RAM 1500 3.6L Pentastar V6 Engine **Heavy Mechanic Review** | Can it ACTUALLY TOW???

[@forthefunofit5487]

This truck did quite well! I have one of these with the 3.6v6 and its been great for me and I use for almost everything. Keep in mind that the peak torque 269 ft pounds is at 4,175 rpm.

[@davysimon8077]

It all depends on one's needs!! Mine will tow, aluminium fishing boat w/50hp and or the sxs,so about 2000 to 2500lbs so it's all the motor i need in an awesome truck all day long!!

[@TheGettyAdventures]

Can't argue with that!

[@curtisg710]

What kinds of mpg do you get towing that

[@slscamg]

Big bore small stroke, this engine loves high rpm. That’s why it came alive with the 8 speed. The close ratios keep it up high and it’s not afraid to give a good downshift and get into the meat of the powerband.

[@hitempguy]

I like that you overloaded it. People act like you will LITERALLY DIE IN A FIERY EXPLOSION if you go 1lb overweight.

[@TheGettyAdventures]

I mean I would not recommend doing this but the truck and chassis are rated for well above 10,000lbs so I was okay with a little extra weight

[@juliogonzo2718]

People do tow stuff they have no business towing all the time. I have pulled a number of 1500s pulling dump trailers out of the rhubarb

[@hitempguy]

@@juliogonzo2718 Anyone can improperly load a trailer and hit the ditch Source - I live in probably the highest per capita diesel 3/4 1 ton ownership area in North America and see it all the time

[@juliogonzo2718]

@@hitempguy problem is reduced weight on the steer axle. If it's sagging the trucks are it is taking weight off the steers and now they lock or understeer easier.

[@juliogonzo2718]

@@hitempguy not to mention if you are overloaded and get in an accident where someone is critically injured or killed, the police will weigh everything as part of the investigation. Seen it happen a few times. We have a scale at our towing yard and cops have followed me to the yard a few times to weigh vehicles involved in accidents. One was an E-350 that was delivering water cooler bottles and ended up hitting another vehicle. Another one was a 2500HD pulling a trailer full of concrete pipe stands that rear ended a semi that was stopped in traffic control in a construction zone. It was like 25,000 gross weight (too much for his licence) and seeing as it happened in a construction zone, pretty sure the cops gave him the 8x6 dildo on a sawzall for that one.

[@Middle850]

I have a 2015 Ram 1500 Bighorn 4x4 Crew Cab 3.6 V6. Over 300 HP and rated to tow 7,600 lbs. had the truck over 3 years and over 100k miles put on it since owning it. Completely happy! it is and has been a great truck! This truck replaced my 2001 Silverado Z71 which was a great truck also but it was a V8, 285 HP and rated to tow 6,400 lbs. in that Silverado I average 14-16 MPG’s. In my Ram 1500 which does have the 8 speed trans average 18-22 MPG’s and best (all highway) was 24.3 MPG’s. This Ram v6 is a beast with great MPG’s for its size and weight. Easily tow’s 5,000+ with no issues. Does everything I need it to do for not having the Hemi V8. Very happy with it. Most 25’ campers are not over 5,000 lbs and will tow one no problem.

[@marks4181]

I tow a camper in the West Virginia mountains with a Grand Cherokee 3.6. I end up passing the tractor trailers and some of the big motor homes on the hills. Gross combined weight on the scales is 10,200 lbs.

[@DodgeDakota2004]

These things are rev happy, keep in mind if you're towing something heavy, it will definitely have issues getting into the higher RPM's Keep in mind the 4th gen 3.6 only haves a maximum towing capacity of 5500lb's or something like that, but definitely more torque would help, honestly as my dad said (He has a 2013 3.6L) He'd give up a little horsepower for more torque.

[@todddubler2091]

Torque is king. Horsepower is just a number.

[@DodgeDakota2004]

@@todddubler2091 Yeah.

[@DK-Dodge]

Owned a challenger with this engine. 155000km without any problems. BR from Germany

[@PKDesigns2011]

I had a 2018 express v6 ... after 20k miles all I can say is it surprised me how good it was ... I avrg 17mpg in city and 26mpg on highway ... used it to haul construction things and mostly over loaded 1,500lb - 2,000lb payloads ... lol there where times I got scared with that temp gauge and the rev line but this thing pulled always np, always ran VERY HOT but honestly I avg 25mpg highway empty going on a 185 mile loop from a 25ft elevation to a 2,000ft elevation and I did this about 2 to 3 times per week np all year round... overall I truly wished it had more torque Specially down low but it was a very good truck for the money I paid. Swear if it wasn't for the lack of under coating from factory and the massive rusting after 1 year I would have kept it 100% ... I honestly think they designed this torque for just the person who wants the elevated ride height and a pickup truck but only drives solo ...

