4WD TEST : 2016 Ram Truck Laramie Limited Ecodiesel Diagonal and Offroad test on ice and snow

4WD TEST : 2016 Ram Truck Laramie Limited Ecodiesel Diagonal and Offroad test on ice and snow
We tested the 4WD of a new 2016 Ram Laramie Limited Ecodiesel! All the mode: 2wd, 4wd auto, 4wd lock, low range... name it! The truck was equipped with Goodyear wrangler duratrac! Once again, bad wheather, ice, snow and a lot of sliding! Do you like it's performance?
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[@Byepolar619]

Ummmmm most “OFF ROAD” tests Actually go “OFF-ROAD” not do doughnuts in a snow loading dock

[@IVIastodon]

Simulated off-road

[@randomthoughts1001]

Nice looking truck. diesel sounds nice.

[@radoliz2]

Air Suspension load it and it rides like a luxury car still. ultra quiet cabin, and a superb sound system. Did I mention a beautiful cabin? Powerful proven Hemi engine with lots of extra power! A transmission that is a smooth smart shifting 8 speed! Beautiful mirrors well designed. smart auto wipes and headlights heck everything is automatic. seats are heated and cool vented that sends a chill up your back in no time. I could go on, but the choice was clear to me after driving all the rest.

[@CarQuestion]

Good choice !! :)

[@dukinygaming259]

I don't understand how someone could buy something other than a ram. The f-150s especially are awful.

[@arnemaeschaelck5012]

gonna test drive one tomorrow! it's the HEMI V8 though, because that's the one I want (this one was diesel). as a European I'm tired of diesels and there are way too many benefits to driving a V8.

[@coreygaller3328]

D Gibson , the Hemi is a NICE engine!

[@dirtrider88]

it would have been nice to know what mode the transfer case was in when doing the "offroad" tests

[@machobonerbob6108]

..... You can tell what selection it's in by the wheels. Do you know anything about 4wd vehicles? 😆

[@radoliz2]

2014 Limited 5.7 limited owner....I love the truck! Better than Chevy and Ford if put together could build!

[@CarQuestion]

+D Gibson cool! give us some good reason why you choose the Ram over other brand? :)

[@Hemi-345]

+CarQuestion I got my 2015 Ram Big Horn over the others. Biggest was price. It was several thousand cheaper. The ride quality was better, and the Hemi 8 speed combo couldn't be touched by the ford 5.0 or chevy 5.3.

[@JohnDoe-cx9hv]

+Tim Hemi 5.7 My reason was because Chevy didn't offer the 8 speed auto in the LT z71. You had to upgrade to the LTZ to get the larger engine with the 8 speed. And that truck was way too expensive. Plus I wanted a z71 and the LTZ z71 was even more expensive. People complained about the 6 speed in the smaller engine having troubles towing. The one thing I really don't like on my ram is the shift knob dial thing. But it was a small price to pay to get all the options I wanted for about 9 grand cheaper. The Chevy dealership here wouldn't work with me. I previously owned a 2000 Chevy Silverado 1500. Had it since I was 16 and worked great. Was a fun truck and a great tower, great for off roading and hunting. It disappoints me to see that Chevy doesn't offer their best engines in the lower trim level Silverados. The Chrysler dealership I bought my dodge from gave me a $15,500 trade in on my old Chevy that had 215k miles on it. I kept that truck mint. So the obvious choice was the ram. Took it up hunting and it was a flawless ride. I have a lift with 35s on it though, so I get about 18mpg highway lol

[@thestigmach1984]

anything done to the exhaust here? sounds better tan other ecodiesel ive seen on here. Waiting to find one around here to drive, probably going to be my next truck.

[@waltheisenberg5620]

Something so cool and satisfying about limited slip.

[@wiseguyspro-wash451]

yes there is

[@MrSymbolic7]

Would like to drive this truck off-road in South East Texas mud and see how it does ?

[@mtbrdude]

So, there are two types of transfer cases on the Ram 1500. One has the 4wd Auto, and the other doesn't. The onie with the 4wd Auto actually does NOT lock the center differential. It's not a true 4wd system. It relies on a limited slip clutch that, when the rear wheels spin, locks and transfers power to the front wheels. The cheaper version of the truck, with the regular 4wd Lock, actually does lock the center differential properly, as you would expect a truck to do. The issue is that people want the "automatic" feature, and they don't bother taking the time to do the research. The "Auto" transfer case, even in 4 LO does NOT EVER lock up the center diff. It's a stupid design. I have a Ram 1500, and I made sure to buy the non-4Auto version and I have no issues like they do in this video.

