Just got my first Eco Diesel! advice anyone?

[Blksheep]

First off I am SO happy to find this group!!

So here's the story, I knew I wanted a Limited, i am a long time Ram lover!
I use multiple websites to search but I just happened to try Carfax Used Cars and a 2016 Longhorn diesel popped up, they didn't have 'Limited' in the title but I recognized it right away. Once I saw the pics and pulled the Carfax and saw the window sticker I knew I had to have it.
1 owner, no wrecks, very few service records which is scary as hell.
The dealership had originally listed it for $30k, by the time I saw it they had lowered it too $24.9k.
Maybe it wasn't selling due to the Covid, maybe they didn't take into account it was a Limited... still don't know why this truck was marked down that low but I called them and three days later it is sitting in my driveway.
The truck has 86k miles and looks brand new. Not a scratch on it, except for the driver floor mat.

There are three recalls that need to be done:
1. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
2. 2013-16 DS & 2014-16 DX 8-SPEED ROTARY SHIFTER
3. 2014-2016 3.0L DS WK 3.0L DIESEL PERFORMANCE

The only thing that has happened that has caused me some worry is I was towing my trailer with a motorcycle on it and when we got to our destination about 20 minutes away and got out we could smell some burning like brake pads, which didn't make much sense. Hasn't happened any other times, just with the trailer attached.

So my question to you guys is what would you do to make sure this truck has no major issues?
Do you change the oil more frequently and what oil do you use?
I have a year left on the Powertrain, should I buy an extended warranty and who do you recommend?
Any other advice you can give me would be appreciated, I want this truck to last a long time.

I feel like I fell into a great deal but I don't want it to turn into a nightmare.

Thanks,
John

 

[carlhenry]

welcome 2 the group the 86000 scares me next time u drive it and smell brakes walk around the truck and feel each wheel if 1 is hotter than the others pull the tire take the caliper offand make sure the pads are free not rusted solid

 

[turps73]

great find. i love my limited! i have 157k on mine. no issues. i do 7500 miles on the oil changes. stock oil recommendation. jsut treat her well and she will treat you well

 

[Ecohater69]

First off I am SO happy to find this group!!

So here's the story, I knew I wanted a Limited, i am a long time Ram lover!
I use multiple websites to search but I just happened to try Carfax Used Cars and a 2016 Longhorn diesel popped up, they didn't have 'Limited' in the title but I recognized it right away. Once I saw the pics and pulled the Carfax and saw the window sticker I knew I had to have it.
1 owner, no wrecks, very few service records which is scary as hell.
The dealership had originally listed it for $30k, by the time I saw it they had lowered it too $24.9k.
Maybe it wasn't selling due to the Covid, maybe they didn't take into account it was a Limited... still don't know why this truck was marked down that low but I called them and three days later it is sitting in my driveway.
The truck has 86k miles and looks brand new. Not a scratch on it, except for the driver floor mat.

There are three recalls that need to be done:
1. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
2. 2013-16 DS & 2014-16 DX 8-SPEED ROTARY SHIFTER
3. 2014-2016 3.0L DS WK 3.0L DIESEL PERFORMANCE

The only thing that has happened that has caused me some worry is I was towing my trailer with a motorcycle on it and when we got to our destination about 20 minutes away and got out we could smell some burning like brake pads, which didn't make much sense. Hasn't happened any other times, just with the trailer attached.

So my question to you guys is what would you do to make sure this truck has no major issues?
Do you change the oil more frequently and what oil do you use?
I have a year left on the Powertrain, should I buy an extended warranty and who do you recommend?
Any other advice you can give me would be appreciated, I want this truck to last a long time.

I feel like I fell into a great deal but I don't want it to turn into a nightmare.

Thanks,
John

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Get Rid Of It

 

[Tremper126]

^^^ funny how people are quick to offer negativity.
IMO Keep oil changed every 7-8k and find yourself a tune to upgrade to parts missing and you’ll enjoy your truck. I do! When I bought my 14 with 113k all my brakes were shot. Came from jersey. Go figure with all the salt!!

 

[Patrick Callhoun]

DM

 

[Tremper126]

Did you ever tune it?

 

[Patrick Callhoun]

No, had faith in warranty at first and once they had me, did not want to take a chance engine would crater with NO warranty. Waited it out.
Suing and if I do not get relief, that will be only option.
I took out last post until I go to court. FCA is the most crooked company I have ever dealt with. Dealers too.

They have replaced EGR 3 times, Intake twice, DPF 3 times

 

[Tremper126]

FWIW, most have found that tunes tend to mitigate the headaches for the most part. The engine is what it is, by doing away with the dpf and egr, it helps the engines longevity by stopping it from recirculating exhaust into the intake. Sounds like a tune would fix your regen issues also. Not sure your exact situation but out of warranty, what do you have to lose? I mean could always run it to CarMax and sell it.
My position? I can’t afford a new truck or even a decent lightly used one in this market so it’ll always be cheaper for me to fix mine than buy a new one. Tune is cheaper than dealership trips, labor is free when you have the time.