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

[@hitempguy]

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

[@GettysGarage]

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.

[@neorandy]

Moved from Denver to Albuquerque loaded and make regular trips from abq to Gallup NM up and downhill and she sings when needed. We take good care of her and plan on many more miles. Currently at 164k.

[@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.

[@TC-ok4ng]

for day to day driving can't beat it.

[@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!!

[@GettysGarage]

Can't argue with that!

[@curtisg710]

What kinds of mpg do you get towing that

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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?

[@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.

[@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.

[@GettysGarage]

Can't wait to test that engine out.

[@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.

[@pathunter7003]

It’s a good engine if it is perfectly flat, these slight inclines had it at max power

[@pathunter7003]

@@leecrumble3921 it doesn’t make much torque so it has to run wide open

[@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

[@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.

[@TatorTaco]

Your trailer, what size is it? Looking at one of these trucks for the same use.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@scupking]

The 3.6 is a fantastic engine!

[@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.

[@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!

[@GettysGarage]

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]

@@GettysGarage 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

[@DK-Dodge]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@markgoulin802]

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

[@GettysGarage]

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 😂

[@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 ...

[@jaye2865]

I currently have a first gen 3.5 Ecoboost. I do some occasional light towing of a compact tractor on a 16ft utility trailer. I've been eyeing one of these for my next truck. I think it would be plenty for my needs in a much simpler, more reliable package. I've had pretty much all of the common failures, including timing chains. I do my own repairs and maintenance and I'm craving something simple moving forward...no turbos, no AFM, no regen, etc. This seems to be the best, if not the only option anymore. I appreciate the effort you put into these reviews.

[@skrsys]

If reliability is important, then the current 3.5 Ecoboost has had pretty much all the problems addressed. It's pretty bullet-proof now. The cam phasers were really the last thing that was causing issues, and they revised the late 2020 models to a completely new design, and there have been no more failures.

[@jaye2865]

@@skrsys Yeah, it should be fine moving forward. It's going to my son in a year or so and it'll have 200k on it by then. I'm thinking about replacement for myself now. Something simple. I also don't want a giant screen, so a base truck it is. I will likely have to buy something a year or two old. I know Ford is making a 10" screen standard for 2024. 👎

[@LindsayPeters987]

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

[@GettysGarage]

Thanks Lindsay!

[@EGGINFOOLS]

Nice run. Lets see the latest 4.3 and ford 3.3

[@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!

[@Truckerdude8.1]

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 😇

[@GettysGarage]

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

[@stevem268]

we just got home from our annual trip to fredericton and did that stretch of highway in both directions, actually all the way to rivierre du loup, we are from ontario as you may remember. we're glad to have the hemi in our 1500, towing 6500 lbs of travel trailer. it will do our max towing speed of 105 all day without any redline nonsense even on the long hills in NB. instead of the concrete block, try an empty seacan instead

[@GettysGarage]

The hemi just has so much more torque which is huge when pulling those hills. I think im going to look at purchasing an enclosed trailer for the 1500 truck runs. Wind resistance is a big factor

[@stevem268]

@@GettysGarage wind resistance is more than most people consider. even on those downhills we are still on the gas. before the 1500, we had a v6 dakota pulling 3500 lbs, those hills were no problem but a headwind caused a downshift to third(4speed auto) to maintain 100kph

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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?

[@taylorc7138]

i have a mitsubishi raider 3.7, revs to the moon all day. solid. i dont know if the motors are similar or not

[@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

[@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

[@pathunter7003]

@@agoogleuser1188 the slant six was a good engine also

[@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.

[@codyj7532]

Great engine in a great truck. Highly recommend- unless you're towing heavy

[@huntsbychainsaw5986]

A nice package you can pick up off the lot at most high volume dealers is the 1500 Classic Tradesman SXT. 4x4, v6, some cosmetics upgrades, and a full tow package for heavier duty suspension and auxiliary cooling. The fuel economy of a midsized sedan with the durability of a purpose built work truck and a couple luxuries to suit your taste.

[@SouperDonkey]

Going to pick up this exact truck today

[@jordanhill1559]

I think the biggest thing to take away from this throughout your tests across the board is the fuel mileage over loaded at 17.4 litres to a 100 km everything else and most of the motors you have tested are options and some are not cheap options. For a day to day truck that can tow your boat to the lake your camper 3 times a year I see why ram has sold over 50 percent of their truck line with this motor. If the Eco boost was 40.4 litres to a 100km at 60 bucks a 100 km I don't think Id want to drive it around towing.Currently own the 5.3 and it is nothing impressive towing anything and it always has trailers on it mileage blows and power is adequate My two cents Great reviews this is a big eye opener

[@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.

[@MrCravin8388]

The Pentastar is the Gen X of car engines, It doen't care what you say about it or what you put it in. As a Pentastar owner and Gen X'er I don't really care either but it is nice to hear your thoughts and yeah my engine lives at higher RPM's so no worries there for me.