[@marcusrivas229]

mtbrdude i just bought a 16 ram wuth only 4 lock and 4 lock is 4 lock safe at higher speeds?

[@ricardosimich277]

@@marcusrivas229 no its not my truck has a 2w 4lock and a 4 low only 25 max speed on 4w set.you will do some damages.

[@deviantarsenal]

Finally, someone who knows what they're talking about! These comments were driving me crazy but you are 100% correct. I also bought the Ram with the BW44-45 transfer case instead of the BW44-44 that has 4Auto and uses clutch packs to engage.

[@davekamalas2537]

That's why the most off-roading that trucks ever seen!!!!LOL

[@k.r.v.4219]

For ice and hardpacked or deep snow, nothing beats a dedicated set of tires. Like Bridgestone Blizzak, or some other old weather tire! Also does that loaded Ram have auto AWD?

[@CarQuestion]

yes it had auto awd

[@jasa1306]

🐩

[@03SilverMustangGT]

Did the truck in this video have the anti-spin rear differential?

[@CarQuestion]

Limited slip yes

[@kingssing]

How much does the trailer weigh?

[@slowrango8137]

You were in 4hi the whole time, should be in 4low in snow/ice plus that's not a real world test if it's capabilities in those conditions and considering there's prolly ice under that snow, just about any 4x4 would've performed the same way

[@jasonarsenault1550]

I like the video. Just let the Truck do the talking.

[@leadnsteel]

No rear locker. wtf. All trucks should come standard with one. At least GM has the g80.

[@chadbelanger6269]

G80 is the same as Rams anti-spin.

[@AnkhEmFentu]

is there any other paths that you would like to challege?

[@CarQuestion]

like?

[@formerice]

Mine has 4x4 Lock mode for when it's very slippery. Still it's only as good as the tires.

[@SteveC810]

Needs some BFGs

[@sgbradley]

So in Qc they have mandatory winter tires but here in BC we're allowed studs ;-P

[@CarQuestion]

Same thing here but studding 4 season tire is not that good when spring is on the way

[@sgbradley]

CarQuestion Hahaha Spring in Montreal ONLY comes in April or May, I know I lived there most of my life! Fall comes in September and snow flies in November and December North of Laval.

[@CarQuestion]

+Stephen Bradley do you miss Quebec ? :)

[@sgbradley]

Very much so, my cousin just passed away in St Hubert yesterday so I will go back on Sunday for a week. I grew up in Greenfield Park (south shore) but after marriage I lived in Blainville and St Jerome

[@trevornatore]

Stephen Bradley I live in Quebec aren't u allowed to stud ur winter tires if u want to

[@adammiller8533]

vary capable truck

[@CarQuestion]

Indeed!!

[@davidmorgan8612]

Go with the ram power wagon

[@NorthShoreProductions]

dope

[@0117ization]

I'd love to be able to afford this truck !

[@devn3813]

Crazy Eights my brother just bought it and he's 25. There was a 20% off of it for the end of the year

[@IVIastodon]

You can live in your truck but you can't drive your house

[@tommygooding2308]

Do more trucks!!

[@CarQuestion]

thanks for the comments! I will, have you seen the Tacoma? kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKa1f4lpdrd6j8k Next one in production: Gmc Sierra Denali!

[@tommygooding2308]

+CarQuestion great, thanks!

[@CarQuestion]

give me a few weeks, subscribe and you will get the notification :P

[@tommygooding2308]

+CarQuestion also when on the snow is the TC on or off, I can't tell?...

[@platinumlawnservice]

Shoulda bought a chevy!

[@dieselmutt8865]

Was a GM person most of my life but piss poor engineering since about '07 has change my opinion. The last good GM trucks were the '04-'06 platform. GM engineering today sucks. Government Motors!

[@platinumlawnservice]

yeah I have a 01 Tahoe that just wont die and 71 K10 which is better than any truck manufactured today. I can rebuid the entire thing for less than you could buy a used new truck. Not as many creature comforts but I don't mind that part. If ya cant back up your trailer without assistance you probably shouldn't be towing a trailer.

