Opinion on heavy towing with brand new pickup

[Newsa]

You think you know more than the manufacturer? You must sence the diesel supplement references none of what you posted. If it was about AAM axles why didn't just quote the diesel supplements' direct instructions that there should be no heavy towing for 500 miles to allow for axle break in? Now the gas version lists the engine break in procedure you posted. Maybe it's the million miles of heavy towing experience with Ram /Cummins you have under your belt that you're referencing?

i did not post the break in procedure because i referenced the break in procedure that snoking copied and pasted from the diesel supplement.

 

[jhenderson]

Your post # 13 specifically stated " the above procedure " That procedure is not in the diesel supplement. Guess you need a better mentor.

 

[gsbrockman]

Just need a Coke.....

 

[jhenderson]

Make that a Coke and a smile!

 

[SnoKing]

Your post # 13 specifically stated " the above procedure " That procedure is not in the diesel supplement. Guess you need a better mentor.

Both the owners manual and the diesel supplement apply to our trucks. Some seem to thing diesels do not have "axle or other parts"!


This is in the owners manual:

Towing Requirements
To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drivetrain
components the following guidelines are recommended:
CAUTION!
• Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles
(805 km) the new vehicle is driven. The engine, axle
or other parts could be damaged.
• Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a
trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h)
and do not make starts at full throttle. This helps
the engine and other parts of the vehicle wear in at
the heavier loads.


This is in the diesel supplement.

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
The diesel engine does not require a break-in period due
to its construction. Normal operation is allowed, providing
the following recommendations are followed:
• Warm up the engine before placing it under load.
• Do not operate the engine at idle for prolonged
periods.
• Use the appropriate transmission gear to prevent
engine lugging.
• Observe vehicle oil pressure and temperature indicators.
• Check the coolant and oil levels frequently.
• Vary throttle position at highway speeds when carrying
or towing significant weight.

 

[jhenderson]

I stand by my statement. Gas info only muddies the water. The diesel supplement clearly states all you need to know about towing, including not towing for the first 500 miles, and why. More info isn't always correct info, as you have proven so many times before.

 

[SnoKing]

I stand by my statement. Gas info only muddies the water. The diesel supplement clearly states all you need to know about towing, including not towing for the first 500 miles, and why. More info isn't always correct info, as you have proven so many times before.

Please tell me what page of the diesel supplement I will find "first 500 miles".

 

[SnoKing]

I stand by my statement. Gas info only muddies the water. The diesel supplement clearly states all you need to know about towing, including not towing for the first 500 miles, and why. More info isn't always correct info, as you have proven so many times before.

I am still waiting for a page number!

 

[jhenderson]

You don't mind if earn my living before answering a question you could have found the answer for yourself, do you? Somebody's got to pay for your sloth. Page 651 of the 2015 owners manual. Then extrapolate the diesel supplements admonishion that light duty will extend final break in and you have all you need to know. Now to put you back on the ignor list

 

[gsbrockman]

What about miles? Mine started binding with 20k. Dumped my AMZ/OIL at 20k and no binding and it looked good.

We cannot be concerned about miles...... :-laf A quick look at some of my maintenance indicates I have put on 116,058 miles in the last year.

 

[SnoKing]

You don't mind if earn my living before answering a question you could found tHe answer for yourself, do you? Page 651 of the 2015 owners manual. Then extrapolate the diesel supplements admonishion that light duty will extend final break in and you have all you need to know. Now to put you back on the ignor list

" The diesel supplement clearly states all you need to know about towing, including not towing for the first 500 miles"

Simple fact is the the supplement does not state 500 miles. You could be man enough to omit you made a mistake, not! You were beating on Newsa about and you were wrong!

 

[jhenderson]

Trying to obfuscate your faulty advice by pointing out I used the wrong reference section won't do you any good. The info is what it is. Page 192 of the diesel supplement tells you everything you need to know about towing with a new truck. Why would you post the recommendations for a gas motor? Especially when they contradict the proper procedure for a diesel. The ONLY relevant entry in your post was about rear axle break in. Sence the rear is the same as a gas truck you can assume it's relevant, although Ram doesn't seem concerned. Anybody with a mechanical background will agree a few hundred miles to set the wear pattern on the differential is good practice. Ask anyone who rebuilds them for a living.

