Actually, looking at high mileage engines and low mileage failures is very helpful when considering life expectancy. The data is used to assess wear and tear, discover weak points, and predict future issues. Thanks to the engine builders and experts in the field, we've been able to collect very important information on the Gen 2 EcoDiesel and address failure points.
That's because people are overanxious weiners.I’m rolling at around 131K. All this talk is starting to make me nervous. Better prepare for fun times ahead
The stock Gen 3 EcoDiesels are pretty solid. Everyone over 200,000 miles has only had to replace the DPF. We have one guy on the Ram forum that should be turning 300,000 by the end of the year. So far, he hasn't had any issues. As a matter of fact, he's been running a low SAPS oil so he's still on the factory DPF!I’m rolling at around 131K. All this talk is starting to make me nervous. Better prepare for fun times ahead
2 engines built on the same day in the same plant, driven the same, maintained the same often have a delta of life expectancy of 50-100k miles. It's a guess at best. Sure paying attention to common weak points and addressing them can help, but even if you did exactly what the guy with 500k+ miles did odds are you won't see anywhere near that was my point.
Did you say this right? Or maybe I'm misunderstanding?
First real problem I had was an oil cooler at about 230. Then nothing else until the lift pump at around 380.
That's correct. There haven't been any issues on the Ram EcoDiesel trucks with over 200,000 miles. I think almost all of them had to replace their DPF, but one guy has been running Rotella T6 the entire time. When he bought his truck, Rotella T6 was the recommended oil stated in the manual. He had already put 100,000 miles on the truck before coming to the forum and found out that T6 was no longer recommended, but he kept running T6. T6 happens to be a low SAPS oil, so he hasn't had to replace the DPF. The DPF will last a good 300,000 miles if running a low SAPS oil.
@Jrgunn5150 is one of our heroes for the Gen 2 EcoDiesel. Not only did he make the 400,000-mile club, but he's ranked in the top 5 for most mileage!
But you can't possibly know about all the trucks out there.
That is most definitely not my intention.I’m rolling at around 131K. All this talk is starting to make me nervous. Better prepare for fun times ahead
not bad being aware though, not that one can do or know anything for certain
I could be due to a lot factors. One being off-roading too hard bouncing around that shake things up more?
I don't know why.
In my case ill keep the original block nd rebuild that if it gets to that point in my lifetime. By then I would upgrade some parts. Maybe a OEM rebuilt kit would be good to keep if they sell them complete?
