put the best of everything fluid wise, (synthetic) in the 2012 truck. Everyone has their own opinion which is great but I will stick to mine and there is no argument to it for me. Make yourself happy and call them what you want but my 2012 is a Dodge Ram!
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