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I personally go back and forth with leaving the exhaust brake on auto when I shut off the truck. I Use it 99.9% of the time while driving, but I do tend to worry in the winter months about the truck starting with it engaged. It may be unfounded, but I’ve heard some theories that it’s better to turn it on manually when it’s cold outside after startup. In the summer, I just turn off the truck with it on and my tuner does leave it on its last setting when turning the truck off/on. I’ve read some theories about potential issues with cold oil and some others about possible issues with the actuation on startup if left on when turning the truck on/off, which it’s supposedly why it’s not automatically left on with stock trucks. I’ve got nearly 130k miles on my OEM brakes and still have a fair amount of life left in them, all thanks to the exhaust brake! I will say, i love the sound of the high idle with the exhaust brake on cold starts! Really does sound like a jet engine 😂. Have you heard any negatives about starting the truck in the winter specifically, with the exhaust brake engaged on startup? I’m being a little more cautious than I’ve been in the past now that my truck’s 8 years old and I just had to replace the actuator this summer. I’d be curious to hear your thoughts on just leaving it engaged all the time like I’ve done for quite a few years since certain parts mysteriously fell off my truck. I’m really wanting to do my best to extend the life of the turbo as long as possible, so that’s why I’ve waffled on the idea of leaving it engaged 100% off the time on startup and shutdown.

The reason to use it is so you can replace your acuator sooner

I have a question. Is the front of your truck springs or keys? I have a 99 c3500 and it has springs in the front and i cant find a lift for it. Its raked bad in the front.

Looks amazing! What are the wheel and tire specs?

Is this 2wd?

Have had 6.7 and 5.9 12 vavle New is nothing but garbage

Great truck and nice videos. Thanks for sharing

I have a 2017 Ram 3500 6.7 diesel. P2609 code my heater grid. Apparently there is a nut that gets cooked and can fall off and go into the engine. I am about to get an upgrade. I can get a stock set up or I was thinking about the Banks Ram which would give it more air flow. Will I need to modify anything else if I go that way or am I better off staying with the stock option?

you dont need to cycle the lift pumps on newer 5th gens man, they dont back drain when you shut the truck off, they only release pressure. you do need to cycle when changing fuel filters though. you would be surprised how quickly EGT's go down. I run the Banks iDash and can see all 3 EGT sensors. Even pulling a 10k toy hauler above 6k ft elevation, the EGT's rarely get over 900deg. Coming off the highway to the house pulling the toy hauler, my EGTs can go from 800-900deg down to under 600deg in less than 1mi. I do idle while re-fueling on long trips (towing or not), but short trips running around town and re-fueling on the way home, I will shut the truck off...no issues...

I have a 2012 ram 2500. 250000kmsMy seals are going on my turbo :( I have blue smoke coming out of exhaust when letting off the throttle when turbo is cold or when I’m in traffic. I use the exhaust brake regularly but I believe with the amount of back pressure being upwards of 60psi it’s caused the exhaust side seals to leave the chat. I’m upgrading to the fleece cheetah VGT right away here as it’s $1000 more than rebuilding the stock turbo here in Calgary. I’m hoping that this new turbo will outlast the stock by a long shot

Just hit 70,000km on my 2020 2500... pretty similar to yours and just like you my only issues have been emission related. I believe 6 times now I've gone into the dealer to have DEF related parts replaced under warranty. I think Alberta cold had somthing to with it. Started getting my DEF from a pump and had great success. And totally agree with the factory running boards...that'll be my next purchase is maybe a set of bulletproof side steps. little pricey though. You have a running board suggestion?

Number one mistake, big lift kit, big tires and the tires sticking out beyond the sides of the vehicle really stupid

1. Sounds cool 2. Save brakes 3.save turbo Are you even a mechanic? In my personal experience I took over a truck with 175,000 Mi on it from a guy that always used his exhaust brake and already changed the actuator at 100k. The turbo went out at 200k so I ended up with that expense to start off on my first diesel truck, an LML. I never ran the exhaust brake after that, put another 500,000 miles on that truck and it's still got the same Turbo that I replaced. Now I've got an l5p and up to 300,000 MI, no issues with brakes or the turbo. Long story short it sounds to me like it causes more issues, at least in my experience. So I don't run it and I don't like how it slams up into high RPMs which can't be good for a lot of things. I'd like to see the science behind what you're claiming but I have my doubts it's actually beneficial

I run power service fuel additive in my 5th gen. As far as I found, its the only one that you'll find the cummins logo on

What lift and size tire is on that truck in the beginning. Looks good!

