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03-02-2011, 04:56 AM
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Montana Master
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Dodge owners 1000000 club
I received a flier from Dodge and found it very interresting you might injoy it also. 
http://www.youtube.com/user/CumminsE.../0/Ro0Sy5ehXmg
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Pulling a 2004, 2980 RL an oldie but goodie.
Tow vehicle is a 2009 RED RAM 3500 DRW.
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03-02-2011, 05:27 AM
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Montana Master
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Good video, I wonder how many transmissions it went through in the 897,000 miles.
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03-02-2011, 06:14 AM
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No question about the quality of that engine. It would be interesting to hear how the Mercedes truck tranny is holding up in these trucks.
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03-02-2011, 11:24 AM
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Montana Master
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I agree, I was wondering the same thing on the trany also, nothing was mentioned about it. but the artical was realy about the Cummins engin and its life span, I also learned about my exhaust braks and how it works that was interresting, I also liked the new type water seperator/fuel filter and the ease of changing and refilling it.
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Pulling a 2004, 2980 RL an oldie but goodie.
Tow vehicle is a 2009 RED RAM 3500 DRW.
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03-03-2011, 04:02 AM
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We were at an RV dealership last fall when a commercial hauler delivered a unit right next to us. I couldn't help myself and struck up a conversation. He had 850,000 miles on his Cummins. I mentioned the transmission and he claimed the trannys last between 180-200,000 miles. He also said not put use a rebuilt tranny, but install another brand new tranny. He said the rebuilt's just don't hold up. I didn't question the cost of a new tranny versus a rebuilt.
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03-04-2011, 05:08 AM
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Montana Fan
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Location: Thorntown
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I need to get the 250,000 mile badge for my truck!
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03-04-2011, 05:15 AM
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Montana Master
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by mopar1
I need to get the 250,000 mile badge for my truck!
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I think that is a job that must be a "to do list" 
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04-23-2011, 12:59 PM
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Very interesting video. It didn't say whether it's automatic or standard. The newer automatic with the 6.7L so far have been bulletproof. At 78k mine has been fantastic. I doubt I'll ever live long enough to hit 897,000 miles but I sure wouldn't mind it lasting a long time yet!
I use the exhaust brake a lot. Always when towing and often when solo in mountains.
As for the fuel filter, the one they show that's so easy to change is a newer version of the 6.7L. Apparently they listened to the complaints and move it to be more accessible. On mine I have to take a few screws out and remove the inner wheel well, the plastic part, to get at the fuel filter. I like the new setup better.
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