Should i buy a 2015 Ram with an eco diesel?

As I read the pros and cons here I will tell you, I bought my 2014 with 96000mi on it. Ran percectly for a couple yrs with 28-32mpg hwy. Then I started to have emmission issues and currently am in need of a catalytic converter, def nozzle, cat temp sensor and manifold which will run around $3500. Interestingly this vehicle was built specifically for Canada. Unbeknownst to me, there is supposed to be an EPA compliance label under the hood for U.S. Emission standards. I haven't found it yet and may need one from FCA. If one isn't available then idk what I'll do. Make sure what you buy (if used) wasn't built in or from Canada. As fof the repairs, I fear this is only the beginning. One thing you should do before you buy is have either your mechanic (or if you have your own) run an OBD2 on all systems and look for any hidden repair gems. That will save you A LOT of headaches down the road. Best of luck!

Ok so, what do I do with the low turbo boost (p0299)? It all started with "bank 1 sensor 1 cat temp high". No offense but, I've had many different opinions regarding this so tell me your experience please.

Well, I guess I have 3 options (4 if I wanna do 1 illegally): 1) Start cleaning everything I can from the MAP to the turbo and attempt a regen to clear the 100% DPF and ETC; 2) let the U.S. dealer do their thing at $3500; 3) take it to Windsor and let their guys do it or; 4) Detroit River...lol

I'm kidding on the last one lol

Well, I had actually thought of driving the 3.5hrs to Windsor, ON and letting the Canadians have a crack at it since it's built to their emission standards.

IDKWTFIMDOING said:

Well, I guess I have 3 options (4 if I wanna do 1 illegally): 1) Start cleaning everything I can from the MAP to the turbo and attempt a regen to clear the 100% DPF and ETC; 2) let the U.S. dealer do their thing at $3500; 3) take it to Windsor and let their guys do it or; 4) Detroit River...lol

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UPDATE: Cleaned MAP all the way to the turbo and P0299 went away along with the DPF and Turbo codes. Now dealing with a tone wheel issue.

Dieseldragon said:

Hi: IDK etc etc... Up here on the north shore of Lake Erie we have some pretty high cliffs above the lake. Was your truck re programed about the tone wheel issue?
Have you ever given the truck a dose of Hot Shots Extreme Diesel Treatment www.hotshotsecret.com? Its a once every 6M. fuel treat like a dose of laxative. At least it will clean out your injectors.
Dieseldragon North shore of Lake Erie.

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Yes I've used HotShots and it's being done at the shop now. Wasn't included in W58.