It's very true that some maintenance items are quite expensive but remember, you can probably do it yourself or have it done for much less. Federal law allows self maintenance or non-dealer maintenance so long as you have all your receipts. The Exhaust brake is a great addition but you can add one to almost and Cummins for around $1500 or so. They don't make a "true" jake, or Jacobs brake for small trucks because that would require internal engine modifications. I understand that the exhaust brakes are a great addition but as I recall, only the Ram offers it from the factoryThe 30,000 mile service on my 2014 Ram 3500 6.7L Cummins last year ran $3,000. They changed every fluid. Engine oil, transmission, transfer case, rear end, brake fluid and I think power steering and coolant, but maybe not, also rotated tires, replaced both fuel filters. It’s an expensive truck to maintain for sure, but you’re gonna be pulling a good load and the diesel is the way to go. The Jake brake is a god send the gasser doesn’t have. I pull a 15,000 lb. fifth wheel. On my 2014, Cummins/Ram requires the oil and both filters be changed every 6 months, 500 hours or 15,000 miles whichever comes first or the warranty is void. Oil and filter changes are several hundred dollars. It may be different now, but I doubt it.
Thanks I got that same info you spoke of friday I went to the dealer and saw a power wagon I think that is the truck for me so thanks agianDon't get me wrong, I love my Cummins diesel Ram but I think the old 5.9 was a superior engine than the 6.7, especially for someone that really knows how to drive a diesel. I don't like the diesel/automatic combination based on my experiences. I would rather shift when I want to, not when the automatic wants to. Mine has all the power/torqe I need and have been told it's a 500,000 mile motor. I'll never live long enough to justify the cost of the newer trucks. I know that the DEF system does some good things. The air coming out of the exhaust is probably cleaner that what goes in but it's just another layer of complexity I can do without.
I'm still stuck on the part where your 2014 only has 30,000 miles! 😲The 30,000 mile service on my 2014 Ram 3500 6.7L Cummins last year ran $3,000. ....
I haven't changed the fuel filter in my 94 Ram/Cummins yet but on my Ford with the 6.9 diesel the best way to change the fuel filter was to release the pressure, remove the old filter, fill the new one with diesel fuel, install it, and don't be surprised if it takes a little cranking to get it it run. Remember that the fuel system is under high pressure so bleed it first. It can do harm. Then sometimes it takes a little while for pressure to build up again. If you need access to a service manual they are normally available on the web. The only problem is the manual for my truck is over 1800 pages so I didn't print it out.I own a 8 month old 2022 Ram 3500 Mega Cab with the HO Cummins. I'm at almost 6,000 miles and just today I checked my dash readout and it is showing I'm at 60 something % on my fuel filters and I had the thought wonder what the service will cost me so I called my local RAM dealer. He quoted me just under $200 for an oil change and just under $400 for fuel filter change.
I changed my own oil myself at 4K miles to get the break-in oil out as I'm old school. I found some clearance Rotella T5 10w -30 at Walmart for I think around $12 a gallon and around $20 for a Mopar filter so around $60 for a DIY oil change.
The dealer I purchased my truck from actually offers lifetime free oil changes but he is about 1.5 hours each way so I may just change my own oil; This is my first diesel truck so I need to watch some videos before I know if I can change the fuel filters myself.
I wondered about the $$$ of the diesel service like you but then had the thought if I can afford the truck I guess I can afford the oil changes. I'm thinking the resale, long engine life may make it worth it but I wanted the diesel so thats what I got and Im glad I did.
I will say that I love my big diesel truck and I am amazed how many people will tell me how nice my truck is.
Just remember when looking at the powerr wagon. It probably isn`t the best choice for towing. It has a much softer suspension for off roading. The payload and max tow numbers aren`t much better than a 1500.Thanks I got that same info you spoke of friday I went to the dealer and saw a power wagon I think that is the truck for me so thanks agian
Isn't the fuel filter located along the frame rail somewhere? I had to have mine changed on my last truck because when it started getting clogged the truck stopped running due to low fuel pressure at the injectors. I just paid my guy to do it back then. It was weird because I think i had to have it done on that truck at about 100k, but then I put another 150k on it with no issues at all. Vehicles are weird. 🤷♂️
Isn't the fuel filter located along the frame rail somewhere? I had to have mine changed on my last truck because when it started getting clogged the truck stopped running due to low fuel pressure at the injectors. I just paid my guy to do it back then. It was weird because I think i had to have it done on that truck at about 100k, but then I put another 150k on it with no issues at all. Vehicles are weird. 🤷♂️
