2022 Ram 1500 Ecodiesel - 1 Year of Ownership

[@Alexjandro79]

I have the same engine truck and color. Wouldn’t trade it for anything. Love the MPG! I drive a lot as well. Oil change, oil filter and fuel filter when needed and this thing keeps going. Best truck in the market right now. Enjoy it!

[@johnruhroh4158]

Woah how awesome glad to hear it! Yeah I see a lot of other trucks like the Ford and Chevys but nothing compares. Thanks for sharing!

[@Alexjandro79]

@@DieselDog1982 well at or after 10 years even a Cummins will blow 😂

[@johnruhroh4158]

@@Alexjandro79 😂

[@legacy4496]

I’m looking at buying a new 2023 one. Has it been reliable for you? any issues or anything things you love

[@l8tapex]

I have same year. 3rd and last redesign of the motor. I run it like a race car. I have a 2500 HD, Ford 250 XLT....... I love this for my daily. Non issue cept the tailgate latch recall. Im in their back yard but didnt know.

[@johnruhroh4158]

Love to hear it!

[@Robsshortreels]

Good review! Not enough EcoDiesel reviews out there

[@johnruhroh4158]

Thank you! Agreed, even when RAM was producing them, I'd only see some here and there.

[@mikafundora1776]

Got my 2022 eco diesel about a month ago. Haven’t changed the air intake yet but I currently have 32.7 average mpg.

[@johnruhroh4158]

Thats pretty darn good!

[@boostimalaka1]

Definitely invest in an extended warranty. I have an Ecodiesel and it sure saved me thousands having the Mopar extended bumper to bumper warranty. I noticed the anti freeze level very low. These Ecodiesel have a tendency to generate a small leak because of the EPA regulations causing more heat inside the engine. Change the filters and at an oil change add DEF fluid at 5,000 miles. I know the maintenance allows you to change the oil at 10k. Best to keep it maintained and avoid any problems later.

[@johnruhroh4158]

What yr is your eco? how many miles? I have had good luck with following the oil life indicator, but then again I have a lot of HWY miles. Usually change it around 8k or so def I can only get about 6k miles out of a tank, but the DPF filter regens frequently on mine. I remember when I bought the truck I got endless amounts of calls/emails/flyers about the mopar extended warranty, is that what you have by chance? I did not know too much about it and decided not to go with it.

[@stacystubbs7874]

@@johnruhroh4158 change your oil every 5k miles, its been shown with oil samples that the oil in these trucks start to break down around 6k

[@barryhamilton3112]

I have a Limited 2022 Ecodiesel and love it. I also have a 33 gallon tank but have never been able to get 33 gallons in it, 28 gallons at most.

[@stappy98]

I want to buy one, over here in Germany, currently our Diesel is out there for 6,5 $ per Gallon. i realy enjoyed the Video, pls more content :D

[@johnruhroh4158]

Holy cow thats expensive! Sounds like canada, it was $1.65 per liter when I was visiting. And thank you for tuning hope, theres plenty more coming!

[@zarfx4127]

I have the Rebel. Black. Love it.

[@johnruhroh4158]

Love to hear it!

[@Ellis1127]

I just test drove a ‘23 Ecodiesel Big Horn, msrp of $62k, my out the door price quote was $55,262 in Michigan. 3-1-24. I’m still debating on the v8 just w a tow pkg as a Big Horn.

[@johnruhroh4158]

Well all depends if your gonna tow heavily with it and drive on the highway for extended periods of time, or if your power hungry and plan to drive around the city, the HEMI may be the better choice, if my suggestion means anything. But in these times, that OTD price is not great but not terrible. Back in 22', my OTD price was $51 with an MSRP of $56k and some change, but that was at the peak of the market, of course when interest rates were lower (locked in a 2.59% thru a local credit union). Best of luck!

[@xxcasillas1xx761]

I really appreciate your video man im looking to get one is a 2022 limited but it comes with the biodisel motor. U just give me the push i need it. Thank you

[@johnruhroh4158]

Well thank you I appreciate that! And that's a badass rig you got there. Welcome to the fam, once you go diesel you'll never go back 😎

[@cire06.]

Moral of the story. John is not going to lie to you so buy an EcoDiesel like him and me :D

[@josephdbelas5127]

He he does not lie , perhaps he should look into the high pressure fuel pump recall My 2018 ecodiesel has been nothing but an major problem and Ram is not do anything about , because they can not solve the problem , so far both of you are lucky

[@JohnSmith-ev1sm]

What side steps are those if I may ask, they don't look like factory but look great.