[@rubenm.391]

Omg it’s a pet peeve of mine as a truck driver when drivers, especially ones pulling trailers that don’t do a complete turn signal while changing lanes 😇

[@TheGettyAdventures]

I hear ya. Luckily these highways up here are basicly empty at all times lol

[@Thickercarton]

I love this engine. It’s not much of a hauler but like mentioned it’s reliable and get decent gas mileage and with the right gearing is reasonably quick. Just got to understand what it is, 1/2 Ton with mid size towing capability

[@cjsteele9594]

Love my Outdoorsman, 3.6 , Does what i need it to do, more than enough power, 20 MPG locally. 22-23 MPG hwy.

[@wyattholloway4700]

I have the exact same pickup. If you hit the Tow/Haul button next to the traction control button, it fixes the high redline by about a thousand rpm

[@LindsayPeters987]

Love that you put in the work so that we don't have to! Great video :)

[@TheGettyAdventures]

Thanks Lindsay!

[@markgoulin802]

Love the videos! Will you ever test the smaller trucks? canyon, Colorado, ranger?

[@TheGettyAdventures]

potentially! The truck supplier currently does not have any midsized trucks so that's the only thing stopping me but I'm looking at other options!

[@markgoulin802]

I work my 2022 canyon all the time it’s my little work horse lol I’ve towed 4000lbs before very easily with little effort 3.6L v6 is strong. Come back to Ontario again you can review it 😂

[@DUNEATV]

Sounds great for a V6!

[@geralddobrynski7231]

3.6 Chrysler is an outstanding engine

[@AMC401]

We were pulling about the same amount of weight but fully loaded with my family and we Thomas the Tank Engined it over a pretty gnarly pass

[@nickxmaiden9406]

My wife and I bought a 3,000 pound camper and I was worried I’d have to buy a bigger truck, because most people say never tow with a V6. But your video has without a doubt made me more confident in towing it.

[@mdoucette45]

Did you get the 3.21 or 3.55 gears?

[@neighborhoodhero_1]

@@mdoucette45 how can you tell?

[@mdoucette45]

@@neighborhoodhero_1either you check your window sticker or you look under the back of the truck and there is a sticker on your rear axle!

[@mdoucette45]

@@neighborhoodhero_1oh and 3.55 is not standard so it would be an option. It’s only like $150 but it’s a 3000lbs extra in towing haha

[@ohioguy4326]

It’s not a bad engine but no real savings in fuel from what I’ve heard. My Hemi etorque with 3.21 gears gets 18 city and 22 Highway. It does go down in winter however.

[@Steven91992]

Exactly I have a classic warlock with the 5.7 hemi and my buddy has the exact same truck but with the 3.6 and we basically get the same gas mileage. So what's the point might as well get the 5.7 hemi lol.

[@TheGettyAdventures]

I used to have a 2017 ram with the 5.7. I can confirm that those trucks are surprisingly very efficient for a 400hp engine.

[@robertannable9584]

No way! My 5.7 HEMI gets 14mpg at 70mph or higher

[@robertannable9584]

I towed a 10,000 Lb trailer over 460 miles this weekend. I got 5mpg the whole trip. Cost me $600 in gas. Vegas to Orange County and back

[@LongDistanceMotorcycleFans]

Averaging 23 mpg regularly in my 3.6 Ram 1500. Father in law has a 5.7 hemi and he’s at 13

[@EGGINFOOLS]

Nice run. Lets see the latest 4.3 and ford 3.3

[@olavcramer1260]

One easy heavy load improvement is adding progressive HD springs and upgrading the bump stops to Timbrens. With the tow package you also get the additional transmission cooler and the 2.55 rear end, tow-mode setting and my upgraded Outdoorsman also has some trailer braking adjustability in the dash-adjustable tow modes. DON"T every buy the air suspension if you're driving in cold weather it WILL fail.. 200,000 km and still going strong. She likes to rev is unperturbed, but downshifts are laggy, resulting in late, aggressive shifts, so some manual help on the steering wheel shifter buttons just before uphills smoothes things out. Just don't trust the "lifetime" transmission fluid. You can only change 60% of the expensive transmission fluid (so I did it twice, knowing Ram ain't paying any of my post-warranty bills), but if you upgrade to the later versions of transmission pans at the same time you add better filtration at the same time. Fun fact: the weight distribution is 51 to 49%, the far-back location of the V-6 places it behind the front axle.

[@blendpinexus1416]

oooo, not surprised though the engine is quite a bit shorter than the bigger v8.

[@d_manoil1647]

Been kicking around the idea of one of these. Guys i know say they get great fuel economy. Not sure if you have done an empty fuel economy review? ( which is why it would be an option) I already have a ticking hemi.

[@TheGettyAdventures]

The fuel economy empty is not spectacular. like the Eco diesel would get much better economy but for a full sized truck these engines are solid options for someone not looking to tow 10,000lbs

[@clay282]

I’ve had more than one and I promise you, get the lower gears! The “fuel economy” 3.21 gears make the V6 stay in 7th gear. The lower 3.55 and 3.92 gears actually get the same mileage. There’s more grunt available and they stay in 8th gear just cruising along. The lower keeps mean, it doesn’t have to work as hard and it gets the same mpg.

