Owned my first Cummins for 22 hours and my first post.

[Wayne M.]

Wow. You really scored! That’s a real unique opportunity.

 

[RVTRKN]

Not as fancy as the new trucks, but I believe it will serve me well and will meet or exceed my needs.

You be surprized to know, it's worth more than you think, you can sell that for close to the MSRP, even with 50K miles. I just traded a 2007 C&C 6.7 SLT with 70K miles, and got robbed, but with a two vehicle trade for my 2019, it made since with tax implications and speed of the deal. It's not that I paid retail either, for the 07 or the 19, so with the discount and tax breaks I'm happy. So I have some questions on the radio, is it the REC radio with NAV SAT and Uconnect? There are adaptors to install a double DIN radio even though it doesn't look that way, if equiped with the OEM radio without NAV. Picture below is the REC radio that is OEM, never mind the gauges in the screen, that was a special PLX with modules displaying in the screen. My 07 had the REC radio and I upgraded it to much better unit, when it started to have the usual issues.

 

[AH64ID]

Still slightly in the green, if I’m reading it right, but plan on replacing that along with the fluids.

It does depend on what filter is in there. With the OE 4” pleat and 150+ more rwhp I never saw mine even move. So if it’s the stock filter she’s due.

 

[Zoomschwortz]

You be surprized to know, it's worth more than you think, you can sell that for close to the MSRP, even with 50K miles. I just traded a 2007 C&C 6.7 SLT with 70K miles, and got robbed, but with a two vehicle trade for my 2019, it made since with tax implications and speed of the deal. It's not that I paid retail either, for the 07 or the 19, so with the discount and tax breaks I'm happy. So I have some questions on the radio, is it the REC radio with NAV SAT and Uconnect? There are adaptors to install a double DIN radio even though it doesn't look that way, if equiped with the OEM radio without NAV. Picture below is the REC radio that is OEM, never mind the gauges in the screen, that was a special PLX with modules displaying in the screen. My 07 had the REC radio and I upgraded it to much better unit, when it started to have the usual issues. View attachment 117867

My radio is nothing like what you have pictured.

I have an AM/FM with cd, but I would love to have something with Bluetooth for the phone and the ability to use my Apple IPod for my music and if it had Nav and backup camera, that would be all the more better.

The truck is an SLT with a Bighorn package, but, other than the imitation wood in a few places, I’m not sure what the Bighorn package added.

 

[Zoomschwortz]

It does depend on what filter is in there. With the OE 4” pleat and 150+ more rwhp I never saw mine even move. So if it’s the stock filter she’s due.

I will be ordering a case of oil filters and some air filters as well.

Is the 4” Mopar filter the same thing as the OE 4” pleat you mentioned?

thanks

 

[AH64ID]

I will be ordering a case of oil filters and some air filters as well.

Is the 4” Mopar filter the same thing as the OE 4” pleat you mentioned?

thanks

Yes they are the same.

 

[RVTRKN]

My radio is nothing like what you have pictured.

I have an AM/FM with cd, but I would love to have something with Bluetooth for the phone and the ability to use my Apple IPod for my music and if it had Nav and backup camera, that would be all the more better.

The truck is an SLT with a Bighorn package, but, other than the imitation wood in a few places, I’m not sure what the Bighorn package added.

Unfortunatly to have the NAV and SAT capability without any modifacations to the cab, inside or out, if it wasn't OEM is a little more difficult, however you can still install a double DIN radio and not use the NAV or satilite. Here are some links to what would work.
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_120956528B/Metra-95-6528B-Dash-Kit-Matte-Black.html
https://www.crutchfield.com/g_473950/Digital-Multimedia-Video-Receivers.html?&pg=2

I was real upset that the high end REC radio I ordered with my SLT, did not have an aux jack. But your radio bezel will come out and the double DIN bezel will fit. Crutchfield is an excellent source for DIY'ers and all the parts needed to convert it and support it, as well as the large inventory and prices to chose from.

 

[Zoomschwortz]

Yes they are the same.

Just ordered 6 fuel, 6 oil, 4 air filters and a grill mount for block heater..

should keep me going for a few years

So, what are your feelings on Delo 15-40?

