Understand this doesn’t help you now…. But thoroughly reading the carfax report is crucial. You see a bunch of random lemon/imports going for much cheaper. Even ask for a carfax when buying a new car. I got burned a few years back on a Bullitt, accident on the lot when it had single digit miles, I never even thought to ask and it was diminished value when I sold.View attachment 141464manufactured in Canada
Could it be this?Check where the plastic is attached to the aluminum on your radiator. That's a common place for leaks. Your Ram dealer is correct. A Canadian truck will not have a warranty if it's brought down to the US. Hopefully it's just the radiator because they are pretty cheap.![]()
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Thank you for letting me know this.Understand this doesn’t help you now…. But thoroughly reading the carfax report is crucial. You see a bunch of random lemon/imports going for much cheaper. Even ask for a carfax when buying a new car. I got burned a few years back on a Bullitt, accident on the lot when it had single digit miles, I never even thought to ask and it was diminished value when I sold.
Could it be this?
Drivers sideI fear mine is leaking too. Haven't seen any puddles or drops, but have a slight coolant smell after I drive last couple weeks now... 22 with 15k miles. Is that the driver or passenger side radiator in your pic?
Yep, mine did the same thing (looked the same) on the top of the radiator on the passenger side. I ordered a new OEM radiator since I didn't want the dealership to f**k with my truck on something as minor as this. While waiting on the new radiator to come in, I used a half bottle (~4 oz's) of K-Seal. That was 3 or 4 months ago and no signs of any leaks since. Now, I've got the new radiator sitting in my shop just waiting, in case it's even needed.Could it be this?
My 23 with 25k miles has always had a slightly coolanty smell after shutdown. I have monitored coolant since new and it hasn't moved an inch, I think it's just the way these engines smell. Either way I've had no issues so far.I fear mine is leaking too. Haven't seen any puddles or drops, but have a slight coolant smell after I drive last couple weeks now... 22 with 15k miles. Is that the driver or passenger side radiator in your pic?
I'll check it out this weekend. ThanksDrivers side
Seems to be very common including the location. Is it due to heat or pressure or structural weakness?I had it happen too around 30k. Passenger side of Radiator. No puddles just the smell and the level going down. I'm lucky it was still under 3/36k warranty. Next time (cheep radiators) I'll replace it myself. Maybe an aftermarket one will come out that's just bolt it on with no mods to install it.
Not sure but plastic against metal with pressure probably not the best. IMO it's designed obsolesces so they can sell more. With as many of them that have this issue they should come out with a better replacement one that will last. If not it's aftermarket for me next time since I'll have to pay out of pocket.Seems to be very common including the location. Is it due to heat or pressure or structural weakness?
You may be right about planned obsolecence. Might pay to have a custom all metal one fabricated and store it.Not sure but plastic against metal with pressure probably not the best. IMO it's designed obsolesces so they can sell more. With as many of them that have this issue they should come out with a better replacement one that will last. If not it's aftermarket for me next time since I'll have to pay out of pocket.
This one looks good but no price but look like it will last the life of the truck. Probably needs mods to fit.You may be right about planned obsolecence. Might pay to have a custom all metal one fabricated and store it.