[@jaylee8542]

I have a 2023 with the v6. I have had to previous rams with the hemi. I am more happy with this engine than I ever was with the v8. I typically get at least 50 more miles per tank minimum driving around the city. When I do highway driving I can easily get more than 450 miles a tank. I had a grand cherokee with this engine and I was stunned at the fuel economy in that as well. The engine moves this truck around just fine.

[@offtracktraveler1]

I have a 2018 quad cab 4x4 express with this engine and 3.55 gears. was not sure about it at first, coming from a v8 318. It has been great and has plenty of power for everday use. I live in mountain country, 900ft to 5k back to 2k then back to 4k elevations and get around 22 -23 mpg on most trips that are about 250 miles round trip and have seen as high as 27 mpg. Over all from new it has gotten 19 mpg. I am not a hard driver and go the speed limits mostly only 55 to 60 mph on my trips.

[@kano2444]

the pentastar can easily be turboed. that's where the torque will come in.

[@blendpinexus1416]

noice, i've seent he hemi put through the paces all the time, was curious to what the underrated v6 would show. pleasently surprised.

[@Thebigbologna84]

I'm in Fredericton and watch your videos. I saw you in Marysville driving yesterday at the bridge that's down to 1 lane haha. Keep doing what youre doing!

[@TheGettyAdventures]

Small world!! Was I driving my little hyundai?

[@Thebigbologna84]

@@TheGettyAdventures yes you were!

[@Thebigbologna84]

@@TheGettyAdventures I was like that's not the dodge....

[@davidpmurdock]

Lol my dad's got a v6 with etorque thing is surprisingly a beast

[@davidpmurdock]

And I got the same engine in my 2011 Chrysler 200. Insanely fun engine in a low weight sedan 😂 0 engine problems too. Good video man

[@calvinpeterson6056]

I have a friend with one of these a 2017 model, about 130000km on it If memory serves me correctly and it burnt a valve on # 2 cylinder, guides were worn some so I found a used head and was able to resurrect it on a very cheap budget. But when I test drove it on the highway at about 120 KM/Hour it did not like to keep the torque converter lock up…. As a matter of fact on a 20 KM drive it may have stayed lock in a total of three minutes and that’s probably being generous. I let them drive I and they said no that’s the way it’s always been. No I noticed when doing the engine the transmission fluid looked like old burnt motor oil, likely from all the times they have towed their travel trailer. Folks that transmission fluid is being royally worked to death when the torque converter can’t lock up and is likely why it’s so black. I said all this to say … “just because it can tow a big load doesn’t mean you should “ Side note: I see your fairly local by one of the comments on here…. I live in Hartland NB… awesome that your local

[@albertc.gomezsr.9464]

I have a 2014 charger sxt. 168,000 miles on its third v-6 pentastar. Both previous engines broke valve springs and valve ruined engine. It is now for sale. No more Dodge products for me.

[@pierreleblanc4412]

@thegettyadventures I bought my first truck ever in 2021, Ram 1500 V6 Tradesman 3.55 and I love it!! Just got back from a camping trip. Moncton to Bromont and back. My tent-trailer GVWR 3450lbs. I finished with around 14L/100. I don't use the tow button. What is your take on the tow button??

[@forthefunofit5487]

Why in the hell not?? Use the tow/haul feature on the truck. That is exactly what they are for. It will shift at better RPMs and help you with hill decent. It also locks out overdrive to keep your transmission cooler. You are hurting both your truck and yourself by not using it!

[@JasPlun]

They still have cracked cylinder head issues contrary to what they say Chrysler techs still see them come in often with cracked cylinder heads and they are also prone to lifter issues. If the lifter issues are caught early they are cheap and easy to fix, however if not caught early it is a VERY expensive lesson you will learn:P

[@cjsteele9594]

I change my full synthetic every 5k, keep your oil clean.

[@georgepristouris4149]

The Ram v6 is about the 8 speed transmission. Which makes it all possible

[@cjsteele9594]

My 14 Outdoorsman with the tow package is great.

[@codyarmstrong6499]

If it makes you feel better I have a lifted wrangler on 35s n pentastar and I pulled 7400 of rip rap rock from north memphis to north ms

[@cars4life634]

you forgot to turn on Tow mode

[@Weak_juan]

Alex youre a mechanic. Make some how to videos for the diy community!

[@therealRustyShackleford]

11:48 Let 'er eat, bud!!!!

[@workct4102]

"Not feelin' it!" As he nears 6k RPM....😂

[@lovematters7122]

I have a Promaster 1500 with that engine and a 136 wheelbase and I'm no mechanic and didn't understand a lot of your terminology but this I know. Driving that conversion van up the Allegheny hills/mountains was a very unpleasant struggle to say the least. I have determined the rig to be a "beach buggy" and if I have plans to drive any mountains in the western United States, I'd be better off renting a Sprinter or trading this van in. So sad because it has a lot of good features otherwise. Thank you for this video. I understand a little more now.

