2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Long-Term Road Test

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2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Long-Term Road Test

Don't let the DEF gauge get to zero on the 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel or you'll be stuck with a truck that doesn't run.

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allthingshonda

Good job Ram. A gauge is so much better than waiting for a low level message in the message center like GM and Ford.

hybris

I really hope that the aftermarket will come up with a override of some sort for the rest of us outside of California.

dmos

@hybris - Why? Why would you want to pollute more? Seriously doesn't that seem a bit anarchist to you? Just because it's mandated doesn't mean that it's bad. Seriously, are you one of those people who also don't wear your seatbelt because it's written

dude68

Article confused me a bit - do the 1500's require a trip to the dealer for a bluetec refill? My 2500 has a fill cap in where the fuel fill is located, and I can buy 2.5 gallons of the EPA juice @ Wallyworld for about $11.50.

duck87

@dude68: That works too. There should be a FED filler door right by the gas tank door IIRC.

@hybris: That's awful, I hope you never do that (it's also illegal). If you are put off by the idea of adding DEF, you should just buy a regular gasoline engine

hybris

@dmos and duck87 Its not a matter of I want to pollute more its just I hate ANYTHING that disables my vehicle especially if its something as mundane as emissions. I work out of my trucks and I can't have them refusing to start when I'm out in the field of

piredon

Thank goodness someone decided to put one of these in their diesel vehicle. I'm on my 2nd BMW diesel, and your only warning that you might be getting low is a "Fill within 1000 miles or vehicle will not restart" warning message on the dash. Luckily you can get DEF anywhere these days, but 4 years ago I had to take another vehicle because there was a shot I wouldn't make round trip on the existing tank. You know, the vehicle that gets 20 mpg on it's best day, not 26 on it's worst (I had an X5 35d at the time). Well done Chrysler! Let's hope the rest follow!

americanfree1

Someday in some garage some American will find out how to bypass the system and spread the word, because that is what us American's do, we find ways to be free; instead of being chained to the ground.