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Diesel_Dave · 12-22-2011, 08:48 AM

Thought the Cummins folks might get a kick out of this story too:

1.7 Million Miles in a Dodge Ram… You Betcha!

Guy with a 2001 Cummins has run 1.7 million miles with his truck. I believe that's with no overhauls too!

Here's an older article (back when he was only at 1.4 million) with some more detail:
http://www.dieselpowermag.com/tech/0...500/index.html

12-22-2011, 08:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
Diesel_Dave Master EcoModder Join Date: May 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,194 White Whale - '07 Dodge Ram 2500 ST Quad Cab 2wd, short bed Team Cummins 90 day: 37.68 mpg (US) Thanks: 112 Thanked 511 Times in 213 Posts	Thought the Cummins folks might get a kick out of this story too: 1.7 Million Miles in a Dodge Ram… You Betcha! Guy with a 2001 Cummins has run 1.7 million miles with his truck. I believe that's with no overhauls too! Here's an older article (back when he was only at 1.4 million) with some more detail: http://www.dieselpowermag.com/tech/0...500/index.html __________________ Diesel Dave *My version of energy storage is called "momentum".* *My version of regenerative braking is called "bump starting".* *1 Year Avg (Every Mile Traveled) = 47.8 mpg* *BEST TANK: 2,009.6 mi on 35 gal (57.42 mpg): http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...5-a-26259.html*