2019 Ram 1500 after 200,000 Miles of Ownership | Truck Central

Let's kick off a brand new season on Truck Central with a milestone!! How's the Dusty Dodge holding up after 200k miles? Let's find out...
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[@TruckCentral]

*The Dusty Dodge is on a journey to 250,000 miles! Let's goooooooo!!!!!*

[@joshuwahenderson8144]

🎉🎉🎉

[@007Knightjp]

I would like to know what engine oil you're using? Do you use any additives?

[@menardgedaria4986]

@@007Knightjp same here

[@302chris9]

My dad almost has 160,000 on his 2019 ram 1500 Bighorn 5.7

[@Kgio-2112]

I hit 240k on my 11 Ram Unfortunately it needs cam and lifters .

[@vinniecorleone62]

No one on YT has been more encouraging about owning a Ram truck with a Hemi than you Justin! With every video & revelation you do on your rig I feel even better about my decision to upgrade my 2008 Hemi Ram to the new gen model I enjoy today! Here's to another 200K my friend, cheers!

[@MrJustinWheeler]

Thank you, Vinnie! I appreciate the kind words.

[@arclay10]

I second that. I hope you do the transmission oil analysis, inquiring minds would like to know.

[@Briguy933]

What tires are those? Was it leveled?

[@billymorris5564]

09 ram 1500 4x4 5.7 hemi 340000 and still going strong.

[@seankadar9550]

Just purchased a 2021 ram big horn 31,000 miles. Hemi 3.92 geared. Love it. Can’t believe took me this long to purchase a ram. No heated seats or ram boxes. Wish I had those but I’ll live.

[@selfcarefordudes]

200k is solid for any vehicle. Hemi is a great engine. We have 160k on our 2012 Hemi. Still purring 11 years later. We’ve pulled out cars and trucks from the ditch. Long road trips. Towed with it. Love our Ram 💪

[@frozendivots1564]

I have a 2020 Laramie 1500 e-torque with 160,000 miles. Only replaced the basics. Zero engine issues, e-torque flawless (I was slightly worried when I bought it). Planning to go over 200,000 with it. Also bought a 2023 Laramie 1500 e-torque this week as a second truck. Hopefully I get the same good luck. Just take care of it and you’re good. Great video!

[@ninofajardo1288]

No manifold bolts break ? Lolol what fuel grade do you use

[@georgiasawyer4490]

What a great update! Ram should see this and pay you to advertise! It has been great to watch and see how this truck has held up, especially for actually using it as a truck. Keep the videos coming!

[@MrJustinWheeler]

Thanks, Georgia! If you know anyone at Ram, put in a good word for me. 😊

[@Captain-Awesome]

I have a story for you: Just got back 7.27.23 from a Road trip in this same truck but without air ride it’s a Laramie with 32k miles. It’s my son’s truck, RAM 1500 just went 2,476k miles towing a 36 foot RV, 8,500 pound dry and likely 10k loaded with three adults and gear, from Dallas, Texas to Pace, Arizona (Lake Powell) then to the south rim of the Grand Canyon and back to Dallas, Texas. The mountains were no joke. The truck pulled that trailer at 75-80 miles per hour most of the way 75% of the time we were at 3,000-3,500 rpm 5th gear and 25% at 4,000-4,500 rpm 3rd and 4th gear, it wouldn’t hold that speed flat or go up a hill in 6th, 7th or 8th gear the temperature out side was 105-109 degrees. -The oil temp at its highest for a short while was 268 degrees most of the time between 250-260. AMS Oil Ultra so no issues there but did seem high. -Coolant temp 215-221 -Trans temperature 194-201 -37” tires lifted 6” Everything possible was working against the truck. Max tow weight, over loaded payload, way larger tires than stock, Mountains for days, over a mile above sea level, temps well over 105, and lifted 6” and it’s a black truck :) MPG for the duration of the trip was 7.8 He does have a Boral Attack exhaust so it was noisy. Absolutely a durable great truck. You will need to lock out the gears and shift them on your own, letting off the throttle until the shift is completed. You will burn up your transmission if you don’t do this! Great Truck RAM!!

[@Gooddog1]

That is very impressive story on a great truck, I am shopping this truck right now against the Ford F 150 Power Boost hybrid. This is a great comparison for the Ford I will say.

