It's True, RAM Cummins Are Having Major Failures! Master Tech Gives Thoughts On What’s Happening!

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[@jdsmith556]

Name one time where the government came up with a good idea that actually made money and didn’t hurt the tax payer. Typically when they get involved it goes to absolute shit.

[@allansunny9883]

Airbags,as long as they are made properly by the manufacturer, and don't explode with metal shards. Again, manufacturers responsibility.

[@benredacted8468]

Government didn't come up with the airbag. They mandated it a decade after it's existence.

[@Jay-me7gw]

@@benredacted8468 The probably didnt come up with DPF's, EGR's, SCR's, DEF, or 5W-40 motor oil either.

[@benredacted8468]

@@Jay-me7gw most likely not. But ya gotta admit they're terrible enough to pass for a government idea 😂

[@Formerlywarmer]

Never

[@nathanurick8320]

This might be your very best video ever. The sad part about showing this is that awesome mechanic will probably get reprimanded for speaking the truth.

[@user-du7pe6pm7d]

AHAHAHEHEHEEHAHAHAHAHA -- reprimanded - ahahahehehehahahaah -- FIRED - FOREVER is more so the Facts !

[@jimmcknight3021]

The EPA has been at war with the diesel engine for 2 decades. Fortunately, the Supreme Court has ruled that Congress must create more of the actual rules in legislation rather than defering to left-wing bureaucratic activists. Most, if not all of these activists, have no clue why people need diesel engines in trucks , cars, tractors, and construction equipment.

[@hellkitty1014]

Its actually wings of the same bird. The EPA became more stringent under the Trump Administration, believe it or not. There is hope with the Chevron ruling though. Maybe manufacturers will go around the EPA and reduce emissions complexity because all of the Big 3 are having engines fail more within warranty periods, costing them serious $$$....

[@stevenpeterson7234]

It's not the EPA anymore. It's a company called Avangrid Inc. Aka CNG They are pushing this new fuel. Who are the biggest stock holders of this Company..... Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk.

[@nomadbiker4040]

They were successful in killing some of the best diesels, like the international navistar one before emissions equipment made them unreliable

[@stevenpeterson7234]

@@nomadbiker4040 That's why CAT will never make another diesel commercial engine

[@SonidoMazizo]

Then come up with a solution for the environment genius . You like sucking on tailpipe fumes ?

[@Steadierpark]

Thank you for putting this out! And thank you for standing up for your beliefs!

[@TheKlamminator]

EPA is ruining simple reliable vehicles

[@Ozarkwild]

I appreciate the tech being honest. Hope he keeps his job.

[@nightfall22]

EPA is a cash grab

[@daddydiesel5889]

Defund the EPA

[@loveracing1988]

Spoken like true idiots who didn't ever experience the 70's

[@9663mu]

It is I agree but GM and Ford didn’t get caught with their pants down. They made engines and not cheat devices.

[@acf4962]

All government is a cash grab …

[@jonsaircond8520]

Not only are they crazy with our vehicles the AC that keeps you comfortable also. EPA needs to be gone

[@banzaii6285]

Unfortunately, just voting Republican won't fix the problem. It's the embedded bureaucrats in the government, EPA, ATF, IRS....all of them, that are the problem. They can just change rules at their will to pursue their agenda. I can't believe a dealership let you in the back, let alone with a camera. Keep up the good work.

[@Freedom37854]

Well the dem passed rules or mandates to move to EV and all the dealer in my town closed this year. We don’t have the power available to give to the dealership. Ford gone Chevy gone. Nobody in my part of the country want EV. So voting Trump will guarantee smaller GOV that means let rules. And nobody to I force some bull shit rules.

[@tonyc223]

It will start to fix many problems .

[@kenhaze5230]

@@tonyc223 It may well be an improvement. I have reservations about Trump, because he is the most communist President in history, but he'd ease up on the CAFE regs almost for sure.

[@chadmiller6487]

I consider myself very center but you're not wrong. This liberal party is not the liberal party our parents grew up with. They're completely choking this country out.

[@kirkpalmer1709]

They are now the communist party.

[@InLineDiesel6]

I am also very center, common sense land, I always voted for the canadate that algnied best with me but those days are long gone. Today's far left radicals are dishing up complete destruction. I can't believe Democrats have just sat by allowing this. I am hopeful RFK Jrs departure signals a movement from the Democrtas to flush the radicals.

