Great video. You brought up alot of good points. I've only ever had 1 diesel truck. Was a 1986 GMC. With a nat aspirated 6.2. loved it, incredible fuel economy , completely gutless and very hard to start in the winter. Wish I still had it

@CVcustoms

3 жыл бұрын

Those were great trucks

You have to love the smokey air in the Central Valley during fire season. The only thing better is when the humidity rises! I, too, am in the Central Valley and it seems every year during summer the air gets thicker and thicker. This was a very insightful video. One thing I might add is the fact that a lot of people don't know how to diagnose and work on the diesels properly. They can pull things apart and put it back together, but they don't understand how the engine truly works and how to properly diagnose issues with the engine.I had an issue with the dealer here in the valley that I took my truck to. They couldn't figure out the issue with the truck. Their response was "it had a tuner on it.".........never had a tuner, but rather they were incompetent. I'm trying to expand my knowledge of the 5.9 and learn how to work on them properly. Thank you for the video.....keep them coming....

That was a great video , you do a wonderful job , i have a 2007 5.9 Cummins I love it I have 615,000 km on it , it still works amazing ,

I have a 2006 with 456K the only thing I have done to the engine is the injectors. No blow-by and plenty of power.

@MadebyKourmoulis

2 жыл бұрын

I've got an 05 with 560k. Just had to do injectors and a couple small things but it's running like a champ.

@alexkane7059

2 жыл бұрын

I got a 2020 3500 HO and it's already had two check engine dcts...it has 27k on it lmao

@ericparde8070

4 ай бұрын

Ive got a 03, 140 mi. Been one issue after another. Lift pump, fifth gear disaster. Now 6 cylinder rings broken. .....Run away as fast as you can.

I've got an 04.5 manual. Never had an issue but I did have some rough running at one point . Some cetane boost/injector cleaning cleared it right up. Has 415,000 km on it. Runs like a top. Running a smarty tuner change oil every 5000km never had a blow by issue. When the time comes I'll probably just rebuild because I know many people that sold their 5.9 common rails and bought new 6.7 cummins and almost immediately regret it.

@troymenting6854

Жыл бұрын

What settings are you running on your Smarty’s tuner?

@pOOlarisking

Жыл бұрын

@@troymenting6854 smarty Jr. So just the 3 modes that it's set with

@troymenting6854

Жыл бұрын

I have the Smart’y Jr as well. Do you keep your “torque” and “timing” settings on default, or do you bump them up a bit?

@pOOlarisking

Жыл бұрын

@@troymenting6854 keep em default.

Also, highly recommend getting a laser thermometer when test driving. Easy way to check if all cylinders are firing. Quick measurement on the exhaust manifold will tell ya if a cylinder is dead

@cyumadbrosummit3534

11 ай бұрын

On an inline 6 if you cant tell your down a cylinder with your ears and reduced power you've got bigger issues.

@masterdaveedwards

11 ай бұрын

That’s a cool tip! Thanks

I lost injector in my 06 at 110 thousand. I use additive now. Runs great with tow tune since new. Good video 👍👍

@CVcustoms

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I have a 2004.5 Dodge Ram 2500 with a automatic and 8 foot bed. Truck was bought 4 years ago with 125K and is totally unmolested no tuner totally stock. I went through the truck and the first thing I did is replace every filter and fluid I knew about that included the front and rear diff, trans, air, fuel and the of course the engine oil. Just ordered a Cummins CCV filter and will be checking closely the hoses and tubing for it. The key reason I bought the truck was it was not tuned and very low mileage. I am retired mechanic as such yes my truck does tow but not heavy and I do make it work but with it have 65% no towing and short trips I always have changed the oil every 3,000 miles because of my driving style. I am now due for another round of fluid replacement as I got 154K on the truck and I will be doing it soon. The only repairs I done is a complete front end, the water pump and tensioner with fresh antifreeze. I also do the fuel filter every 2nd oil change as I found that to be easy to do and protects the injectors. I do not use any additives except if I expect to be going to cold areas from my relatively warm area and I add some diesel 911 to the tank before filling up before the trip to try to mitigate fuel gelling. Maintenance is always been a big thing to me and I do over maintain my vehicles but that simply means I can jump in any of the vehicles I own and drive cross country at a moments notice and know I will arrive safely and efficiently. The only modifications I done is replace the front bumper with a winch bumper that I did a trade for my factory bumper.

