2014 Ram 1500 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 Review

Conversations over cups of coffee at the local garage have no doubt been dominated by talk of the new Ram EcoDiesel for the past few months.
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[@akepot]

This guy is the best reviewer hands down. He has a real natural talent. Also, the EcoDiesel is pretty impressive. I'm a pretty big Ford fan but I may very well buy a used one of these.

[@Strakaflacka]

Picking up this truck soon (big horn trim). 95,000 miles, 1 owner, no accidents for $19,900. Quite a steal if you ask me. SO EXCITED.

[@BIGHAMZA]

This dude gave a very intelligent, informative review. I'm impressed. Very well done.

[@lrmccall12]

Bighamza22 I was thinking the same thing!!! Great review!!!

[@TukaSlave]

I have seen a lot of reviews of the Ram truck, but this is by far the most informative and articulate. This guy is a natural talent. And yes, diesels are great, but do come with the occasional extra cost over petrol, on the maintenance side. But the power curve and ease of power delivery is the main attraction. But diesel fuel should definitely be cheaper, or petrol more expensive, whichever way works. Some drivers are subsidising others, by appearances. In my country (NZ) diesel is way cheaper than petrol, so they impose an extra charge to make it even out. But I dislike the smell of diesel fuel on the hands when refilling...

[@You-Anakin-Skywalker]

Martin Buck lol my ram 1500 use LPG

[@mic982]

As a new owner of a used (2015) eco diesel, I can vouch for the quality and performance of this truck. I've put just over 4000 miles on mine now and it does up to 31 mpg hwy (level interstate at 65 mph) 29.5 routine hwy 60-65 mph, 25-27 city (small town, few stoplights, mostly just slow speeds and stop signs) and what's best: 18.5 mpg pulling a 5000 lb trailer on regular highway. Oddly enough, best mileage is achieved at speeds over 60 mph. It loves to cruise at 65.

[@Fr8hustler]

How long did you keep your Ram? Would you still recommend them? I’m looking at a 2015? How was maintenance? Thank you for any help..

[@mic982]

@@Fr8hustler I still have mine and yes, I do recommend them if you want better mileage without any loss of power. I believe the eco-diesel has more torque for pulling than any gas engine offering in the Ram line. Heck, it has more torque and power than my 2001 Dodge with the 360 ci V-8 Magnum engine and >double the mileage. I'm keeping mine until time to trade in for a new one, maybe next year.

[@mic982]

@@Fr8hustler As far as maintenance goes, I did lose the EGR cooler and had to have it repaired. Chrysler reimbursued me $3000 (equip recall) and gave me an extended warranty to have it re-flashed, for what had cost me around $2100. The new Rams have the new EGR cooler and should be fine. Nothing else has ever broken. 137,300 miles and counting.

[@Fr8hustler]

@@mic982 Thank you for the information. I’m seriously considering purchasing one. I also heard that there was a problem with some type of exhaust vapors entering the cabin on the eco diesel. Is this something you have experienced as well?

[@mic982]

@@Fr8hustler No, not yet. I did forget to mention that at 136,000 give or take, I had the front brakes relined due to some pulsating when stopping. The rear were still at 60%. I pull a travel trailer a lot so I wasn't at all surprised it was time to do the brakes. It's hard for me to think of anything to complain about. I love the power and the quietness of the engine and esp the fuel economy.

[@mcc11505]

Great job Sir~! Thanks for sharing. I'm in 2019. Thinking about buying a used 2014 EcoDiesel. You answered questions for me I had not considered. I wish you had introduced yourself, and told us why we the audience should listen to you. I have never had to tow, and I hate slow.

[@AlejandroP1980s]

mcc11505 do ram has transmission I was going to get a 2019 but they have a lot issues do one like this 2014 have issues

[@sdlausen1]

Man... I don't even care about trucks, but I always watch this guys reviews. He does an excellent job. Wish he reviewed other cars.

[@Aaron-co4od]

Easily the best review I’ve seen so far for this truck, great job bro 😂

[@AusJackal]

it's not just pickups that need a diesel... all 4 wheel drives should come with a diesel.

[@BCBenny]

awesome truck was looking @ a Hemi ended up picking up the EcoDiesel and love it!! Bought with 30,000 km and getting 30mpg combined (mostly hiway driving) live in the mountains love the uconect system!! And this is coming form a Chevy guy and import driver!! Dodge you nailed it!!