[@Captain-Awesome]

@@Gooddog1 TFL The Fast Lane Truck does the very best comparisons of all trucks when towing, MPG loops both with a trailer and without, and other details. Look up the older videos if you are looking for a preowned truck. They owned a F-150 Power boost as a long term test truck so they will have a lot of detail on that particular truck.

[@Gooddog1]

@@Captain-Awesome I will look at it. I also watch Truck King 🤴 I like their content.

[@JohnSmith-ev1sm]

Thanks for the update! Just a little note on the UOA, elements like Calcium and Magnesium are actually added by the oil manufacturer as detergents to neutralize acid and having "lower than average" doesn't mean anything, you actually want higher numbers there as it generally means a more stout formula. However its the total formulation that matters, magnesium might be half of calcium or another formula might favour high amounts of magnesium and less calcium. Moly is very important of our hemis, it's an additive meant to reduce friction and wear as well. The actual wear elements we need to worry about are Aluminum, Chromium, Copper, and Iron as those come from your engine and not the oil.

[@MrJustinWheeler]

Good information to know. Thank you for sharing!

[@bikingwithryan5968]

165k on line still running strong. Ram is on top for me! 👍

[@GeroldHarbin-oj2zr]

What a great video! My dad always drove Ram pickups. He was a very accomplished auto mechanic by trade. Now I am a Ram owner, my son is a Ram owner and my nephew also. Thank you for this! 👍🏾

[@b-squared4801]

C’mon man! You gotta take to 300k. I have just picked up a 2021 ram 1500 limited in February. So it’s been cool to watch your videos. Thanks for documenting it.

[@rectoplasm8612]

This makes me feel way better about buying one with 90k on it

[@MrJustinWheeler]

You got plenty of life left. Just take care of her and you’ll be in good shape.

[@haggard1378]

Dude

[@rectoplasm8612]

@@haggard1378 what

[@dq1860]

I bought a 22 GMC 1500 around the same time my brother bought a 22 Ram 1500 and his truck at 50k has had absolutely zero issues. Mine at 30k miles is on its second 6.2l engine 😢

[@salahaljuhaym6080]

Ram owe you, You have me sold on buying that truck, it is a done deal.

[@larryzielinski7067]

I have a 2012 ram 1500 SLT with a hemi and rambox as well. I never want to own a truck without them! They are my wife's favorite thing about the truck as well. I just rolled over 100k a couple of months ago. Love that hemi as well. It's encouraging to see I could get another 10 years and 100k out of her.

[@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb]

Have similar 2020 Limited - not surprised- feel the same way - thing has been flawless and a pleasure to drive (quiet/comfortable). Have a split tailgate and I'd never want another truck without it - makes placing/removing materials so much easier since you don't have to lean over the tailgate. I also added a fold-away step that makes climbing into the bed a breeze. To get both the Rambox and split tailgate, I had a choice of 3 trucks in the US. One in California, one in Colorado and one in Florida. Rare as hen's teeth and that was before covid hit. Very impressive truck - I've owned Ford and Chevy too, so not brand loyal - the RAM is simply the best truck you can buy.

[@MrJustinWheeler]

Awesome to hear. I haven’t got my hands on a split tailgate yet. But I think I would like it. Maybe on the next one. Thanks for watching!

[@breakfree4177]

Agree on the split tailgate. People ask me all the time if I use it and I can honestly say I use the split at least 90% of the time. Coupled with the bed step, I will never not have that.

[@hdsporty79]

I have a 2017 ram 1500 quad cab 5.7 hemi Express 4X4 with the 3:21 gears with 220,000 miles 20 inch chrome 5 spoke wheels have towed up to 14, 000 pounds ( broke the rear springs) but upgraded to tuff springs +50% still running great!

[@johnjlanejr]

My 2014 is about to hit 200k. Had to do cam/lifters at 180k but did it myself to save a boatload of money. Still love it. Gonna drive her till she tries to rust away.

[@saltyvetsimracing]

I'm picking this exact same model up tomorrow with 160k miles on it. Runs like a champ still. I'm excited will be the nicest trim truck I've ever owned as a "work truck"

[@calbob750]

Good to hear that you change oil at 9000 mile intervals and see the results of oil analysis. So many believers in the 3000 intervals.

[@ronaldadamson1142]

My 2019 1500 5.7 Hemi Laramie Longhorn (no eTorque) is at around 90,000 miles. I have gotten the oil changed every 3,000 miles. Did the brakes at 80,000 miles along with the diff and transfer case services and I'm on the second set of tires and a new battery. By far, the best vehicle I have owned and it still drives like the day I bought it back in May of 2018. Apart from some small stupid electrical anomalies when the truck was new such as speed sensors on the wheels and the cluster lighting up like a Christmas tree, all have been overcome quickly. Hopefully she'll keep going long into the 200 thousands and beyond.

