Post by: BAR C3 on August 13, 2015, 09:09:12 PM
I've owned Diesels for 20 years and just learned my truck 2009 Dodge 3500 EGR needs maintenance. Had truck serviced before going camping for a week. No issues mentioned. Fueled up in Montana and "check engine" light came on. Called Dodge and they said most diesels have this maintenance hit about 65,000 miles. Told me it will cost $600. :mgun:
So after doing some research, I see its another one of these damn emission standard gatchets that will cause you to loose power, fail emissions and etc..
Similar to the sensors I remember replacing in Toyota's that a Mechanic can replace. What a butch of BS! I watched a video online where a guy changed it in 12 minutes, minus the soak time. So what the hell is the $600 going for?
If anyone near Spokane has dealt with this or dealt with Davis Diesel, let me know. They aren't giving me the $600 quote. That would be Dodge. I read a couple bad reviews on Davis today and I'm now skeptical.
Post by: coachcw on August 13, 2015, 09:11:12 PM
Post by: Wolfdog2314 on August 13, 2015, 09:19:36 PM
Good luck.
Post by: Romulus1297 on August 13, 2015, 09:22:15 PM
Post by: coachcw on August 13, 2015, 09:24:22 PM
Post by: jackelope on August 13, 2015, 09:34:49 PM
P.S. No way should any dealer be telling you over the phone that's why your check eng light is on. Too many possibilities
Post by: baker5150 on August 13, 2015, 09:36:22 PM
Post by: jackelope on August 13, 2015, 09:37:36 PM
I got lucky on my 2012 f350. 1,000 miles before warrenty was up had the check engine light come on for the EGR. Got it replaced free.
Good luck.
99% guarantee your light came on for EGR cooler issue and not an EGR maintenance thing. Ford has no EGR maintenance interval.
Post by: Wolfdog2314 on August 13, 2015, 09:56:18 PM
I got lucky on my 2012 f350. 1,000 miles before warrenty was up had the check engine light come on for the EGR. Got it replaced free.
Good luck.
99% guarantee your light came on for EGR cooler issue and not an EGR maintenance thing. Ford has no EGR maintenance interval.
Ur prob right. It had something to do with it leaking fluid. I don't know much about the stuff other than it's a PITA.
Post by: coachcw on August 13, 2015, 10:14:31 PM
Post by: Romulus1297 on August 13, 2015, 10:34:57 PM
Post by: BAR C3 on August 14, 2015, 06:38:19 AM
Post by: hunt3636223 on August 14, 2015, 07:13:35 AM
Post by: baker5150 on August 14, 2015, 07:16:40 AM
Should a simple delete cost $6500 :dunno:
Depends on the truck.
Post by: b23 on August 14, 2015, 07:49:37 AM
Also, they told me excessive idling was a killer for the EGR cooler. Told me idling cakes up the passages of the EGR cooler then they overheat and crack, causing coolant to leak into the exhaust. On my Ford the replacement parts from BulletProof weren't that bad, it was the labor that sucked.
Post by: hunt3636223 on August 14, 2015, 09:47:45 AM
Can you legally delete the EGR and have it still be on road legal? I'd check into that before I did it. I had to replace EGR cooler on my Ford Diesel and the EGR cooler delete was a no bueno and I could cause myself big problems when I was ready to sell.
Also, they told me excessive idling was a killer for the EGR cooler. Told me idling cakes up the passages of the EGR cooler then they overheat and crack, causing coolant to leak into the exhaust. On my Ford the replacement parts from BulletProof weren't that bad, it was the labor that sucked.
Depends what county you live in and if they emissions test. Eastside should not be a problem (maybe the exception of Spokane) . If you save all your parts you can always go back to stock for testing then take it all back off again...kind of a pain in the you know what but it is doable. I second you on the idling, that is the worst possible thing for an emissions equipped diesel.
Post by: elkinrutdrivemenuts on August 14, 2015, 10:02:37 AM
Post by: b23 on August 14, 2015, 10:17:39 AM
Depends what county you live in and if they emissions test. Eastside should not be a problem (maybe the exception of Spokane) . If you save all your parts you can always go back to stock for testing then take it all back off again...kind of a pain in the you know what but it is doable. I second you on the idling, that is the worst possible thing for an emissions equipped diesel.
Oh, didn't know that's how it worked. I thought if you took any of the emission crap off a vehicle it came with, it would no longer be street legal, regardless of whether they emission tested or not.
Considering the labor cost to put it back on, I'd still check to make sure before I took the leap.
Post by: coachcw on August 14, 2015, 09:00:04 PM
Post by: syoungs on August 16, 2015, 06:27:35 PM
Post by: MuleySniper on August 16, 2015, 06:47:35 PM
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Post by: barracuda163 on August 16, 2015, 07:04:45 PM
Post by: notsosneaky on August 27, 2015, 05:20:31 PM
Depends what county you live in and if they emissions test. Eastside should not be a problem (maybe the exception of Spokane) . If you save all your parts you can always go back to stock for testing then take it all back off again...kind of a pain in the you know what but it is doable. I second you on the idling, that is the worst possible thing for an emissions equipped diesel.
Oh, didn't know that's how it worked. I thought if you took any of the emission crap off a vehicle it came with, it would no longer be street legal, regardless of whether they emission tested or not.
Considering the labor cost to put it back on, I'd still check to make sure before I took the leap.
Well it's not like the truck will refuse to run and call the epa on you.
Ps I deleted everything on my f350 and it still passes emissions with the help of the right tune.
Pss don't buy "preprogrammed tuners" like edge, banks, hyper or super chips
Get yourself an SCT and custom tunes by someone you trust.
Post by: BAR C3 on August 27, 2015, 05:57:00 PM
So it was my exhaust sensor. I brought it to a friend and after replacing it, light came back on. So story short, had to bring it to Dodge to get code cleared. Apparently they are on one able to clear it. As well as the sensor put on may not be good enough because it's not factory, $200+ more than after market. If it goes off again Dodge says have to replace with Factory.
What I have learned with all my vehicles with all emission gatchets, is nothing more than a gimic to get you in dealerships to pay BIG $$$! A guy ahead of me was told it would cost him $900 plus to resolve is "Check Engine" issue.
Bottom line, my warranty is past and I'm saving to delete it all! :tup:
Post by: Romulus1297 on August 27, 2015, 11:10:13 PM
Post by: hunt3636223 on August 28, 2015, 09:11:30 AM
Update
So it was my exhaust sensor. I brought it to a friend and after replacing it, light came back on. So story short, had to bring it to Dodge to get code cleared. Apparently they are on one able to clear it. As well as the sensor put on may not be good enough because it's not factory, $200+ more than after market. If it goes off again Dodge says have to replace with Factory.
What I have learned with all my vehicles with all emission gatchets, is nothing more than a gimic to get you in dealerships to pay BIG $$$! A guy ahead of me was told it would cost him $900 plus to resolve is "Check Engine" issue.
Bottom line, my warranty is past and I'm saving to delete it all! :tup:
Good plan you won't regret it!!!!
Post by: Special T on August 28, 2015, 10:15:50 AM
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