[@michaelbenardo5695]

You are quite correct. Today's "liberal" party is hell-bent on destroying our way of life and sending us back to the horse and buggy days. Yet at the same time, today's republikan party is hell-bent on destroying this country and replacing it with the confederacy. Maybe they will destroy each other and two or more new parties who will actually try to represent us regular Working Class people will spring up. We can only hope.

[@michaelbenardo5695]

@@InLineDiesel6 But about JFK Jr. He wanted COVID to spread unchecked. There is nothing good about that. Besides, he stated that he had a brain-eating Ameba. Does that mean he has no more brains?

[@shanebrown2963]

They are pure communists now

[@RDotsonhidawayfarms]

Definitely a MASTER tech and the folks that get to have him work on their trucks are lucky. Thanks for taking the time and sharing Josh. Worked in the industry 35 yrs. been retired now 12 yrs. Great video JB as always.

[@jeffclark4008]

Wait, I read here on the internet by Ram fans for 20 years that the cummins is the most reliable engine ever and fords and GM's are garbage. So, none of what was said in this video here, can't possibly be true.

[@stevenpeterson7234]

​@@jeffclark4008 It is possible and can happen. Cummins yes use to be awesome!! After 2014 they started going down hill unfortunately

[@awdeveau]

​@Jeff I watch a hotshot trucking channel here on KZbin. The guy owns a bunch of trucks, all Rams. His 19-21 trucks have all been good, all well over 200k miles with some around 400k. He has had this exact problem but only started seeing it in his 22 & 23 model year trucks. In his trucks the ticking started between 75k-150k. Something changed starting in 22.

[@jeffclark4008]

​@stevenpeterson7234 are you referring to all the years when they were putting cheat devices on? Again, Dodge/Ram/cummins fans were swelling up for a long time as they were putting the.other brands down. They exaggerated what the cummins was capable of, all the while cheating and now… falling apart.

[@jeffclark4008]

​@@awdeveauthere are a billion youtube channels out there that involve trucks and a good amount of them are all about the other two major brands and they have the same stories about how all their trucks have had no problems, blah, blah, blah. Ram fans brag constantly and try to look down on the others as they are the last ones to crest the hill and now that they can't get away with those cheat devices, we're starting to see what they really are.

[@thegonz7833]

Respect for Josh as a top tech, seems like a cool dude.

[@James-qq2vq]

No need to be afraid of losing your job when you're extremely confident in what you're doing.

[@bobstupak2091]

Absolutely fascinating. Josh, the tech was so well spoken and so well explain, especially on the oil issue. He should start his own diesel channel and the diesel wizard.

[@eddieshamble]

I was a Josh five years ago. Went independent. One of the best moves I have ever made. I do not regret having gm pay for 15 years of my education

[@arlenboyer-v9v]

please dont get this guy fired seems like a honest person and know what happens to them. good info though

[@paulpetraitis2130]

When youre as talented a mechanic as this guy he could probably walk in the CEO's office and kick him in the nuts and still walk out with a raise!

[@arlenboyer-v9v]

@@paulpetraitis2130 with todays upper management i doubt it

[@kylecaskey1752]

It's very frustrating how the EPA through chevron deference has ruined a once reliable platform. The money unnecessarily wasted by businesses and individuals repairing 2007+ engines is unfathomable. If I thought I could get rid of my 2000 mile 2022 and not take a giant beating I would.

[@jonathantaylor6926]

I think the EPA has cost the economy a trillion dollars over diesel emissions. Research and development, major repairs, towing and downtime. It’s not uncommon for a company to have several $300,000 trucks broken for months waiting on parts. It’s an economic disaster.

[@kylecaskey1752]

@@jonathantaylor6926 I'd sat a trillion is a pretty fair estimate.

[@michaelbenardo5695]

@@jonathantaylor6926 They feel that if they cause owners enough problems, they will quit buying diesels, but at the same time have made it impossible to sell large heavy duty gasoline engines, (yes, they used to exist).

[@seawolff33]

SCOTUS killed Chevron deference this year. See Loper v Raimondo.

[@kylecaskey1752]

@@seawolff33 Yes, so when will they start walking back the regulations?

[@kenszakacsi2310]

I worked at 4 diff Chevy dealerships for 30 years. All my Cars and Trucks get an oil change every 3000 to 4000 miles No mater what the dealers recommended…. Cause I have seen many engines all clogged up with engine oil because of people going too long between oil changes.

[@danieldavies2171]

I have one of these 5th gen's. I cof at 5k, air, fuel, and cabin every 10k. Oil & filters are much cheaper than having Josh fix things.

