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Picked up a 2003 Cummin's last week. What's the go to site for info. Never owned Dodge/Ram before.
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Two things all Cummins guys need to know...
1. It is Cummins, not Cummin's
2. If anyone asks, you get 37mpg unloaded and 29mpg with a 15,000 pound trailer.
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cumminsforum.com, turbodieselregister.com and dieseltruckresource.com.
You will thank me later.
Congrats on the truck! I am on my second.
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Two things all Cummins guys need to know...
1. It is Cummins, not Cummin's
2. If anyone asks, you get 37mpg unloaded and 29mpg with a 15,000 pound trailer.
I thought they got 29mpg towing the Empire State Building up the Grapvine.
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Thanks for the reply's. I'll work on my spelling.
Tailwind, loaded or not, 29 would be perfect.
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you can get 20+ on the road with a 2003. Good trucks, I had an 05 and loved it. Programmers = transmissions
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you can get 20+ on the road with a 2003. Good trucks, I had an 05 and loved it. Programmers = transmissions Bad programmers = transmissions.
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If you try the high performance stuff be sure you knoe ho to drive it. I know all hairy palmed cigar smokin men know how to drive but, have a pyro, tach, and boost gauge and be sure you know what the heck each is and what it means. If you have a manual transmission, and understand how to drive it you can make a lot of power and keep it all together. But if you abuse the drivetrain or lug the motor it will cost $$$$$
Parents who say they have good kids..Usually don't!
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I'm rather fond of them. I bought my first one in 1988. It was one of the first made for the 89 year run. After a mere 306,000 miles, I bought an 06 which I still have.
I "only" get about 18 plus unloaded around town, driving up and down the foothills, etc. we have here. With my fully loaded Lance Camper, and towing either of my Jeeps, I get about 13 mpg. unless I'm climbing grades alot. I no trouble keeping up with the traffic when so loaded even going uphill. E
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Dennis81082: I now have 130,000 miles on my 1996 Dodge diesel 4x4 with 5 speed manual transmission.
I am a notorious non-hotrodder and I get 23 to 24 miles per gallon on the highway.
I leave my ten ply traction tires on it year round.
I only use it for fishing and Hunting type excursions.
It has been trouble free and very reliable.
The radio/cd player has much difficulty with control knobs not working - no fun this and this is rampant on this years trucks.
But other than that I think you are gonna love your Dodge Cummins.
I hope this truck lasts me the rest of my life (I baby it).
BUT... if I were to win the lottery I would NOT buy another diesel!
The reason being is I just hate paying the diesel prices which are assbackwards from reality!
Todays latest gas engined trucks are said to get 200,000 miles on an engine before overhaul is considered.
Good luck with your new to you rig.
Hold into the wind
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Dennis81082: I now have 130,000 miles on my 1996 Dodge diesel 4x4 with 5 speed manual transmission.
I am a notorious non-hotrodder and I get 23 to 24 miles per gallon on the highway.
I leave my ten ply traction tires on it year round.
I only use it for fishing and Hunting type excursions.
It has been trouble free and very reliable.
The radio/cd player has much difficulty with control knobs not working - no fun this and this is rampant on this years trucks.
But other than that I think you are gonna love your Dodge Cummins.
I hope this truck lasts me the rest of my life (I baby it).
BUT... if I were to win the lottery I would NOT buy another diesel!
The reason being is I just hate paying the diesel prices which are assbackwards from reality!
Todays latest gas engined trucks are said to get 200,000 miles on an engine before overhaul is considered.
Good luck with your new to you rig.
Hold into the wind
VarmintGuy I have a '95 Ford Ranger with 310,000 that still get 20 to 21mpg. I was hoping to get the same kind of mileage with the Cummins to help offset the higher cost of diesel plus I've always wanted a Dodge diesel. The one I just bought was babied according to the original owner (85,000 miles) and it looks well cared for. I'll use it for hunting/trapping and anything else important. I don't have a heavy foot and once I change a few things I hope it will last me till the bucket gets kicked. Thanks for all the comments.
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I've got a buddy with an '02 and last I knew was over 400,000mi.
If they didn't have a Dodge wraped around the engine it would be one of the best trucks ever produced.
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If they didn't have a Dodge wraped around the engine it would be one of the best trucks ever produced. Haha, too true! I speak from experience...
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Laugh all you want to about the Dodges. Around here the word is that they never show up as trade ins. I know a couple, the husband works for a local Dodge dealership, who had the staff of the dealership agree to notify them if a used Cummins came in. After two years of waiting, they gave up. None came in as a trade in during that time. The gas engine models did, but not the diesel models.
I paid $26,700 for my 06 out the door, license, registration fees, everything. I'm told I can get $26,000 for it today. E
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Had a 03 that gave 83000 trouble free miles. Traded it on an brand new 06 when we made an offer and the dealer took it. I believe 03 was the first year for that common rail and 17" tires and rear disc brakes.
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We have an 05 at work we use for towing heavy stuff. While I don't care for Dodges, I can't fault that engine. Way better tow rig than the Fords we have. mtmuley
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I have an '08 with the manual tranny. It's weak spot is the double flywheel clutch. Mine failed at 80k. I had it replaced with a heavy duty version that's supposed to last 200k.
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My son has my 95. Over 400,00 on it..
Biggest issue is MI salted roads...
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