I hit the 200k Milestone with my 2014 RAM 3500 Tradesman Crew Cab 4x4 and AS69RC

[Wayne M.]

Thanks for the update.

 

[TCDiesel]

The Bridgestones are doing great. When I rolled in from yet another haul on Friday, it was time for another oil change, fuel filters, and tire rotation. I got home around 8:15 pm and at least knocked out the oil change (nothing like pulling the oil drain plug after the engine has been going for about 8 hours) :-laf This morning....I'll knock out the fuel filters and tire rotation. Upon checking my records, it looks the RD500 HD's have 43,561 miles on'em. Extremely pleased with them.......

C'mon you haven't installed Fumoto Valve?
Everything that I have that Fumoto Makes a valve for form Lawn mowers to Shop Air compressors.
I know of Owners with 2013s 6.7 with 400k Miles on Factory Emissions just the fuel stuff being freshen up and some Water pumps belts minor stuff, Proper maintenance and habits and I'm sure some will break 500k miles. I've had owners call Me at 80-100K miles wanting to delete BC of emission failures (Understandable But We don't do them ), Driving habits have a big part in longevity.

 

[gsbrockman]

C'mon you haven't installed Fumoto Valve?
Everything that I have that Fumoto Makes a valve for form Lawn mowers to Shop Air compressors.
I know of Owners with 2013s 6.7 with 400k Miles on Factory Emissions just the fuel stuff being freshen up and some Water pumps belts minor stuff, Proper maintenance and habits and I'm sure some will break 500k miles. I've had owners call Me at 80-100K miles wanting to delete BC of emission failures (Understandable But We don't do them ), Driving habits have a big part in longevity.

Don't have a Facebook account....and I don't have a Fumoto. I guess I'm still a caveman :-laf
On a sidenote....my Murray Temperature Control CP6222 water pump has about 156k miles on it. It has performed great.....especially compared to my OEM that failed at 94k miles. In addition, I did get 229k miles out of the OEM serpentine belt. Probably could have went longer based on the small amount of cracking, but I opted to replace it. MOPAR was my belt of choice. Next round of maintenance will include AS69RC sump filter and another cooling system drain & fill.

 

[TCDiesel]

Just would like to see Ya Not get burned, and the factory plug a gushers and 1 mistake oils all over the place.

 

[jhenderson]

Greg, I just did my second transmission service and for the first time I got the mil. Just like you it slammed forward and reverse. It actually put the truck into limp mode with only 4th gear and reverse available. I couldn't even manually select 1st or 2nd. I shut the truck off and restarted and the limp mode disappeared and several start cycles later the mil shut off. Do you know what code the transmission throws after a filter change? I'm going to check for a stored code with my buddy's snap on Solus when I get a chance but I'm curious as to which code and why.

 

[gsbrockman]

Greg, I just did my second transmission service and for the first time I got the mil. Just like you it slammed forward and reverse. It actually put the truck into limp mode with only 4th gear and reverse available. I couldn't even manually select 1st or 2nd. I shut the truck off and restarted and the limp mode disappeared and several start cycles later the mil shut off. Do you know what code the transmission throws after a filter change? I'm going to check for a stored code with my buddy's snap on Solus when I get a chance but I'm curious as to which code and why.

I received P0868---Transmission Fluid Pressure Low. If you recall the contour of the transmission pan (deeper towards the front---shallower towards the rear....for what I assume is to accommodate the sump filter) I can only surmise that the extra quart or so of transmission fluid that's left in the pan during a typical drain & fill keeps the transmission "primed". Dropping the pan and subsequently removing the sump filter will therefore allow the transmission to lose prime, then throw the P0868. I can't verify this to be true, but knowing what my code was, along with a hunch, it's the best answer I can give ya!!!
During other sump filter replacements, I've also tried to re-fill with only three or four quarts, then restarting. Still get the P0868. Re-fill with 6 quarts.....still get the P0868. I've not found any correct way to re-fill after a sump filter replacement and NOT get the P0868.
At one time.....I think TC Diesel had a trick to re-fill without getting a P0868. I tried searching for it, but was unable to find it.

 

[jhenderson]

Thanks for the info.

 

[NIsaacs]

The Bridgestones are doing great. Upon checking my records, it looks the RD500 HD's have 43,561 miles on'em. Extremely pleased with them.......

That's great, you will probably double that. I think where you haul plays a big part in tire wear. If I get 50k I feel good and my son's dually is good at 40k. Every where we go is uphill and we are usually towing at least an empty trailer. When we look at the black pavement on the hills, we know where our tires are :-laf

Nick

 

[Cummins12V98]

My Son did the filter change at 30K and did not have any issues at all.

 

[Newsa]

C'mon you haven't installed Fumoto Valve?

Been reading this thread. The oil pan on these trucks seems to be made of very cheap material. I see the oil pan flex slightly when i remove/install the drain plug. I don't think i want anything sticking down off of my oil pan to catch debris on the road. The oil pans on these trucks are thinner than any I have seen on any other vehicles including the cheap economy cars.

Considered adding skid plates, but don't know how much mounting hardware I should plan on getting. And not sure if the frame us actually set up for it.

Any advice on factory or 3rd party skid plates?

 

[TCDiesel]

In 23 years of usage Never had 1 fail, would think if something that destructive hit your Oil pan theirs going to be more carnage than the valve, in reality if something hit the valve it would bend the pan 1st. ripping it off would mean other carnage making the vehicle in-operable.

 

[Cummins12V98]

I personally don't trust people so I won't use the Fumoto. I have zero issues with splashing using my trusty Milk Pail.

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[Newsa]

I personally don't trust people so I won't use the Fumoto. I have zero issues with splashing using my trusty Milk Pail.

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The fumoto valve site talks about all the trust they have inspired in their 10 million customers.:-laf

 

[Cummins12V98]

I like things that work and make my life easier but this is not one of them. Notice I do "TRUST" my milk pail!

 

[Newsa]

I don't really doubt that the valve works. And depending on your tools, it might make oil changes and oil sampling easier/quicker/cleaner.

But even the Fumoto website warns that it can get caught on things that pass under the vehicle. They say it is not best for low clearance vehicles and for off roading.

If it were to catch a large piece of semi trailer tire (or other road debris) that might be the end of your (cheap metal) OEM oil pan.

I think the engineers put a flat oil drain plug on it for a reason.

 

[jhenderson]

Your front axle is several inches lower than the valve.

 

[GrantP]

Your front axle is several inches lower than the valve.

No argument there, but as much time that I spend off road and stuff I've both seen and done I wouldn't use one either. It probably would never get damaged but not having one means I don't have to worry about it either. It all depends on the truck usage and your own level of paranoia. :-laf

 

[gsbrockman]

I personally don't trust people so I won't use the Fumoto. I have zero issues with splashing using my trusty Milk Pail.

I use a smaller plastic pail that 3" diameter chlorine tablets are shipped in. :-laf It holds all the oil, and, like your milk pail, does not splash when I pull the plug....even after about 8 hours of engine run time.

I also use a magnet attached to a coat hanger :-laf for retrieval of my OEM drain plug.

 

[jhenderson]

No argument there, but as much time that I spend off road and stuff I've both seen and done I wouldn't use one either. It probably would never get damaged but not having one means I don't have to worry about it either. It all depends on the truck usage and your own level of paranoia. :-laf

Everyone needs to be comfortable with their vehicle. Having said that,my truck is off road every day I go to work. It also plows snow all winter. That's 4 Cummins powered pickups sence 1993 totaling over 900,000 miles. Never a Fumoto failure.

 

[photowrite]

Love the mileage and maintenance updates