[@Willperez1974]

I bought this truck 1500 laramie diesel and my f350 2002 didnt even come close to it. ( power and mpg) great truck very happy with my ram

[@BTC909]

I've owned Dodges (now RAM), have a Dodge and have a fond hatred for Dodge / RAM but they nailed it with this truck. You don't see Diesels in the lower end models since manufactures think it would hurt sales of 2500 / 3500 models and people won't pay the extra cost for the Diesel in a 1500 model. I never agreed with this mentality. It's nice you can get the Diesel even in a base model work truck. The Cummins is going to show up in the Tundra & Titan. Good luck with the Reynold's Wrap F-150 Ford.

[@davidcd396]

Good luck to Ram Ecodiesel owners once their fuel system and/or their emissions systems fail. Those repairs aren't cheap.

[@cancercell1]

dave cd no repairs are cheap these days, but for some reason 2500 and 3500 are still picking Diesel over gas

[@davidcd396]

cancercell1 A fuel system failure alone can easily cost $10,000+. If that causes a domino effect that turns into an emissions system problem, that cost can double. Yes, repairs aren't cheap these days, but anything diesel will be far more expensive. As far as why 3/4 and 1 ton trucks are mostly diesels, there's really no gas alternative these days. Big block gas engines started vanishing just before the emissions systems started crippling diesels. Diesels are the only choice for people that need to tow large loads. With that said, the smaller gas engines are still popular with fleets because they're cheaper and simpler. If they don't have to have diesel, many will go for gas fleets. I bet if they offered cheaper big blocks again, or if they offered something like a larger Ecoboost V8, that would greatly eat into diesel sales. Believe it or not, there are a lot of truck people that prefer gasoline.

[@Wesley-je2fn]

dave cd CNG is also becoming pretty popular with fleets. People are doing what they can to get away from the Emissions crap that diesels are being killed with.

[@Sig721Tau]

David CD Um, you forgot about Ford's 6.2L V8 and GM's 6.0L/6.2L V8. My cousin owns a 2017 Silverado 2500HD crew cab 4x4 with the 6.0L V8. So...

[@jei.massive6120]

Best review I've see so far on this truck, straight to the point, great job

[@tcddave25]

If you tow a trailer? I don't know. If I mainly do highway runs? Absolutely not. Diesel is about $0.50-$1.00 more per gallon where I live. If I don't do much heavy towing, and if i'm just playing with highway numbers (25 mpg gas vs 27 mpg diesel), the gasoline Pentastar will actually save me the most at the pump, not the diesel. And then there's the cost of maintenance and repairs. The Ecodiesel only gets more expensive from there. Mind you, this on top of the $4,500 premium for the diesel option. I've owned many trucks with gas and diesel engines. I AM a truck guy. But diesels DO NOT always have a benefit. Not every truck guy will go on and on about how every truck should have a diesel

[@cancercell1]

if you don't do much towing then i don't know why you're buying a pick up truck. Chances are, you'll be better off with a Van like Ford transit connect.

[@tcddave25]

The overwhelming majority people do not tow with their trucks on a regular basis. But whatever. It still comes down to a question of money.

[@AkioWasRight]

cancercell1 Well, with that reasoning, Ram shouldn't even be offering a base V6. There's actually no rule here, but PICKUPS are primarily used to PICK UP things, not pull things.

[@Eatmykellogs]

You should be getting better range per tank with a diesel though. It's a little more expensive to fill up with diesel, but if you're making fewer trips to the gas station, does it make it worth it? Edmunds says the EcoDiesel can get up to 600 miles of range on a tank. Surprisingly, I couldn't find info for the V6 or HEMI, but I'm guessing they get around 300. So does that mean you'll run out of gas twice as fast compared to a diesel? If you're making half as many trips then diesel seems worth it to me. I may be wrong in my thinking though, so let me know.

[@checkers7166]

Garzanberg What are the tank sizes for these trucks? Aren't they all the same? If you're only getting 2 mpg better with the Ecodiesel over the Pentastar, and if the tank sizes are the same, you shouldn't be getting double the range.

[@kara88bg]

3.0L diesel is the best invention ever in automotive design.

[@TrisGV]

This guy is great!

[@_ALPHA_619]

5000 miles on my 2015 laramie got it on black friday $40K out the door. no problems at all. Don't mess with the tune hot whatever the f... You screw with tune and modify anything your asking for trouble. Just saying. Best truck I've ever owned period.