[@gtrance3567]

Any fueling issues?

[@ronaldadamson1142]

Not as of yet...knock on wood@@gtrance3567

[@MrTurnone]

Excellent update, I'm about to pull the trigger on one and that is saying a lot for a 23 year Silverado owner with 165K miles. I thought I would always be a Silverado guy but after test driving a couple of RAM's ...Chevy needs to catch up on a few things

[@idontevenknow232]

I've always written off RAM trucks but now with the Ford and GM having issues with their 10 speeds, the 5.7 + ZF8HP seems like a great combo. I love Toyota too but no more V8 kinda steers me towards the RAM. Thanks for the thorough review!

[@viktor12489]

Oh man, you're 100% correct. On my third ford right now. Traded 19 f150 for 22 exactly because of transmission. Now after 1 year and 30k kms, and 4 transmission appointments on a brand new truck - thinking about exit strategy... it's a shame

[@lylereinier4989]

Sold our 2004 Ram HEMI 1500 with 197,000, great truck. Then bought a 2014 Ram HEMI 1500, and still have it, now with 81,000 and no problems. We have had three Rams, and two Dakota’s all great trucks.

[@TheNewenglandboys]

Amazing! Another great video review on the high mileage Ram! Congrats! I’ll be here for the next video!!

[@MrJustinWheeler]

Thank you sir! Appreciate the support as always.

[@neilchilders5442]

At 210,00 i had my rotors turned and put on new pads. Lifetime fluid is a myth. It's good for the life of the warranty. I changed the fluid and both filters in my NAG 5 speed automatic and it shifts perfectly every time. On the floor, it barks the tires on the 1-2 shift. I'd line up next to yours any time and show you my dented up rear bumper. A good tune really changes these truck's attitude actually improves the gas mileage. I went from 18.6 at 60mph bone stock to 21.4 after the tune and slight mods. These engines are choked to death from factory. Change a few parts and let them breathe. It will be a totally different truck.

[@brianhalliday2384]

I use my 2020 Ram 1500 5.7 to tow my 30 ft. 6,500 lb travel trailer from Northern Michigan to South Florida each winter and accumulate about 4,000 towing miles each year. No air springs on my truck so it makes the quality of the hitch much more important. Using a 4-point sway Equilizer hitch, about $750 complete makes this a fairly stress tree experience. Buy a good hitch, drive no more than 65 mph and pay attention to tire pressure and wheel bearings and you can haul your home on wheels anywhere. Great trucks!

[@gtrance3567]

Any fueling issues?

[@jimlove3795]

Evening Mr. wheeler. Good to see you. I’m really curious to see what the specialist will have to say about the transmission fluid analysis once you get it done. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

[@neilchilders5442]

That's awesome. My 2010 has 214,000 mile with a very original unopend engine. Original cam, lifters, pushrods.... everything. At 160,000 miles, I had it tuned, headers, full exhaust, new sparkplugs, .. just a really good tune-up. The tune makes it run better than new Doesn't use or leak any fluids. Id easily drive it from Mississippi to anywhere across this continent and just have to worry about gas.

[@neilchilders5442]

Just keep a regular 3000 mile oil change, keep up on the trans fluid and coolant. Everybody is worried about FCA dropping the HEMI for the I-6 , but, if you have a good HEMI, you'll always have a good HEMI.

[@gregmarcus9739]

what headers and exhaust did you get? Any header fitment or leak issues?

[@conservativetexan2289]

I thought about trading in my 2017 Laramie longhorn in because it has 71k. I bought it new. Guess I’ll hold onto it

[@MrJustinWheeler]

She’s not even broken in yet!

[@vr4787]

Big wheels turnin, gotta keep em movin. Big wheels turnin movin on!

[@MrJustinWheeler]

Yes sir!

[@techie13804]

So encouraging. I've only got 45K on my '19 Bighorn. Nice to know it's still got so much life left.

[@MrJustinWheeler]

Yep, I’d say you’re in pretty good shape. 😊

[@techie13804]

@@MrJustinWheeler thanks for the content you put out. Love the channel.