[@johnruhroh4158]

They are these - a.co/d/aaJnKM9. Just copy and paste the link into your browser and it should take you to them directly! BTW, these have been nothing but flawless. They bolt right up in the factory brackets (have to do some minor trimming, but nothing on the body just to I think 1 or 2 of the washers). Way better than spending $400 on ONE factory mopar running board (yep, $800 bucks for 2 of them). Like I said before, no issues what so ever, and totally worth the bargin of $179!

[@JohnSmith-ev1sm]

@@johnruhroh4158 Thanks, I'll check them out!

[@tomfox1751]

Forgot one key point--use the correct oil for the version of engine you have. one of the best for the early Eco's is Shell Rotella T6, 5w-40.

[@johnruhroh4158]

You are correct. The 3rd gens use MS-12991 rated oil, which is Euro spec. I do not know about the 2nd gens. I'd assume what you stated is for the 1st gen? Thanks for the comment anyways!

[@stacystubbs7874]

This truck does very very good for longer trips like 30+ miles, if your driving in town stop and go, you will have issues with the engine in this truck. I make sure to drive the car in town stop and go situation. Also, change the oil every 5000 miles, its been proven that the oil in these trucks start to break down around the 6k mark. By the way, I have the 2023 year model in the same exact color.

[@formerice]

I have a 160,000 mile 2017, love it. May trade foe a new one if they get the recall done. Love the 30 mpg. BTW, other vehicle is a Subaru with less miles and going for it's 3d set of head gaskets, haha.

[@johnruhroh4158]

I’m still waiting on my recall as well. Local dealership stated their is not a remedy yet, meaning no fix within the near future. Buttt the did say if it does fail and I have it replaced by the store with a factory CP4 pump, they will reimburse (gosh I hope so 😵‍💫) I have heard of some kits that bypass the fuel from the pump that if a catastrophic failure does occur, it will not kill your whole system. Hopefully their is something like that for these. He has it on a 15 F250 powerstroke. And funny (and typical) for a subaru to blow through head gaskets. How many miles, what yr/model? But glad to hear you’ve had good luck with the ecodiesel!

[@formerice]

@@johnruhroh4158 I have always run Hot Shots EDT in every tank, raises cetane 4 points and adds a lot of lubricity to help protect the hpfp. 170,000 miles now, had to replace a glow plug, but that's it so far.

[@johnvansplinter3874]

I made the mistake of purchasing a used 2017 model. lets just say the word mistake is a huge understatement

[@johnruhroh4158]

Hope you can get everything figured out & best of luck!

[@IBSC2000]

Thank you for the video

[@johnruhroh4158]

Thank you I hope it helps

[@larrwhy6893]

When’s the 2yr review on the Ram? Good video!

[@johnruhroh4158]

Thank you, coming this summer...... Have a long road trip coming up gonna cover a lot on MPG numbers, whats recalls/issues i've had, and have something special for the ecodiesel thats gonna be happening!

[@WhiteoutSnowy]

Wow a lot of miles , but what oil do you run ? 5w-40 redline ?

[@johnruhroh4158]

I started running Triax 5W-40 full synthetic. I buy a 5 gallon pail for $145 bucks, and lasts me 2 oil changes. Have not had any issues at all. I used to run the Mopar 5W-40 but for 9 quarts was $150 every oil change.

[@gabeagex]

How’s she running now? Looking at a used one with 40k miles on it, a 2022.

[@johnruhroh4158]

Like a dream. Just passed over 104,000 miles. Did rear diff fluid change just as a precaution and other than that, just done oil and filter changes. So far so good! I can say waiting on my CP4 pump recall. No remedy yet in my area yet. Fingers crossed. But once you go diesel, you can/t go back.

[@Axthex]

Very nice looking truck

[@johnruhroh4158]

Thanks

[@JOShaugh87]

I have a 2020 ecodiesel... get the Banks Derringer & Pedal Monster combo... really really wakes this engine up!

[@johnruhroh4158]

Nice! i'll check into it thx

[@pjfan173]

What are you using for fuel additive?

[@johnruhroh4158]

I haven’t added anything into the tank I just changed the fuel filter every 20,000 miles, and that’s instructions directly from the owners manual. I’m sure it wouldn’t hurt to add any fuel additive into the tank due to the CP Four pump recalls right now. definitely tell you this. I buy a very expensive fuel filter and hope that sets me up for success 😂

[@joshc606]

Good review

[@johnruhroh4158]

Thanks!