Thanks
Ken

 

[Zoomschwortz]

Unfortunatly to have the NAV and SAT capability without any modifacations to the cab, inside or out, if it wasn't OEM is a little more difficult, however you can still install a double DIN radio and not use the NAV or satilite. Here are some links to what would work.
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_120956528B/Metra-95-6528B-Dash-Kit-Matte-Black.html
https://www.crutchfield.com/g_473950/Digital-Multimedia-Video-Receivers.html?&pg=2

I was real upset that the high end REC radio I ordered with my SLT, did not have an aux jack. But your radio bezel will come out and the double DIN bezel will fit. Crutchfield is an excellent source for DIY'ers and all the parts needed to convert it and support it, as well as the large inventory and prices to chose from.

Satellite and Nav are not real important to me.

I am not sure what double din is, so I’ll need to check out the Net.

Thank you for your help.
Ken

 

[Wayne M.]

Ken, I buy conventional 15/40 and name brand like Delo or Rotella or Valvoline. What ever is on sale at Walmart.
If you can, find out what has been going in- synthetic or conventional and I’d begin there.

 

[Wayne M.]

Ken, you should have a speaker in each door, how many in the dash?
A double din radio is a large rectangular one. The trick with these trucks is to get an aftermarket radio to work with the steering wheel buttons and amp if you have one.

 

[Zoomschwortz]

Ken, I buy conventional 15/40 and name brand like Delo or Rotella or Valvoline. What ever is on sale at Walmart.
If you can, find out what has been going in- synthetic or conventional and I’d begin there.

Standard brand 15-40.
Sounds like Father and Sons all used this.

Guessing that Standard is conventional.

 

[Zoomschwortz]

Ken, you should have a speaker in each door, how many in the dash?
A double din radio is a large rectangular one. The trick with these trucks is to get an aftermarket radio to work with the steering wheel buttons and amp if you have one.

3 on the dash 1 in each door for a total of 7 speakers.

Only thing on the wheel is cruise control and the horn and I would be surprised if there is an amp, but there could be.

 

[AH64ID]

Just ordered 6 fuel, 6 oil, 4 air filters and a grill mount for block heater..

should keep me going for a few years

So, what are your feelings on Delo 15-40?

Thanks
Ken

If you’re not want to run synthetic then Delo is as good as anything. It’s what I’ve used when I’ve been breaking things in before switching to synthetic.

 

[Ozymandias]

You know that Chrysler has the Radio Buttons on the REAR of the Steering Wheel.

And if you find an INFINITY Badge on the Door Panel then you have the Amp too.

 

[RVTRKN]

You have the single DIN radio, the double DIN is what Wayne described. Becuase the assembly process requires many different radio options, the dash can be adapted easy for the double DIN. You need to look at all the options on Crutchfields, that work for your truck (using the filters) They have just the "Bluetooth, CD and AM/FM with auxiliary and even Apple Play, with a double DIN. When you pick your radio, then you'll see the options for dash adaptors and steering controls, if your has it or OEM amp is optioned. The website is almost foolproof, and if that don't work they have excellent tech support that will explain, advise and trouble shooting. I had issues with all the options the REC came with, so I called several times without getting attitude, when installing my radio.

 

[Ozymandias]

OEM is 1.5 DIN, a weird size.

 

[Zoomschwortz]

You know that Chrysler has the Radio Buttons on the REAR of the Steering Wheel.

And if you find an INFINITY Badge on the Door Panel then you have the Amp too.
View attachment 117869

I just went out and checked behind the wheel and I don’t see any buttons and unfortunately no Infinity badge.

Thanks

 

[Zoomschwortz]

You have the single DIN radio, the double DIN is what Wayne described. Becuase the assembly process requires many different radio options, the dash can be adapted easy for the double DIN. You need to look at all the options on Crutchfields, that work for your truck (using the filters) They have just the "Bluetooth, CD and AM/FM with auxiliary and even Apple Play, with a double DIN. When you pick your radio, then you'll see the options for dash adaptors and steering controls, if your has it or OEM amp is optioned. The website is almost foolproof, and if that don't work they have excellent tech support that will explain, advise and trouble shooting. I had issues with all the options the REC came with, so I called several times without getting attitude, when installing my radio.

Hands free iPhone would sure be nice and the ability to plug in the Apple iPod and it’s 40 some days of music would be great too.

 

[Wayne M.]

7 speakers? Then you should have the RAZ code which is AM FM CD cassette and maybe the infinity tags on the doors (not sure about 06) you’ll need adapters to keep the steering wheel buttons and amp. Ozy has been bold and successful in putting a new head unit in.