[@jamesorr2832]

I'm happy about this Honest Video about EPA, and Ram quality, I bought a 2020 Ram 2500 with the Cummins and only had it 1 1/2 years with 20 thousand miles on it before I got rid of it!! the last year I owned it I had it in the Shop almost 4 months over DPF, DEF, Oil Consumption and Turbo problems and the Dealership couldn't Fix it so it was not reliable enough to pull my 5Th wheel cross country with and Stallantis won't take care of it's customers!! also Ram has the most problems out of the big three. I sold it to a guy that said I'm Deleting it on day one. True Story!! he lives in a state where he can do that, a RED state with no Smog Checks Lol

[@phat-kw9ox]

Yes Idaho is one of those great states my truck breaths very well here!

[@user-ln7of9gs4s]

Texas is a red state and there are still emissions testing in certain counties.

[@T_81535]

It's got nothing to do with the state. It's the county. Tennessee is as blood red as it gets and certain counties still have epa inspections.

[@PaulCuller-uj9eu]

Need more mechanics like him. Great guy. Great video. I wish manufacturers would interview these guys to understand their issues.

[@scottbeets4318]

Awesome video.... your best one yet. Very informative.

[@78thilton]

Amen brother! The EPA is BAD !

[@nightfall22]

Damn bro, I’m looking at that cab off and thinking of all the tundras I saw like this 😂 ram taking hits lately

[@InLineDiesel6]

Ha ha, sure is a lot of room to work when the cab is lifted. So what does this signal, we will all need lifts in our garage to fix our trucks.

[@nightfall22]

@@InLineDiesel6 yeah man, that’s rough

[@lawrencesanchez1750]

JB...this is crazy. I started hearing a tick in my 2022 Ram 3500 @high idle. Not sure what it is as it doesn't do it all the time and started looking for answers. Had a guy post this on a fourm: A few people posted videos of the same exact sound, and after replacing the thrust, bearing the sound was completely gone. The bearing is a 3 piece design that starts to fail and come apart. Clevite makes a 1 piece thrust bearing that fixes the issue (part number MS2328P). I will report back if that fixed it for me. He reposted : Hey, I wanted to follow up with what I ended up doing, I ended up doing a in frame and only swapped out the thrust bearing, noise completely went away! Wasn't the easiest job, so I'm glad it wasn't for nothing. The bearing was actually starting to come apart, where it's clamped together into one piece. Hopefully, this helps. Talk back with the mechanic you talked with if you don't mind and let us know his thoughts.

[@mdubz101]

Great video! And looking happy & healthy as ever! 👍🏻

[@NA2k5]

I enjoy these types of videos. Do more of them. Tech talks

[@hitchedtohorsepower]

Why I went to a pre-DEF Duramax from my 21 F-450!! Very happy to not have to worry about the emissions stuff. Although if I hadn't bought that F-450 we wouldn't have met, everything happens for a reason 🙏

[@JeffFoster-s5v]

Vote red to save this country.

[@nickfruge5639]

Facts brother. Facts

[@tman8939]

@@nickfruge5639 trump 2024 is a fact

[@davidzook6938]

Trump 2024

[@johnm.515]

If voting mattered we would not be allowed to do it.

[@reality4434]

So just don't vote and allow all of today's crap to continue!! Does that make sense? When Kamala gets in and you loose your home because of "unrealized capital gains" where you will be taxed 28% on money you never received!! (Bought your home for 100k. Now worth 500K. Your tax 28% of 400K. Think you can figure that out?

[@tonycorsi7988]

Great video JB! I agree with your comments, I was a “D” for years, went to the “R” and now I’m a “I” due to the way they run things. I purchased my first 24 6.7HO and I do like the truck, but what was Josh recommending for oil viscosity? I’m very frustrated with the EPA and all their mandates, cudos to the SCOTUS for their ruling! Keep up the great work my friend.

[@hellkitty1014]

Both D and R are all bought by the highest bidder, sadly. That is why the EPA thrives under both parties.

[@BigBadJohnDiesel]

So glad I've kept my 16 RAM 2500. No issues yet. To be proactive, I'm going to have the grid heater delete done soon.

[@ojmful]

Same. Had mine deleted at 70k miles and no problems. I’m now at 145k and my turbo actuator is acting up. Well time to bite the bullet and replace the turbo and actuator. But that’s the only big expense

[@EW-cp1go]

Would appreciate if you did a video for awareness on the grid heater bolt issue.

[@amossnowdaharleyman9179]

Mine is a 2017 Ram 1 ton with the high output 6.7 Cummins. Always 15W-40 Rotella T dino oil with 5000 mile change schedule. The factory grid heater (that WILL fail) is an engine destroyer so I replaced it with the Banks intake upgrade. 74,000 miles and no issues.It has and will pull a 34,000 pound trailer.