[@mails5054]

Theyre sensitive engines to oil, they have valve train issues. They also have a lot of crap plastic, including the piece of shit plastic oil cooler

[@MrCravin8388]

@@mails5054 like I said....We don't care.

[@mails5054]

@@MrCravin8388 Well dude, im 25, not like i can go out and buy a 25 year old car and know how to do things. At least my generation tries to keep them around a bit. I had a 97 tj wrangler with the 4.0, i sold it because i needed better gas mileage at the time. I regret it now but it isnt like i got out of highschool with enough money to fix the oldtimer car

[@MrCravin8388]

@@mails5054 Are you sure it's the pentastar engine that's sensitive?

[@mails5054]

@@MrCravin8388 positive, my dad's buddy is a higher up at chrylser, i own a 3.6l. My dad had one with 200k before it was stolen in Minneapolis. It says it in my manual, cant take normal oil lol, only high rated synthetic

[@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.

[@GettysGarage]

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

[@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.

[@GettysGarage]

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

[@tylerproctor4878]

Nice to know. I got a quad cab with etorque. About 150 more pounds if towing than that one. Guess I can get that 25ft pontoon now

[@mattyeh2718]

This video sold me, for my needs this will exceed any towing I'll need to do. Solid content, thank you.

[@RuinVystopia]

Get the truck?

[@mattyeh2718]

@@RuinVystopia I did yeah. Red on Black beauty.

[@RuinVystopia]

@@mattyeh2718 Right on, man. Hope it serves you well.

[@neighborhoodhero_1]

what year?

[@felixgarza9904]

Are you using the tow/haul button ?

[@ojbarberena7090]

I agree with you in regards to your trailer and load choice.

[@GettysGarage]

Just seemed like the right choice

[@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 !

[@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

[@kano2444]

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

[@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!

[@GettysGarage]

Small world!! Was I driving my little hyundai?

[@Thebigbologna84]

@@GettysGarage yes you were!

[@Thebigbologna84]

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

[@salamancadingding]

I wonder how the V6 would do at towing a 28 foot travel trailer that weighs 5700lbs dry? I tow 4-6 times per year on flat roads in Ontario.

[@jmax6614]

I have 450k miles on my 16 ram 1500 that’s has this motor, I use mine for mpg and I do a lot of highway miles. If you only tow a couple times a year this engine is fine

[@cjsteele9594]

120k on mine, plan on keeping it forever.

[@foad100]

enjoy your reviews bud...keep up the good work!👍

[@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

[@pathunter7003]

The base engine in a f150 for 2024 is the 2.7 TT

[@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

[@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.

[@agoogleuser1188]

Tfl did one with 7k and they couldn’t get it above 60 somethin on the Ike lol I have a 2011 last year of the 3.7 it’s a great engine I’ve flat towed 5k pounds plenty of times I just put a transmission in my truck but the kick down cylinder was going out for the past 50k and I kept driving it anyways I might put air bags in the back but I like the channel it’s nice

[@DUNEATV]

Sounds great for a V6!

[@drewsey5733]

Makes me curious how it compares to the older 4.7. 310hp 330 lb ft of torque. The 4.7 definitely makes more torque but like the 3.6 you have to rev it to use it. And the 3.6 has an edge on gearing with the 8 speed versus the 5 speed behind the 4.7.

[@zxtenn]

I recently bought a 2023 Classic 1500 Warlock 3.6 with 355 gears, tow package, limited slip, etc. i DONT use it for towing but supposedly its sufficient. Yes the Pentastar does like to rev, i was surprised myself after the break in when i stepped on it a few times, 6500 seems like the standard shiftpoint.

[@cjsteele9594]

My 14 goes like hell when i want it too.

[@dhmig88]

This engine is perfectly fine for a base work truck for light duty but the fact that RAM is selling higher trims for 50K and up with this power plant is insane.

[@boatstuffintheglen7518]

Great videos. Beautiful test route.

[@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.

[@GettysGarage]

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.

[@geralddobrynski7231]

3.6 Chrysler is an outstanding engine

[@slocavky]

Let's be honest, when they rate trucks for towing, they usually under rate it... And really its all about stopping them and your trailer is well equipped for that.. To me the payload number is the most important number and you're below that so Well done little ol V6 ram for sure...

[@GettysGarage]

That was my mindset as well. The engine was probably under a little more stress then it is truly rated for but everything else on the truck could handle this load. overall the V6 did the job and if you had a nice light trailer this engine would be a solid option!

[@chanoleyva8584]

You think payload numbers are under rated as well? Cause I feel like sometimes it is.

[@vr4787]

I’m sure they lower the actual towing and payload number as a legal cya so they have grounds to refute a lawsuit if someone overloads it.

[@AK-oo4co]

whats that check engine light about?

[@GettysGarage]

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

[@alancattoni8317]

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

[@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.