[@josephrumpolo7328]

I AM BUYING A 2016 HEMI LIKE YOURS , GREAT ENGINE.........MINE HAS 95K ORIGINAL MILES, AFTER WATCHING THIS I HAVE NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT, THX GOD BLESS, BE WELL, JOE!!!!

[@ZombieSheeple]

I just hit 1 year and 20,000 miles on my 2022 Ram Limited. 3.92 rear diff, 33 gallon fuel tank, air suspension, 11,200lbs towing capacity. Haven't towed anything yet.

[@MrJustinWheeler]

You’ve got the best setup for a tow rig. Find you a trailer and put her to work! (:

[@ZombieSheeple]

@Justin Wheeler soon. Just been so damn busy.

[@bartnukem]

My jaw dropped when it shows him towing a gooseneck with a 1/2 and it was a 3.21 rear end in it....I am impressed!

[@Bagel_Biscuit]

Im impressed with your 3.21 gearing and your towing.

[@MrJustinWheeler]

Me too, man. Takes it like a champ.

[@americangunslinger2475]

Just remember, when any brand vehicle or anyone says "lifetime," they really mean the lifetime of the warranty. Example 5yr or after 60,000 miles. I would change the transmission fluid just don't flush it out. That's what I did on my Ram(2015 Ram 1500 3.92 axle 4x4 83,550 miles) I'm the original owner and i haven't ran into any problems yet. Fyi...im not a mechanic.

[@DanielGarcia-zz9eg]

now u gonna need a new water pump, timming chain, cam shaft. I'm glad you made it that far. that means my 22 RAM gonna make it. I'm only at 9,000 miles but my 09 RAM has 210,000 and still going strong. both have RAM box.

[@MrJustinWheeler]

When the time comes for pump/chain/cam, it’ll be well deserved. Might even use that as a good opportunity for some upgrades. (:

[@JCourts2k23]

Great trucks, no doubt about it. My dads last truck wsa a 2012 Ram, he loved it, we had to sell it a few years ago after he got Alzhiemers. Sadly he passed in 2021 at 72. Sucks. Had some great times in the Ram Express with the HEMI

[@PAULEYBOY84]

Sorry about your dad bro

[@JCourts2k23]

@@PAULEYBOY84 Thank you

[@dougedoug2105]

Starting to find my way to these videos but this one specifically is so reassuring. Just hit 72k on my ‘22 1500 that I bought brand new. Given it’s my 2nd Hemi; 1st one ‘14 Charger R/T bought at 26k traded in early ‘20 at the beginning of the pandemic with 122k problem free miles, I kind of have some faith in the reliability of the engine. But Seeing that a properly well maintained same gen truck made it to 200k without any major problems is something that solidifies my faith in the Ram brand. Good Stuff 👍🏽

[@Slowmo896]

Speaking of replacing lights and the interior,just reminded of all the 1970’s and 80’s trucks that had little light bulbs in the dashes which I grew up driving around in, and the circuit boards that all burned out and had to be replaced, it seemed like every truck had a bad light .I miss the older cars and trucks that you grew up fixing as the parts weren’t throw away, you fixed starters, alternators,rebuilt calipers, things broke down,and were fixed ,today many dealer techs are just part chargers, as the dealer simply has if you see this do this in their repair mindset , swap out the whole component ,they don’t want their techs rebuilding ,or repairing a lot of the parts, due to simple maintenance come backs being prevented, which makes sense in many ways I guess, it’s like heads,and superchargers they have them swap the whole unit out instead of repairing them, which is wasteful but still helps with come backs I guess..

[@JustSomeGuy641]

This is one of the greatest series on youtube ever. My 16 Laramie longhorn just hit 25k miles. Ill be good until hunter b's second term.

[@MrJustinWheeler]

Appreciate the support man!

[@JustSomeGuy641]

@@MrJustinWheeler 1st year ram hurricane torture test next?

[@michaelwaiwood5629]

It's funny because everyone always says stay away from the 2019 Rams because it was the first year for the fifth gens and that they have a bunch of issues. Your 19 is a testament for how good even the 19s are. I also bought a new 19 and tow and haul with it all the time and use it like a truck and have never had any issues in the 4 years I've owned it of any kind. I only have 68K on my Hemi non E torque also but i love it. Been the best truck i have ever owned. Keep up the great videos. Hope you go another 200K!