 

[SnoKing]

Trying to obfuscate your faulty advice by pointing out I used the wrong reference section won't do you any good. The info is what it is. Page 192 of the diesel supplement tells you everything you need to know about towing with a new truck. Why would you post the recommendations for a gas motor? Especially when they contradict the proper procedure for a diesel. The ONLY relevant entry in your post was about rear axle break in. Sence the rear is the same as a gas truck you can assume it's relevant, although Ram doesn't seem concerned. Anybody with a mechanical background will agree a few hundred miles to set the wear pattern on the differential is good practice. Ask anyone who rebuilds them for a living.

"Sence the rear is the same as a gas truck you can assume it's relevant"

Wow an awakening! That is the point was being made all along. Glad you finally got on board! I think you need to go back and re-read the whole thread.

 

[jhenderson]

I've read it all. You posted the entire litany from the gas pages rather than what was relevant. That included tips on motor break in which has zero to do with the 6.7, which you would know if you read your diesel supplement. It was particularly harmful to. The OP sence he specifically asked about towing being hard on a new engine. Your post gave bad info, which the rest of us here are used to from you. However the OP
seemed to be new here so I did what I could to stop not only you, but another from quoting your misinformation. I'm hoping Newsa has learned to take what you offer for what most of us know it's worth rather than at face value.

Back to the ignor button.

 

[SnoKing]

I've read it all. You posted the entire litany from the gas pages rather than what was relevant. That included tips on motor break in which has zero to do with the 6.7, which you would know if you read your diesel supplement. It was particularly harmful to. The OP sence he specifically asked about towing being hard on a new engine. Your post gave bad info, which the rest of us here are used to from you. However the OP
seemed to be new here so I did what I could to stop not only you, but another from quoting your misinformation. I'm hoping Newsa has learned to take what you offer for what most of us know it's worth rather than at face value.

Back to the ignor button.

Why can't you keep your hatred on the political forum? Must be tuff living with so much hatred on a daily basis.

The owner's manual applies to all vehicles noted on it's cover. Additionally there is a supplement that exist for diesel trucks, however it was not included with OEM papers.

 

[jhenderson]

Funny, my 15 came with the warranty manual and a general info CD. I had to order the printed owners manual which came with the diesel supplement and audio booklet.
By the way, I hate no one here. However, I do make it a point not to forget who I'm dealing with and their dubious relationship(s) with the truth.

 

[RVTRKN]

My 2018 3500 srw aisin just arrived. I have cattle to haul and was wondering if there is any concern on working the new motor hard right away or should I put some miles on it first?

As you can see there are lots of opinions with breaking in a new RAM CTD. Most of the processes you’ve read about will work. This is how I break in any vehicle to include boats. Never drone below 500 miles, meaning setting your cruise control at 70 MPH for 500 miles. I always step the speeds up and down when cruising. I won’t tow for 500 miles due to the rear differential, especially with a 3:42 diff. In a boat I step up and down the RPM’s due to the gear box (outdrive) for the first 20 hours. The first oil change in half the recommended interval, for all vehicles. But with a Harley it’s 1000 mile’s for the first service changing oil for all three components recommended by Harley, instead of every 5000 miles. I was once told to break them in as you would drive it, which I disagree with.

 

[Newsa]

I always step the speeds up and down when cruising. ........I won’t tow for 500 miles due to the rear differential, especially with a 3:42 diff......The first oil change in half the recommended interval. ......... I was once told to break them in as you would drive it, which I disagree with.

Excellent advice.

 

[dfb]

Just need a Coke.....

this guy looks like he's about to croak!

 

[dfb]

Factory fluid is good for one year max in my opinion if towing heavy.

who said? They still have to warranty it...