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Why does my Dodge Ram smell like diesel?

Why does my Dodge Ram smell like diesel?

While traveling at speeds of 55 mph, the contact began to smell diesel fuel and within 15 miles of travel, the fuel level indicator fell from one half of the tank to empty. The vehicle lost power and stalled.

Is there a problem with my Dodge Ram 2500 diesel?

While reading a cummins forum online I have discovered this to be a fairly common problem. 2005 Dodge 2500 diesel. Starting at aprox. 27,000 miles, the truck began to idle roughly and was increasingly harder to start. At about 30K miles, the truck was taken to the dealership for repair.

What kind of problem does a 2005 Dodge Ram have?

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. While driving approximately 45 mph, smoke appeared from the hood of the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the engine was covered with fuel.

What happens when you run out of fuel in a Dodge Ram?

Loss of Power – Typically, as the engine RPM increases, you won’t be able to “feel” the engine misfire as much. But, you’ll definitely notice the lack of power. Less Fuel Mileage – Your Ram’s engine management computer is constantly adjusting the air/fuel ratio and timing to get optimal combustion.

While traveling at speeds of 55 mph, the contact began to smell diesel fuel and within 15 miles of travel, the fuel level indicator fell from one half of the tank to empty. The vehicle lost power and stalled.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. While driving approximately 45 mph, smoke appeared from the hood of the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the engine was covered with fuel.

While reading a cummins forum online I have discovered this to be a fairly common problem. 2005 Dodge 2500 diesel. Starting at aprox. 27,000 miles, the truck began to idle roughly and was increasingly harder to start. At about 30K miles, the truck was taken to the dealership for repair.

What kind of diesel does a Dodge Ram have?

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram with a cummings diesel engine. While traveling at speeds of 55 mph, the contact began to smell diesel fuel and within 15 miles of travel, the fuel level indicator fell from one half of the tank to empty. The vehicle lost power and stalled.

What kind of noise does a Dodge Ram make?

Well, I think you stated this was a 318 motor. Valve or lifter clatter is not a typical issue with any LA motor (273/318/340/360), but it can happen on high mileage engines. I’ve personally never seen a soft cam lobe on one either, and even cams with tons of miles don’t seem to produce valve train noise.

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Ruth Doyle