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Is the 2005 Cummins a good engine?

Is the 2005 Cummins a good engine?

Though the Cummins engine is one of the noisier ones on the market, it’s nevertheless well-regarded, in large part, because it meets emissions standards in all 50 states, MotorTrend reports. The Cummins engine can run 350,000 miles before an overhaul might be needed and requires oil changes only every 15,000 miles.

How many miles is a 5.9 Cummins good for?

The Cummins brand is extremely reliable and prides itself on long-lasting engines. The 5.9-liter engine can expect to churn out 300,000 to 400,000 miles.

How many hours will a 5.9 Cummins last?

The engines usually last 20,000 hrs, or more with decent maintenance. A cummins with 5000 hrs is nothing, and in equipment they can do a lot of idling.

How many miles will a 24v Cummins last?

A 24 valve Cummins engine typically has about 200,000 to 300,000 miles before needing some major work. This is average for any diesel motor that was used daily and made to last!

How much horsepower does a 2005 5.9 Cummins have?

325 hp
HARD FACTS

5.9L Cummins Specs 6.7L Cummins Specs
FACTORY HORSEPOWER 325 hp (2005-2007) 350 hp (2007.5-2012), 385 hp (2013-2016)
FACTORY TORQUE 610 lb-ft (2005-2007) 650 lb-ft (2007.5-2012), 850 lb-ft (2013-2014), 865 lb-ft (2015), 900 lb-ft (2016)

What is high mileage for a Cummins diesel?

Like the Duramax, Cummins diesel engines can be expected to last a long time. Between 350,000 and 500,000 miles is usually considered high mileage on a Cummins diesel.

How much horsepower does a 2005 Dodge Ram Cummins have?

Description: Please provide your review on the 2005 Dodge Cummins below. The 2005 Dodge Ram with the Cummins Engine comes with 325HP and 610ft lbs of torque!

Are there any problems with the Cummins Engine?

Not As Bad As It Sounds… By anybody’s standard, the 5.9 liter common-rail Cummins is a great engine and will give its larger displacement rivals a run for their money. There were a few teething problems, and the first CR Cummins did have a few inconvenient problems, but nothing that can’t be fixed with readily available parts and tools.

Is there a warranty on a Cummins truck?

Cummins REFUSED to do anything since guarantee only for 100K miles. At a cost of almost $15,000 to redo engine/injectors to get a 2 year warranty on a six-year old truck, did not make sense so we traded for a Dodge gas truck since the truck was now almost worthless. . . . I am really upset. . . .

Why would Cummins step up to help?

As a grocery getter they can suffer and it is really outside the intended use as Dodge and Cummins both detail. You had a 100k warranty and it went well beyond that. Why would Cummins step up and help? Their product performed up to spec and how it was sold so neither Dodge or Cummins is under any obligation to help.

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