11:03. The reason why #5 injector fails is because where the turbo is mounted on the exhaust manifold. More resistance for the exhaust gasses to exit.

@CVcustoms

3 жыл бұрын

Great point 👍

@overheadcamwalling4146

2 жыл бұрын

I put a steed speed manifold on my truck along with a fleece cheeta turbo.

@pvcarmon1

2 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely right appears on the last 5.9 manifold 5 &6 blow into each other. Good observation!

Thank to god You are safe

Thank you for the info. Im buying a 03 and i want to build knowladge on it. Very helpful.

@CVcustoms

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help

I’m looking at getting an 06 w/ 6sp manual. 335k on the odometer. Kinda excited to get it!!

I've found that the 03-early 04 had less injector problems, possibly due to 1 fewer injection event per cycle. Still depends on maintenance primarily.

@codcade

2 жыл бұрын

It’s absolutely why, stupid ass emissions crap

Good point on the injectors but to be more specific the injectors fail from lack of good filtration. The common rail system requires a much lower micron rated fuel filter compared to the older trucks, it's really sensitive to dirty fuel. That's part of maintenance but most people that are used to having a gas truck don't change fuel filters at all or at least as often as it's required on a diesel.

@CVcustoms

3 жыл бұрын

agreed

@overheadcamwalling4146

2 жыл бұрын

What are you seeing as far as injector life? My 06 has only 167000. It's had a 60hp tow tune on it for most of its life. It has a fleece cheetah turbo, banks intercooler, cold air, and banks intake horn. The truck is putting out more black smoke even on stock tune than in recent months. I'm thinking I may need to preemptively change my injectors. I feel like I have upgraded my airflow enough. On another point, the lubrication in our diesel fuel or lack thereof is a problem. I use an additve fairly consistently. Guys running the cp4 pump have serious failures due to lack of lubrication (low sulfer fuel.)

@hubert-wf1xz

2 жыл бұрын

@@overheadcamwalling4146 From what I’ve read on forums, injector life on a common rail is typically 150-200k miles. Regarding the smoke, I’d make or buy a boost leak tool and test the system. You’ve changed a lot of parts on the intake system and could have a leak somewhere. Smoke isn’t just from additional fuel but also from a lack of air. I’d especially check the gaskets for the intake horn.

@ernestoluzan

2 жыл бұрын

@@overheadcamwalling4146 Curious, who told you about the injector life. I work in fleet, and this engine is/was legendary in its reliability with regular maintenance. I’ve seen commercial city trucks with 300k, still going in their original injectors.

Oil analysis can tell you alot about the condition of the engine. Especially If there is fuel in the oil. Mine has always been clean

I believe in Amsoil additives for fuel works very good and there’s other areas out there that are good also are all gone I can’t remember the name something clean I just can’t remember it it’s very good stuff and people like standdown they make a good quality additive it cleans and lubricates off that’s what you got to have a good lubrication and the cleaning keeps injectors where are you keep a nice fine mist your spray anyway are this is six in a row jim From Kennerdell Pennsylvania

I have a 06 Cummins, I use optilube XLD No problems yet at 106,000 reman injectors

For someone looking for maximum longevity in an 06 5.9, what do you recommend? I have added the CAT fuel filter upgrade. I'm wondering about the in cylinder egr causing extra oil contamination. Would oil and coolant bypass filters be a good idea if I already change my oil regularly 5000-7500mi. Any other suggestions?

This is great info I'm looking at my first diesel early 04 ram 3500 5.9 with the NV5600 transmission with 122,000 miles. Any thing I should look for?

Usually the case with the 6.0 powerstroke. They were either ignoring small issues and they overheat and lift the heads or they didn’t do maintenance and the HUI systems plugged and injected failed.

Thank you for the information am thinking of buying a 2005 3500 200 thousand miles Dually 4x4

@CVcustoms

3 жыл бұрын

Go for it!

Well said brother!