[@audelioresendiz5315]

I'm Happy I just got my Dodge RAM SPORT 2021, 5.7 V8 with only 65,000 kms on it... So far....I really love it‼️ best regards from Toronto 🇨🇦👍

[@johnrobinson9517]

Thanks for the information that you give. I have the same truck, I leave in Illinois and I love my truck. Once again thanks for the information.

[@seanbrotherton542]

I just bought a 2019 Bighorn with 150k miles. Dealer warranty replaced the rear end but other than that I really like it. After watching your video I'm feeling pretty good about buying it. Appreciate you brother!

[@briandonald]

The oil sounds like my multivitamin lol

[@ChuckBeatty-ee6in]

I don’t have a hemi, just wanted to share my 2001 ram 1500 magnum, 257,000 , truck still running strong!

[@TruckCentral]

Magnums are great. Is yours the 5.2 or 5.9?

[@sniper60605]

Dude I love your enthusiasm. I’m on my second Ram. I loved my 1500 so much, I bought a Power Wagon. I think changing your trans fluid is good but flushing might be bad? 🤷🏻‍♂️. I’m not a mechanic is there a difference? What about your differential fluid? Have you done those? Keep up the good work.

[@cecerotti]

I have a 2006 dodge magnum 5.7 with 236k. Still runs incredible

[@dane5896]

My 2006 started to tick at around 70,000 miles. Oil was changed every five thousand miles, with full synthetic oil. I traded it in, didn't want to go for new cams and lifters. $$$

[@bartnukem]

Love to see people using the Limited like a true truck! Seems the really push you to keep the on the highway....love seeing the mud on these!

[@greasebellygarage]

I ran my 2010 Laramie to 270k. I did have lifter failure at 235k right in the middle of covid. No engines available, so I had a rebuild. It was starting to burn oil when i sold it. I never had another other trouble with it and i let it idle all through hot Florida summers for many years. The engine had 12750 hours on it at lifter failure.

[@sethanderton2798]

At 38, I just bought my first, brand new truck. Was a sad day letting my 98 Tahoe go; however, that's besides the point!!! I just grabbed the Laramie today, smiling ear to ear, and couldn't be happier. Every vehicle has issues haha these people who want a non-issue vehicle are crazy. Drive what you love... unless it's an EV

[@michaelthetrent]

I have a turnover hitch in my 3500 and it's freaking amazing. I love being able to just flip the ball over and get all my bed space back. Wish they offered the rambox on a DRW though. Missing a great opportunity there IMO.

[@fernandoherrera9962]

I feel great because I have one just like it and super reliable Thank you for sharing this video!

[@MrJustinWheeler]

Yes sir. I hope she is as reliable for you as mine has been for me.

[@brianroschi1450]

Hi Justin.. been following you the whole way on your dusty Ram. I just put my 2020 in the shop and the diagnosis was bolts for the exhaust manifold. I had a flashback to your videos and told them to check the manifold itself. Sure enough they told me ram had improved the bolts not to sheer off and now the manifold cracks. Heard it first from you sir. It’s being taken care of but you had me ready from your vid’s. Keep ‘em coming and thank you.

[@1.3m.7]

I have 197k on 2006 DurangoLimited. Still strong. High Mileage Oil change every 6k-7k O’reilly brand. Not problem!!

[@simeonwitmer]

My limited has 30k and still feels brand new. I doubt I’ll take her to 200k tho

[@MrJustinWheeler]

Good news is, if you change your mind, the truck will handle it.

[@menardgedaria4986]

Thank you so much for the info, showing us what we could possibly look forward to with our RAM’s and the lab results you share with us. RAM needs to give you free truck cause i know personally you helped them sell alot of trucks. I know you put the period on all my “research” when i was looking into buying my 2022 RAM 1500 again thank you so much for everything keep up the great work.

[@MrJustinWheeler]

Thank you for the kind words! I hope your 2022 serves you well.

[@DanielGarcia-zz9eg]

need to service that transmission at least every 60,000 miles. at 200,000, just leave it alone yes, I know the fluid is lifetime but I think they meant " owner will only keep it 5yrs or 50,000 miles and traded it or be totaled in a wreck. but hey, I have a lifetime powertrain warranty on my 09. so far, I have oil leaks, water pump, cam shaft and broken bolts replaced for free. I'm still pushing it

[@seankadar9550]

Quick note….. if you buy a late model or new you can buy a 7 year unlimited mileage bumper to bumper warranty through Mopar. Yes unlimited mileage. 100 deductible. Thank you for your videos.