[@dieselmutt8865]

You likely have a better vehicle than any GM you can buy today. I have seriously looked at these new Rams and am considering one with the 5.7 Hemi as an option. '08 Trailblazer now but I'm thinking a pickup would suit my needs better and I see the Ram as the only option out there today.

[@tuiwaqa3176]

No! you mean tundra

[@687805]

All this does is compare drive modes and momentum. Not useful information to sell the ram.

[@stormtrooper1564]

Not much of a test

[@CarQuestion]

it's just to show the 4wd work! not how deep it can go with momentum!

[@BigBuckGetter]

Not impressed at all.

[@darrylabraham4772]

BigBuckGetter me too this is just bunk

[@wantsanewvehicle]

Nice.. but it sounds awful lol

[@CarQuestion]

+wantsanewvehicle filmed in too much wind and it's a diesel :P

[@wantsanewvehicle]

CarQuestion I know :) but it doesn't even sound like a good diesel lol

[@flyercan]

+wantsanewvehicle Not gonna sound like a semi now, come on. If you want the good sound you have to pay for it.

[@CarQuestion]

+wantsanewvehicle Just add some mods and it Will sounds good

[@wantsanewvehicle]

CarQuestion ...or delete some junk ;)

[@holandezherrante2267]

No power thats ecodiesel

[@jjwatson858]

thats a weak 4wd system lol

[@CarQuestion]

why?

[@eddiedaugherty1504]

CarQuestion go look at tundra see why

[@clarda1]

Every manufacturer offers different systems to meet the customers needs. This looks like the most basic open diff system with maybe some traction control kicking in. For every day use this is fine, its also the most efficient and wont require as many repairs. Ford does this as well.

[@jjwatson858]

clarda1 exactly what i was thinking looked very open diff if you spend a good chunk of change has a nice 4wd system included not a ram lol i have heard their 1500s are known to get stuck in snow easier than any other truck

[@clarda1]

Not every one wants a limited slip or a locking rear. Not all Fords / GM / Etc come with a locking or limited rear. It is an option on the Ram just like it is on the F150, silverado etc. As for them getting stuck in the snow the easiest.. never heard of that. The Wrangler SR-A's that come with them from the factory are pretty bad though.

[@VictorMartinez-ut3gk]

I have this exact truck on kos...best truck I have ever owned.

[@dhrider4895]

The auto differential on the higher trim is so bad. I have a sxt without this option and the front end is completly locked. I have a friend with a sport and we was side by side , with same tire in 1 foot of snow, and I drove it back like I was on pavement, and with his sport he need sand and shovel a little bit, because of the damn front wheel wont lock on. More I watch this video and more I'm glad I had a lower trim with full front lock differential. And you cannot judge a truck with all season tire like this. Try it with studded tire and it will be a different story

[@CarQuestion]

thanks for sharing!

[@illucidindelible1410]

Dn P your truck doesn't have a front locker unless it's a power wagon lol

[@enochb601]

@carquestion, the ONLY reason I'm looking through these vids of locking diffs not locking is because yesterday 9Nov2016, while in 4WD LOCK in my 2013 1500 Big Horn, I COULD NOT reverse up a very slight, yet a little muddy, incline. I had to select 4WD LOW in order to negotiate that task. VERY disappointing. Only the rear wheels were spinning and the fronts were sitting there like a lazy fat kid. 4WD LOCK..??..ought to LOCK...PERIOD!!! But I WILL say...that 4WD LOW is nooooo wus. Simply don't advertise LOCK if it doesn't lock.

[@enochb601]

wait...it sounds like I'm blaming YOU for it lol. Just was thinking while watching that y'all should reverse the truck for the situation of needing to back out of a spot and what that looks like.

[@davidhobson8284]

4WD Lock means its locked in 4WD Hi instead of Auto read the manual and know your vehicle instead of spouting off

[@Fangtian0303]

David Hobson First, you did not read the OP. He put it in 4WD lock high and the front wheels did not spin. So, read the OP better before you tell him to ready owners manual. Second, if you spend 10 minutes of your time do a little research, you will find that the 4WD lock (high) in ram 1500, does not really lock all 4 wheels ALL THE TIME. Which is a big issue in ram owner community. So..... read better and do a little research before you go bashing other people.

