teasac69
Well-known member
Just returned from nice 30 day trip around Colorado. Saw amazing views and enjoyed some mild temps.
My concern is for my 2012 Dodge 3500 performance on this trip. 55,000 miles, completely stock, have not done EGR delete, every fluid freshly serviced, transmission and differentials serviced just prior to departure, fresh oil change. Yes, we were pulling some fairly serious grades but never imagined for a moment this truck would struggle with my 2014 BH 3875FB. The engine temp frequently got to 220 and the transmission was staying around 200 as well, dipping back into 190's when fairly easy running.
I don't have the Aisin tranny and sure wish I did but that aside, what temps should I be seeing on long pulls?
I lost the transmission coming down from Estes Park via Central City. Had to limp it back to Denver and Dodge dealer pulled it and said yes it was fried. Rebuilt it and put me back on the road in day and half !!!! (Christopher Dodge in Golden if you need a dealer while in the Denver metro).
Very concerned. Just retired, this was our initial "real" trip and then we have many more planned including a possible run to Alaska next year. I need to count on this truck and sure never had problems with a Dodge before. Looking for honest, open feedback/suggestions.
I really don't want to do the EGR delete. Too many horror stories about folks getting caught with the EGR delete and truck smoking like a train and getting fined and impounded. Power is ok but serious concerns about this tranny.
thanks always.
My concern is for my 2012 Dodge 3500 performance on this trip. 55,000 miles, completely stock, have not done EGR delete, every fluid freshly serviced, transmission and differentials serviced just prior to departure, fresh oil change. Yes, we were pulling some fairly serious grades but never imagined for a moment this truck would struggle with my 2014 BH 3875FB. The engine temp frequently got to 220 and the transmission was staying around 200 as well, dipping back into 190's when fairly easy running.
I don't have the Aisin tranny and sure wish I did but that aside, what temps should I be seeing on long pulls?
I lost the transmission coming down from Estes Park via Central City. Had to limp it back to Denver and Dodge dealer pulled it and said yes it was fried. Rebuilt it and put me back on the road in day and half !!!! (Christopher Dodge in Golden if you need a dealer while in the Denver metro).
Very concerned. Just retired, this was our initial "real" trip and then we have many more planned including a possible run to Alaska next year. I need to count on this truck and sure never had problems with a Dodge before. Looking for honest, open feedback/suggestions.
I really don't want to do the EGR delete. Too many horror stories about folks getting caught with the EGR delete and truck smoking like a train and getting fined and impounded. Power is ok but serious concerns about this tranny.
thanks always.