[@brocklee1996]

Holding onto my 2018 cummins manual trans for dear life

[@OldtimeIronman]

Holding on to my 07 cummins manual trans duallie :D never had smog on it from the factory

[@davidsherwin8967]

Thanks! Much respect for standing up for your beliefs.

[@JB_WhoWork]

Thank you so much for this!

[@InLineDiesel6]

I got a bit lost on Josh's oil weight comments. I run 5W-40 in my Cummins which is speced for cold temperatures. The owners' manual also calls out for 15W-40 in warmer weather. All my diesel equipment I have around the farm all specs out 15W-40. As I understand it, the first number is the viscosity of the oil when it is cold. I understand, falsly perhaps, the oil's viscosity decreases as the oil comes up to operating tempater, the 40 designation. So what is Josh referring to when he says thin oils on the crank and cam? His comment regarding cold weather starts only? I also find it interesting to see a Kennedy announce support for Trump, that in itself, speaks volume of the direction the D party has traveled too.

[@maxpain7197]

I don't think it's the 5w 40 that's the problem he did say that but I doubt it. It's the interval change is what it comes down to. I run full synthetic 5w 40 in my cummins and have had no problem to date. But I only run mine from 5000 to 7500 at the most. Don't want to deal with engine problems.

[@InLineDiesel6]

@@maxpain7197 I usally change the oil in my 2015 SO Cummins at around 7,500 or so. I do send out oil sample to Polaris labs and the oil comes back normal, with normal amounts of "other" stuff (healthy engine) and the report says the oil had quite a bit of life left in it. My land mantaince equipment, I change out the oil every 400 hours, these engines run with a constant load on them being all hydraulic and hydrostatic. 400 hours equates to 24,000 miles at 60 MPH. May be JB can go back to Josh and further explore the oil types and weight ratings.

[@jbandit2044]

5th gen calls for 5w-30

[@Reshard834]

​@jbandit2044 no, you mean 5w40

[@damjanbjelanovic2346]

My book calls for 10W-30 unless temp is below 0F or -18C. Only then do you go to 5W-40. What state are you in. I’m in Texas and I use 10W-30 year around. Check your owners manual closer Page 479. Also, I only use AmsOil. And their site confirms 10W-30 above 0F or -18C and 5W-40 below those temps. All of these are FULL synthetic ofcorse. And Amsoil is a legit brand. That’s why they are not on shelves and controlled by EPA and sales bullshit. Also, book calls for 15,000 per oil change. So 10,000 using 10W-30 full synthetic under normal conditions should be fine.

[@14sgs]

One of the best conversations I have seen yet. Thanks to Josh as well. I'll stick with my 2018. Thump, tick, and rattle oh my.

[@shanenelms9740]

This is the best video u have put out

[@tome6551]

That was great! Good look behind the scenes. I’m two months in and waiting for my new engine on my ‘22 3500 HO. Thanks for the video!

[@Alex-ce8ln]

I totally agree with you on everything you said. Also, I’m in the military and we don’t have DEF systems in our trucks. Why? Simple because is not a reliable system and you don’t want to be in the middle of a firefight and your truck on regen mode. Ask Gale Banks why the Duramax engines that they install on LMTV and JLTV doesn’t come with emissions system.🤔🤔🤔

[@Credit87]

The Stryker will make you rethink reliability without DEF 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jamiehamilton789]

You’re absolutely correct to a Tee… I have made that exact statement for years now..

[@waexplorer]

I worked on MTV and LMTVs from 2000 - 2013 and they all had CAT C7 330HP engines.

[@drifterwannab]

Liked that little bit at the end, lol. Good videos man, keep em coming.

[@789ghost342ghost]

In every single post going forward tell ram owners to use 15/40 at 5000 mile intervals to save there engines along with linking this episode this is so important I mean it dude every post going forward and also encourage other influences to spread the word cheers

[@treeamigo8447]

My brother is going through the lifters issues right now. It's a 2021 and just over 100k miles. He wasn't aware of the new oil recommendations and has been using the same oil he uses in his 2018 model, 15w40. I dont think the oil weight matters.

[@shawnbaugh7191]

Josh i and other Cummins mechanics have had this same conversation! You just stated the same theories and concerns causing mechanical problems!

[@nomadbiker4040]

I thank the epa for making older dirty diesels worth tons more than they used to be.

