Does anyone have experience, and advice, for the Dodge Ecodiesel?
I was warned against them so did a little research, since I'm in the market for the most fuel efficient truck I can afford. The Ecodiesel is more efficient then the v6 RAM and v6 Fords, and those Fords have a lot of issue I've been warned about as well.
My research discovered that these engines have a lot of engine trouble that is all traced back to the emissions system. The un-burned fuel is sent back through the engine and gums everything up, including the main barrings. It's common for these engines to need replacing after less than 200,000 kms, which is very low for a diesel engine. Ridiculous, in my opinion, because diesels are already known for having better emissions than gas engines, but are sooty. And they are throwing that soot back through the intake.
I've also seen testimonials from people who love Ecodiesels, including a good friend of mine who says it's the best engine he's ever owned (in a Jeep Liberty). And he's a mechanic (unlicensed, though, but very experienced, like Derek Bieri without a YouTube channel).
Through my research I also found that people are deleting the emissions components (DPF, EGR and catalytic converter) getting even better fuel efficiency, but most important, doubling or tripling the engine's lifespan. And by all accounts, it works.
I've ignored the warnings and bought a 2015 RAM Laramie Limited Ecodiesel. I pick it up next Saturday. I'm debating the DPF and EGR deletes to conserve the engine, but leaving the catalytic converter to remove emissions. My view is that I don't mind emissions on a vehicle so long as it interferes little with performance and maintenance, but because I know that climate change is a hoax for the purpose of control and profit, I would have no qualms removing these from my vehicle if they are going to cut it's life in half. (FYI, I said what I did about climate change only for the purpose of demonstrating my feelings on the mod, I won't debate climate change here.)
As for fines, I've read on the Cummins forum that not one person commenting has ever heard of fines being given for this. They say it falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Evironment, not the MTO. If a fine was given, Ontario.ca says it would be $500, so that risk is worth saving an engine. Extremely unlikely $500 fine? I've even seen postings for Ecodiesel with the delete done being sold, so it's likely not part of a safety, either.
The only other change I plan to make, unrelated to the focus of this post, is to install the Auto Tec "Tesla-Style Navigation & Infotainment System". I once owned a 2017 Ram Sport that I bought new and never liked the GPS, and that it was car play compatible, but not Android Auto compatible.
Incidentally, I sold my 2017 Ram when the gas prices first shot up and showed no signs of slowing. At that time my commute was costing $400/mo. Since then, I road my bike through the first winter, the Mazda3 I replaced the truck with for the next winter. I hate driving the car and have need of a truck. I built a heavy-duty hitch for the car, but it can only pull light loads.
I was warned against them so did a little research, since I'm in the market for the most fuel efficient truck I can afford. The Ecodiesel is more efficient then the v6 RAM and v6 Fords, and those Fords have a lot of issue I've been warned about as well.
My research discovered that these engines have a lot of engine trouble that is all traced back to the emissions system. The un-burned fuel is sent back through the engine and gums everything up, including the main barrings. It's common for these engines to need replacing after less than 200,000 kms, which is very low for a diesel engine. Ridiculous, in my opinion, because diesels are already known for having better emissions than gas engines, but are sooty. And they are throwing that soot back through the intake.
I've also seen testimonials from people who love Ecodiesels, including a good friend of mine who says it's the best engine he's ever owned (in a Jeep Liberty). And he's a mechanic (unlicensed, though, but very experienced, like Derek Bieri without a YouTube channel).
Through my research I also found that people are deleting the emissions components (DPF, EGR and catalytic converter) getting even better fuel efficiency, but most important, doubling or tripling the engine's lifespan. And by all accounts, it works.
I've ignored the warnings and bought a 2015 RAM Laramie Limited Ecodiesel. I pick it up next Saturday. I'm debating the DPF and EGR deletes to conserve the engine, but leaving the catalytic converter to remove emissions. My view is that I don't mind emissions on a vehicle so long as it interferes little with performance and maintenance, but because I know that climate change is a hoax for the purpose of control and profit, I would have no qualms removing these from my vehicle if they are going to cut it's life in half. (FYI, I said what I did about climate change only for the purpose of demonstrating my feelings on the mod, I won't debate climate change here.)
As for fines, I've read on the Cummins forum that not one person commenting has ever heard of fines being given for this. They say it falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Evironment, not the MTO. If a fine was given, Ontario.ca says it would be $500, so that risk is worth saving an engine. Extremely unlikely $500 fine? I've even seen postings for Ecodiesel with the delete done being sold, so it's likely not part of a safety, either.
The only other change I plan to make, unrelated to the focus of this post, is to install the Auto Tec "Tesla-Style Navigation & Infotainment System". I once owned a 2017 Ram Sport that I bought new and never liked the GPS, and that it was car play compatible, but not Android Auto compatible.
Incidentally, I sold my 2017 Ram when the gas prices first shot up and showed no signs of slowing. At that time my commute was costing $400/mo. Since then, I road my bike through the first winter, the Mazda3 I replaced the truck with for the next winter. I hate driving the car and have need of a truck. I built a heavy-duty hitch for the car, but it can only pull light loads.
