How many miles can you get out of a Dodge EcoDiesel?
How many miles can you get out of a Dodge EcoDiesel?
The diesel engine is tough and gets pretty good fuel economy for such a large vehicle. If you can keep up with your required maintenance and other things like fluids, suspension, and general upkeep, your 1500 EcoDiesel should last a long time. Some owners report that this number is between 200,000 and 300,000 miles.
Is there a problem with my 2015 Ram EcoDiesel?
FCA has a severe problem with the 2015 and 2016 Ram EcoDiesel 1500 trucks, and it goes way beyond the current class action for emissions cheating. My clients have been into dealerships with their Ram EcoDiesel 1500 trucks in limp mode or severe loss of power, check engine light on and the service electronic throttle control error message.
Are there any problems with my 2015 Ram truck?
The first problem I had was in May 2015. Truck had about 25,000 miles on it when ETC light came on and truck went into ‘limp’ mode. I called the dealership and advised them of the problem…they told me to ‘go ahead a drive it into the dealership’ I told them I was 40 miles away, and they laughed and told me they would see me in about 1 1/2 hours.
What kind of engine does the Ram 1500 have?
The innovative Ram 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 engine began with a block of compacted graphite iron and aluminum twin-cam heads. Then we added advanced clean diesel technology, B20 biodiesel capability and standard Active Air® Grille Shutters. The Ram 1500 is the industry’s only half-ton pickup with an available diesel engine.
What to do if your ram truck loses power?
If your 2015 or 2016 EcoDiesel Ram 1500 truck has been in the shop 3 or more times for the check engine light on, loss of power or limp mode or the service electronic throttle control message, contact Roseman Law Firm at 800-745-5259 or go to www.helpforlemoncars.com to find out your rights for free under the lemon laws.
The first problem I had was in May 2015. Truck had about 25,000 miles on it when ETC light came on and truck went into ‘limp’ mode. I called the dealership and advised them of the problem…they told me to ‘go ahead a drive it into the dealership’ I told them I was 40 miles away, and they laughed and told me they would see me in about 1 1/2 hours.
Why did my EcoDiesel Ram 3.0 shut down?
The engine made a funny clatter noises before it shut down. There was no warning, it just shut down. Mind you I was only 3 miles down the road from where I had just picked up the truck after 3 days of warranty work for “Electronic Throttle Body” issues. I had to call a tow truck to tow it back to the dealership and will wait their diagnosis.
Is there a problem with the limp mode?
The problem with the limp mode is that you can get the same characteristics with a lot of different faults. That’s why you should never listen to anyone that has had the same problem before. You will only end up wasting your money on parts that were not faulty in the first place.
What’s the purpose of limp mode on a truck?
The video is specific for truck diesel engines, but the video will give detailed information for all car models. The purpose of the limp mode function is to get you to the workshop in the safest way without damaging any engine components on the way to the workshop.