[@tx4runner459]

unfortunately in South Texas, many people don't like 1/2 ton pickups with diesel trucks. they like bigger fatter trucks, but I quite like this very much. I hope I can get my father to buy this, I think he would be satisfied. he's tired of Gas Engines.

[@alextran8188]

to bad it's a fiat engine. if he's a true believer in powerstroke, Cummins, or duramax, etc. he's not gonna like the reliability on this compared to the others.

[@jusbeaming]

Great review, very informative, hope to see more of his reviews.

[@Metalbass1979]

I have to say, that was an excellent review. The guy covered pretty much every question I had. If diesel prices go down like gas finally is, I think these trucks will be bought faster than they can stay in stock.

[@taveeeee]

Good to see diesel making ground and gaining positive feedback in the States too. People seem to dislike diesels just because they are diesels and not V8 petrols. And no, I'm not a hippy.

[@MrManic52001]

I am the anti hippy but diesel is the best of everything power fuel economy........ its like having your cake and eating it too.

[@ALSALAZAR1985]

Yeah ford and gm should follow and make more diesels

[@ALSALAZAR1985]

MrManic52001yes !, diesel especially for a truck is better.

[@EdgarDiaz1987]

im an american and driving diesel trucks is american...im also driving an audi turbo diesel

[@ALSALAZAR1985]

cool dude.

[@ricknewman2417]

Great review! This guy knows his stuff.

[@imah8ter07]

Great review! This guy know his stuff and knows how to sell it.

[@Slowroll90]

The air bag suspension does not act like a load equalizing hitch, it does in no way spread the load to the front. It only increases the pressure in the rear air bags to lift it to level effectively increasing the spring rate. But any trailer that would need an equalizer hitch on a conventional truck would need one on here too. Great review but that part he said is just not true.

[@dongoofster123]

Really enjoyed the review great job guy!

[@curlyeagle]

I liked the review that he gave on the ecodiesel and how it towed, the only thing missing was what the fuel economy the truck was getting when it was towing. Every review I have come across, they don't state the numbers. I know it's got to be better then gas. Does anyone have any real world numbers on towing fuel mileage?

[@MrNuggetface]

Within ten years the market will be full of 1/2 ton diesels. It will be great.

[@bahamatodd]

...and midsize diesels. Even better.

[@Sig721Tau]

MrNuggetface Well, it's been three years now. And what do ya know, there's four manufacturers that are making half ton trucks with diesels. Goes as follows: '16 Nissan Titan XD 5.0L Cummins '16 Ram EcoDiesel 3.0L Fiat '18 Ford F150 3.0L Powerstroke '16 Canyon/Colorado 2.8L Duramax (VM Motori)

[@mlmccollum100]

I watched a video, and they tested the back pressure after the turbo, and they were not happy, said it was very dangerous to be as high as it was....for life of me, I can not remember the video....talked about a compound turbo build.....

[@pastureprime3149]

This was a thoroughly enjoyable review. Thanks!

[@quentin3330]

Ram's have 3 Cummins Diesel's to choose from. Thx for this informative video. Still not sure which one i'll go with. But i guess i really need to taking for Road Tests to really get the proper feel.

[@DawidAugust]

Very good, very nuanced and informative review! Many thanks guys!!!

[@jtafoya88]

With a Ram you can't go wrong with either of the 3 power trains but i personally would prefer a 2500 Diesel or a Hemi 5.7 gas 1500. It won truck of the year twice in a row for a reason, The Chevy got North American award but just doesn't compare and the Ford F series just doesn't stand a chance against any.

[@TomazHilton]

funny thing, The Chevy got NA Truck of the year but GM has to do a Rush redesign because they are not selling as well as they did last generation...

[@rasehead]

I thought airbags didn’t actually transfer weight to your front tires? At least the videos on weight distribution hitches tell me that

[@hectorcortes3539]

I can't wait to get my ecodiesel 2014 used and I'm willing to spend 20 000

[@HateTheIRS]

Why a 2014

[@mattfetter4123]

Looking at one now

[@alexyonni114]

Gal dang now i wanna buy a ram eco diesel

[@videonaj]

Mean while the rest of the world has been using 2.5 and 3.0 liter diesels for 30 years and getting 30 + MPG as standard. Good to see America waking up a little

[@turki_wz]

Is this dude a rapper?! lol great review.

[@YuriyDerev]

great review man!