[@Chris_greene]

I have a 2017 ram 1500 quad cab with the pentastar in it. Curious as to how much it actually can tow. Haha we have a high wall pop up camper that weighs in the area of 3500 if I’m not mistaken.

[@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?

[@colbiecolbie6979]

Nothing handles like a rental!

[@GettysGarage]

😉

[@mps397]

What Im wondering is how it does under a maxed load just in the bed. An I ask because Im considering getting one of one these. I rarely tow anything.

[@dustyveilplays]

I've had two hemis a 300, and charger, but I got to say I bought a red line Challenger 2014 and in terms of just daily use it is such an easier engine The hemi is great I love it it's fun but doing a oil change with nearly 8 quarts every 4,000 miles is not fun and if you drive a hemi with any bit of spirit your gas mileage is below 15.

[@DanBlackRacing]

I assume you were running Tow/Haul mode?

[@northshoreman]

Had a camping weekend planned and at the last minute, my 23 Ram 5.7 hemi had an electrical issue. They gave me another Ram but with the V6. This posed a serious issue. My camper is approx 7000lbs loaded. I only needed the go 30 miles. It was some slow acceleration but I'll be damned if it didnt do a respectable job. Yes i was over on towing capacity and yes there will be people that say i put lives in danger. I took back roads at 50 mph. Btw i looked under the hood. Theres enough room leftover in the engine compartment to put your luggage.

[@genesauter4755]

I have a long bed 2019 classic samw motor no load I get 24 to 27 mpg at 70 mph. Have towed a Lil bit it pulls the baker grade to Vegas at 62 mph not a problem getting approx 19 mpg

[@thelonglastexpert]

do you have 4x4?

[@genesauter4755]

@thelonglastexpert no not the 1500 but my 3500 long bed Laramie is with a cummins traded the 15 for the 35 earlier this year. The 1500 was a good truck for a v6

[@EngineerSaysWhat]

Great video! At what point would you start getting concerned about the coolant, transmission, and oil temperatures? I'm pulling a 6000-pound Airstream with a Pentastar in a Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4. I'm within spec for GVWR, GCWR, GAWR's, Towing capacity (6200 pounds), etc, (but within 100 pounds of GCWR of 11,700 pounds when underway). I monitor the temps but I don't think I've ever seen transmission over 93 C (200 F). I have the tow package with the heavy duty engine cooling / oil cooler. My engine has 290 HP at 6000 RPM and 257 ft-lb torque at 4000 RPM, so not exactly the same as the RAM. It definitely works on steeper grades. I don't think I've seen it over 4500 RPM though. 3.45 axle ratios according to the specs. Mostly doing short runs but will look at trucks for longer hauls in the future. Your Ford F-150 videos have been very interesting. I'm subscribed and will keep watching!

[@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 😊...

[@danielnation9123]

355 gear option is mandatory

[@GettysGarage]

Yes these 3.21's were not the best

[@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

[@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

[@lookout_gamer127Shorts]

This truck has a high output version of the Pentastar 3.6l V6 producing 305 hp

[@guybourassa4037]

Very good reviews!!!!

[@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.

[@KubanKevin]

As a Jeeper I think I can speak for us: while most of us prefer the legendary 4.0 for obvious reasons, the 3.6, while not perfect, is an all round good powertrain.

[@jonathoncouchey7151]

The 3.6 will be held as close. But not quite as close as the 4.0 in the future. It is a fantastic engine.

[@KubanKevin]

@@jonathoncouchey7151agreed. I dearly love the 4.0 but I agree with you and I think the 3.6 will be dearly missed when it’s time comes. I love mine in my Gladiator.

[@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.

[@davidsteckley8846]

how much does MPG change from 0 miles to break in? i dont see more than 20 with mine. 1500 miles on clock, 2024 ram v6

[@joeshmoe8952]

Are the V6 Ram trucks reliable?

[@cjsteele9594]

Properly maintained with the 3.6 can get 250-300k no problem

[@gardnerberry113]

Recently retired, I've sold my '94 Toyota 4cyl pickup. Wanting to buy a Vista Cruiser 19ERD (3090lb dry - 4384 fully-loaded) and see the western US/Canada. Would this do the trick? My friends are dedicated V8 men and think a V6 is silly to do any towing. I like the fuel economy of the Pentastar, though. Does this sound what I need? Thanks!

[@jamesthestoryguy509]

It depends on what cab configuration, 2 or 4 wd, and axle ratio. my 2018 pentastar quad cab with 6'4" bed with 4wd and 3.21 gearing is only good for towing 4400 lbs the 3.55 gears would push it to about 7500 lb towing. you really want to know what you plan on towing and look for the setup that can handle it. Gear ratio seems to effect it the most hopefully you got to research before you buy.

[@hphillips7425]

Good motor. I would be confident hauling a few bags of mulch from Home Depot

[@stevenblack9324]

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

[@ConnorJoyce-cq4do]

I wonder how the 3.6 would do with the 3.55 gears

[@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