I have a 2020 Ram 3500 drw 6.7. Original owner. Drove it off dealership lot 4 years ago with 7 miles…4 of those miles were my test drive miles. Always ran exhaust brake towing or not. Was still on original brakes until until a few months ago with 191,000 miles which approximately 145,000 miles were towing my gooseneck trailer and I only changed the pads. Rotors and calipers were fine. Not a joke , lie or exageration in any way. Truck is my daily driver as well. Going on 207,000 now with original turbo as well.

I have a 2020 Ram 3500 drw 6.7. Original owner. Drove it off dealership lot 4 years ago with 7 miles…4 of those miles were my test drive miles. Always ran exhaust brake towing or not. Was still on original brakes until a few months ago with 191,000 miles which approximately 145,000 miles were towing my gooseneck trailer and I only changed the pads. Rotors and calipers were fine. Not a joke , lie or exageration in any way. Truck is my daily driver as well. Going on 207,000 now never deleted and with original turbo as well.

I have a 21 2500 and haul RVs around the country. Currently odometer is at 120k and still haven't changed the brakes as I use the exhaust brake all the time lol

There has to be a way through those outfitter switches to trick it to stay on. I know if I leave my trailer hooked up it stays where I put it either full or auto

Ram 6.7 any generation is a win win. Carli, weight loss, build trans your good to go. Stay away from the ridiculous wide wheels and or spacers. The biggest problem is guys want the rubber band tires and wides which will kill any steering and suspension. Carli has the best ball joint expensive yes but worth it. I love the 5th gen looks but stay away due to cp4 and the roller lifters.

The first mistake was buying a ram

Try slowing down before u get there, if u'r pulling a load different story.

5th gen with 62K. Fully deleted and always run with exhaust brake in Auto. Sounds awesome. Pull heavy trailer and still on original brakes with a lot of city driving.

From what ive seen best thing you can do it run the 15w-40 they used to run in the previous engines. I seen they had to run thinner oil in the new ones to beat emissions. And delete them obviously. Fuck the epa.

Love the eye level meat hooks. You do want to taken seriously, right? I agree with you. Spot on about idling and turbos.

I do a 200 to 1 mix of 2 cycle oil in all of my diesel fuel..there is no such a thing as high quality diesel fuel ,, its all swill at best.

Is the Dodge/Cummins not equipped with a Jake Brake anymore? Did not realize they have switched to a variable vane turbo setup?

so should i start using mine ? 23 2500 with 10k on it , and do you have to use tow haul mode as well when using that exhaust break?

I have it on full exhaust brake every time I’m driving, Not sure why Ram don’t set it up to come on when you start the truck , and if you don’t what it on then turn it off, 2016 3500 mega cab, HO 52 gallon S&B fuel tank. 116,000 miles Running great, Just had oil tested, they came back i have about the same engine wear as a 82,000 mile engine. I did go 10,000 miles on that oil pulling a 17,000lbs rv 5th wheel from cost to cost, but the rest of time i do 5,000 oil change, Truck has all parts that came with it from factory with S&B C/A, and Banks monster intake, 11- 12 mpg with trailer, thinking of putting Banks 5” exhaust on, Stanadyne fuel additive, only when i remember,

I have a 2019 F250 Powerstroke. I use the exhaust brake 100% of the time, and you need to consider operating RPMs. Exhaust brakes don't work at low RPMs. I keep 2000-2500 as the best operating range, empty or loaded. I got a Raptor paddle steering wheel, revolutionizing my driving experience. The engine warms up faster and is much happier (as opposed to lugging), soot levels are lower, so regen times are extended. I also use Archoil at every fill-up and the cleaner at 5000-mile oil change intervals. I don't see much on exhaust brakes, and this was a well-done video. Thank you.

It’s good practice for your VGT to run it always, it’ll keep it moving freely.

