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My trip to CO put just under 2k miles on the truck with around 1k pounds of cargo without a single problem. It's 740 miles each way running 80 m.p.h, mileage varied of course but never dropped below 24 m.p.g. I had no issues with mountain passes at all, I went over Raton, LaVeta and Slumgullion. I can say the engine did reach coolant temps as high as 225 climbing the passes but it quickly cooled off once I started down. Running down the highway the coolant stayed around 206. The air suspension really shines when the truck is loaded and provides a great ride better than I expected. I raised and lowered the truck two times a day to help in loading and unloading the atv for the first six days and it performed perfectly, the aero mode was allowed once up to speed unless I had it in tow/ haul mode. I currently have just under 12k miles on the truck and have yet to see a CEL or the message about the DPF being full and needing an active regeneration. I know several passive regens have occurred due to the additional heat and smell coming from the truck. I have seen the service electronic throttle message about three times but it goes away, my 2012 Cummins gave me that same message on occasion as well.

Before I left I had the oil changed by the dealer being they offered a freebie. I had to educate them on how much the engine required they only put 8 quarts in it and they did use Pennzoil Ultra Euro L 5w30. The service manager looked at the dipstick and did a little research and discovered they had the wrong information about the quantity so watch the dealer if you let them change the oil. Another thing I noticed is that the seal on the fuel door does not keep out dust. I have the green magnetized cap on my truck and after several days of driving dusty forest service roads the cap was covered in dust. Just an F.Y.I for those that don't have any cap or plug in place.
 
George,

Yes sir I did. I was able to find Wheeler Geological area near South Fork, rode the Batchelor Loop in Creede and found Animas Forks on the Alpine Loop near lake City. I think I put around 200 miles on the atv, I was up there for twelve days. I have a lot in town that I plan to build on within three years, I had planned it for next year but, my daughter needs help with school so the house is on hold.
 
Re: oil change in the first post by SHobbs:
Dealer was looking at the 3.0 engine specs for a Jeep, perhaps?
I think their capacity is 8 quarts.

A real honest mistake and one that all of us may want to "oversee" as we return to dealer for service.

RP
 
This is right from TechConnect. I believe Robert is correct, they looked up WK instead of DS truck. The first paste is for the truck, second for a Grand Cherokee. It also looks like the price of the oil came down substantially in the last month or so since I last looked. Retail is now $9.20 when net was higher than that last time I looked.

Engine Oil with Filter


Engine Oil (3.0L Diesel)

Use ACEA C3 5W-30 engine oil meeting Chrysler material standard MS-11106 or Pennzoil Ultra Euro L full synthetic 5W-30 motor oil



10.5 Quarts

10 Liters


Engine Oil with Filter


Engine Oil (3.0L Diesel Engine)

SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Low Ash Engine Oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS- 11106 and approved ACEA C3 such as MOPAR®, Pennzoil®, Shell Helix® or equivalent.

1 Quart - 68001334PB

8 Quarts

7.7 Liters
 
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Good for you Scott and best of luck with your building. I too have built a few houses.

Have you been up to Creede on the 4th of July for the minors competition event? Sure is a lot of fun.

george
 
This is right from TechConnect. I believe Robert is correct, they looked up WK instead of DS truck. The first paste is for the truck, second for a Grand Cherokee. It also looks like the price of the oil came down substantially in the last month or so since I last looked. Retail is now $9.20 when net was higher than that last time I looked.

Engine Oil with Filter


Engine Oil (3.0L Diesel)

Use ACEA C3 5W-30 engine oil meeting Chrysler material standard MS-11106 or Pennzoil Ultra Euro L full synthetic 5W-30 motor oil



10.5 Quarts

10 Liters


Engine Oil with Filter


Engine Oil (3.0L Diesel Engine)

SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Low Ash Engine Oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS- 11106 and approved ACEA C3 such as MOPAR®, Pennzoil®, Shell Helix® or equivalent.

1 Quart - 68001334PB

8 Quarts

7.7 Liters












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As Sag2 noted the oil price is $9.20 and that was the number quoted here in Atlanta, too
$9.20x11 quarts plus the filter at $45...we're at $150 for a DIY oil change.
We'll investigate this special euro-spec in your November issue of the TDR.

RP
 
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