[@BADDRIVINGINCANADA]

sprinter will die faster 🤷‍♂

[@gpilsitz1783]

Sounds too simple but, if you stay with the same wheel size but, a lower aspect ratio, you'll gain mechanical advantage.

[@gtileo]

I find it's not so much the weight of a trailer that adds alot of stress to a trailer, it's the number of wheels and the wind resistance. Weight plays a factor no doubt but get a trailer that isn't aerodynamic and see what happens. I have a 19 GMC Canyon. With a V6 and pull a tandem axle enclosed trailer. Empty vs 4000lbs it still puts roughly the same load on the truck. It actually tows better with weight in it lol it doesn't get affected by wind and it doesn't bounce around as much.

[@camkozloski4353]

I have a 2022 RAM 1500 Limited Crew Cab 4x4 3.6 L V6 , 1582 payload. Looking at a 31' TT with 820 tongue weight, WDH installed and a GVWR on trailer of 7,000lbs. Would you think I would be okay towing given the setup?

[@stevenblack9324]

I have directed multiple people to your videos before they buy a truck

[@rodneyhirsch2340]

Everyone complains about the v6. But it puts out 100 more horsepower than our ford4.2. But our ford has pulled from California to Idaho numerous times. Never heavy but no problems. It is slow compared to this ram I’m sure but who cares. Gets the job done.

[@dustingreer807]

Do a new Nissan Titan an see how it compares

[@TheGettyAdventures]

Hoping to jump into the Nissan trucks eventually!

[@Johnsmith46392]

This is the last year for the Titan unfortunately.

[@Tjk1405]

Hey guys planning to haul a 08 camry over 2500 km on my claasic v6. Is that a good idea or just drop the plan? Thank you

[@h2o100c]

Cad logic…. Overload it and hope for the best

[@TheGettyAdventures]

safety third kind of channel..

[@agerardomp]

Greetings Alex. I really like the pentastar V6 engine. What is your opinion of the e-torque system; Do you consider that it really helps in performance to work hard while towing and/or loading? Thanks for sharing your videos! 😊 I send you a HUG from CDMX!

[@clay282]

I have Etorque and it’s just a fancy stop / start system. I’m not knocking it, but it’s overhyped. There’s never been 1 time in 74000 miles I’ve thought “oh, I can feel Etorque helping”. 😂

[@kiddkiddstoy9867]

I own a 22 V6 with etourq, it only helps in the first few feet. I love the fact that it makes the stop start feature almost completely unnoticeable. It is smooth and seamless. And it helps smooth out the transmissions shifting.. this gentleman's test was not fair. He exceeded the max tow capability of this truck by 1200 lbs. Of course this truck will be laboring to pull much more weight than it was designed to. But the etourq really does not add much more power. I am very happy with my V6 especially with my fuel economy 19 city and 23 highway. If you are going to do regular towing this would not be the right power train combination.

[@TheGettyAdventures]

I think the E-torque system is great for stop start but in terms of adding power when driving it really doesn't do muchb

[@parrott350]

Good lord, that high rpm would wear me out, 5 grand up and down all day! Pass. Yeah, I'll keep my 05 Dodge Ram with the 5.9 Cummins. Good Test though, and I liked the video. But, I think my 2021 Gladiator with same V6 would do better because you can, 'wait for it' manual shift that ZF eight speed. Yes , that dum-ass dial a button crap in the rams, is a hinderance. You can't manual shift and really put your foot into it without worrying it's going downshift and red-line. Instead, it will hold a gear, keep the torque converter locked (Less heat in the trans) and actually pull, best it can. Dropping back gears earlier and not having to rev to 5 grand on every hill. Get your momentum going and make a run for the hills. Yeah, Gladiator would do better, it has 4:10 gears, instead of 3:55 or some worthless gear that is in that ram meant for fuel mileage and running empty down the interstate all day, I bet? You know, I think the better towing axle is in your ram, there. Its that full float rear axle and can handle more weight than the axle in Gladiators and Jeep wranglers, although I think they are finally putting that axle in Wranglers now since you can get it with 392 now-a-days. If The Gladiator came with just a 5.7 it would be a towing monster, but that's another story. (They took the diesel away from the Gladiator also) I guess for tests you have to drive that way. I wouldn't do that to my Gladiator. Good video though. I liked your video's on the Rams with the Cummins. I doubt I ever get rid of my 05 Dodge Ram. I use it to pull my Airstream all day with ease. It has 49,300 miles now. I subscribed and liked , I really like your test, Best regards chuck,

[@TheGettyAdventures]

Thanks for the comment Chuck! And yes the gladiator with 4.10 gears would have a much better advantage then this truck with 3.21's. Solid engine though but would not want to tow this much weight regularly with this engine. But for someone towing below 5,000lbs this engine will do just fine.