[@alexk163]

HI Friend, Im interested in does Ram LARAMIE (2015) have a air suspention? as I know rear are spring and what is about forward?

[@rynard33]

Great review man. You know what you're talking about.

[@AmericanSurvival001]

lag easily fixed with Green diesel tuner will keep up with hemi afterwards

[@soriamidi794]

YES thank you for the new intro guyz, man i hated the old one man :)

[@shawnshomali6556]

He didn’t talk about the problem with the Diesel engine on these trucks which makes buying this truck a no no.These and Engines have big problems with the Kranks shaft, even with the recall the problem was not fixed

[@UvidCo]

In 2022 Ram is dropping the EcoDiesel after 2023 for a V6 Turbo supposedly.

[@SergioGurrola]

great job sir, thank you for your review .

[@johnnym9186]

Do a review on the 2015 chevy high country 2500HD please

[@bioweaponsystem154]

I'm kinda disappointed. I heard from advertisements that the Ram EcoDiesel was supposed to get 40 mpg..... this is a far cry from it. Even if you utilized the Imperial Gallon (as it was advertized in Canada), it only comes out to 32.5 mpg.

[@farmerallis]

Are you insane?

[@bioweaponsystem154]

Don't get me wrong, 32.5 Imperial mpg is impressive but not as much as 40 US mpg

[@farmerallis]

bioweaponsystem154 But what would ever make you think a full size truck could get 40 mpg? Diesel sedans hardly get 40 mpg.

[@bioweaponsystem154]

You're quite misinformed then. Jetta TDI's have been boasting +40 MPG for years now.

[@farmerallis]

bioweaponsystem154 I am well aware of that, and that's a tiny CAR, not a 5000lb TRUCK. Like I said, what would ever make you think a truck can get better MPGs than a car? You're not being realistic.

[@utahredrock1]

nice job on the video!

[@wickedleeloopy2115]

No wonder Americans love these trucks.... Did you see the size of that guy...lol

[@jacerusch2695]

Great video, smart guy

[@bubbachris51]

but is it a cummins?

[@Dezeau]

People are so dumb. Talking about all the chrome. You could get a sport or a express or a outdoors man or a sxt that has no Chrome

[@zimks]

But you get a shitty interior with outdoorsman packages

[@Dezeau]

The sport is just like the laraime except the wood

[@zimks]

oh I don't know ram packages very well but all i care about would be getting an interior like the larimie package

[@Dezeau]

Yeah the one cool thing with ram is there trims they have a trim for everyone lol. The sports are best I think. You get the same interior as the laraime and they look the most badass with those projecter beam headlights and the hood with the intakes and stuff list goes on.

[@zimks]

They both look good just depends on preference i guess

[@jlrwasnothere]

More of a ford guy but I agree the ram is the best looking pick up

[@cchast3]

air bags? Damn thats tight

[@waydegilbert2984]

can i carry a 1900 lb camper from time to time

[@JarheadSixRides]

Thank you!

[@wendell707]

Very Nice SHARP

[@davids7396]

It would be even better if it is turbo diesel, ive seen a 3.5tdi engenie in a toyota hilux (smaller than tacoma) pull a 6mts yatch like it was nothing

[@cancercell1]

pretty sure it has turbos

[@davids7396]

you think so? I didn't hear them say it, and its not something they would overlook

[@th3duke1]

***** It definitely has 1 turbo

[@davids7396]

yeah, found some specs online, it is indeed a turbo engine, which its very disapointing of sorts, because the output and the torque are not very high for a TD.

[@bahamatodd]

***** You'd be hard pressed to find a non-turbo charged diesel anywhere in the entire world. This is only a 3.0L V6. The output is right where it should be for an engine that size.

[@D4LM4R]

Amen to that

[@savage_tree_turtle9482]

Very good review

[@conlazymeo]

2014 CHROME Diesel?

[@farmerallis]

I like this guys reviews, but he really doesn't know much about diesel engines.

[@leisam2566]

Que bellesa ,cuando los tendremos en Honduras,aaaa pero eso si con el sistemo de inyeccion modificado para el cochino diesel que nos venden aqui eeee

[@highlightsbottleflipnbanfl1847]

Tfl?

[@darksideofmind91]

Is this going to see the light in Europe too?

[@TomazHilton]

No... To large of vehicles for EU.

[@weedmastersr]

Tomaz Hilton Too large? How is it too large? It isn't larger than a Mercedes Sprinter van and you guys have plenty of them in Europe.