[@ahmedalial-saeed9471]

I have a message that my 2022 limited ED under recall for the HPFP so now I'm in Iraq and the truck is out of warranty , so is there in any action I need to take? Your advice please

[@johnruhroh4158]

So here in the states we have a database that allows us to type in our VIN and it shows if our vehicle is available to be repaired under warranty. Best bet would be to get with a local dealer and find out. Because you'll be spending $5k+ alone if the system were to fail and you had to pay out of pocket which is not ideal Best of luck my friend.

[@josephdbelas5127]

good luck ,ive been fighting them one year before the recall on the HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP ..they will try to repair it ,but the recall correction did not work on my 2018..

[@mengkhang1037]

All blacked out rams! I need like 11 people to co sign for me. All blacked out rams are clutch! Same hat, same glasses and same shirt. All blacked out rams. Maybe my dad will be proud of me. Jokes aside, saving my pennies for 3rd gen ecodiesel.

[@johnruhroh4158]

Hell yeah thats what I love to see haha, it will be well worth it to save up for one if you use a truck all the time !

[@AMERICANMODIFIED]

We have a new 19-23 Ram Grille. Would you like to have a try?

[@joshuacress5174]

Buy me one and I'll review it. 😂 (I'm serious)

[@josephdbelas5127]

Sadly to say i purchased a 2018 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel purchased new february 19.2019 .. The truck was built January 24,2018 therefpre sat on the lot for over a year, I was not away of the class action suit on the 2014-2017 ecodiesel .i loved the truck ,Ive owned the dodge hemi every two or three years trade in since 1996 almost 28 years a ram customer .I loved driving the truck but only after 4 months my engine blow up at 5.970 miles.therefore was replaced,My new engine on occasion was cuting out. I filed my first case March 5. 2021 on the truck cuting out for no reason almost causing me to be in an accident.they replaced the fuel pump and other items ,but the truck kept cuting out without warning .I filed at least 4 other cases against Dodge Ram .Nothing was ever correcter .GUESS WHAT .On June 8, 2022 Ram came out with a recall on the ECO DIESEL dodge ram 1500 on the HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP . that ive been complaining about for one year. I have filed at least 7 complaints and active cases.Recalol states :FUEL STARVATION MAY RESULT IN AN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF MOTOR POWER WHICH COULS CAUSE A VECHICLE TO CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING..My 8 cases are about the fuel pump .I got everything documented.Last April 2023 Team i dodge of Myrtle Beach kept my truck and gave me a loaner ,because I was having multiple close calls of being in an accident do to the truck cuting out without notice.After 6 monthe on October 31,2023 i got my truck back ,They did a ton of work and replaced the high pressure fuel pump for the 5 th time i think , I was happy finally geting me truck back,BUT on or around December 1.2023 My RAM DIESEL CUT OUT OM ME AGAIN .therefore i filed another case . On April 3.2024 Team one dodge of Myrtle Besch SC got the new items to correct the FUEL PUMP recall.GUESS what again on May 13.2024 i almost involved in another accident do to the truck cuting out with out any prior warming ,exactly what the recall stated ....therefore i filed another case number 89980817.....I can not get anyone to help me out , they stated its to last for the Lemon law . but a few case people stated something shoulf of been down several years ago , they could not believe dodge never did anything.; Last week a decision was made if i trasde the truck in i would get several free oil changes and the case was closed .i can not speak to the zone manages and im still waiting for Steve MARRIOT to call from a month ago, T^he case peaple are a dime a dozon and probably get paid mininum waes because did keep quiting and im assigned another one ,,My zone manager here in Myrtle beach was FIRED or Let go several months ago, Im knot sure if that person was replaced ....The best part is last month i wanted to trade the truck in and looked at a new dodge ram 1500 hemi ,,, GUESS WHAT the business manager a TEAM ONE DODGE OF MYRTLE BEACH SC route 501HE COULD NOT TAKE MY TRUCK IN ON TRADE DUE TO THE RECALL ISSUES AND THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP PROBLEMS IVE BEEN HAVING, Therefor that DAMM truck off the lot..Thats sad ,i tellthat to the case people and they can not believe that TEAM ONE POLICY IS NOT TO TAKE ANY TRADE IN ON A RECALL NOTICE

[@johnruhroh4158]

Wow, what an experience you've had with that truck, what a shame that it could not be resolved. And just so you know, my truck does have the recall BUT there is no remedy. I spoke with a Stellantis representative and he said flat out they put the same pump in, NOT a redesigned one.... Shows how ontop of it they are. Your truck is a flat out case of lemon law, after 3 times if the problem is not fixed, they should buy back the truck (not a lawyer by the way, just what I have observed from asking and talking to stellantis employees). I think you deserve a brand new 2025 Tugsten with the SSTT HO. 🤣 Best of luck

[@coreybunss]

Looking to pick one of these up thanks for the vid

[@johnruhroh4158]

Thank you for watching, i'm glad it helped! and welcome to the RAM fam.