[@frankdibernardo2645]

What rear gears does it have that makes a huge difference.

[@vr4787]

I’m a Ram guy but I just don’t see the reason why the 3.6 hangs around, it’s a parts runner at best.

[@TheGettyAdventures]

well I think it's a decent base engine but exactly that. guys who just need the bed of the truck or someone who has no plan on towing over 5k. they are solid engine with pretty good fuel economy.

[@vr4787]

⁠@@TheGettyAdventures makes sense, I mean the 3.6 is a good entry level engine with a long history and would probably do well in a towing focused midsize truck if Ram ever brought back the Dakota. it’s just lacking in a full size Ram.

[@amritk5173]

Cheap option for companies who need a full size truck that'll never pull a trailer. So exactly a parts runner. You can put a ton of weight in the bed of one of the and the engine and trans will not feel it.

[@cjsteele9594]

Love mine. And i heard Ram is losing all v8 engines soon.@@TheGettyAdventures

[@GIGABACHI]

​@@cjsteele9594l can't see any of the 2500-3500 rigs getting a TT gasoline i-6 for that kind of duty. Look what Ford did with their new gasoline, push-rod 7.3L OHV V8. There's a demand for simple, low end torque, "low revving", truck oriented engines.

[@MrRasctwa]

Yes very much interested in hearing more about etorque. Very interesting Thanks. Ps and the merz sprinters 4 cylinder diesel engine.

[@TheGettyAdventures]

Alright Ill see about getting one!

[@tonymason2542]

Rear-end gear to high for that weight

[@tom13662]

Love your videos. I am a subscriber. For your sake, I just want to issue the warning - "You shall not take name of the Lord your God in vain. For the LORD will not hold him guiltless, who takes His name in vain." You might want to use some different language. Just throwing that out there. Keep up the good work.

[@marcusatkinson2092]

didn`t even shift gears did ya

[@Rubicon14]

I got the 3.6 in my 2014 jku rubicon it has 84k on it

[@damondavis842]

E torque sounds like nothing I want

[@TheGettyAdventures]

It really isn't lol

[@razah2339]

If u got a rwd u can pull that much with 4x4 u pulling half of that only so people dont think u can pull of that with a 4x4 or ull b expending alot of money for repairs cuz thats whta i though at first so i called the dealer and thats the info they got me 8s a big difference between a 4x4 and a rwd also gear ratio on rear differential

[@toddaemmer580]

3.6 v6 is junk. Runs rough and barely motivates my 2 door wrangler. Needs to be replaced.

[@TheGettyAdventures]

twin turbo inline 6?? probably give those jeeps a big boost.

[@cjsteele9594]

Mine is excellent.

[@biglug9364]

I was very interested and enjoying your video until you use the lord's name in vain then you lost me

[@dwreckd1836]

To really show how much this engine shines you should do the same test with the 3.3 liter naturally aspirated V6 F-150.

[@DodgeDakota2004]

The 3.6 vs the 3.3 would be awesome to see, I'm a 3.6 guy though, but I would love to see those two engines go head to head

[@geralddobrynski7231]

The 3.6 would easily beat the 3.3

[@DodgeDakota2004]

@@geralddobrynski7231 I think so too!

[@ltnerb]

@@DodgeDakota2004that 3.3 is a pig. The base engine for any F150 should the 2.7. I’ve driven the 3.3 and I could get out and walk faster than it.

[@Saf-T-Vision_C2]

i've got the same basic Ram, with the same engine, and i agree with everything he says. I've done some hauling with it, it struggles a little bit going uphill, but it does indeed get the job done. maybe not the best job, but she gets 'er done. I love how fuel efficient it is too, even when working hard.

[@blendpinexus1416]

agreed. same kind of reasons i'll probably get a base model maverick. rated payload of 500lbs and tow 2000lbs is nice and having a bed provides a lot of utility. also not much larger than a base hybrid corolla same for msrp.

[@MegaBenjamin]

@@blendpinexus1416please don’t get a maverick 😂😭

[@blendpinexus1416]

@@MegaBenjamin why? it's got all the capabilities i need, affordable, and good on gas.

[@MegaBenjamin]

@@blendpinexus1416 idk those small displacements turbo engines can’t be good for longevity, I mean the other eco boost engines ford has are good but the 2.0s are ehhh, I might be wrong but that’s just my 2 cents, and quite frankly, they are kinda ugly and the beds on them are tiny, I mean they aren’t as practical as the original small trucks, the 2000s rangers had a 6-7 foot bed while these new mavericks have less then 5 feet, your basically getting a car with just a tiny bed on it, your better off getting a OG ranger or shell out a little more and get a newer one

[@blendpinexus1416]

@@MegaBenjamin thing is a new ranger barely gets the mpg the maverick gets. and it's small ass bed is as big as i'll need for 90% of the things i want to do with a daily driver truck. also, the hybrid is my goto since i don't need the awd and i am in the city a lot. the other 10% of things i want to do need a 2500 or 3500 class truck which is just impractical for a daily driver.