[@MadDestructionChaos]

Put 217,000 miles on an 05 hemi thunderroad, she went down every two track in Michigan twice, drove it like a stole it. Sold in 2018. Will be buying another one!!

[@TruckCentral]

Oh-oh-oh-oh Thunder Road

[@superdude1534]

one of the best engines made on a newer truck hands down.

[@TruckCentral]

Hey... That Thing Got A HEMI?? kzbin.infoBMdy-hDi3uo

[@edwinblessing9811]

Mines a 19 but the classic and your vid makes me feel better about only chsnging the oil once a year as i do since i dont drive over 5k a year. Its at 33k. The only thing that worries me is that it was an enterprize rental at 20k when i bought it. The idle hours though were not that high. Thank for your vidios.

[@ramrider1453]

Thanks Justin. As always another great fantastic update. Ram brand has come along way in reliability and quality. I’m very happy with mine 👍👏🇨🇦

[@MrJustinWheeler]

Yes sir!

[@MSchumacherfan]

I’m surprised you never switched to 18” wheel for comfort off road

[@MrJustinWheeler]

That would be an improvement. But I really like the look of these stock 22s.

[@jc7654]

good job on the update and it's great to see it with 200k on the clock. 👍✅

[@tavrosnitram1529]

im a toyota lover, my truck has more miles than this and its still running strong, but it doesnt have the towing capacity i need in the future, you just sold me on this truck gaining a few extra miles with that gas econ is a bonus as well, haha

[@jmrdrgz]

I can imagine opening up those Ram boxes and a nicely well placed rifle and accessories.

[@distilledfreedom1840]

I've only had Toyotas. my 98 4runner had 365k when It got rear ended. Only thing that went wrong was the alternator. My current 4runner has 291k. No problems. I'm thinking of getting a 1500 ram. Def hope it goes longer than 200k.

[@moyacosta6223]

I have an 03 Dodge Ram 1500 and at 230k miles and 20 years I am barely starting to have to replace major parts on it and I plan to keep till they stop making parts for it

[@StelmachsWorld]

Real nice truck! Although I’m still cruising around in my 2010 ram 1500 laramie with only 130k miles. Only thing that has went on it so far is the passenger side power mirror which is minimal.

[@st.s.3339]

Good job! Keep You truck as long, as You get no problems. Have seen several HEMI's with 350k, still original. I am not big fun of the eTorque for the long term, but they are the only options, started from '23. Good luck!

[@vernonslone8627]

I have a 2020 Bighorn with 3.92 gear and still get 20MPG...Only issue was a shock leak and they replaced it no questions asked... Dealer serviced at factory recommendations but it has very low miles on it....

[@aaaaaaab11]

2019 Ram rebel Fifth Gen. Fully loaded with air... and rambox.... also. Four-year-old truck a tailgate hing and one recall on the floor Mat. Very happy inside and out.

[@Justin_Buser]

Dodge engineers scratching their head rn thinking how the hell is this thing still alive lmao.

[@forthefunofit5487]

Nice to hear of your experience! I wanted to get a 5th gen Ram but the 4th gen is running to good. I chuckle that you still call it a Dodge. That name was dropped for the truck line over 10 years ago. Just look at your title. I look forward to your next video!!! Thumbs up to ya!

[@MrJustinWheeler]

Yeah, I do slip up and call it a dodge from time to time. I’m my mind, that’s still how I see it. Glad to hear your 4th Gen is still getting it done.

[@383Spec3]

My 19' Longhorn just hit 70k.The air suspension makes towing a dream and the 3.21 gear isn't bad at all. I do get concerned when I see 230+ oil temps and water temps over 222. Highest I've seen so far was 234 oil temp, 225 water temp towing 5500lbs going up a small mountain on a fairly cool day. I guess they can live and survive running that hot on a regular basis, but what are your thoughts on how hot they run.

[@MrJustinWheeler]

My experience has been similar to yours. I’ll see temps over 220 for oil and coolant pretty regularly when I’m in Texas during the summer. I’ve never had a warning light or anything come on, so I haven’t been too concerned. So far, so good. (:

[@383Spec3]

@@MrJustinWheeler At 220 coolant temp I can hear the fan go into high to cool down the engine, but that's it. In my BMW racecar if my engine temps hits 220 it starts to pull power and over 225 I'm beginning to risk a head gasket so it's interesting the 5.7 is surviving those temps just fine. I'm still shocked it's completely normal for these trucks to run so hot all the time without long term negative effects.