[@aircraft2]

this truck gets double the mpg of my moms v6 infiniti... wtf

[@redgeallen8867]

I see a used 2021 Ram 1500 Diesel Limited for $47,000 on Carmax. I think this video convinced me not to buy one. You bought yours new for almost the same price, granted that was a few years ago.

[@norbertmaron3635]

BTW..HOW MUCH DEF FLUID DOES YOUR TRK GO THRU AND WHAT KIND YOU BUY,SO DO U THINK THIS 3.0 ECODIESEL IS BETTER THAN CHEVYS 3.0 DURAMAX...MY BIGGEST CONCERN ABOUT THE RAM ECODIESEL IS NOW THEY STOP MAKING THEM AND THE 5.7 HEMI IS PARTS AVAILABLE TO FIX YEARS DOWN THE ROAD!! ALSO U HAVE 5-100K WARRANTY ON MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION. GOOD LUCK ON YOUR RAM TRK,HOPE LASTS LONG LONG TIME!!!😁😁🤔🤔💯💯👍👍 PS..NICE VIDEO AND THANKS FOR THE INFO..

[@johnruhroh4158]

With DEF in my truck, I fill up about every 6,000 miles. No issues so far (Fingers crossed) In terms of parts availability, of course the 3.0 Duramax will be the winner since those are still in production. However, I have not had any major issues with my EcoDiesel (but still waiting on the CP4 Pump recall/repair :/). Just been completing regular maintenance on the truck so far (Oil changes, fuel filter changes, tire rotations, etc.) Now keep in mind they are ending production of the HEMIs for the next gen of ram but i'm sure with the hundreds of thousands of RAM HEMI trucks sold, parts should not be a concern. And of course thanks for commenting and watching the video I really appreciate it!

[@6FeetDeep4U]

Im laying $3.99 a gallon for DEF. I usually purchase it at a Thortons fuel station that serves diesel trucks. After I put on around 4-4,500 miles.... I may require about 4.3 gallons of DEF. I've never had any issues with their fuels. I will say that I signed up for their membership card. They send me weekly discounts on diesel fuel. 30 cents off a gallon. Plus I get gas discounts as well. I have a 22 Limited Ecodiesel 4x4 & I get usually 24mpg for that tank in the winter & then 27 or better a tank in the summer.

[@johnruhroh4158]

@@6FeetDeep4U Love to hear it!

[@robertgarcia6385]

Still have it?

[@johnruhroh4158]

Of course! Almost have 98k miles on it, hope if runs forever!

[@jayer-su3hu]

I have a 22 Ecodiesel and its not my daily. I only have 3500 miles on it. Where do you get 700-900 miles for a tank??? Lmao your's must be broken. I can't get 400 miles even keeping my foot out of it. Known crankshaft and main bearing issues keep me from driving it more. Cold air intakes are a waste.....

[@johnruhroh4158]

I do agree Cold Air Intakes are a waste. Thought it would be beneficial but only thing was turbo noise is now "noticeable." MPGs have remained consistent. And yes the 700-900 figure is legit, I'll be posting an MPG video soon. Just by doing some simple math, truck I have is equipped with the 33 gallon tank. When it reaches E, I usually fill up around 30 gallons or so (just to help save the CP4 pump). 30 gallons * 27 MPG = 810 Miles to a tank. And Not to worry about your 22' model year, the 1st gens had know lower end failure. The 3rd gens were about 80% redesigned (according to stelantis,) Drive that thing and enjoy it! Best of luck

[@proudcanadian67]

I have one. The engine blew right after warranty was over. Do not buy. It is a known problem. Sell them if you can. They all do it. That is why they were discontinued.

[@johnruhroh4158]

Oh gheeze sorry to hear you had some problems. Did you have a first gen? Did you buy it new/used? But regardless we all have our own individual experiences which may have many different outcomes. Best of luck!

[@Ellis1127]

Production was stopped After 2023 due to federal regulations, not due to issues. 👍👍👍

[@johnruhroh4158]

@@Ellis1127 That somehow does not surprise me...

[@raystanton238]

I heard it was discontinued because it was being replaced by an EV type truck.

[@josephdbelas5127]

your correct , mine is a real lemon the dealer will not take my ecodiesel in on trade , get it off my lot . It could be a major liability suit if they resale it and someone in an accident because of the high pressure fuel pump cuting out whick can cause an accident

[@misscareohhline]

Lame

[@kimchichi123]

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