[@jaylee8542]

I have had two ram's with a Hemi and now have one with the v6. They all feel/felt pretty much the same just driving around town. It's on the highway where you really see the difference. The v6's lack of torque really comes to light when you want to drive aggressively through traffic. But I easily get at least 26 mpg or better in the v6 on the highway. the best I ever got in the hemi was 20. I don't tow either but Im a big guy and need a bigger vehicle so I buy half tons. Honestly I love both engines for different reasons and would be happy with either one. But at my age I just want something that rides good and is quiet.

[@cjsteele9594]

Me too, The 3.6 is quiet. Im 62, and dont like the drone of a V8 exhaust so much anymore.

[@codyarmstrong6499]

Luck you. Wrangler on 35s.... 14mph..

[@Siwashable]

Why are you driving aggressively?

[@gebertg]

Next year, the HO hurricane test... There has to be a million+ 3.6s on the road worldwide....seems very reliable

[@gebertg]

Well....10 million I hear now😂 Biggest problem in my wife's last 2 jeeps....oil filter cap o-ring. Oil change places nic it all the time and it leaks.

[@TheGettyAdventures]

Can't wait to test that engine out.

[@77ctaylor]

Nice video. I have had 4 Ram 1500s 3 with the 5.7 and went with 3.6 on the last one, couldn’t be happier. I only tow a single axle enclosed or double jet ski trailer. Better gas mileage and easier on maintenance since my wife has a caravan with the 3.6. 2019 classic with 53k trouble free miles. I run full synthetic 5w20 and change it every 6 months.

[@jamesallen7205]

I had a challenger with this engine and had zero issues with it.

[@DK-Dodge]

Me too. 155000km without any issues. BR from Germany

[@scupking]

The 3.6 is a fantastic engine!

[@Oakshang]

I actually was wanting a video of this exact same engine to be shown on how much it can tow.

[@AlaskaErik]

Just know that pulling an 8000 lb trailer with minimal wind resistance is not going to be a good comparison if you're going to tow an 8000 lb travel trailer that's a huge speed brake.

[@robertannable9584]

TFL truck did a great one with the 1500 V6 a couple months ago. It was a serious pressure test on that powertrain

[@ltnerb]

My Ram 1500 has the same engine it pulls my landscape trailer without issue. Though if I get a larger trailer and another big mower I won’t feel comfortable with it every day. The fuel economy and comfort it offers made it quickly our long haul vacation vehicle beating out the wife’s outback.

[@edan7813]

I don’t know if you have tested the base ford f150 motor, the 3.3 v6, but I think you should so all the base motors can be compared, although for towing, specifically towing I don’t think any base motor in modern trucks can beat the gm 2.7 turbo i4, also can that be like a current gen f150 for the best comparison, if this truck was a 5th gen dodge Ram this would have also been perfect. Even though the 4.3 gm v6 was discounted in 2021 that would also be a good engine to test

[@darinroblero2187]

Love the way he reviews these engines i think ram make good trucks v6 seems very good for me ive had a friend thats had it for 5 years and nothing ever messed up on it so i no for a fact its a reliable truck

[@heythere6983]

So a Dodge Charger with the same engine can technically tow?

[@MrTnesmith]

I actually think it did well. It was overloaded. Canada and the USA were built with workers, who drove 6 cylinder trucks.

[@agoogleuser1188]

That 300 I6 and small block Chevy built this country that 440 from Chrysler also

[@shawnystixify]

How many everyday ppl tow 8000 lbs

[@jameseroh6544]

Last month, I almost bought a Ram 1500 Classic Warlock with the v6. It came with the 3.55 ratio. But the dealer was willing to change it to a 3.92. I ended up buying a '23 Jeep JLU Sport S Altitude. My wife has an '18 Ram 2500 6.7L with the 3.42 ratio, that carries a 4Wheel popup camper. And the Jeep will be towed behind it on occasion. My wife previously had a '14 Ram 1500 Crewcab 4wd with the 3.21 ratio and the v6. I towed a 3,000# trailer from Greenville, NC to Lancaster, CA. We had 3 adults in the truck. Except for the added length, the trailer did not seem to affect how the truck handled or took the hills. The truck also got 21mpg for the trip. The Eastbound part of the trip with no trailer, was 26mpg. I have a v6 powered '20 Dodge Durango GT AWD with the tow package and a '16 Ram 1500 Quadcab 4wd 3.0L with the 3.92. Even with all the overdrive gears, the gear ratio around 4.0 is best in any full size vehicle. My wife's 2500 and the Jeep JLU will get 4.1 gears iin the future. We have an '04 Chevy Astro with 3.73 ratio. And that towed up to 5,000# okay. But the 4-speed transmission need some more gears for smooth operation. So the 8-speed transmission is what makes this Pentastar work so well. 3.55 or 3.92 gears will make it work better.

