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    Driving and truck shuts down to limp mode

    Are you losing any coolant? If so, my thought process is: Cracked EGR cooler sends coolant through the crossover tube, steam cleaning it and the MAP sensor (and the intake manifold some). This causes bubbles in your cooling system, affecting the coolant bypass valve (on passenger frame rail...
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    Antifreeze leak on front

    Did you replace both o-rings on the little plastic crossover tube on the pump? When I replaced my water pump last August, I recall the main pump bolts get a thread sealant because they go into the water jacket, and a specific torque on the bolts.
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    2018 Ram Eco Diesel massive oil loss on highway

    FRavencroft: The software update came about from the common tone ring failures. Massive oil loss isn't necessarily associated with tone ring failure; It is, however located right there by the rear main so it's possible. Another possibility for your situation could be related to the turbo oil...
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    Diesel fumes in cab / 2014 Eco Diesel.

    I remember something about it being a crack in the exhaust somewhere between the turbo and DPF.
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    2018 Ram Eco Diesel massive oil loss on highway

    Based on what the video shows, that looks like it could be tone ring failure (mounted between crank and flex plate) that damaged the sensor, which ended up "taking out" part of the aluminum pan up by the rear main bearing/seal.
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    Turbo coolant line

    If I might make a suggestion... There is a one-piece replacement tube with braided hose section available. It looks to be significantly more durable, but the catch is getting the metal oil line out of the way for removal of the cooling line's turbo side banjo bolt. I had this done on my truck...
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    How to determine tune status

    Another "tell" is if it still has the 2.8 sec throttle delay when cold (stock). Edit: Applicable to '14-'18, not sure on later.
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    Fuel Leak

    CVR_71, It won't hurt to look under the HPFP cover. My first thought is: There's a fuel line coming off the bottom of the pump that goes to the driver's side fuel rail. That line is a single use item. The pump side of that tube has a crush type seal and it's possible the tech reused it or...
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    New Guy.

    Tinker, Some observations from my Ecodiesel ownership (168k mi and counting): - I like and use Lucas products, BUT I have stopped using the fuel additive in my Ecodiesel (still use in gas engines). In short, the EGTs when driving are, apparently, frequently not high enough to fully burn the...
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    Unknown Coolant Leak

    Another possibility is the EGR cooler has a crack and the coolant is leaking into the tube that goes to the intake. In this scenario, the coolant would be cycled through the engine in vapor form and out the tailpipe. Never to be seen on the dipstick or on the ground. Check if your truck has...
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    (2015) P0336 But Truck Cranks & Starts

    It's the part of the crank position sensor that turns with the crank.
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    (2015) P0336 But Truck Cranks & Starts

    If the code is still popping up, the issue isn't fixed. If it is "lingering" in the permanent codes, but not an active code, then just needs to be driven for a few days until the computer can "see" the problem has been fixed and it will remove the code from the permanent list.
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    Ecodiesel codes p0087 and p016f

    Then, if all the other good suggestions don't "pan out", all I can think is to inspect the wiring harness for rubbing or other damage.
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    Starts , idles fine for 15 seconds and stalls, cant rev engine

    Based on your description, sounds like the nut connecting the fuel tube/manifold to the injector is what needs tightening. While you're at it, I would check all the rest of them as well.
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    Ecodiesel codes p0087 and p016f

    This may seem like a dumb question, but when was the last time the fuel filter was changed?
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    Exhaust filter

    How long did you drive at highway speeds? When I used to get this message, I would have to drive for 10+ min before the DPF was hot enough to start the burn-off. Once it started, the dash would display the percentage as it went down - 10% increments. Putting more load on the engine, such as...
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    Exhaust filter

    Also, check out the thread: Wanted OBD2 Tool With Forced DPF Regen Has some different tools that can be used to force regen.
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    Exhaust filter

    Your DPF is "full", meaning that it is restricting exhaust flow and needs a regen to burn of all the collected soot. Yes, the dealer can trigger a regen, but will likely say you also need a bunch of parts for a bunch of money. You can do it yourself but will need a unit to connect to OBD port...
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    Good morning EGR ,Help

    I've been running a Sofa King tune for 50k-60k miles now with no issues (none caused by the tune, anyway). Truck runs cleaner and gets better MPG than the factory tune. Others on this forum are running GDE or MRT - no issues.
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    2017 Ram 1500 Nightmare - Dealer is Clueless!

    Sounds like it could be injector codes. If that is what the dealer is referring to, each of your old injectors had a specific code to be programmed into the computer. Changing the injectors means a new set of codes. If the tag that was on the injector can't be read, that would cause an issue.
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