[@TomazHilton]

Have you ever tired to drive a hummer, old or new, in Monte Carlo? These American pick ups are huge, and to make things worse, these are the small versions... The 2500-3500 are bigger and longer because they are made for towing large objects. Europe has the small vans because they can travel around Europe's narrow roads

[@weedmastersr]

Tomaz Hilton So you're saying that the Sprinter is small? Or that everyone in Europe lives in tight cities like Monte Carlo? These trucks are mainly meant to be used in rural environments. You know, by farmers, maintenance workers, lumberjacks, etc. Why would you drive a RAM in Monte Carlo, lol. You could drive one if you live on a farm in the Swiss mountains.

[@Krille3]

Skyler91 Tomaz Hilton Protector of the Republic I'm from Stockholm, Sweden and I see American trucks pretty much everyday. Ram's are definitely the most popular and Im starting to see the new Silverado more regularly. American trucks are much more popular in Scandinavia than in the rest of Europe tho for some reason.

[@MaxwellFaro]

Most annoying intro music I've ever heard. At least lose the high pitch wet fart noises.

[@SteveC810]

Torque monster

[@gtmurphy9812]

Fuel problems at 20k guaranteed know of 4 other people with same issues

[@mscottlawrence2037]

Our company bought 6 of these eco junk trucks and all except 1 is already on its 2nd motor and 1 is on its 3rd, and all are under 100,000 miles, junk in my opinion, probably should have bought the 5.7 hemis instead, or they should have gotten Cummins to make the engine not fiat

[@BStant23]

Yeah? Well how rough is your company on the trucks?? I've had mine since 2014 and it has 216000!

[@miccheck11]

Fuck it put it in a Chrysler 200 and call it a luxury diesel

[@dustinsmith4068]

When you sit in that 1500 you make it look like a go-kart.

[@matthewchase2512]

I just think that they made so much cost in these trucks that 2023 year they can’t even sell a car or truck ! I for one not buying a new truck that is more expensive and gets less fuel mileage than what I have ! They they are crazy every thing comfy luxury in a vehicle so what to much cost to drive ! Oh yea insurance is overpriced and thing are only getting worse!

[@rayshogan4626]

jenny craig ?

[@motobuff3152]

Cause it barley has horses

[@D4LM4R]

Moto Buff 240hp, but 420lbf torque is where you'll get your pulling capability

[@krisreeves5934]

I would like to have one if it had the Cummins 4bt engine in it not fiat engine they make good tractors not vehicles.

[@HateTheIRS]

What about the 3rd gen

[@DanteskoV]

Diesel trucks are for intelligent people...

[@Underpantsniper]

Too much chrome and what is DEF??

[@bahamatodd]

Diesel exhaust fluid. Its injected into the exhaust to reduce emissions.

[@Underpantsniper]

thanx todd

[@nickL7389]

All that chrome in 2014..WHY!?

[@Kev50027]

I agree. Also, he says it's the best looking truck, but it has looked the same since 1994. That's 20 years of the same styling, and this isn't even a Porsche.

[@FP5Gaming]

Plastidip

[@treydwayne2085]

i agree. i love the truck, but in my opinion, i hate those styling chrome accents.

[@Dezeau]

Or you get a sport trim model witch has 0 chrom

[@BloodstainedSinner]

I've towed all my life without tow mirrors. They're bullshit.

[@NPC-mt1cz]

that's like saying a handsaw is better than a chainsaw cause that's all I've used :\

[@AlbertWesker203]

Dodge ram

[@gtmurphy9812]

The injectors are junk

[@axios76]

FIAT

[@asr1143]

i believe the diesel version is for the european market, why would someone buy this truck diesel when the petrol is so cheap in U.S.

[@AndyGarcia-ch1ci]

Yes Americans have wanted a diesel half ton for decades. Ram finally made one, nissan and Toyota and Chevy are soon, ford hasn't announced anything but I'm sure they will as well.

[@zekejaeger920]

Dodge junk ford is the best

[@michaelshanereynolds3458]

CITY SLICKER TRUCK ..

[@christopherdotson5283]

The engine is a turd

[@josephsummers2427]

It is also very hard to start a diesel engine in the winter here. It can get to -30 C (I think about -38 F?) quite easily.

[@josephsummers2427]

Diesel fuel cost about 15% more than gas here.

[@wickedleeloopy2115]

Don't even mention the DPF of it fails..repair costs are thousand$