bullhusk Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 I have always owned Chrysler products from sleepin 6's to V10's but this 2012 3500 single wheel Cummins PU is a PIG!! My 2004 5.9 Cummins got 18 -20 MPG and this one I can't break 14!! Check engine light again and back to the dealer over and over again! change this flash that flash this change that again!! 50,600 mi and I'm gooin broke puttin fuel in this thing it does not have the DEF it was the last year without it but it does have EGR and that is just a prob. anything that eats it's own shit can't be good! anybody out there have any ideas just PM me if you think You should! Next one is gonna be the 6.4 HEMI 410 hp 8,000 less and about the same or better gas mi pluss 50 to 60 cents a gal. less F-in GOV. REGSBULLHUSK Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36172-2012-dodge-ram-need-a-bigger-fuel-tank/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 I traded our 2001 Dodge 2500 Cummins for a 2010 Dodge Cummins about a year and a half ago. Went from 18 to 24 mpg to 14 to 17 mpg. The truck had right at 100k when we bought it,about 5k later,check engine light came on,dealer said turbo going out,a short $3k to fix.I been around enough to know when a turbo is going,this one showed no symptoms,I brought it home,took tube off and looked it over,everything looked good,no oil,no play,etc,so I said piss on it,I'll run it till it blows. First thing I noticed was we picked up 1 to 3 mpg. 50k later,light is still on,turbo still performing normally. I've been told best thing I can do is get a EGR delete kit,but I haven't went that route yet because they are kinda pricey and hard to find someone to put one on around here,one shop was doing it and got busted by the EPA. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36172-2012-dodge-ram-need-a-bigger-fuel-tank/#findComment-250802 Share on other sites More sharing options...
grayhair Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 I am reminded of my '73 Corvette back in the day. 454, 4 speed, 12 mpg. Removed the EGR pump and picked up 4 extra mpg even with a lead foot. Never could figure out how 25% - 30% less mpg was good for the atmosphere. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36172-2012-dodge-ram-need-a-bigger-fuel-tank/#findComment-250805 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kansas farmer Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 I hear ya. I have an 03 5.9 my dad has a 12 6.7. Mine get 20 his gets 14. It's hard to buy a new one when you hear that. My grandpa just bought a 6.4 hemi haven't got to pull it yet to see what fuel mileage it gets. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36172-2012-dodge-ram-need-a-bigger-fuel-tank/#findComment-250831 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 anything that eats it's own shit can't be good!Well put. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36172-2012-dodge-ram-need-a-bigger-fuel-tank/#findComment-251045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 My '88 gets 10 and 14. I just ordered a 2014 with the V6, can't do any worse. I hope. Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36172-2012-dodge-ram-need-a-bigger-fuel-tank/#findComment-251121 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 If you own a Dodge diesel pickup, the best thing you'll ever do is join the Turbo Diesel Register. It's a great bunch of people that share information and experiences specifically about Dodge diesel pickups (all years).I'm sure you can better understand your problem and find a solution thru the Turbo Diesel Register.www.turbodieselregister.com Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36172-2012-dodge-ram-need-a-bigger-fuel-tank/#findComment-251180 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullhusk Posted July 1, 2014 Author Share Posted July 1, 2014 If you own a Dodge diesel pickup, the best thing you'll ever do is join the Turbo Diesel Register. It's a great bunch of people that share information and experiences specifically about Dodge diesel pickups (all years).I'm sure you can better understand your problem and find a solution thru the Turbo Diesel Register.www.turbodieselregister.com Done! Thanks BULLHUSK Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36172-2012-dodge-ram-need-a-bigger-fuel-tank/#findComment-251231 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_martell Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Both our F450 diesels have toolbox/300l fuel tanks in em......Worked great before they started filling the tank with dyed diesel.....The one didn't have enough fuel to make it back from site and suddenly my comments about keeping clear in em for the amount they get used and being able to help anyone (equipment or road vehicle) hit the boss man like a freight train....Damn I hate being right.....lol Quote Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.... Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36172-2012-dodge-ram-need-a-bigger-fuel-tank/#findComment-251762 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 If you own a Dodge diesel pickup, the best thing you'll ever do is join the Turbo Diesel Register. It's a great bunch of people that share information and experiences specifically about Dodge diesel pickups (all years).I'm sure you can better understand your problem and find a solution thru the Turbo Diesel Register.www.turbodieselregister.comInteresting site! Learned my '88 is one of 4441 made with a Cummins diesel and probably one of the few that ran well. Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36172-2012-dodge-ram-need-a-bigger-fuel-tank/#findComment-251878 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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