[@jordanhannah5839]

The big question is…… are you buying another one? When it’s time to purchase another truck for work, are you going to go back with a Ram?

[@MrJustinWheeler]

That IS the big question. But there are a lot of variables there to consider. I’d buy my truck over again in a heartbeat. There is a possibility my exact truck won’t be an option in 2024 when I’m ready to make a switch. We already know you can’t get a Hemi without etorque. Possible you can’t get a new Hemi at all in 2024. I’m not opposed to other makes/models, but we will just have to see what Ram offers when I’m ready for a new one.

[@jordanhannah5839]

@@MrJustinWheeler thanks for response! As a GM truck guy I actually really enjoyed the RAM content. Nothing about Chrysler trucks ever excited me except for the HEMI. But now seeing this and seeing how nice these interiors are, it’s definitely impressive.

[@joshgilbert2182]

I'd hate to be the guy to say it... but you said that you'd hate to replace something that's doing it's job so well (referring to the 200k mile brake pads), then how come you're going to replace the truck for a new daily? I can't be the only subscriber that joined the channel just for this high miled beauties journey, I wish you would keep it around and keep dailying it!

[@BlastedKat]

Sitting on 50k miles on my 2022 Big Horn 5.8 4x4. No problems yet, fingers crossed.

[@paypay969]

We have a 2019 ram big horn with 220k miles ❤️ and a 2019 Silverado LT with 250k miles ❤️ in the family

[@MrJustinWheeler]

5th Gen Ram with 220k mile? Nice! Have you had pretty good luck with yours also?

[@paypay969]

@@MrJustinWheeler yes both the new body style

[@paypay969]

@@MrJustinWheeler no issue but starter gave out and replaced it

[@Resistculturaldecline]

The people who designed and built the trans (ZF did, not Chrysler marketing group) says the transmission absolutely needs regular fluid changes. Theyre on record saying that. Now, changing it at 200k plus might bring issues, might not. But changing it every 50k would made for a very long lived transmission. Same with the rear axle and transfer case.

[@nllerenaTrx]

I’m curious to know how you drive.. can we get a video about your driving habits? Has your truck been mainly highway, city, off road. What’s the split. Do you hot dog the truck at all like get in it at times. Etc. would be highly interested to know. I have had a 19 big horn and now a 22 TRX. I just have a hard time getting away from RAM. Just too many great experiences. My daily is a 22 silverado with the little 2.7. But boy would I trade the 22 in for my 19 big horn new body back. Still I’m interested to see how the 2.7 does for me. Thanks for the video.

[@MrJustinWheeler]

Hey Nico. I do drive a lot of highway miles. But I’m not a full time delivery driver or hot shot driver. My full time job is in an office in a major city. So I have plenty of city driving with almost daily traffic. My truck is also off-road a significant amount. When I’m not in the office I am traveling to well sites across the country. I’m not climbing boulders (usually), but sand, gravel, and deep mud is a weekly occurrence.

[@Slowmo896]

The ram box is a great idea..they should never stop offering them

[@gittyupalice96]

( I live in one of the worst parts of the rust belt ) so typically vehicles fail because the body will rot out, the brake and fuel lines will fall over before the vehicles 10 years old stainless steel or not doesn't make much difference, exhaust systems always fail, suspension parts have their bolts and mounts rot off so when bushings go bad you can't replace them because the bolts simply no longer exist. And I have to say the absolute worst vehicles I've seen for rot are modern F150's and Rams and those chevy suv's the tahoes and suburbans. Where I live, I see trucks as new as 2016 with rot holes in the sides. Just can't bring myself to spend 60,000+ on a throw away vehicle. (Again talking about the rust belt) for the rest of the world its probably a great vehicle.

[@tommccoy6708]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4S2in98j997apI&ab_channel=RepairGeek I live in the rust belt also. This is what you do.

[@truckermarc790]

Goes to show, if you take care of it, it'll take care of you

[@BP-1972]

I have 115k on my 2019 and can’t believe the brakes are still really good. Now you just confirmed I’m not crazy if you 200k on the factory brake pads. 😂

[@TruckCentral]

Over 230k miles now! Still on the factory pads!

[@BP-1972]

@@TruckCentral That's crazy! Lol.