[@joshkrause2977]

The 8sp does fine with 3.23, I have a hemi but with the 3.23 it tows 10k no problem and got 15 mpg.

[@marks4181]

I tow a camper in the West Virginia mountains with a Grand Cherokee 3.6. I end up passing the tractor trailers and some of the big motor homes on the hills. Gross combined weight on the scales is 10,200 lbs. I’m very happy with this engine. Excellent fuel economy for a 4600 lbs Jeep.

[@ScarletKnightmare]

What year is the Grand Cherokee? Which transmission?

[@marks4181]

@@ScarletKnightmare 2015 with the 8 speed, and tow package.

[@josenegrete1216]

I have a 2016 v6 quad cab 4x4 on 22x12 on 37s tires with a couple of bolt ons including timbrens 💪🏾😉oh and I have 29ft camper tows it like a champ everytime 😎💪🏾

[@bryane2857]

You can't claim it will be more reliable than GM's 2.7. Fords v6 2.7 has been very reliable and from your own words GM's 2.7 is beefed up considerably. Only time will tell but with GM warranty of 100K for that engine tells me they have confidence or stupidity.

[@WBOS72]

The GM 2.7 has a major strike against it - active fuel management. The same cam/lifter issues that the 5.3/6.2 have will also plague the 2.7. The Pentastar is a far safer bet.

[@bryane2857]

@@WBOS72 this engine would of shown that issue by now if it were a problem.

[@WBOS72]

@@bryane2857 they have not sold many, but some are having issues.

[@bryane2857]

@@WBOS72 you have no idea how many they sold, and no.. they are not having issues. Just because the Internet Gods complain about their one truck out of a million doesn't mean it's a issue with the whole. I went thru this crap when I bought my 2.7 f150.

[@rickclarke6608]

I had a 2018 1500 3.6 2 door longbed and towed my 31ft trailer 7k+ over Mt Hood to Portland, did ok but to much strain so I now have a 6.2 Hemi 3500 crewcab longbed 4x4 / what trailer 😊...

[@jimh9359]

These videos would be more interesting with a box trailer, a flatbed with a concrete block doesn't have the wind resistance that a more real world load would have.

[@TheGettyAdventures]

an enclosed trailer is in the works for that exact reason. the big trailer works very nicely for the HD trucks but I want something like a 7500 GVWR enclosed for these 1500 trucks

[@thestujames]

**Please Advise** I have the same truck and without towing anything or hauling any payload at all, just me in the truck my engine temp hits 3/4 within 20 seconds of any legit hill. This worries me so much I actually avoid hills if I can. I know my thermostat is opening correctly, the e-fan also works fine, I have a new RAD..What if anything could be the problem? Water pump? maybe belt not tight enough? any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

[@tumblevveed3586]

The biggest issue I have seen so far on overheating is the thermostats on a couple fleet trucks we have at work and both were 2017 year models with 30-40K miles. Not sure why so early on those two pickups. Super easy to change on these. I have a 2019 3.6 with 150K miles I bought new and I have not had to change a thing. They do run hotter than you might think though. On a hot summer day it may run 225 to almost 230*F. Once the dash shows an outside temperature above 101*F, the ECM changes something and drops the engine temp almost 20* down to like 210*F and I have witnessed this many times in the summer driving hours on end. The computer has some control over regulating the engine temp like adjusting grill shutters and possibly another coolant control valve. I have pulled 6k lbs in over 100*F days and never got over 230*F.

[@jonathonchudyk4509]

If you routinely ie multiple times a week tow 8000# you probably shouldn't be shopping half tons anyways. I towed our 5000# camper 13,000km from MB to Nfld and back with a 2014 3.7v6 F150. Tow the same trailer with our 2019 WK2 3.6. Probably goinf to get a 3.6 Ram as they are the only brand within thousands of KMs of where i live with $50k half tons that aren't crew cabs. Every ford dealer in 150km radius has 70+ SCREW F150s for $65-70k. No thanks. If i was in market for a dedicated work truck it would be a 2500 class gasser all day long.

[@RyanChapman-em3xl]

Another excellent video! Your explanations of things and grasp of so many different engines and platforms is truly inspiring to someone whos thinking about getting into the trade! Would you ever open your own shop? I'd love to work for you and learn from you !

[@AK-oo4co]

whats that check engine light about?

[@TheGettyAdventures]

I thought the same, plugged into it something about oil temp too high. Makes sense.

[@pennyhelga]

Make the frame out of titanium , body aluminum , 3 cylinder turbo . Then have a 80 grand truck that gets 25 mpg 😂

[@mvcharisma]

Would love to see the F150 when the the base 3.3 V6 as well. Nobody has a towing video with one

[@skrsys]

They have discontinued that engine beginning 2024.

[@mvcharisma]

@@skrsysvery true, I was thinking it would be informative for people who might be buying them used in the future

[@danielnation9123]

355 gear option is mandatory

[@TheGettyAdventures]

Yes these 3.21's were not the best

[@Oddman1980]

I've towed with my non-turbo 3.7 in my F150, I was surprised. It will pull it just fine but it needs to spin if there's a hill.