I f up and put an edge programmer on my 05 and the bullydog wasn't completely back to stock when it said it was . So it ended up with 2 programs stacked and blew two injectors almost immediately when I hit that slim peddle on the floor ! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

I have a white o6 just like that one. Manual. I have a bully dog tuner nothing special and a s&b air box. Been having cam sensor issues i can’t figure it out. Changed it twice checked wiring, voltage everything and still throwing it. I can feel the cam hitting something when the engines running and you out your hand on it. I put a spacer in the cam sensor and it stopped for a few days and came back. Any suggestions? P0340 p0341. Still runs like you said but I can’t get the code figured out

Would you do a video explaining how you would build an 03 motor? I have an 03 and wanna put some power to it but reliably.

I was always taught that there is two things that kill a diesels RPM and heat and that was when I was 23 yrs old and now Iam 68 so you do the math and it’s still the same.

Mine was 3 4 5 & 6 but 5 & 6 we're really bad and 3 & 4 we're bearly starting to go and my mega cab only has 93000 on it and 3 transmission's ya its turned up but I only used that truck to tow my trailer

My 2005 common rail has just hit 505,000 miles on stock motor. Injectors have been replaced only one time.

@CVcustoms

3 жыл бұрын

cool

Great Video, recently bought 06 5.9 6 speed manual It’s throwing codes such as P088 and another one for the Crank shaft position sensor if I leave the crank sensor plugged in it’s a crank no-start if I unplug it it will start but runs a little rough blowing some light black smoke installed a new sensor no change. Any ideas ?

@CVcustoms

3 жыл бұрын

sorry for the late response but the first thing that coms to mind is the check the ring behind the harmonic balancer .... there is a pin that times the ring

I just bought a 1996 Freightliner with the 5.9 12 valve. It had 158,000 miles and runs great. Should I replace the injectors as preventative maintenance?

@CVcustoms

3 жыл бұрын

No .... The 96 is a 12 valve not a 24 valve so your injectors are mechanical and not electric so they will last longer ...... you should be good to go ....... Great engine, cangrats

@MidAtlanticTV

3 жыл бұрын

@@CVcustoms I'm going to deal with the killer pin and replace the water pump at the same time. Anything else I should do as preventative maintenance?

@CVcustoms

3 жыл бұрын

The pin is the most important. changing the pump at the same time also great. two other things should be checked, 1) adjust the valves and 2) inspect the turbo. Other than that at 158,000 the engine is only just broken in

Just add any type oil it does the same as any diesel additive you can buy MMO works good in fuel and I dump 2 quarts in my oil and run 100 miles and drain the oil just to flush the block out and it works .

No sun, just smoke.

@briandufty5081

3 жыл бұрын

I'm in New Zealand. The old guy in unit above. Will Finnish him off. Smell it. Fucken plastic..

Would you change injectors after a certain amount of time regardless of mileage?

Crazy #5 solenoid has failed on my truck...I run additives from hotshot edt

@CVcustoms

3 жыл бұрын

It tripped me out too

Great video. I have a question . I bought a 2004.5 ram 2500 5.9 new. I use Rotela 15w40 regular oil. How often should I change it. The internet gives me a multitude of answers. I know normal service reccomendation is 15k. Is that for synthectic or regular? I've always changed mine at 7500. Please clarify for me. Thanks.

@CVcustoms

3 жыл бұрын

stick to the 7500 and shouldn't have any problems and I use regular in all my 5.9's

Great video never owned a Dodge Cummins I’m looking at a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 24 valve 5.9 clean with 190k mikes for $17K what do you think? Thanks any advice will be appreciated. Best regards!

@CVcustoms

2 жыл бұрын

good price biggest thing to check is the trans if it is auto. I expect about 250,000 miles out of a stock auto if well maintained

I have an opportunity to buy a 2006 Dodge Ram mega cab 5.9l Cummins 2wd with 201k miles possibly needs a transmission and a rebuilt title. It’s from the auction (sight unseen). It was in a front end collision back in 2019 but the repair looks pretty good. I was awarded the vehicle for $7k but this will be my first diesel vehicle. I’m not sure if i should continue with the purchase of it or just pay $1k for them to resist the truck. Any advice?

