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In an almost bizarre report, Chrysler filed a recall notice with the NHTSA which noted that an estimated 1% of Ram diesels in model years 2010 and 2011 could have a power steering cap which fails to relieve pressure properly. The result can be brake lights that are slow to go out, which could increase [...]
Allpar was recently told that the five-liter V8 Cummins diesel engine is currently being made. It is a quiet, high-rpm engine, redlining at over 5,000 rpm, and appears to be no noisier than a typical gasoline engine. Yet, it should achieve gas mileage “in the mid-20s” in half-ton trucks. The initial rollout will be for [...]
More details have come to light since Fargo pointed us to the Dodge Ram 1500 diesel and hybrid systems on Dodge’s web site. The Ram 1500 currently sells with either a 545RFE five-speed automatic (standard on V8s) or the four-speed automatic (standard on V6). Gas mileage with the V6 is rated at 14/20 on both [...]
Buyers who have been waiting for a Ram with a Cummins diesel V8 or a hybrid-electric powertrain may be in luck, if new entries in dealers’ Star systems are accurate. The 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 in both regular and quad cab is showing up with a 5.0 liter V8 diesel engine, most likely the one [...]