Recent Content by stick218

I got my recall notice in the mail last week. The number for the recall I have is N49/NHTSA 13V-529. The card says to contact your local dealer after January 6, 2014. I contacted my local dealer early to try and get an appointment, but I got nothing but lip service. They told me my recall was...

12MPG doesn't sound right. I got really poor mileage when I had my error code. I'm not sure if it was because something was plugged or the truck running in regen mode. I have since got everything running again. It took the dealership another DPF filter, new EGR, and lots of carbon cleaning in...

I asked the service manager and he told me all the recalls and flashes are up to date on the truck as of late last year. We might drive the truck once a week in town for about 40 to 50 miles. Freeway driving is one to two times a month for another 40 to 50 miles. Right now it is the off season...

So the dodge dealer informed me today that the new code on the truck is a P2002. I received more lip service and that we will have the truck for at least a week and half to troubleshoot and fix. The seems a bit extreme to me even with only 1 diesel tech on staff. Once again the work is covered...

Sorry for not posting sooner a follow up. Here is the full update... About two weeks after the original post everything was worked out with the Newberg Dodge dealer. They requested the technician work sheets from Salem. Seems that Salem did not follow the troubleshooting flow set by Dodge for...

So I picked up the truck today from Newberg. The adjusted the regen thresold and told me to drive it over the weekend and maybe it will burn out. If the problem continues then to bring it back on Monday and they will replace the EGR valve. We looked at the history Salem performed on the truck...

I have read up on the numerous DPF issues plaguing the 6. 7L. As a new owner I to have been bit by this bug. So I need some advice/direction on my situation. I have a 08 6. 7L 2500 4x4 Quad cab. It was purchased used by me at 53,000 miles from a Chevy dealer in Newberg Oregon. I also...