>1) what is a break in period before I can tow the trailer. It is a 7200 lb >travel trailer.I was told right away by the dealer and after 5000 kilometers >by my neighbour who has an 05 mega cab 3500. Hook up the trailer and go. just keep an eye on your fluids and temps and you'll be ok. the electronics that control the engine will take care of business if there's a problem.
>2) when should I change the original oil? I maintain a nationwide fleet of trucks.. an engine like yours would see its first oil change in the 6000-8000 mile range. most new trucks will hit the road and not be seen again until their next pm service. I doubt very much the people who rent/lease any of these trucks are concerned about the actual breakin.. they just load them up and run the bag out of them.
>3) I have been told three answers to this question, how many miles >(Kilometers) between regular oil changes should I expect? one guy said >12,000 kilomters (7000 miles), another said 10,000 kilomters (6000 miles) >and another said every 5,000 kilomters.(3,000 miles). I am used to changing >the 04 Hemi every 5000 kilometers. 6000-8000 miles. large fleets go around 10000-15000.
>4) Can you really run any of the diesel fuels in the 07 5.9 Cummins or must >I only use the Ultra Low Sulphur fuel. in the states all you're going to get is low sulfur unless your buy fuel that's for off road use. More than likely you won't find it at a fuel station. the engine in your truck was designed to work with the low sulfur fuel.
>any other special things to watch out for? > >I promise I will read the manual when I get it, but I just want some real >world opinions. I know these sound pretty simple to most of you, but |