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How long should a diesel starter last?

How long should a diesel starter last?

If a starter is used properly, it will last for well over 10,000 starts.

What is a lot of miles for a 5.9 Cummins?

Cummins is the brand of engine found in the Dodge diesel and Ram diesel truck lines. Like the Duramax, Cummins diesel engines can be expected to last a long time. Between 350,000 and 500,000 miles is usually considered high mileage on a Cummins diesel.

How many miles does a Cummins engine go?

We’re inspired by the stories we hear of customers who have driven their Cummins engine hundreds of thousands of miles, and enthused by those who have surpassed the million-mile mark.

When did the 2nd generation Cummins diesel come out?

Even as a daily driver, the 12V Cummins is an ideal choice. Even with tuning and other performance upgrades these diesels can hold up for hundreds of thousands of miles before having to complete any major repairs. In 1998, a revised version of the 2nd Gen Cummins was introduced. It retained the same body style, but big mechanical changes were made.

How much horsepower does a 1998 Dodge Ram have?

Other 2nd Gen Cummins specs were changed as well, that helped Dodge trucks stay slightly above their competitors. 1998 Dodge Ram trucks with the 24 valve 5.9L Dodge Cummins engine produce 235 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque when paired with the 5-Speed Manual transmission.

How big is a new Dodge Ram starter?

It is heavy, which is good for electric motors. It looks and weighs the same as the original OEM DENSO starter. Note that many other starters in the same price range and not DENSO products list a weight of 12 lbs while this one is 18 lbs. Seems too good to be true for the price, but don’t look a gift horse in the mouth.

It is heavy, which is good for electric motors. It looks and weighs the same as the original OEM DENSO starter. Note that many other starters in the same price range and not DENSO products list a weight of 12 lbs while this one is 18 lbs. Seems too good to be true for the price, but don’t look a gift horse in the mouth.

Even as a daily driver, the 12V Cummins is an ideal choice. Even with tuning and other performance upgrades these diesels can hold up for hundreds of thousands of miles before having to complete any major repairs. In 1998, a revised version of the 2nd Gen Cummins was introduced. It retained the same body style, but big mechanical changes were made.

Other 2nd Gen Cummins specs were changed as well, that helped Dodge trucks stay slightly above their competitors. 1998 Dodge Ram trucks with the 24 valve 5.9L Dodge Cummins engine produce 235 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque when paired with the 5-Speed Manual transmission.

We’re inspired by the stories we hear of customers who have driven their Cummins engine hundreds of thousands of miles, and enthused by those who have surpassed the million-mile mark.

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Ruth Doyle