[@thomaspetito6923]

Yeah I have the same TC it’s horrible but I’m installing the gear kit to make it a fully lockable mechanical lock instead of a clutch no idea why ram thought it was a good idea to put this in a truck

[@blacksharkswimmer3729]

I just shared this with this other ECODIESEL 4x4 owners.

[@BROutdoorz]

NICE Laramie limited!! If you don't take the truck into serious off road situations,and you mainly around town,and when off road your keeping to the trails... that truck comes standard with the 20" wheels, put a set of Cooper discoverer AT3's on it..you will be impressed with that tire. No road noise😂they are available in winter tire as well (ATw)

[@CarQuestion]

Thanks for sharing! :)

[@toddgibbs1321]

I recommend going up to the 275/65r20 LT. 34.3" tall E rated. No rub at all. In the Cooper AT3 the tread is 16/32" instead of 12/32" deep on the 275/60r20. I have been running them at 50 psi and they ride great.

[@dhansel4835]

I thought about getting 4 wheel drive, but living down here in Houston I figured I wouldn't need it. It does hurt the gas mileage somewhat having the extra axle I have been told. I did get the Hemi engine which I like. I have always been a Ford man. I traded my 1988 F 150 super cab in. The body looked great and people told me I was crazy selling it. Every time something broke down on it, it cost as much as 5 monthly payments. I was spending money on a new one in the form of repair bills. I did get the Max Care Unlimited warranty that covers 5,000 things. These vehicles are just computers on wheels. Thanks for the video.... Nice Ride !

[@trevornatore]

D Hansel we have the outdoorman eco diesel with 4 wheel drive and it gets 4/100 on the highway(litters) which is extremely good better then r minivan. I'm in Canada so I need the 4wheel

[@blacksharkswimmer3729]

my dodge Dakota 4.7 v8 gets 22mpg on highway...4wd too. It loves the interstate too.

[@IVIastodon]

You can't take all that money to the grave with you. Better off spending it on a truck you enjoy

[@kaan898]

m+s tires are completely shit,i guess they're made of some petrol junk.there are 2 types of tires, summer and winter,fuck all cross climate,m+s etc...

[@elemsit]

My ram had the limited slip in the back. This truck is awesome and the video gives a good demonstration of the eco diesel I think.

[@abbryleebig9238]

mine is a 2016 1500 longhorn 4x4 with a 5.7 the auto 4x4 does good in ice and snow does ok on muddy red clay. Noted it does often have a slight delay. Mine has anti slip rear end and find both rear wheels have to lock before auto 4wheel kicks in. Now as for snow and 4x4 high or low the 5.7 supply all the power you need to the wheels. biggest issue is the longhorn is lower with 20" rims, and that air deflector on the front will dig up alot of snow. It must be on there good for I had snow pushed over the hood, in that January snow storm in Virginia. kinda poped up had family of five did it getting to the only room we could find. But it did very good in snow and ice.

[@CarQuestion]

+Abbry Leebig thanks for sharing your experience!

[@hewhoknows9135]

Great demo brochacho

[@aclass9830]

The mode indicator went away So we have no idea which setting we were looking at

[@elemsit]

That was clutch at the end with the trailer... thumbs up

[@blacksharkswimmer3729]

very interesting. I enjoy this

[@leehancock2782]

Better tires and it would walk it.

[@kowal789]

duratracs are a good tire. unless you go with a bogger, there isn't too mny better options. I run TKO2 tires andf had no issues

[@wopmf4345FxFDxdGaa20]

+kowal789 Winter tires are much better for snow.

[@clarda1]

Not deep snow. Mud tires are better for deep snow.

[@steve-rs6vk]

lee hancock j

[@clarda1]

Judith Tardo holy crap are you five years old?. Anyway I am not wrong. Mud tires are better for deep snow than winter tires. They both have similar rubber compounds so both are soft. Winter tires are not designed for deep snow or off road. They are designed for road situations. This is consistent with anyone who knows what they are talking about as well as the testing done by tire rack.

