The pan doesn't jeopardize clearance. The transmission lines run under the pan just like before. There's low hanging fruit elsewhere on the truck, but the pan isn't among them.
The honeycomb is the grille. The deep aluminum finned oil pan is made by AFE. You can get it from several different vendors. Just google EcoDiesel AFE Oil Pan and lots of places will come up.
If he has a clogged DEF injector, the injector needs to be cleaned or replaced before switching to Platinum. Platinum doesn't dissolve the deposits; it only prevents future deposits.
Understandable. Reliability is important. I'm at a higher elevation, so we're in the single digits a lot of mornings, but we rarely see temps below -5*F. Our daytime temps get above freezing on most days.
What was your reason for getting rid of the factory air suspension?
I ordered the 2020 with the factory air suspension. The 2015 didn't have the factor air suspension, so I installed Timber Grove Air Spring Assist Mounts.
Platinum is a synthetic urea (a more purified formula). People who have switched over to Platinum have stopped getting deposits. I only have real-world data to share. But don't take my word, there are others who have the same results:
"For those who think Peak BlueDEF Platinum is just a...
The 2015 has 101,000 miles. I'm pretty hard on the truck, so I'm not disappointed.
We've had four issues with the 2015.
1) Clogged MAP sensor (31,000 miles) - replaced under warranty
2) EGR cooler leaking (42,000 miles) - replaced under warranty
3) Clogged DEF injector (65,000 miles) -...
I want to know if it was Ram who made the decision or Cummins who made the decision. Somebody decided to switch to the CP4. I'm guessing it was probably Ram in effort to save a few bucks.
They were specific instructions for the recall:
"Replace the EGR cooler assembly ONLY. If Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is illuminated, inspect vehicle for either or both P0299 and P2D2F DTCs. If present, perform section B. Intake Manifold Inspection and Pressure Test. Replace Intake...