@CVcustoms

3 жыл бұрын

I paid 7500 for mine with an engine that needed rebuild but the transmission was just rebuilt 5000 miles before I bought it.. title was clean as well..... after rebuild and title I have about 16,000 in it...... in my neck of the woods these 06 cummins bring 20,000 to 30,000....... i afraid if you take this project on, when you are finished you may be upside-down or be at a point to only brake even..... if you love the truck and plan to keep it.... than it is a great opportunity for you to bring the truck back to life and you will know everything about you truck..... thanks for watching

Good video

@CVcustoms

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed

What year for the dodge Diesel is best

Got a 05 with 180k might just change the injectors now honestly haha

What are the symptoms of an injector failing?

What geese did you use

do you have a personal preference of your 7.3 over a cummins?

@CVcustoms

3 жыл бұрын

I like them both but i think the 12 valve 5.9 wins in the end

Do you still work on 2006 5.9 if so where are you located

Does a significant amount of blowby automatically mean it needs a rebuild? No check engine light, no codes, runs great. Or could it be a bad injector?

@922polo

2 жыл бұрын

It could be an injector. If it’s shooting out with rhythm that’ll tell you something. As will consist smoke. Dig into that? GL

Will the fuel injector balance rates be a sign of this failure?

@CVcustoms

2 жыл бұрын

yes

Great videos, what it's the most common thing to check when it comes to buy a truck like this? I am trying to get a 2006 5.9 cummins mega cab , automatic trans with 130,000 miles on it Guy wants 14k Any advice ?

@CVcustoms

2 жыл бұрын

buy it

@BrentFarlow

2 жыл бұрын

4x2 or 4x4?

Dodge Cummins and Ford Diesels.....Run!

I think you speak truth. Good video

I have one additional question. My truck just hit 200k. I plan to change the injectors per your recommendation. What injector do you recommend and best place to buy them. Thanks again for your excellent video.

@CVcustoms

3 жыл бұрын

Injectors direct .com thats where I get all my Injectors

@CVcustoms

3 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/rK11y5aJfM64ktY.html Injector install

@MrEdgardotcom

2 жыл бұрын

@@CVcustoms besides new, do you recommend refurbished or remanufactured?

@MrEdgardotcom

2 жыл бұрын

I just saw the video where you install the injector; remanufactured

@CVcustoms

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrEdgardotcom remanded

Kudos to keeping the profanity out of your video. Profanity to me is like Shooting a Gun, you don’t just shoot in the air for nothing.

@CVcustoms

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ... I want my kids to be able to watch anything I do

Hey bud don’t know if you’ll see this comment but I’ve got an 07 truck was running top went to work worked 14 hours came back out and my lights were on batteries were dead. Changed batteries truck started up and died 4 seconds later. Now won’t start at all and has code p0251 260k miles

I have 06 5.9 . With 185××× miles on it . Every problem I have I have to spend a couple of thousand dollars. And it's no fix yet

@CVcustoms

2 жыл бұрын

Shoulds like they are not fixing the problem.... but you are still paying?

@sunnysmarket

2 жыл бұрын

@@CVcustoms they told me take it to dodge dealer here in murfreesboro TN. They just take almost 750$ without fix it. But someone told me need to reprogram the pcm. I'm trying to just make it runs so I can sale it. I always say ford truck. No need to spend money to fix .

@CVcustoms

2 жыл бұрын

@@sunnysmarket could be the pcm and the time to sell a truck couldn't be better.... I hope it works out BTW both of my work truck are Fords a 7.3 and a 6.0

@sunnysmarket

2 жыл бұрын

@@CVcustoms I just did change the pcm and its works now good . Hopefully I can get rid of it. I can take any chance anymore. I do have a 7.3 and its much better than dodge . The pcm itself cost me 1150$

Yep did that to a John Deer. New motor. Bigger more Donkey.. Xxoo

What does rebuilding a 5.9 cost?

@CVcustoms

Жыл бұрын

If you do everything your self ..... about 3000 but its all about what you replace ..... I always do injectors and studs so I get closer to 5000 on a rebuild

@jackdundon2261

Жыл бұрын

@@CVcustoms thanks

Dodge means to avoid...my 2001 f2shity 7.tree has 890 thousand miles all original. Still stroking and purrs like a kitten 😸....13 letter shitspreader international best diesel ever made