[@DavidAlexander4747]

What a POOR 4x4 system cant even get all 4 to rotate at once at 1 mph At least GM uses a Locking Diff that would have been so useful to get it to go, sadly this grade is not much to get over and the distance to actually traverse is nothing, How could they produce such a shitty 4WD system ??? Very Poor..... makes you think can my ram even get me out of my driveway if this example was presented to me at home........SAD

[@Mikewalden12345]

David Alexander it's more of a poor tire issue,. I agree the locking rear end is awesome in my Nissan pro 4x and would be a good option in the dodge

[@glassonion08]

Ram Power Wagon! 👍

[@clarda1]

Every manufacturer offers different systems to meet the customers needs. This looks like the most basic open diff system with maybe some traction control kicking in. For every day use this is fine, its also the most efficient and wont require as many repairs. GM does this as well, not all Silverados / Sierras have the G80. Ram also offers a limited slip and an actual locker as well.

[@reddemon3093]

David Alexander ..this nut head! why are you looking at this video if your all about your gay ass GMC

[@mensuddevic8983]

It was probably in 4wd auto but if he put it in 4wd lock than it's like a tank trust me I own one 2016 outdoorsman ecodiesel as well super hapy with. They don't come cheep but it's money well spent.

[@flyercan]

I just bought a 2016 Outdoorsman not knowing that when you choose the Luxury package you do not get 4WD AUTO. Kinda pissed. I had it on my 2010 sport and loved it. Not a big fan of the knob shifter either. Also, because I chose the tow package with mirrors I lost out on the power folding mirrors and auto dimming, that I paid for in the Luxury package. The skid plates mentioned in one of it's packages is a joke. A piece of metal 12" x 24" right under the oil pan and another under the transfer case. I still love the truck, but those are some of the little things that the dealer fails to mention before ordering a vehicle. The web site also failed to let me know about the mirror downgrade when it seemed to let you know about other changes in the truck when choosing different packages. It also says online that I was getting a Humidity sensor which I believe is also not on my truck. There are some things in the packages that just don't come with models lower than the sport.

[@CarQuestion]

+flyercan thanks for those precision! keep us informed about how you like it over time :)

[@flyercan]

I think the humidity sensor is part of the A//C and not part of the windshield wipers like I was thinking. So I may indeed have that feature. I just wanted to point out another web site flaw that I forgot to mention. Their color scheme on the web site is quite a bit off from real life. Anyone who has considered ordering their vehicle through the Chrysler web site should ask the sales rep for true images of the colors listed. I was unpleasantly surprised at the color blue I received over the color blue I wanted. I have a question for you and the 2016 model with air suspension. I have seen people post that they have issues with their air suspension during the winter because it doesn't have a built in "Air dryer" to remove moisture and as a result it causes the system to freeze up over time. Is there any way you can find out if the 2016 models have integrated an "Air dryer" into their air suspension system? Thanks.

[@CarQuestion]

+flyercan always go see the truck you buy in person instead of checking it on the web with pictures :P

[@CarQuestion]

+flyercan will ask FCA about the suspension.

[@flyercan]

CarQuestion I would have went and seen a truck in person, but the nearest dealer is a 1.5 hr ferry ride and 300km drive. Good luck getting any help from the FCA. I went into my purchase knowing they are not much help. I am willing to risk it. Love the trucks that much. :)

[@perrygfkn8433]

Did you press and hold the Traction control button down until you got a chime while in 4x4 Lock. If you do then your truly in 4x4 Lock. If you don't hold the traction control down until you hear the chime then it is not Locked in.

[@pizzasaurolophus]

nice, all you can ask for is 4 wheels to spin, the rest is up to the tires. Does this have axle/diff lock? Or is it just the traction control system?

[@joelsmithers6887]

Not a test.

[@brentlamberson6287]

You don't go through the same tire tracks continuously to try out the 4 wheel drive. And he is driving on ice. How stupid is that . No weight in the bed of the truck.

[@DavidStanleymusic]

winter tires with studs that is the ticket for ice but on dry pavement it can slide out on you.

[@amped5234]

WTF who was driving a 6 year old. this is stupid

[@CarQuestion]

What's wrong in the driving in that test?

[@vanleeaz29445]

Nice display of what a NORMAL person would use the truck for in a NORMAL environment. NOT a person who want to shove it through 3 ft of mud, up a 40 degree incline in remote country. Good job.