Keep the videos coming man!!

Love all your videos man! New Diesel owner and I fucking love this truck haha

Do you run a Diesel Fuel additive?

Awesome video, thanks for the info.

You are the best on this I do everything you say and I have 675000 thousand miles on my 2003. I leave home in the morning and never cut it off in the day and time I knock out a thousand miles a day. 👍

I know that crystal formations in the DEF fluid can cause enough trouble to lock a truck in limp mode. Rislone apparently sells a really effective DEF tank additive to prevent that. Emissions equipment can definitely become the downfall of a truck if you don't stay on top of it. There are mods that can greatly mitigate the damage they can do though. One really good product that is fairly new on the market, but totally makes a difference for your engine health is an EGR-filter solution by FASS. Definitely check that out! But the best of the best of them all is the Speed of Air pistons that you can get for most of the model years of the three big diesel truck platforms. These pistons actually truly nullify the problems you see with after gas treatment equipment because they single-handedly make a truck almost emissions compliant! And they improve fuel economy and increase low end power and extend engine oil longevity. They do more for engine health and longevity than any other single upgrade ever did. They're just a superb overall upgrade to any engine platform! Unfortunately, they don't yet have sets for 5th gen Cummins (2019-2025) listed on their online shop, but they're definitely coming. Even the Detroit Diesel 6.5L platform has gotten a set! Definitely research those things!

EMF or Carli heavy duty ball joints both are a great after market option.

The 2019 and newer rams with 6.7 cummins has the thin walled graphite block which is prone to cracks! The 2017 and 18 rams have major issues with the ABS and hydraulic control module. The emissions are intentionally made to fail and destroy the cummins engines! The epa gestapo in the US has declared war against all internal combustion engines especially the diesels. You must pay for carbine credits or face fines and a lawsuit! The epa is run like the mafia were you must pay for protection or they will shut you down. This is all about extortion for money, they are part of the largest organized crime syndicate in the world, the us government! If you have any problems with these trucks and are trying to purchase replacement parts forget it because ram chrysler jeep dodge is going bankrupt! They bought into the EV scam and dumped their profitable cars and trucks. Their co taveras has made his main goal in life to destroy FCA mopar and for thirty nine million dollars a year he is doing a great job! Do not buy a ram truck unless you want to be cheated and left with an ninety nine thousand dollar boat anchor!

First one buying it

Great messages to the ones with more money than sense.

Well said. Facts 👍🏻

I have a 2018 Gen 4 3500 6.7 and I absolutely love it. Zero issues after 65k.. Just towed large boat 300 miles to Lake Havasu and it was like pulling a cloud. 2018 also has CP fuel pump and never any issue.

tip ''' if running extra lubricants' in the fuel' and towing ' watch your 'pyrometer ' ' ' Anything over 1200F will do Damage '' keep it under 1200'F.

I would recommend as a additive for lubrication '' Cheapest you can find '2' cycle oil mix '''''' I've seen it selling in 5 gallon bucket's at farm / ranch supply.... If your driving a newer one with all that pollution devices under it.... evenly it might stop--up one of those devices under it' on the Exhaust.

I just bought a 24 Cummins and absolutely love the truck. I drive about 26 miles on the freeway to work each way and haven't had to worry about any of the DEF shit yet. However it's got 900 miles so we shall see 😂

I 'am watching your video '' so far you have been spot-on '' until Now ''' you say A.T.F wont Hurt anything ''' I'm a 40 year retired trucker ''' your 'almost' right '' the truth is it wont hurt the motor at all' infact the motor loves it ' But it 'Deuterates the inside of the Rubber Fuel Lines and the inside Collapses ' then your pump ''Looses'' Fuel & Pressure '''' Bad Deal '' and it may very well burn the pump up too ''''' but so far you have been spot-on ''' james.

I drove turbocharged diesel tractors in the 70s, and we always had to let them idle for at least 5 minutes, before we shut it down.

ATF in fuel is an old myth that won't die, it's ok in older trucks but will damage emissions systems in late model trucks, All makes!

The last set of injectors I bought for my 24v Cummins was $599 for DD Stage III injectors. Still running them 140k miles later.