[@joet.2078]

I also have a 2019 Ram 1500, mine only has 29k miles but is already having transmission. Shifting issues. It once stuck on 2nd gear and had to do a reset I found on internet to reset the learning transmission which fixed temporarily but is starting to act up again with hard clunking noises when shifting hard from 1st to 2nd... I also already had to replace my battery also. The battery on my 2016 Honda accord lasted longer than the battery on my 2019 Ram with only 29k miles...

[@TruckCentral]

2019 Ram 1500 has an unexpected problem. | Truck Central kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2akZGqtjqdpodE Are you 100 percent sure your new battery is good? These transmissions seem to really dislike a weak battery… even if it’s only slightly weaker than it should be.

[@edgarvenegas7505]

Had the same issue at 87k miles on it. The cause was a bad battery

[@Tombrowntube]

Your the first guy that owned a ram 1500 that long

[@user-it4of7ep1p]

I’m on my 3rd RAM Truck --1st 05 RAM///2nd RAM 2014/// Now 2022 RAM….Now at 3000 Miles--ON All RAM TRUCKS Oil Changes at Every 5000 Miles…Tire Rotation Every 5000 MILES….Fuel Never 87 Always 89/92/93 --Always 10Ply E Range Tires….Has a Oil By Pass on it…. Fresh Air Intake //Stock Container with Washable Filters…By K//N --2014 Miles Before Trade IN 13489 … 17:40

[@BoostedYote]

Glad to see you’re having luck with your new ram you got a 1 in 1000 unit. My family friend (mopar guy like myself) traded his 2019 in for an F-150 about 9 months after buying it because it was having multiple electrical problems and some other odd and end problems, my co-worker also bought a new 2020 and has had several problems with it as well including the tailgate not opening leaking coolant as well, he said he’s gonna try and keep her but it’s not looking good since the usb ports have started to malfunction. As for myself I bought a 2019 warlock and have had constant electrical problems with it, cruise control bottom went out, screen randomly freezing, automatic windows work when they feel like it, windshield wipers only have two speeds currently and my windshield sprayers have now broken twice even while using washer fluid rate for -30. Needless to be said I just placed my order for and F-150 myself I’ve been very underwhelmed with the build quality of my Ram 1500 the interior has my squeaks and rattles than my 05 Ram 1500 regular cab. I’ve gone from a mopar or no car guy to a mopar or no car? Looks like I’m walking guy🤷‍♂️

[@viktor12489]

My friend, as a owner of 3 ford's now, I did the same mistake as you and ordered 22 f150 with 5.0. Transmission is garbage and it's not just my truck, I've had tons of loaners due to lots of warranty repairs on my ford's, and let me tell you, after driving them all xlts and lariat, 2.7, 3.5, 3.3, 5.0 all transmissions are just not good. Had 4 appointments in a year now, and it's a bit better, but now I'm at the point that it's not as bad for the ford to fix it, and bad enough for me to hate driving it ( clunking, hard shifts, feeling all downshifts sort of like gear braking...) Overall my f150 was not worth the money I paid....

[@largenloud9744]

Changing trans fluid shouldn't hurt it unless you already have exsisting damage

[@scottweinberg2186]

My 2019 Ram 1500 is at 170,000 miles with no major issues.

[@truckskate9677]

Thays funny i hear alot of these 2019 rams go juat a couple thousand miles and then the dealership doesn't wanna help fix them up. Just hearsay never had one so thanks for the information

[@wanted-33]

Justin, do you allow the MDS (4 cylinder) system to operate as designed? Also, A very trusted mechanic told me if you change the fluid in a high mileage transmisson just drain the fluid, refill, run it approx. 100 miles, drain and refill again. Do not flush as it may cause the thing to start slipping. I've done that on an old beater truck with 100K miles, and the tranny kept on changing fine. The fluid that came out was some nasty stuff for sure. 😀

[@5150searay]

Love the videos. I'm at 160 k on mine. Like watching your videos to see what I can expect. How is the other maintenance going? Spark plugs, coolant, filters,etc?

[@MrJustinWheeler]

Thank you! I swapped the plugs at 100k. Haven’t changed them since. Still running factory coolant, trans fluid/filter, cabin filter, and brakes. Everything else I’ve maintenanced regularly.

[@Trotwood45]

Great video. I've had similar experience with my ram 1500s.

[@omardevonlittle3817]

Thx for this, pumped about keeping my 19 Bighorn for life. it has every option you can get on a Big Horn. I didnt think the Laramie seats would hold up long term and couldnt afford a Limited. Its pavement princess with only 40k miles LOL i beat up on my Honda