[@shawnlindsey_]

Is this truck stock? I understand it has duratracs on it but are they stock size?

[@brianthomas5418]

The black and chrome ram sport is one of the sexiest trucks i have ever seen

[@ItchingJ]

Guys, I'm hearing on the forums that all 1500s do NOT have a true 4x4 lock mode, except the Rebel. Meaning even when you select 4x4 lock, it still only engages the front axle when the rear slips. Is this true?

[@egger8787]

Suboptimal sad but true. Or I should say true if yours is equipped with the 4wd auto.

[@optinitsu]

Bam right into the dock door

[@CarQuestion]

Lol dont worry no dock was harmed

[@yoki_the_hyena_guy]

Car Question its not professional, you should say “When making this video, NO dock door was harmed.” LOL (btw i will be getting a diesel ram soon, thanks for making this video, just made me love trucks more!)

[@gavin1585]

Interesting that 4wd auto couldn't get the trailer started but 4wd lock could. Which is not really lock the rear still has to spin

[@CarQuestion]

+gavin mcdaniel yes but a light delay on the front wheel ( on ice ) can be the différence between getting out or staying stuck.

[@mikebones5386]

What size tires were used in the test.

[@timjenkins7019]

Is that anti spin just some nonsense that uses the brakes or is it an actual mechanical limited slip?

[@fdjkvc]

Mechanical

[@rejeanrobichaud]

Not really impressed

[@CarQuestion]

+Rejean Robichaud why?

[@rejeanrobichaud]

+Rejean Robichaud Not real snow condition like we have Out east , but like the Ram great video .

[@CarQuestion]

+Rejean Robichaud the text is to test the traction but not in 6 feet Of Snow ;$ thanks for commenting

[@leehancock2782]

+CarQuestion . Looks like it's mostly ice?

[@bryleyjensen599]

MI

[@macdaddy19734]

goodyear wrangler tire is a much better tire thru snow and mud

[@jjwatson858]

Jeff Mac thats what pretty much all truck comes with and they a very good tire for being a all season

[@CarsTrucksWhatever]

take off the esc in 4hi hold the TCS button for 10 second and then go play

[@CarQuestion]

+CarsTrucksWhatever have you check our full review? :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGOrdaaApslkrLM

[@CarsTrucksWhatever]

+CarQuestion I don't need a revive of the truck because i own one its a 2014 ecodiesel ;) thanks tho

[@CarQuestion]

+CarsTrucksWhatever cool keep us informed on how you love it over time!

[@mikeharding5768]

CarsTrucksWhatever

[@mhughleyShaolin]

Not a real 4wd test

[@trevornatore]

mhughleyShaolin it's Good to shoe u what it looks like for every day drive we have snow like that all the time here

[@williamaucoin6430]

Does the 4x4 lock actually lock the front diff so both tires spin at once?

[@Hats1976]

The 4x4 lock does lock the front differential. I believe this truck could have been in auto 4x4, which transfers power to wheels that slip.

[@fjb4932]

@@Hats1976 ...and no power to wheels that don't slip ...

[@matthewmccain5432]

In 4x4 lock you have to hold the traction control button down for about 5 seconds to turn the ECS off.

[@nadiadicesare4651]

ford rules

[@marshallmaclean3554]

where is the off road test?

[@nadiadicesare4651]

honda is better

[@CO2monitor]

GM's 4x4 is far superior out of the big 3. Ive owned gm my whole life. Just switched to a Ram. Love the new ram with the 6.7 H.O but I know I'll miss GM's 4wd

[@lugnerlugner9641]

Do you homework people and stay away from the ecodiesel. They don't take the little added cost to key the cam gears, but instead just tighten them down with a bolt that will eventually allow the valve gear to slip and thus the motor blows.

[@robertb1742]

lugner lugner I have 2014 limited eco diesel with air suspension, well over 150k on it. I wouldn’t sell it for anything. Eco diesel is the best engine and you don’t know what you talking about. I’ve never had any issues other than my Bluetooth and regular service stuff. Engine has been great the whole time.

[@trevornatore]

robert b I age I have the outdoorman ecodisel and I love it. Super fuel efficient and great for when I need to tow. And it's good in the snow here

[@kamilv863]

Co ty robisz??