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Diesel fuel provides a small amount of lubrication to the upper part of the combustion chamber where the top piston ring rides. Zero fuel dilution may indicate that the top ring is not getting enough lubrication. At some point the liner may need to be inspected for excessive wear to determine...

I tow a 40 ft 5er with a 4x4 megacab 2500. with my 16K reese at it's lowest the trailer trim is slightly aft. A Reese 5th airborne sidewinder pin/turret allows the short bed to work quite well with trailer, even with the ram box package. The sidewinder allows me to put the hitch at its lowest...

I've been following this thread since it started. I'd love to put a 20 gal system on my 12 ram 2500. I took a 20 state 4 month 5er trip this spring with the bulk of it up the spine of the rockies. This thread was passing through my mind at every fill up. I haven't had any trouble with fuel...

Back in the 80's and 90's CNG dual fuel was big with the industrial diesel co-genertion market. Colt Pielstick was manufacturing engines in the 10K BHP class that burned CNG with less than 2% diesel as an ignition source. Augmenting the diesel with CNG is a smart way to go without completely...

Yes, I have the remote start, using the remote fob didn't really annoy me like some other members of the forum, I just wanted some extra keys. I'm more concerned with locking my keys in the truck accidentally.

The actual part number for my key was: P/N: 68033740AA Description: KEY-BLANK KEYB5 They were $28. 00 EA, and cost $59 to code, it is a Dodge branded key Try this link for the RAM 3500 http://www.mopar.com/part/68029829AB?s=335708&i=763938&b=ram Receiver Modules, Keys, and Key FOBS -...

I have 4WD for the slick boat ramps, otherwise I would have bought a 2WD truck. For the 90% of the time I'm not towing I was never really comfortable driving the dually, I do miss it a little when I tow. I drive my single rear wheel truck much more than I ever drove the dually. I'll let you know...

The keys were around $30 each and it was $60 to code them both at the same time. I got the blanks from the Ram dealer in Davie, Fl. They cut the keys from my VIN when I picked them up and after I checked to make sure they worked in the locks I had them coded for the ignition switch. If the...

I picked up 2 coded keys and had them programmed. The metal part of the key works in the drivers door, tailgate, and RamBox, there is a void space in the ignition switch to accommodate this type of key. I'll put this key on my ring with the other keys I carry and use it to operate the truck...

As a marine engineer I operate propulsion diesel engines in the 10,000 BHP - 45,000 BHP range. I don't know what the endpoint for fuel delivery is on the Cummins road diesels, but for proper combustion air/oxygen delivery and scavenge air ( excess air that purges combustion gases from the...

I have the PDF shop manual for the 2005 and I have been keeping my eyes open for a 2012 electronic shop manual. The electronic versions work really well on an iPad. A local Cummins shop gave me an Onan Genset manual once I gave them a valid serial number. They also will sell filters and parts to...

Harvey from what I understand Cummins warranties the engine for manufacturer defects and Ram the drivetrain and the rest of the vehicle. I found this link on the cummins website http://www.cummins-sp.com/engines/warranty/ISC_ISL_Warranty.pdf Ram probably handles all the Cummins claims and...

I had a BullyDog on my out of warranty 2005 5. 9L CRD 3500, it made a huge difference. I still use the BD on my 2012 6. 7L 2500 as a monitor, I have not uploaded the tune to the ECM. After talking with a trusted Ram diesel service tech manager, he informed me that all tuners leave a fingerprint...

I will be getting 2 of those metal keys. I like to keep a key on a ring along with the house keys in case I accidentally lock my keys in the truck. Although I have not yet locked my keys in the truck I have unintentionally locked the doors by brushing the lock switch on the armrest while exiting...

"BTW, I wanted the manual T-Case because when I throw the lever, I know it's in 4WD. The electronic ones always have me wondering... . But I wasn't about to get the Tradesman just for that... " I know what you mean, the 2500 Laramie is the first 4x4 I've owned with electric transfer case. I...