Posts Tagged ‘Exhaust Brake’

New Exhaust Brake Feature

Anyone who has hauled heavy trailers down steep grades understands the need for additional braking to help control vehicle speed and reduce the wear on brakes. Since the introduction of the VGT™ Turbocharger on the Cummins Turbo Diesel engine for MY2007.5, Ram customers have had an integrated exhaust brake available at the push of a button. For MY2013.5, the exhaust braking capabilities have been improved. Learn more by reading the full story.

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Plow Snow Confidently With Your Ram HD In Snow Plow Mode

As the weather turns cold, many Ram owners may start pulling out their snow plows. Your Ram may already be equipped electronically to help handle the winter weather. See Snow Plow Mode for more.

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Ram Chassis Cab Named 2011 Medium-Duty Truck Of The Year.

The Ram 4500/5500 Chassis Cab was recently named Work Truck magazine’s 2011 Medium-Duty Truck of the Year. Fleet managers were asked to consider which medium-duty truck model best fit their fleet requirements, and they cast more votes for the Ram 4500/5500 Chassis Cab than for any other vehicle. See Medium-Duty Truck of the Year for more.

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High Output Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel Unveiled

The new High Output Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel produces 23% more pulling power than before, with a peak torque of 800 lb-ft (1085 N•m). This continues the best-in-class tradition of the Cummins Turbo Diesel. See High Output Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel for more.

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Integrated Exhaust Brake Saves Money As It Increases Safety.

One of the unique features of Ram Heavy Duty pickups with the 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel is the integrated exhaust brake. The patented VGT™ Turbocharger adds up to 275 brake horsepower (205 kW) by creating backpressure inside the power cylinder to slow the vehicle. This added braking power reduces the need to use the vehicle brakes, so brake pads can last three times longer – saving you money. See Integrated Exhaust Brake for more.

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Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesels Go In Ice, Sleet And Snow.

Winter is upon us, and that means colder temperatures, ice and snow. Your Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel is designed to help you get through even the worst cold-weather conditions with ease. This issue provides a few tips to make sure you get started, keep warm and run strong, no matter how far north you drive. See Winter Operating Tips.

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Advantage: Cummins.

Dodge Ram Turbo Diesel owners know they’ve got a built-in advantage under the hood. How does the 6.7L Turbo Diesel stack up against the competition? The answer is in Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel Engine: A Wealth Of Advantages.

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New 2010 Emissions Standards Are No Problem.

In January 2010, a new set of EPA emissions standards will go into effect. Cummins is using two different solutions for the Dodge Heavy-Duty pickups and the Dodge Ram Chassis Cab to ensure the best dependability, performance and fuel efficiency. Check out these two technology solutions at New 2010 Emissions Standards.

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