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I agree! Simple fluid replace. I replaced the filter during the first service. This was just a drain plug dump and a screened (filtered) funnel pour. Nothing else touched. But it just seems very odd it was the first mile after the maintenance!
Have you changed any other fluids or filters recently? At 68k you’re nearing the time where the CCV filter should be changed. Normal service interval is 75k for that, but they can be saturated sooner and that can sometimes cause regeneration issues. Any other active codes in the system? I’m assuming you’re seeing code P242F for ash accumulation in the DPF?
Oil about 2k ago. No other codes or errors popped up. Didn’t run the codes because I’m on the road traveling; went right to the dealer (I’ve got extended warranty, or at least I paid for one).
Sorry to keep asking questions but:
Ask away! Happy to answer!
Which engine air filter did you use?
Pull that out and toss it in the trash.
Probably either a sensor issue in the emissions, or a fuel related issue.
To be clear this wasn’t the CCV, just the air box; I haven’t replaced the CCV filter yet. That was on the short list for today until this happened.
Yeah I hear you. I will replace the air filter when I get it back. It’s currently kicking the techs’ butt in the dealer garage bay. Apparently it isn’t happy and has thrown a few more codes. Not looking good for my pending trip…
Did you get your issue fixed?
Ugh. That doesn’t sound good. Hopefully they’re up to the challenge.
Yea some years of these trucks are way too picky to be running a stp air filter. That was the joke of ol Homer Simpson. Stick to oem if you have one of the troubled years of the 4.5 gens
Ya my guess is sensor issue in the emissions system. I dont want to detract from this thread, just found it coincidental that I saw this as I was coming to post in the frequent regen thread.
Nope. Code just popped this morning and the soonest i could get into the dealer was next Wednesday So I’ll know more then.
Shame 'Ram' doesn't warn customer they will void the warranty if you don't use their filters... Almost like this is a great excuse to slide out of contractual obligations on poop emissions equipment. I swear they, the dealer, said you're good so long as you don't replace parts with non-OEM. Either way, the dealer cleared the codes, and said I had 11 grams of soot in the system; that I would need a whole new DPF and sensors ($4K+). Long story short, I needed the truck and drove off the lot without the repairs. Around 60 miles later and a 45 minute plus regen, the truck cleared the codes and apparently burned off the 11g of soot. No more issue. Looks like I will be figuring out some aftermarket solutions to resolve this issues permanently. Thank you for all the comments here.
