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  1. cevans

    OEM filters

    IDParts also stocks OE Mopar and OE supplier filters. The oil filter we stock from MANN-FILTER is contracted through the same company who makes the OEM filter. It is completely identical to the Mopar boxed one and is $5 cheaper...
  2. cevans

    Oil Spec Recall/TSB - Grounds for Class-Action?

    Which is extremely stupid.
  3. cevans

    Yeah, I put this in the category of snake oil. No additive will give you a 10-15% bump in fuel...

    Yeah, I put this in the category of snake oil. No additive will give you a 10-15% bump in fuel economy. Fuel additives like Powerservice will help limit soot load somewhat, but not significantly. Remember, ASH, not soot, determines the life of the DPF, and ASH comes more from motor oil than...
  4. cevans

    Absolutely. This truck is 110% better than I expected.

    Absolutely. This truck is 110% better than I expected.
  5. cevans

    Oil Spec Recall/TSB - Grounds for Class-Action?

    Well, the class action would hinge on discovery. The goal would be to force FCA to turn over internal documentation about why they made this change. If they knew it caused damage but actively sought to prevent that information from coming out, that would come out in discovery.
  6. cevans

    Oil Spec Recall/TSB - Grounds for Class-Action?

    In late July FCA changed the oil specification for our trucks. All unsold 2016 were to be drained and refilled immediately before sale and any truck that was in for service is to be drained and refilled as well. Without any type of explanation we're left to wonder why all this happened. I'm...
  7. cevans

    Oil in coolant.

    My thoughts exactly. While I don't know the exact oil PSI at the oil cooler, it should be much higher than the coolant pressure, meaning this contamination is only one-way: oil->coolant. Not a huge deal. There shouldn't be any coolant->oil, which would be devastating.
  8. cevans

    Ram EcoDiesel one of Ward's Top 10 engines

    Yeah, some of us are die hards who are maybe a little too deep into this. :-)
  9. cevans

    GDE Performance before and after testing

    More data is always good, and we appreciate you taking your time (and money) to get another data set. I agree that GDE Before & After Dynos would be a much better title. Good back to back dyno video here:
  10. cevans

    How the ED works

    It is a great engine. http://www.vmmotori.com/images/data_sheet/L630_DOHC-NEW.pdf http://www.trucktrend.com/how-to/expert-advice/1208dp-banks-vm-motori-630t-v6-diesel-engine/
  11. cevans

    Banks intake manifold

    Yep, I think the truck sounds better with the Banks manifold too.
  12. cevans

    GDE Performance before and after testing

    What a terrible thread title - click bait level 10. You CAN'T keep torque peak on a diesel engine until 3500 RPM. Physics. Diesel doesn't combust fast enough at that RPM to make power. You can get a flat peak in the 2-2800 range, but above that it just isn't going to happen. GDE reviews are...
  13. cevans

    Ram EcoDiesel one of Ward's Top 10 engines

    You've never heard of Wards?! Their 10 best has been the industry gold standard for...a half-century?
  14. cevans

    DPF filter full - see dealer

    Sounds like the computer may have just gotten confused. I think that GDE said somethign about being able to do a forced regen - in park hold the engine at 2500 RPM and the regen will occur. A "fake" DPF won't work as the exhaust has sensors for DPF pressure drop. If the pressure drop doesn't...
  15. cevans

    My EcoDiesel is awesome today because:

    My EcoDiesel is awesome today because (with the help of GDE tuning) I average 32 mpg on my daily commute. Incredible.
  16. cevans

    PSA: FCA Changes Oil Specification Requirement for Ram 1500 EcoDiesels

    Total fail. You would think the service guys would give a heads up to the guys who keep the shelves stocked that EVERY ECODIESEL ON THE ROAD needs an oil change.
  17. cevans

    PSA: FCA Changes Oil Specification Requirement for Ram 1500 EcoDiesels

    Just got word that Mopar is pretty much totally out of stock of Rotella. FCA put out this TSB before telling those in charge of Mopar Parts, so, they didn't have a chance to plan for it or ramp up inventory. May be out of stock for weeks...
  18. cevans

    Electronic Throttle Control Error - Dealer says its fuel injectors

    The turbocharger actuator is an electronic servo, so this is certainly plausible. Good to have multiple options for this code. Currently: * Dirty MAP Sensor * Turbo Actuator Servo Connector (or wire) not fully seated
  19. cevans

    ED transmissions

    If you want to track the reliability of this transmission, the EcoDiesel isn't the only place to look. This transmission is used in pretty much every BMW made since 2013, plus many other models. Read more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZF_8HP_transmission
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