When you see the dashboard message “Service DEF System See Dealer”, you’re suddenly wondering if you’re in for it… Maybe not. Read on so you’ll know in advance (and skip the panic).
“Service DEF System See Dealer” (Now What?)
Category: Fuel System
COUNTERFEIT FILTERS – BUYERS, BEWARE.
Given the importance of using high quality filters in your truck, and with so many cheap (scary) knockoff filters sold online, here is our quick OEM FILTERS BUYER’S GUIDE…
The Dreaded Water-in-Fuel Light
If the water-in-fuel light comes on, the first thing to do is to stop driving the truck. Repeat, STOP driving the truck.
Low Pressure Fuel System Problems on Second Generation Cummins Diesel Rams
TDR Writer Andy Redmond discusses low pressure fuel system issues seen with Second Generation Ram/Cummins.
Maintaining Your Dodge Cummins Fuel Pump and Injectors
The Cummins diesel is a longevity engine. When serviced properly, the engine should last 500,000 to a million miles between teardowns. Peripherals like the turbocharger, fuel injectors and the fuel pump, however, can wear out or fail much earlier. A well maintained fuel system can keep injectors going for 250,000 miles or more. The original common rail diesel injectors and CP3 pump in my 2005 Ram have been trouble free for 180,000 miles now. These injectors have delivered good performance and fuel efficiency. There are no signs of spray pattern…
The Case of the $942 Fuel Filter
(or How to Change a #5 Injector) Solving the mystery of a vehicle’s mechanical problem can require some lengthy detective work—as demonstrated in this repair that I call “The Case of the $942 Fuel Filter.” The initial complaint by the Ram Turbo Diesel’s owner provided me with scant evidence for solving the problem: “It runs good,” he said, “for a while after I change the fuel filter, but it has low power.” I doubted that the fuel filter was the culprit. But I had little to go on. This would…