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Does a 2003 Dodge Cummins have a catalytic converter?

Does a 2003 Dodge Cummins have a catalytic converter?

Your 2003 did not come with a catalytic converters.

What kind of diesel does a 2003 Dodge Ram have?

Today, we’re going to dive into the things to keep an eye out for for the 2003-2007 Dodge Ram truck with the 5.9-liter Cummins. In 2003, for Dodge trucks, things really made a turn. The Dodge trucks began their diesel venture in 1989 and have become more advanced as the years go on.

What kind of engine does a Dodge Ram have?

All truck have pros, all trucks have cons, but some certain year models, engines, and transmission are stuff to keep an eye out for. Today, we’re going to dive into the things to keep an eye out for for the 2003-2007 Dodge Ram truck with the 5.9-liter Cummins.

Is there a third generation Dodge Ram truck?

The NV4500 is a rarity for a manual third-generation truck, but it is possible to find. The NV5600 in the early third-gen trucks are pretty common but after 2006, the G56 pretty much took over. The NV5600 has been known to have synchronizers go bad and the G56 is known for the poor clutch system design.

What kind of transmission does a Dodge Ram have?

The 5-speed NV4500, the 6-speed NV5600, and the 6-speed G56 Mercedes transmission. The NV4500 is a rarity for a manual third-generation truck, but it is possible to find.

Where can I buy a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500?

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What kind of exhaust system does Dodge 5.9L Cummins use?

The Magnaflow 17876 5″ Pro Series Cat-Back Exhaust System provides a custom look and increased exhaust flow on your 2003-2007 Dodge 5.9L Cummins. The Pro Series has a lifetime backed stainless steel construction, it’s the best value system with a no hassle emissions legal design.

2003 marked the first year of a new body style pickup for Dodge, and to go along with its new looks, a new engine could also be found under the hood, and the major difference between it and the earlier 5.9 liter Cummins engine (and its Achilles heel) was the addition of common-rail fuel injection.

What makes a common rail 5.9 diesel engine go out?

If the fuel filters are not regularly changed, there can be a small amount of dirt and moisture that winds up in the injectors, and as a result, early common-rail 5.9’s have a bad rap for faulty fuel injectors, going out somewhere around the 150,000 mile mark.

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Ruth Doyle