New Dodge 2017 3500 BigHorn Opinion?

[jackelope]

2016 Colorado duramax diesel at 6,500 miles.   It will plug up. 

That can’t possibly be normal. There’s got to be more to the story.

[jackelope]

If you don’t “need” a diesel I don’t see the point in buying one. It seems there’s a crap ton of people who don’t actually need a diesel yet own one anyway. They’re ridiculously expensive to buy and they require maintenance, more expensive oil changes, etc.  They’re all hard on front ends too.  I think a lot of people just buy them so they can have a cool guy diesel truck. Don’t think they understand what they’re getting into.

[KFhunter]

If you don’t “need” a diesel I don’t see the point in buying one. It seems there’s a crap ton of people who don’t actually need a diesel yet own one anyway. They’re ridiculously expensive to buy and they require maintenance, more expensive oil changes, etc.  They’re all hard on front ends too.  I think a lot of people just buy them so they can have a cool guy diesel truck. Don’t think they understand what they’re getting into.

 


dealer tried to sell me a diesel colorado, nope.   I already have a cummins at home for any work I got to do, I want a quiet, clean, lightweight, quick to blow warm air gasser

[Tjkride]

If I didnt haul my live stock and round bales so often I would never have a diesel again. Ive yet to own one that was as cheap and easy to keep properly maintained and runnind properly as a good gas job.

[Boss .300 winmag]

Solutions to clean them out 


http://www.trucktrend.com/how-to/parts-accessories/1606-we-bench-test-diesel-egr-cooler-cleaning-solutions/

Be careful with Power Purple it likes to eat paint, don’t ask me how I know. 

But it’s a great degreaser. 

[follow maggie]

If you don’t “need” a diesel I don’t see the point in buying one. It seems there’s a crap ton of people who don’t actually need a diesel yet own one anyway. They’re ridiculously expensive to buy and they require maintenance, more expensive oil changes, etc.  They’re all hard on front ends too.  I think a lot of people just buy them so they can have a cool guy diesel truck. Don’t think they understand what they’re getting into.

Status symbol. People here love to look tough & rugged. Most of the diesel owners I know have never towed anything in their lives, but they move from one diesel rig to the next as soon as they start having troubles from the egr. I for one love my 8.1L big block. To quiet, reliable, pulls anything I want and no egr to mess with.

[Boss .300 winmag]

If you don’t “need” a diesel I don’t see the point in buying one. It seems there’s a crap ton of people who don’t actually need a diesel yet own one anyway. They’re ridiculously expensive to buy and they require maintenance, more expensive oil changes, etc.  They’re all hard on front ends too.  I think a lot of people just buy them so they can have a cool guy diesel truck. Don’t think they understand what they’re getting into.

Status symbol. People here love to look tough & rugged. Most of the diesel owners I know have never towed anything in their lives, but they move from one diesel rig to the next as soon as they start having troubles from the egr. I for one love my 8.1L big block. To quiet, reliable, pulls anything I want and no egr to mess with.

I agree with the status symbol theory.

I bought my new in 2004 knowing I was going to need it in the future, thought it was going to be a large toy hauler, bought our place with acreage later, then later bought our tractor of 8000+ lbs, it could be towed with a 1 ton gasser but not as fun. 

[Miles]

Pulling the 15,000lb 5’er with a diesel is enjoyable.  The thing rolls over hills with low rpm’s and isn’t screaming like a gas rig.  Going down the hill, just hit the exhaust brake and enjoy the view.
   However, like Jackelope said, you better be ready for an increase in maintenance costs.  I do mine all in house and it’s still more than owning a gas rig.   The wife has said several times “that truck always needs something done to it”. 

[White Pass Outfitters]

Well Ive got a 08 Dodge 2500 that the the BS stuff is pulled off.
its a 4 door with aftermarket Bumper, air bags, super duty hitch, B&W drop down hitch, Sprayed in Bed liner, Tires and rims, 14" dvd player, up graded stereo, Bull Dog tuner, No bs electronics, roll up windows and manual door locks. Truck flat out walks away from the new ones.. 121000 miles and now my wife wants sell it.
Its in mint condition: $21,500.00 All Im saying I think the older ones are more dependable than the new ones... All WPO stuff is off now.

[Tjkride]

The main reason I went new is because of the seats. After getting blown up, if the seat isnt perfect, after 30 minutes or so I cant walk after being in a vehicle. My powerstrokes were plane jane everything with bench seats and I loved them, but now I cant ride in them with out falling out of them later. Im 25 and feel like a broken chevy. (I hate duramax) but I keep working for myself and just have to spend more money for creature comforts I used to hate and think were foolish. If I didnt need a diesel I would have one, the status symbol is too true.  I also went new because kids get a diesel with mommy and daddy's money, mod it out, beat the hell out of it and then sell it when problems appear. I dont want any of that.

[dyhardhuntr]

New diesels now a days are more intense today than they ever have been. Technology and EPA regs have ruined them. That said just drive that truck. Don’t idle for long periods. That’s how you plug egr coolers and have regen issues. I would be surprised if you went they def in an oil change interval. You will see more def usage when you tow though so just be mindful and don’t let it get too low. There is a cleaner out that has been used effectively to clean egr coolers. You put a bottle in the fuel tank and then fill the fuel filter with the other part of the cleaner and run the crap out of it. I wouldn’t believe it if I hadn’t seen it work. I’ve changed egr coolers on just about every newer diesel out there except the Cummins. Enjoy your new truck man!


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[Tjkride]

Thank you all. I'll just work the fire out of her and see how it goes.

[fish vacuum]

If you don’t “need” a diesel I don’t see the point in buying one. It seems there’s a crap ton of people who don’t actually need a diesel yet own one anyway. They’re ridiculously expensive to buy and they require maintenance, more expensive oil changes, etc.  They’re all hard on front ends too.  I think a lot of people just buy them so they can have a cool guy diesel truck. Don’t think they understand what they’re getting into.

Ding ding ding!

[KFhunter]

The main reason I went new is because of the seats. After getting blown up, if the seat isnt perfect, after 30 minutes or so I cant walk after being in a vehicle. My powerstrokes were plane jane everything with bench seats and I loved them, but now I cant ride in them with out falling out of them later. Im 25 and feel like a broken chevy. (I hate duramax) but I keep working for myself and just have to spend more money for creature comforts I used to hate and think were foolish. If I didnt need a diesel I would have one, the status symbol is too true.  I also went new because kids get a diesel with mommy and daddy's money, mod it out, beat the hell out of it and then sell it when problems appear. I dont want any of that.

You don't need to justify to anyone on this forum your purchasing a diesel, and no one is specifically addressing you or saying that you didn't need a diesel, just pointing out that a lot of folks buy them and don't work them properly.   I hope you find comfort in your new truck.  I just wanted you to know about the smog crap on your truck so you can modify your driving habits to limit the impact from the EGR.  Idling, city driving, short drives..but if you're hauling livestock and hay it'll clean out good 

[Tjkride]

I appreciate it KF. When my wife drives it, it will surely see its top speed everytime. I love the woman but her driving requires a blindfold and a cigarette. 8 years of marriage and its hasnt gotten better.