Dodge's 5.9 Cummins 12v - Common Problems & Reliability

The Dodge 5.9 Cummins 12v is often hailed as one of the most iconic diesel engines ever made, with its legendary status sealed in automotive history. But even legends have their slight vulnerabilities. In today's video, Jake journey’s through the highs and lows of the 5.9 Cummins 12v engine, shedding light on its common problems while also celebrating its undying reliability. Journey with us as we decode the mythos of the 5.9 Cummins 12v, from its inception to real-world applications. We'll provide a holistic view, helping both current owners and prospective buyers to appreciate and understand this engine inside out.
If you would like to read a more in-depth guide on the 5.9 12v Cummins engine, we wrote an article on our Diesel iQ website: dieseliq.com/cummins-12v-6bt-...
Also, here is the guide Jake referenced for 5.9 12v Cummins upgrades: dieseliq.com/best-12v-5-9-cum...
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00:27 - 5.9 12v Cummins Intro
02:05 - 5.9 12v Cummins Background & Upgrades
03:15 - 12v 5.9 Cummins Common Problem #1 - Killer Dowel Pin
05:39 - 5.9 12v Cummins Common Problem #2 - Heater Grid
06:40 - 5.9 12v Cummins Common Problem #3 - Throttle Position Sensor
07:07 - 5.9 12v Cummins Common Problem #4 - P7100 Injection Pump
08:34 - 5.9 12v Cummins Common Problem #5 - Transmission Limitations
09:11 - The Different 5.9 12v Cummins Transmissions
10:55 - Dodge 12v 5.9 Cummins Problems Summary
11:07 - 5.9 12v Cummins Reliability

[@davidanderson8469]

California versions had EGR unfortunately.

[@8020Media]

D - Indeed they did.

[@ginamarchand8017]

What year is the truck in the thumbnail

[@8020Media]

G - Somewhere between 94-98.

[@ata1421]

From California, got one 97 for $32k, Is it worth the money?

[@8020Media]

Sounds expensive for a 97 but would need a lot more details than that to know what it's worth.

[@ata1421]

@@8020Media it can’t get cleaner than this truck but it has 123k miles on it. You might be able to find it online it is green color in Oregon. I really don’t know if I should do it or not.

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A - Keep us updated.

[@ata1421]

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