Updating from my '06. 2012 or 2013

[WBacon]

I am seriously considering selling the '06. Its at the point now where I need to spend some money on it. Theres 155000 miles on the original transmission. We plan on doing some traveling next year. The navigation screen is permanently black now. The seat is junk. Ive fixed the wires to the rear doors 3 times now. Little tiny spots of rust here and there. Is it time to update or do I just spend 10000$ on this one. And go another 155k. If I do go for a new truck should I grab a 2012 at the end of the year or see how the 2013's are. I think the 2013 will have urea. Which doesnt really scare me. My wifes last 2 cars have had it. Any other info on the 2013. transmission. Engine. Tow packages. Thanks guys

 

[Okie-Go]

because at times I get ahold of something really heavy and

my 2012 special order has a bit over 6200 miles on it. I really like it so far. Little things like the funky key thing, having to reset the tow haul and jake brake are minor. Comfort and power are unreal. Towing for a living instead of fun the fuel does make a bit of difference in my pocket. Really haven't towed heavy yet, about 3100 on a 32ft gn. I ordered the 4. 10 because at times I do get ahold of something heavy plus a headwind the will come in handy. I think unless a guy is just set on the 4. 10 the 3. 73 with the ho engine would do most people.

Okie

 

[Deleted member 995608]

I'm waiting for the 2013's.



Hoping Dodge will either add urea or make a change to it's intake/exhaust system.



Just not convinced that it's current system is the only solution.

 

[rscurtis]

I agree with your last comment, but it was the best available before the Employment Prevention Agency approved the use of DEF. It's time for Ram to join the party and get the FE up to the level of the Ford and Chevy.

 

[WBacon]

Just drove new 3500 Denali. Was afraid I would like it. Suprised by how un- interested I was! So whats the deal with the 6. 7 headgasket issues. The 5. 9 was always fine.

 

[amsoilman]

I have a shop within a shop that does work on all years and models of Diesel pickups. So far they have not seen any 6. 7's with any engine problems at all!

 

[Bill Stockard]

So whats the deal with the 6. 7 headgasket issues. The 5. 9 was always fine.

If you read post #14 of this thread https://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/4th-generation-ram-forum/236045-new-2012-ho-800-a.html

you may find your answer. Bob 4x4, a long time Dodge/Cummins dealer tech, is referring to 6. 7L engines that have had the emission systems modified/deleted.



Bill

 

[WBacon]

Sooo... . I also drove a 2012 Laramie this afternoon. CC dually max tow. Very nice inside. Equal to the denali. Better even. I definitely liked the truck. I will say though. I did not feel like I absolutely had to have. Has anyone updated, and not regretted it, but maybe felt indifferent after the fact? I know this is all alot of opinion type questions but... I guess my only possible regret is the new payment!!

 

[RonD]

I am seriously considering selling the '06. Its at the point now where I need to spend some money on it. Theres 155000 miles on the original transmission. We plan on doing some traveling next year. The navigation screen is permanently black now. The seat is junk. Ive fixed the wires to the rear doors 3 times now. Little tiny spots of rust here and there. Is it time to update or do I just spend 10000$ on this one. And go another 155k. If I do go for a new truck should I grab a 2012 at the end of the year or see how the 2013's are. I think the 2013 will have urea. Which doesnt really scare me. My wifes last 2 cars have had it. Any other info on the 2013. transmission. Engine. Tow packages. Thanks guys

If you would subscribe to the Cummins Turbo Diesel email Newsletter they discussed that in one of the subjects, no there not changing for year 2013.

 

[mainer29]

I am also waiting to purchase a 2013 Ram 3500, The 2013 Cummings engines will have diesel exhaust fluid.
Cummins engines will meet the 2014 fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas (GHG) standards beginning in January 2013. Cummins Announces 2013 Engines for North American Trucks

Diesel Exhaust Fluid Coming Soon to Ram Heavy Duty.
Spied: Diesel Exhaust Fluid Coming Soon to Ram Heavy Duty Pickups? - PickupTrucks.com News

 

[RAton]

mainer29, I read your link, no mention of DEF or did I just miss it?

 

[mainer29]

Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) also referred to as Def.
What is SCR? | Facts About SCR

All commercial vehicle diesel engines feature the Cummins Emission Solutions EcoFit Ultra-Low Emissions exhaust aftertreatment system, integrating a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR). On-Board Diagnostics (OBD), proven on hundreds of thousands of engines since 2007, will be extended across the entire lineup.

 

[RustyJC]

Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) also referred to as Def.

What is SCR? | Facts About SCR



All commercial vehicle diesel engines feature the Cummins Emission Solutions EcoFit Ultra-Low Emissions exhaust aftertreatment system, integrating a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR). On-Board Diagnostics (OBD), proven on hundreds of thousands of engines since 2007, will be extended across the entire lineup.

"Commercial" may be the operative word here - which our pickups are not. The C&C, of course, is and already uses SCR/DEF technology.



We'll see, I guess... ...



Rusty

 

[mainer29]

This is another announcement from Cummings regarding 2003 engines.

Cummins' lineup of North American on-highway engines, from the ISB6. 7 to the ISX15, will be certified to meet new onboard diagnostic (OBD) requirements on Jan. 1, 2013. To provide a single product launch and multiyear stability for customers, these products will also comply with the GHG and fuel-efficiency regulations.

http://www.theautochannel.com/news/...-meet-new-fuel-efficiency-and-greenhouse.html

 

[RonD]

This is another announcement from Cummings regarding 2003 engines.



Cummins' lineup of North American on-highway engines, from the ISB6. 7 to the ISX15, will be certified to meet new onboard diagnostic (OBD) requirements on Jan. 1, 2013. To provide a single product launch and multiyear stability for customers, these products will also comply with the GHG and fuel-efficiency regulations.



Cummins Announces Intent to Meet New Fuel-Efficiency and Greenhouse Gas Standards Early

Cummins is going to do a little tweaking with the ECM, the Commercial line already uses DEF, I have little interest in Pickuptrucks. com, or the auto channel, they only want to sell advertising, and are seldom correct on what they say, the word from Cummins is no changes for 2013, you should wait for M. Y. 2017, that would be more realistic.