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10 messages, Last post on Oct 02, 2009 at 8:15 PM
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I just got a 2008 3500 with the 6.7 turbo diesel 6 speed auto and I am having problems with the new emissions system I do alot of very slow driving at times and the build up is killing me the dealer says it is the way it is. The truck is awsome in all ways except that I cant go up in the mountains to hunt with it. any suggestions? I am a security guard and also I patrol the woods during hunting season. but with the new truck I cant go slow for lg periods of time.
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Replying to: bigal8871 (Jan 09, 2008 7:44 pm) OLDTECH |
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I bought this truck dec 22,07 after my 04 started using oil and had 250,000 miles and the 04 sick can still ran circles around this 08. I will be going 70 mph and she will down shift for no reason the rpms shouts up over 3500rpm . the truck will jerk and shake from it. and then has no power to get the speed back up. And engaging from park to drive/ reserve there is this loud knucking noise and every dodge dealer I take it too when they first heard they said that is not normal and when they get back from a test drive and they feel the down shift they say that is not normal but then they call diamler chrysler and they come back out and they that is normal operating procedure for the truck. I am not dumb and this is not my first truck I know it is not normal and i too feel like they are using us as testing mules which is wrong we ran a business and I need this truck to ran and ran right and safe which it does not. I too have requested a buyback and since off for the lemon law. And the way they treated me I will probably not buy another one this is it I have bought 4 dodge since may of 04 but no more.
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Replying to: rdvyncke (Jan 25, 2008 11:04 pm)
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Replying to: oldtech (Jan 31, 2008 9:06 pm)
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Replying to: kawasaki (Mar 27, 2008 3:04 pm) So, I am getting from all of you (esp. oldtech) is that the bluetech works properly only during constant cruising, but not in traffic, idling conditions. Sounds like a gamble, plus I saw that the 5.9L CTD is better on fuel. So, I should look for an nice older CTD, right? Finally, what were the end results for all of you guys with the buybacks? |
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My 08 6.7 experienced the same issues you have outlined with the emissions light. Started at 17000 miles and was sent to dealer a number of times. They replaced turbo and several updated Oxygen sensors and TAB's. After about 15 trips to dealer in span of 6 to 8 months they finally corrected issue. Truck now has about 47000 and has not had any other issues. Item 1: Stay on their case. If you drive out and light comes on in 100 miles take it back. Do not wait. Thru persistance and an exceptional dealer and service manager we fixed mine. I think Chrysler has finally figured out most of the bugs in this system because I believe they used mine as the test bed, but they did it. Vehicle never quit or ran bad during any of this time and dealer picked up the tab for rentals each time. Compared to my 04 5.9 I was disappointed in the new truck regarding this issue but other than that it has been absolutely perfect and continues to be in every way. I cannot tell you how impressed I am with the Cummings engines and the Dodge products. It runs great and gets good mileage for this size truck. I am hearing the Ford is having some of the same issues with their new diesel emissions. You can thank the government for forcing these guys to add this new emissions to meet clean air standards. At least we don't have to put pee in our engines like Mercedes at $1000.00 per 10,000 miles.
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Replying to: jojoboy (Aug 09, 2009 12:25 am) |
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| I now have over 67,500 miles. When the odometer rolled over 67,500 the perform service message displayed on the overhead monitor. The owners manual says to take it to the Dealer and have the EGR valve and cooler cleaned and the catalyst checked. All the Dealer did was cleared the message and told me everything was fine. They didn't clean a thing! Has anyone had this done? The owners manual says that the perform service message is designed to come on automatically at 67,500 miles. | |
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Replying to: jojoboy (Aug 09, 2009 12:25 am) 
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