5.9 Liter CR Dodge Cummins 03-07 Discussion of 5.9 Liter Dodge Cummins Diesels with Common Rail Injection

Fuel milage in the dumps!

Old Feb 4, 2010 | 08:25 AM
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Better check the brake pads too!
 
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Old Feb 9, 2010 | 09:11 PM
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Just an update it was the fuel! I guess the 2.89 Wasn't such a great deal after all! I totally ripped the gas station a new one for the crap they sold! I guess it was that cheap for a reason!!
 
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Old Feb 9, 2010 | 10:06 PM
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make sure you use ashless 2 stroke oil haulitrite tcw 3 from wally world
 
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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 09:25 PM
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We get alot of bad fuel up here, the winter blends change alot from pump to pump. If you can find a good station try to only fill up there
 
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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 09:12 PM
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UPDATE: Burned #3 exhuast valve. Lost a cylinder yesterday Tore the top end off and found the #3 cylinder exhuast valve burnt?? What would cause this? I didn't check the valve clearance when I took it apart so i suspect a tight valve!Well i made 140k before tear down! But still what a bummer! i guess running on 5 cylinders would cause the drop in milage! Learn from me! Adjust your valves at 100k or sooner if you like! Save a bunch of money! Anybody got a good head gasket available??
 
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