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Author:	dieselenthusiast [ Sat Nov 29, 2014 12:10 am ]
Post subject:	Re: 2006 Dodge Ram Cummins Turbo Diesel (Work In Progress)
Here are comparisons of the last 5 years. I will update this when I get the next sample. LUBE: Amsoil SERIES 3000 5W30 HDD Full Flow Filter: Amsoil EA080 Bypass Filter: Amsoil BP110 DATE: 4/3/2010, 10/7/2011, 7/9/2012, 6/24/2013, 6/19/2014 UNIT MILEAGE: 66,174 miles, 76,442 miles, 86,937 miles, 96,669 miles, 106,372 miles LUBE MILEAGE: 9,639 miles, 10,268 miles, 10,495 miles, 9,732 miles, 9,703 miles IRON: 48, 35, 39, 35, 41 CHROMIUM: 1, 1, 2, 1, 2 ALUMINUM: 6, 4, 3, 3, 2 COPPER: 4, 3, 3, 2, 3 LEAD: 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 TIN: 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 SILICON: 11, 10, 8, 5, 6 SODIUM: 6, 5, 3, 4, 5 POTASSIUM: 11, 5, 5, 7, 5 BORON: 3, 6, 0, 0, 1 MAGNESIUM: 11, 11, 10, 7, CALCIUM: 3714, 3609, 3746, 3412, 3608 PHOSPHOROUS: 1127, 1158, 1156, 1048, 1156 ZINC: 1379, 1258, 1331, 1221, 1342 FUEL DILUTION: <1, <1, <1, <1, <1 SOOT: 0.7, 1.2, 1.2, 0.9, 1.1 VISCOSITY 100 *C: 11.7, 12.5, 12.9, 12.5, 12.4 BASE NUMBER: 8.53, 8.77, 8.33, 9.21, 8.71 NICKEL: 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 CADMIUM: 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 SILVER: 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 VANADIUM: 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 TITANIUM: 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 MOLYBDENUM: 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 ANTIMONY: 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 MANGANESE: 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 LITHIUM: 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 BARIUM: 0, 0, 0, 0, 0

Author:	CIMARRON13 [ Sun Nov 30, 2014 5:28 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: 2006 Dodge Ram Cummins Turbo Diesel (Work In Progress)
Question about your intake manifold. Does it sit higher than the stock one? Been thinking of getting one but I don't have anymore room or it will hit the hood. I already had to cut a small 1" square out of the hood support to clear the stock one.

Author:	dieselenthusiast [ Sun Nov 30, 2014 8:46 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: 2006 Dodge Ram Cummins Turbo Diesel (Work In Progress)
CIMARRON13 wrote: Question about your intake manifold. Does it sit higher than the stock one? Been thinking of getting one but I don't have anymore room or it will hit the hood. I already had to cut a small 1" square out of the hood support to clear the stock one. This particular manifold appears to be the same height as stock. If you look at the top picture, you will see the OE manifold supporting the oil dipstick tube. If you look at the bottom picture, you will see the aftermarket manifold also supporting the oil dipstick tube in it's original location. It is very well designed.

Author:	CIMARRON13 [ Sun Nov 30, 2014 9:15 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: 2006 Dodge Ram Cummins Turbo Diesel (Work In Progress)
That's awesome news. I want to move my boost sensor onto the intake horn for better readings. You can see in the pic where it was "kissing" the hood.

Author:	dieselenthusiast [ Sun Mar 08, 2015 11:31 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: 2006 Dodge Ram Cummins Turbo Diesel (Work In Progress)
CIMARRON13 wrote: That's awesome news. I want to move my boost sensor onto the intake horn for better readings. You can see in the pic where it was "kissing" the hood. My Edge CTS Monitor can read boost from the OBDII port, but I have considered adding a separate boost sensor to the intake manifold. I'll post up as I add sensors.

Author:	dieselenthusiast [ Sat Mar 14, 2015 11:42 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: 2006 Dodge Ram Cummins Turbo Diesel (Work In Progress)
I had the transmission bands readjusted today for the first time (115,680 miles). Before the adjustment, the tech said that there was a slight delayed shift between 1st and 2nd gear. I had the dealer install a new pan filter, spin-on filter, and top off with Amsoil ATF. I hope the transmission holds up for another 100,000 miles. Afterwards, I could feel the difference in shifting. I'm glad that I had this done.

Author:	dieselenthusiast [ Sat Mar 21, 2015 1:21 am ]
Post subject:	Re: 2006 Dodge Ram Cummins Turbo Diesel (Work In Progress)
Here's what our new travel trailer will look like:

Author:	dieselenthusiast [ Sat Mar 21, 2015 12:27 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: 2006 Dodge Ram Cummins Turbo Diesel (Work In Progress)
To tighten up the steering, I ordered a new steering shaft. The Borgeson Steering shaft is suppose to make a night and day difference. I will update this post once it's installed! Borgeson Steering Shaft Part# 000951

Author:	dieselenthusiast [ Sun Mar 22, 2015 10:41 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: 2006 Dodge Ram Cummins Turbo Diesel (Work In Progress)
I installed a CTS Insight monitor and backup camera to the truck. Here are a few pictures of the install. I removed some material from the license plate so that the wiring wouldn't come in contact with the metal. I drilled out the rivet on the backside of the plate to run the wire. I decided to ignore the instructions and fish the wire through the frame rail (This alone took me two hours) instead of running it along the outside of the frame rail. I drilled a hole in the empty space on the firewall where the clutch plate would normally go for a manual transmission, then installed a firewall boot. I didn't have a way to test the hot side of the fuse, so I ordered a test light. After a few days of waiting for the test light, I ran all the wires through the dashboard. Once the test light came in, I was able to verify the hot side of the fuse and make sure it was key only power. I'm happy to report that the CTS Insight is installed and the backup camera works. This will make hooking up a trailer much easier. As of right now, the Insight will read the following from the OBDII: Barometric Pressure Battery Voltage Boost Calculated Load Corrected Speed Engine Coolant Temp Engine Speed Fuel Level Fuel Rail Pressure Gear with TCL Intake Air Temp Manifold Air Pressure Mileage Coach MPG Instant MPG Average Throttle Position Time 0-60 Time 1/4 mile Transmission Temp Vehicle Speed The Insight monitor can also read expandable sensors, so I'm planning to add an Exhaust Gas Temperature sensor, Lift Pump Pressure sensor, Fuel Pressure sensor (between the fuel filters and CP3 pump), and Oil Pressure sensor.

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