Differences between a CTD 2500 Auto SRW and a CTD 3500 Auto? SRW
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A slightly funny story about ordering a 3500 vs a 2500. This is the first Dodge truck I have owned since back in the 70s. I went the weekend after Thanksgiving to order it and told them I wanted a 3500 Megacab SRW. The gal at the dealership who was handling setting up the order came back to me and asked "What do you tow or haul in a 3500 that you can't with a 2500?" My response was "Why?" She said, "I can save you quite a bit of money on ordering the truck by ordering you a 2500 instead of a 3500. What do you tow or haul?". Almost floored her with my answer. "Well, actually nothing. But, in the 3500, I am not required to wear seat belts." She stood there for a minute and said "You have to be kidding." "No mam, I'm not. Just order the 3500 and I will be happy." The actual salesman almost fell on the floor laughing.
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Nope. I was an aircrewman on P-3 Orions while enlisted in the Navy and I have been an Armor and Field Artillery officer in the Army Guard/Reserve. The last thing I want to do on a weekend is legal work when I could be blowing something up.
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I second changing te t stay out for another one from Cummins. However, don't go colder than stock.
Doing so can actually affect cooling ability as if no stat were installed. The coolant needs time in the radiator to effectively transfer heat. With as deep in as the 3rd Gen radiator is, there's a considerable amount of heat already soaked into the air before hitting the radiator.
Is the heat is fluctuating like you say and with the miles you have, it may be time for a fan clutch. They're not cheap thanks to the electro-viscous design, but it made a helluva difference in both my engine and ac cooling.
Doing so can actually affect cooling ability as if no stat were installed. The coolant needs time in the radiator to effectively transfer heat. With as deep in as the 3rd Gen radiator is, there's a considerable amount of heat already soaked into the air before hitting the radiator.
Is the heat is fluctuating like you say and with the miles you have, it may be time for a fan clutch. They're not cheap thanks to the electro-viscous design, but it made a helluva difference in both my engine and ac cooling.
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