[@anof861]

Josh needs his own KZbin channel. He’s very knowledgeable.

[@gregbuser4690]

One minor correction, it's more likely that it was built on a Monday. Here in Mexico, Mondays are jokingly referred to as "San Lunes" (Monday holiday) because a lot of workers either don't show up, or show up in a very hungover (crudo) condition after two days of heavy partying. Good video, modern diesels are not worth owning, because the mandated emission controls defeat everything that make diesels a good power plant.

[@craig84074]

I have a 4th gen (2011-Pre Def) 2500 Ram w 200K miles on it. I run Rotella T5 15W40 in it with Fleetguard filters. I Change the oil every 5K miles. I run this truck from UT to NY to TX, and back to UT a number of times every year, and I don’t worry about this truck at all. The 6.7L Cummins in this runs super smooth with no valve clattering. ….and it always has a 2000 lb pop up slide in camper on it. There is no way I would trade this truck for a newer one (even if someone offered me a new one as a clean even swap)

[@davidporter7051]

oh my, a 5W40 isn't "thinner" than a 15W40. Both are 40 grades the 5W flows like 5 grade in freezing temperatures vs a 15 flowing like a 15 grade.

[@nickfruge5639]

You aren’t wrong about the fundamental difference between the grades, and aren’t wrong on correcting him for specifically that part of his argument. But his explanation of compression and lack of consistent oil pressure was spot on.

[@davidporter7051]

@@nickfruge5639 I don't understand. Obviously this issue the technician is seeing isn't a lubricant issue. It's either design, assembly, or parts. It can be any combination but it's not lubrication but the go to "solution" is to change the lubricant.

[@Marklin15]

Cummins says to use a synthetic 5W40 or 10W30 due to the hydraulic lifters. Cummins specifically says don’t run conventional 15W40 in the B series motors with hydraulic lifters.

[@andresjimenez3811]

@@Marklin15I would think thats to help bad lifters survive longer.

[@philliplee980]

Great info bud appreciated it

[@Fast1two]

EPA drives the entire automotive industry. I remember when they were testing engines at the Texas Research Center to see how much sulfur they could pull out of diesel fuel. Went from 1500ppm to 150ppm overnight and then 150ppm to 15ppm. Also they were seeing how much ethanol they could pump into gasoline engines before they fail. Short time later they give $6500 towards a new car or truck for any car any year push pull or drag it in to be destroyed and never on the road again. They basically incentivized removing older vehicles off the road and replaced with newer ones. I foresee consumer diesel engines going away in the near future. I hope I’m wrong.

[@T_81535]

Either that or they will become so obscenely expensive that only the rich will be able to afford them.

[@eddieshamble]

My two year old truck has been rock solid. Good luck making it to ten ya bone

[@jeffperry601]

For 34 years I repaired industrial diesel engines and I switched over to 1540 back in 1978

[@BrandonBigB956]

One of the reasons I am keeping my 2012 Ram Cummins it's just about to hit 80k miles and has been reliable as you could ask for. These lifter failures aren't just Cummins it's across every manufacture still using lifters (push rod engines) gas or diesel. GM is having a ton of issues with lifters and if you are building an engine better look for some NOS ones laying around. Maybe I am going to jump to 5k oil changes instead of 10k oil changes on my Cummins and make sure the full synthetic I am using is 15w40 because I am definitely making more power than a stock truck.

[@RonRussell-sj1zf]

You would be surprised at the very, very, minor change engineers can make to a product that was intended to save a very small amount of $ per engine, but results in catastrophe once implemented into production. I worked for Cummins for 30 years and was an eye witness.

[@victorrodriguez2806]

"Jehovah Jireh"!! Yes we do know what that means. I've never seen any of your videos. I have know idea how I stumbled across this one. But you have my support. "Al Shadi"

[@marksr1907]

PD Diesel Power has been preaching this a few years. He used to run only Cummins in his hotshot fleet and has had to send them all back and he's migrating to some Fords and trying to keep his old Cummins trucks on the road for as long as possible.

[@seagullsbtn]

Exactly. He dumped his current generation Rams. Running Ford's.

[@T_81535]

Are Ford diesels reliable? I'd buy one if they're reliable. I have a 1996 power stroke 350 srw crewcab that I absolutely love. Would like a new gen ford diesel but scared of getting ripped off with an over priced, unreliable pos.