[@jeffstone7912]

I don’t think anybody that buys a pick up truck with a V6 expects to tow big trailers.

[@cheapme1850]

Honestly I don’t think most people who buy trucks plan to tow ANY trailers. I rarely see any trucks with anything in the bed or towing anything, and the few times I do, it’s usually small loads.

[@malikspears]

Nope I plan to Tow small loads of wood , a riding mower, a motorcycle, and the occasional couch.

[@jasonbrushett2005]

Lacks torque? It doesn't have any in my opinion. Either a 2.7 GM or Ford would destroy that towing.Maybe a great truck for someone running to and from Kent or Home Hardware,but throw a travel trailer behind that ,and you may as well throw the 4 ways on on the hills😂

[@TheGettyAdventures]

Lol a fellow east coaster with that Kents reference! But yes I agree this engine is greatly lacking torque and pulling power in comparison to both ford and GM's 2.7L

[@movingapollo1927]

Can’t compare twin turbo charged engines to a naturally aspirated one.

[@petewadnlk6756]

Glad everyone is loving that engine for the time being just how long do you think it will last running that high on rpms? No substitute for cubic inches and torque. I'm sure it is fine for a grocery getter or family car personally no faith at all in the long-term life actually using it as a full time work truck. If that's the best dodge can come out with especially at that ridiculous price I will keep my 5.7 forever as long as parts are available. Chevy dodge Ford all now have stupid little turd engines that need to scream to make horse power and to get some torque is just a failure waiting to happen. So running 5 or 6 thousand rpms to get some horse power and torque is better than a hemi doing it with alot less rpms and guarantee it will last alot longer. But its your money if that's what makes you happy good for you. I will stick with old school hemi 5.7 that stills sounds awesome

[@clay282]

ABOUT DAMNED TIME! I’ve had a 4th gen and 5th gen 1500 crew cab Bighorn and I’ve known forever, they get shit done! Just hauled 4000lbs of boat home home the lake, easy peasy. 5700lb camper same thing, she does it. I just call the high Ricky Bobby mode when she goes full steam. 😂Cheaper to buy, cheaper to run, cheaper to maintain, insure, more reliable, why not? The only secret is… NEVER get the 3.21 gears. Thank you for making this Alex!

[@TheGettyAdventures]

Haha that truck had 3.21 gears and it was tough. I think the 3.55's would of been a nice help but overall the engine did what it was supposed to and anything around 5,000lbs this truck would be able to handle without issue

[@clay282]

@@TheGettyAdventures NO WAY! I'm surprised it did that good. The lower gears are so much better! I had the 3.21's before and the truck was dead on it's feet in lower rpm's and off the line. 3.55's are the sweet spot and a very noticeable improvement.

[@cjsteele9594]

love mine with the 3.55 rear.@@clay282

[@cjsteele9594]

mine 3;55 gears. Its great

[@harley2004flh]

Pacific has issue with 3.6 head gaskets with only 65000 miles they are made in Mexico where is this engine made ?

[@mph5896]

2017 models

[@jolkraeremeark6949]

Engine: Mexico Transmission: United States

[@filynv582]

3.6 most reliable that hemi v8

[@middleclassretiree]

Did this truck have the tow/haul option I didn’t see the light on the dashboard indicating you were using it and it does make a big difference especially during engine braking with the cruise control engaged

[@PatrickAllison-zz2gj]

I have the 16 with 3.6 only towed about 2000 pounds but was fine ,i always over loaded my previous chevy trucks with no problem and they never broke down always thought the factory underrated truck because of warranty

[@propbender2]

Thanks for this Great Info! I wonder your thoughts in comparing this vs. a silverado with 2.7 turbo? Which one would you think is more reliable?

[@AndrewLee-cg6uk]

but the hemi is trash..... and the mds system trash i wish i could buy a brand new truck with a 5.9 magnum 360 even at 8 mpg

[@jarrynsmith]

I feel like a cheap exhaust and intake you make this alot more punchy for cheap

[@stevenblack9324]

What was the gearing on that model, 3.21 or 3.55?

[@jaysonallen3100]

120km/hr as a transport truck passes 😂

[@alancattoni8317]

I have a 2021 ram 1500 3.6 towing 6000 lbs will it survive

[@colbiecolbie6979]

Nothing handles like a rental!

[@TheGettyAdventures]

😉

[@nkgagne]

9:07 always nice once a passing semi clears you (plus a bit of distance) to give them a flash or two of the high beams. It’s hard to judge the distance in the mirror so this way they know they can pull back in front of you. You will often get a marker light or 4-way “Thank you!” flash back.

[@LOVE-JC777]

Don’t give the high beams lots of truck drivers hate it . I’m not saying anything more just pay attention when one trucker give clearance enough to other truckers.