2020 RAM 1500 EcoDiesel Towing and Economy Deep Dive
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Date: 2020-01-20
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Comments and reviews: 9
Kip
Possibly your single most informative video in the 6 years Ive been watching. Well done. The problem with ALL diesels, including tractor trailers, is the repair cost. When they break, they put you in the poorhouse. Its even worse with the Ram, because you will be married to the dealer for service, and dealers are twice the price with half the competence and double the wait time. With the Cummins you might find someone better, but this the VM the dealer is the only game in town. One repair thats cheap and easy in the gasser will be thousands on the diesel. And they are not simple repairs - they are mostly emissions related and computer intensive. Its just the nature of modern diesels.
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Possibly your single most informative video in the 6 years Ive been watching. Well done. The problem with ALL diesels, including tractor trailers, is the repair cost. When they break, they put you in the poorhouse. Its even worse with the Ram, because you will be married to the dealer for service, and dealers are twice the price with half the competence and double the wait time. With the Cummins you might find someone better, but this the VM the dealer is the only game in town. One repair thats cheap and easy in the gasser will be thousands on the diesel. And they are not simple repairs - they are mostly emissions related and computer intensive. Its just the nature of modern diesels.
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Stephen
I tow nothing more challenging than a couple of trash cans from our house down a long driveway to the street and back. So this video is nothing more than an interesting peek into the complexities of choosing a vehicle for serious towing duties. I do, however, have considerable experience with Route 17 between Santa Cruz and San Jose, California. And all I have to say that those unfamiliar with that route cannot appreciate the challenges depicted in the video. Kudos, Alex.
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I tow nothing more challenging than a couple of trash cans from our house down a long driveway to the street and back. So this video is nothing more than an interesting peek into the complexities of choosing a vehicle for serious towing duties. I do, however, have considerable experience with Route 17 between Santa Cruz and San Jose, California. And all I have to say that those unfamiliar with that route cannot appreciate the challenges depicted in the video. Kudos, Alex.
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yellowglider
Great video. Any case, I do understand how you calculate the break even at 60K or 70K, but on my opinion theres something else to consider: a good part of the initial extra cost of a diesel will be factored in when you sell it. In other words, you pay more when you buy it, and you get more when you sell it. This could potentially modify the break even in a substantial way, making it way shorter.
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Great video. Any case, I do understand how you calculate the break even at 60K or 70K, but on my opinion theres something else to consider: a good part of the initial extra cost of a diesel will be factored in when you sell it. In other words, you pay more when you buy it, and you get more when you sell it. This could potentially modify the break even in a substantial way, making it way shorter.
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HellKitty
Alex, have you tested the new-gen Silverado/Sierra 3. 0L Duramax with a trailer? I only ask because, even though it does have an integrated exhaust brake, I've heard there are two issues with it: There is no manual engagement of it from the driver, and when under tow, it comes on very late, making it nearly useless when it is most needed.
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Alex, have you tested the new-gen Silverado/Sierra 3. 0L Duramax with a trailer? I only ask because, even though it does have an integrated exhaust brake, I've heard there are two issues with it: There is no manual engagement of it from the driver, and when under tow, it comes on very late, making it nearly useless when it is most needed.
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tallll70
IK this is about diesel, but it's pretty amazing what all gas 6 cyl. trucks can do for regular home owner these days also because of such better transmissions and it's programing. If the gas truck is just used for casual convenience, it will get you around 26 mpg empty hwy, but it has plenty pep to pass and keep up on highways
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IK this is about diesel, but it's pretty amazing what all gas 6 cyl. trucks can do for regular home owner these days also because of such better transmissions and it's programing. If the gas truck is just used for casual convenience, it will get you around 26 mpg empty hwy, but it has plenty pep to pass and keep up on highways
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Lee
On tfl with there Test the GM didnt do as well in there Down Hill test as tfl thought. compared to the RAM. The GM graded shifting an exaust Break seemd to need a little work. The GM had more break Aplacations than the ram. But over all the GM 3. 0 deisle is the better that over RAM an ford seems to be the consences.
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On tfl with there Test the GM didnt do as well in there Down Hill test as tfl thought. compared to the RAM. The GM graded shifting an exaust Break seemd to need a little work. The GM had more break Aplacations than the ram. But over all the GM 3. 0 deisle is the better that over RAM an ford seems to be the consences.
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Pete
One note about the engine braking with a diesel. Since there's no throttle, there's no pumping loss, which brakes a gasoline engine. A diesel engine will only provide effective braking if the timing of the exhaust valves is altered. Woops, commented too soon.
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One note about the engine braking with a diesel. Since there's no throttle, there's no pumping loss, which brakes a gasoline engine. A diesel engine will only provide effective braking if the timing of the exhaust valves is altered. Woops, commented too soon.
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thereissomecoolstuff
Alex is gangsta breakin them speed laws all day long. Tire pressure is where I cheat. 40 psi vs 32-35 psi in good weather gets me 2-3 mpg. Bad weather or rain not recommended. Do at your own risk.
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Alex is gangsta breakin them speed laws all day long. Tire pressure is where I cheat. 40 psi vs 32-35 psi in good weather gets me 2-3 mpg. Bad weather or rain not recommended. Do at your own risk.
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Alex
So. AWD or 4WD? The difference is entirely marketing but since this has a full-time four wheel motivation option, I used AWD in the engine section. I know, I know trucks fans will roast me alive.
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So. AWD or 4WD? The difference is entirely marketing but since this has a full-time four wheel motivation option, I used AWD in the engine section. I know, I know trucks fans will roast me alive.
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