[@marksr1907]

@@T_81535 I think they're the most reliable "light duty" diesel on the road today. Specifically the 6.7 Powerstroke. That said - a diesel even a Ford is expensive to maintain and I've been gradually "bullet proofing" mine because I plan on keeping it forever. I have a DCR fuel pump, HSM upper fuel filter relocate and lower fuel filter relocate. Upper is now a Baldwin 4 micron spin on filter and a Cat spin on fuel/water separator at the tank. The fuel pump and fuel system plastics are the weak links - which I've corrected after-market. Prior to this Ford I had 13 Ram/Cummins and I love the Cummins and even have a competition history in my Ram Cummins trucks. But since Fiat and the other European companies took over their quality has been tanking. Sadly Cummins joined the decline with the current generation of bad metallurgy.

[@southdetroitentertainment7741]

Damn, and here i was, super excited to try and get a Dually Night Edition Mega Cab I guess i'll pass on that idea

[@chrisbryan6493]

I wouldn’t worry too much.. seen these 5th gens go 400k miles and a couple push 1500hp..

[@southdetroitentertainment7741]

@@chrisbryan6493 So you think that i should try and secure a Dually Night Edition Mega Cab?

[@T_81535]

You should definitely take the plunge. What's $110,000 on a truck that may not even make it home from the dealership😆

[@jessemorgan6422]

I’m still stuck on the $23,000 engine price tag (new), that’s crazy. What he was saying was making a lot of sense too. Doubled the power but parts are lighter and thinner.

[@MatthewODonohoe-of8qk]

Great video. That mechanic knew his craft. His take on thinner oil was very interesting. I have an 05 duramax. I hate to get rid of it. The EPA , no elected bureaucrats making laws demonstrates how corrupt our republic has become.

[@jbrous3602]

It's not Cummins, it's abuse in transfer of Cummins power beginning at the accelerator. You can not slam bam thank you man a Cummins. You have to slowly give parts a chance to deal with heavy hauling or acceleration or you will break something inline especially if the parts are cold and not given a chance to lube up and expand to proper performance clearance. I've had a 13, 16, 19, 20, 22, and now two 23's...no problems I do the maintenance 3000 oil 6000 filter 25000 ccv 50000 egr cooler/valve. 3 tours in Nam helicopter mech. Keep it clean! Filter air.

[@jbrous3602]

all longhornies

[@Billybob50119]

Stop with the excuses. It’s absolutely Cummins. They were the ones that decided to use hydraulic lifters and right away started having issues. Junk design

[@DIYnService]

You don’t know what the hell you’re talking about. It’s bad engineering causing this because fatigue due to cycling hertzian stess wasn’t addressed properly.

[@jonathantaylor6926]

Driving style is a huge part of it. Some guys drive these trucks extremely hard with heavy loads. There’s a reason race cars get new engines all the time.

[@DIYnService]

@@jonathantaylor6926 If that's true, did driving extremely hard start only with the current generation Ram? Most of those people driving hard the current generation Ram also owned the previous Ram generation without experiencing the issues they are having with the newest generation under the same driving style. You don't know what the hell you are talking about.

[@gwendolynbrown9386]

Great Information !!

[@drewelliott9062]

Trump 2024

[@TheDuds33]

Great vid!

[@bigmurph1447]

I don't understand why cummins went to roller lifters they are junk. The flat tappets were the best never had a single issue with them

[@AkioWasRight]

Roller lifters improve overall combustion efficiency, SLIGHTLY reducing fuel consumption, SLIGHTLY reducing emissions. It's all to please the EPA. Just to "improve" fuel economy by 5%, they're will make you sacrifice reliability by 90%.

[@stevefrench4595]

When it came out, the engineers in the interviews said it was for refinement. The hydraulic lifters is a quieter approach vs flat tappet. It also eliminates valve adjustment. I've had a 4th gen and now I have a 5th gen. I'd rather have the noise than the questionable reliability on the new setup

[@AkioWasRight]

@@stevefrench4595 That's just marketing. They're told to talk up the engine. Yes, there are other benefits to rollers lifters, but none of the benefits are critical like meeting emissions and fuel economy targets. They literally can be penalized for missing a fuel standard by 1/2 an MPG. They can even be penalized for too frequent oil change intervals. That's why we went from 3k mile intervals to 6k, 10k, even 15k on some engines. It's ruining engines.

[@supporterofsanity]

I’m telling you don’t buy anything manufactured in 2021-2022.

