New to the Cummins

[tungstang]

Just ordered my 1st Cummins 6.7/ 3500 Cab Chassis, I have not owned a diesel in about 15 years and my last was a 7.3 International F-350. Just wondering what my biggest concerns should be and looking for any advice on fresh out of the box improvements I should be considering.

Ram 3500
AISIN HD 6 speed AS69RC
4.10 Gears

Thanks in advance,,,

 

[MADDOG]

Frankly I don't think you should have any immediate concern, Just keep it maintained.

If you need to do any improving right out of the box, adding a EGT gauge and EGT probe to keep an eye out on those temps while towing, and maybe adding a good fuel filtering system, would be my suggestions.

 

[crash68]

^^^ what he said
If you don't want to install a dedicated EGT gauge, you can read all of the exhaust temps from the ECM. Use an OBDII reader like the OBDLink MX+ and an app like Torque or Fusion to read the EGTB1S1 (pre-turbo), EGTB1S2 (post-turbo) and EGTB1S3 (DPF outlet). There are a bunch of other variables that the apps are capable of reading along with reading any error codes if they pop up.

 

[tungstang]

Thank you guys,,, I will definitely try my OBD that will be coming with me from my 1500. I am really stoked about this move, just want to make sure it was the correct one.