How to prolong the life of the new mega

[firefighter_2000]

So I recently purchased a 13 2500 4X4 mega cab Laramie Longhorn edition. A few things I found out a little late with my previous trucks (I. E. lift pump on the 99) to start preventative maintenance and/or monitoring before I had to spend money for repairs. This is also my first 4 wheel drive. Other than the obvious, like oil & filter changes, what should I be doing NOW, to prolong the life of the truck and engine? Lubricity additives? Regular checks/monitors?

All ideas tips and pointers are greatly appreciated.

Craig

 

[HBarlow]

The owner's manual in your glove compartment is the best source of maintenance schedules and advice for long service life.

 

[rscurtis]

While the truck is new (and clean), pull the wheels and finish painting the front and rear axle assemblies with Rustoleum or a similar paint. It looks nice and will make future repairs that much easier.

 

[crispyboy]

While the truck is still clean underneath I would consider undercoating it. Here in KY there are many trucks with frames that flake with rust or pockets up underneath that hold mud and moisture.
Maybe some mud flaps to protect the rocker panels from rock chips etc.....

The other possibility would be the extra factory filtration setup to help protect the injection system from water/dirt.

 

[crispyboy]

While the truck is still clean underneath I would consider undercoating it. Here in KY there are many trucks with frames that flake with rust or pockets up underneath that hold mud and moisture.

Maybe some mud flaps to protect the rocker panels from rock chips etc.....



The other possibility would be the extra factory filtration setup to help protect the injection system from water/dirt.

 

[Cummins12V98]

Keep up the maintenance, use proper fluids and filters and enjoy the ride!

There is nothing to grease.

FYI my 2011 4X4 does not even have a grease fitting on the U joint at the transfer case! It does have the sticker under the hood. Confirmed by Chrysler Mechanic and Stan Gozzi at May Madness a few days ago.

 

[crispyboy]

Keep up the maintenance, use proper fluids and filters and enjoy the ride!

There is nothing to grease.

FYI my 2011 4X4 does not even have a grease fitting on the U joint at the transfer case! It does have the sticker under the hood. Confirmed by Chrysler Mechanic and Stan Gozzi at May Madness a few days ago.

Are you sure? The grease fitting on my 09 is extremely tough to find but it is there!

 

[firefighter_2000]

I've read through the owners manual. What I'm looking for is stuff, you won't find in there. Like, should I be using a lubricity additive in my fuel now to keep my injectors in good shape. The mega actually has two filters. One is next to the fuel tank under the bed and is a spin on style filter, and the other is the regular cartridge type on the block.
Thanks
Craig

 

[Cummins12V98]

Are you sure? The grease fitting on my 09 is extremely tough to find but it is there!

Stan was shocked, He is the head West Coast warranty rep. He is very knowledgable. He even grabbed a flashlight and the mechanic slowly turned the driveshaft. The Mechanic said he has seen many 11 and newer with the sticker but no grease hole!

 

[HBarlow]

I've read through the owners manual. What I'm looking for is stuff, you won't find in there. Like, should I be using a lubricity additive in my fuel now to keep my injectors in good shape. The mega actually has two filters. One is next to the fuel tank under the bed and is a spin on style filter, and the other is the regular cartridge type on the block.
Thanks
Craig

The owner's manual addresses that issue very clearly also.

 

[RonD]

Like H. B. said it's all in the book, the old books were less that half as thick as the new ones are, if one just follows what is in there your truck will last a long time, DIY engineering isn't necessary on these complex new machines, keep your fluids changed, and all the filters and just drive and enjoy

 

[S.Morris]

See you are from Arizona(?) so probably a non issue, but if it were mine I would pull the front unit bearings and neversieze them so they will come out when the time comes.

 

[Wygate]

While the truck is still clean underneath I would consider undercoating it. Here in KY there are many trucks with frames that flake with rust or pockets up underneath that hold mud and moisture.

Maybe some mud flaps to protect the rocker panels from rock chips etc.....



The other possibility would be the extra factory filtration setup to help protect the injection system from water/dirt.

Second this one

Soon as I get my rigs home I go after the w/ some sand paper and Durabak bed liner to all the door jam's,

rockers, under body where road grime usually hits.

Very hard to start sanding a house payment but an hour or so of crying I get up the stones

This product goes on easy ( driveway friendly) and works great 4th truck I have done myself.