[@stevefrench4595]

@AkioWasRight no, in reality, hydraulic lifters and roller rockers are indeed much quieter than flat tappers. But what do I know? I'm just a mechanic

[@RobertHolster1]

Justin I couldn't agree more with your assessment regarding the politics. EPA is just another example of government control and it really stinks. Also, regarding the 5th Gen Cummins: I watched an episode of The Diesel Podcast that featured engine builder Cass Choate. He presented evidence that Cummins took a couple hundred pounds of material out of the 5th Gen blocks, most notably around the mains, and in his assessment, that would likely lead to bottom end failures. Also Cummins went away from the flat tappets and went to the lifters as seen on your video. To fix the problems, Choate figured out the only real way to fix a 2019 and up block is to scrap it, take a 4th Gen Block, and manufacture parts to make that engine work in a 2019 and up application. Finally, what is your other channel? Love your content!

[@chrisharris4251]

I run the same oil in my 21 L5P that I do in my 06 LBZ, and EVERY other piece of equipment I have with a diesel engine. Shell Rotella 15W-40. My trucks are on a 5,000mi change interval, my tractors are once a year or every 200hrs., whichever comes first. I’ve had good results using Rotella anyhow.

[@TA-yj6zx]

The problem is specific to a batch of the 22's.. Metallurgy in the push rod/rocker arm.

[@rdallas81]

That very well may be the case. Happens. Just seen recently how Toyotas turbos Tundras were ran down the line and in the process tens of thousands of engines were contaminated with metal shavings and debris. Massive recall and new engines need to be installed. Bad for Toyota- excellent for vehicles who racked up tens of thousands of miles who are now recieving brand new twin turbo Toyota engines.

[@effortless_choice]

Josh…you the man! 👍🇺🇸

[@robertm4914]

Some outstanding information! Thank you!

[@michaelwilliams2151]

The best Cummins was the first gen. Simple, and reliable. My 93 dodge had 525K on the original block and head. Granted it did'nt have 1000 ft.lbs. or 600hp. but it was reliable and it got 24MPG

[@rdallas81]

I absolutely love the older Rams and Cummins.

[@Sembrandolasemilla777]

Im a big Cummins fan, ( the motor), purchase a 2022 ram 3500 with 50k miles about 1 year ago and drove it home fine for 5 hrs then started using it and dpf message would come on the cluster everyday, check engine light would go on and off so I took the dodge dealership and they said it was a sensor, even tho it was under warranty they still charged me and the issue kept going on and on so I just got rid of it, I’ve known a couple guys with 19+ rams and the seems like they’re having a lot of problems lately,

[@joshmcgowan33]

I was under the impression that the thinner oil in newer engines was because there are higher tolerances and the oil needs to get into tighter spaces.

[@ALDAVISON231]

Josh is a good guy. Awesome video.

[@jimraelee]

Great vid.... thanks. Inside a ram dealer... in my neighborhood....

[@weshohler7601]

Got to respect this man for telling the truth. At least he has job security.... Lol

[@jonvenden4284]

Josh is right about the oil. An engineer who specializes in oil took an ls that is turbocharged (race engine) ran 5w oil through it then 20w. Then ran the oil through an oil analysis and the 5w oil was gone after a half dozen dyno pulls. Once the oil is warm the power difference is very minimal running 20w.

[@jeffperry601]

And have used 15 w 40 and everything including my lawn mowers and I have absolutely zero engine failures on anything even vehicles that had $300,000 mi on it

[@mustang5214]

My 12 valve makes so much noise i can't tell if it's something knocking in the engine or it's just still breaking in after 299000 miles

[@ragingbull3407]

My 24V at 324K still going strong after 19 years. Dash is cracked, steering loose & leaking but the engine has been solid!

[@rdallas81]

​@@ragingbull3407My 2004 Hemi has the same mileage. Engine runs great. No ticks or knocks. Original spark plugs.

[@haroldhass5180]

If the new ones make noise, that's bad. If my 02 5.9 quits making noise, that's bad.

[@ThatNavyDad]

I don’t work and still get paid is an absolute flex. Enjoy the time with the kids!!!!

[@rdallas81]

I drive a 2004 Ram 1500 Hemi. Has original spark plus. 310,000 miles. No check engine light. No problems. Still runs great.

[@T_81535]

You have a unicorn. Never seen a ram with a gas engine with anywhere near that many miles on it

[@w1.0]

Amen my brother from another mother!!!

[@MurineMischief]

Have a 08 F650 with Cummins 6.7, 331,900 miles and going strong with an Allison 2K behind it.

[@thegonz7833]

The guy is a pro, ask him how long it takes to pull the cab.

[@jaredebersole2012]

I have one of these trucks. 2021, 35,000 miles. Star wanted me to replace the fuel system. I said, no. That isn’t the problem. I knew I needed a new engine. Totally got the run around from Moyer Ram in Lebanon, Pa. Needless to say, I’m in the process of trading to a duramax this week.

