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What year did the ram EcoDiesel come out?

What year did the ram EcoDiesel come out?

2014
The EcoDiesel is a diesel engine used in the Ram 1500 and Jeep Grand Cherokee since 2014. Approximately 20% of 2015 Ram 1500s were equipped with the engine, mostly ones sold in North America. FCA uses the EcoDiesel name for two different engines.

What year is 2nd Gen EcoDiesel?

I thought I had read on here before where the Gen 1 was 2014-2016 and Gen 2 2017-2019 Classic.

How long do EcoDiesel engines last?

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.

How long will an EcoDiesel last?

Why is the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel so good?

The truck has been available since early 2014. Diesels appeal to me because they are better at pulling trailers (more torque) and they get much better fuel economy than gasoline powered trucks. The EcoDiesel engine makes this truck unique. Why it took Detroit 36 years to offer another light-duty diesel truck is something I don’t understand.

What kind of engine is in 2015 Ram 1500?

Approximately 20% of 2015 Ram 1500s were equipped with the engine, mostly ones sold in North America. FCA uses the EcoDiesel name for two different engines. One is the VM Motori A 630 DOHC 3.0L engine and its North American L 630 variant, which are used in the Ram and Grand Cherokee.

Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee equipped with EcoDiesel?

This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. Please help improve this article by introducing citations to additional sources. The EcoDiesel is a diesel engine used in the Ram 1500 and Jeep Grand Cherokee since 2014. Approximately 20% of 2015 Ram 1500s were equipped with the engine, mostly ones sold in North America.

What was the failure rate of the new EcoDiesel engine?

The new EcoDiesel engine has had a higher failure rate than most engines. It is likely that there has been at least a 3% failure rate in the first few model years (2014-2016). FCA replaces these failed engines (unless there is strong evidence that it wasn’t properly maintained).

The truck has been available since early 2014. Diesels appeal to me because they are better at pulling trailers (more torque) and they get much better fuel economy than gasoline powered trucks. The EcoDiesel engine makes this truck unique. Why it took Detroit 36 years to offer another light-duty diesel truck is something I don’t understand.

Is there a 2015 Ram 1500 for sale?

Sorry! There aren’t any 2015 Ram 1500 for sale near you. 2014 Big Horn 4WD 3.92 gear 6.4 bed used commercially. I’ve got 217,500 on mine most of the miles have an Airstream, TT, boat, cargo trailer in tow sometimes with a Harley or other cargo to deliver in the bed.

When did EcoDiesel go on sale in 2017?

July 28, 2017 –EPA and California regulators approve 2017 EcoDiesels to go on sale. But approval is not granted for 2018 models. Late September 2017 –2017 EcoDiesels begin showing up at dealer lots according to Automotive News .

What kind of fuel mileage does Ram 1500 get?

First the Ecodiesel and 8 speed transmission are awesome. My actual fuel mileage is what Ram says it should be. Other than expensive oil changes and fuel filter replacements required every 15,000 miles, I have no complaints as

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