The vehicle is designed to dump diesel fuel into the crankcase as part of the regen process. (it is all related to the emissions rules and the onboard processes designed to meet those rules). I am no expert so I won't explain it to you any more than that. Amsoil has a good video that explains...
I was permanently banned yesterday for "persistant negativity and trolling". LOL
I'm not a troller but I do have very critical opinions regarding FCA and the market readiness of this powerplant.
Any negative ecodiesel opinions are not recieved well over there.
Go to the other forum also and post the same thing. Ram1500diesel
Not trying to advertise another forum, I just think that these experiences should be heard by as many of us owners as possible.
Absolutely not. Most owners experiencing this common issue are recieving new engines and all new components. Anything touched by coolant should be replaced with new.
You don't have to believe me, just search this and the other forum for this common issue.
Honestly, anyone needing the truck for towing would be best off with the 3/4 ton anyway.
These EcoDiesels were built for fuel economy plain and simple. Too many people using them like 3/4 ton trucks pulling '30 rv's.
I signed up on the attorney's website. This is going to morph into a substantial event akin to the VW settlement. I would exchange this truck for a hemi and a cash settlement in a heartbeat. I love the truck but I just don't trust it's reliability anymore after reading forums since my purchase.
The law firm filing this suit is no joke.
I absolutely love my truck, but I never would have bought it had I read through this website before signing the dotted line. When all you do is read the "bad" you start to wonder when your day in the barrel is coming.
In my perfect world the...
I agree. Sounds like engine failure totally unrelated to the fuel stop.
I'm not a mechanic, but why would the motor seize from contaminated fuel? Wouldn't it just stop running without a total engine seize?
Bought my '16 Laramie at the end of August. I just recieved an email offer from FCA to activate the NAVigation already installed in my vehicle. It included a $100 off coupon code bringing the activation cost down to $499. My brother has a Grand Cherokee with the Uconnect NAV and he loves it...