[@hookem3616]

JB that is a great review. You rock man

[@coreymorrow1315]

Great video as always, love to learn from those master techs, but would like to point out as noted in your video and I don't know Gale Banks polical views but he seems to have a way of building clean burning diesels already without sacrificing dependability, then maybe, just maybe the problem is more about corporate greed again $ than anything else 🤔

[@BillUtah]

Looks like this was a 2500 so the non HO motor? It would be interesting to see if the standard motors are having more problems than the HO? I know there are more of the standard motors but would be nice to know. Keep bringing us this type of content from all the manufacturers PLEASE! 👍

[@fivesfilms]

Great video! One of my favorites!

[@galatians515]

Very good video and information. Only thing I wanted to clairify, 5w40, and 15w40 are only different thickness when they are cold. When they get to operating temp, they are both 40 weight. Otherwise all very good info. Stilantis seems to be having a lot of trouble with cams and lifters, even though this is a Cummins engine, a lot of Stilantis products have a lot of issues with cams and lifters.

[@rpkett]

Gotta bring back Josh to the channel. Super cool dude and very knowledgeable and just doesn't give AF about speaking the truth. Thanks JB!

[@TheWookie_USN]

I have a HO 2022. First off, I agree with everything he says with one exception, putting thicker oil in the new non solid lifter engine. He should know better. Also, put 15w40 in there then bring it in for a warranty claim and see what happens. Ultimately he’s right, fixing the 6.7 with the same poorly designed garbage cam /lifter parts isn’t getting the owner anywhere. There’s lots of double and triple fail events on the same truck. I’ve been thinking of riding out the warranty period then ditching it. Then there’s the snap ring issue on the AISIN.

[@mrmcm1922]

I have a 23 Cummins, and my first one is the grid heater bolt breaking off still an issue? I talked to my service advisor he said it isn't anymore but l don't want to put too much trust in someone who doesn't have to fork up the cash if it does break. I found a couple of upgraded grid heater kits, but l don't want to void my warranty

[@Todd-l5x]

That tech is legit. And obviously full of common sense, which you don't see much of anymore.

[@Denis-tu1pd]

On my 2021 ram i still use good old delo15 / 40 .

[@matthewanderson9912]

I have always said the oil change intervals that these manufacturers recommend are stupid. A lot of failures happen due to simply bad parts and sometimes it’s just a bad design/idea (cylinder shutdown technology) BUT using water thin oil and double or triple the use to be industry standard intervals is just stupid. Good luck getting people to go with that though. Guys spend all this money on these trucks and then act like it’s a curse to change oil before the truck says to lol.

[@TruckinBeagle]

Had one of our sister companies go through 5 ‘22 Cummins with lifter failure all under 100k. Now just had it happen in my ‘22 the lifter collapsed and snaped the rocker arm at 150k so no warranty. Mine had the lifter tick for 50k miles before ultimate failure. (Assigned truck not actually mine but the company’s).

[@Valkyrie1911]

What I want to know is when my lifters go, can I get solid lifters installed under warranty. I'll pay for the lifters if the labor is covered under warranty. I’m doing 5k miles oil changes with T6 10w30. Living in the south, I don’t need the 5w40.

[@bmclemore8203]

I've been running valvoline synthetic 5w40 in my 21 for 150k miles. Not one issue. Oh, and my intervals are 15k. Run the oil cummins recommends. Rotella 15w40 is garbage.

[@robstatetx]

Seems like a nice guy. My 19 has 128k on it and oil changes at 10k and fuel filters at 15k. 5-40 is only thinner when you first crank it up, then the viscosity climbs to the 40 pretty rapidly. Who is blowing pistons out of the side of the block on their truck? What on earth are they doing? My truck has never touched 3,000 rpm, are they racing?

[@sounboy4498]

I have done the lifter replacements and on a couple engine replacements on the 2019-2022 cummins 6.7 engines. Starts put with a ticking noise if ignored can be catastrophic

[@StrateOutdoors]

My man setting it straight at the end there! What is the second channel?

[@davidhillbrand2302]

Great video - I will just keep my '14 Ram Cummins probably for ever!

[@jasonmcdonaldhandmade7900]

5w40 is only thinner in its viscosity in low temps vs 15/40, but maybe that’s where they get the wear on the cams.

[@raycobb9387]

Government over reach is the #1 problem in just about ever aspect of business. The CAFE standards have ruined the automotive industry.